Are You Ready to Help Expand Enhanced Geothermal Systems Across the United States?
Let’s find out how to navigate the Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Pilot Demonstrations Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) with this Quick Guide!
Directed by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), this FOA dedicates $14.2 million to EGS pilot projects. These pilot demonstrations will test the efficacy and scalability of EGS, using innovative technology and a variety of development techniques to capture the Earth’s abundant heat resources in distinct settings. This FOA is the second round and is seeking applications for Topic Area 4 only.
This guide provides tips for the key items you’ll need—but be sure to read the FOA in its entirety, too!
Read the full FOA on EERE's Exchange: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov
- Determine if the opportunity is a good fit for you. If you’re ready to help provide valuable information about EGS in the field and spur further growth of geothermal energy, chances are the answer is yes!
- Sections I.A. and I.B. of the FOA provide details that can help you understand the purpose of this funding, strategic goals for the demonstrations, and the Topic Area.
- Sections II.A.i. and III.B. provide information on the funding available and the cost share you would need to provide to participate.
- Make sure you’re eligible by reviewing the eligibility requirements in Section III of the FOA.
- Review Section IV.C to prepare your Letter of Intent (required) and submit by the deadline.
- Write your application! Make sure your application is compliant by reading Sections III.C and III.D. Then, consider the Technical Review Criteria and Program Policy Factors in Sections V.A and V.C in developing your application materials.
- Find new partners. A Teaming Partner List is available to help connect you to potential partners and create effective, multi-disciplinary teams. Learn more in Section I.A.iii.
- Edit and review your application to ensure you have covered everything that’s needed and that you meet the requirements in the Application and Submission Information in Section IV.
- Questions? Email [email protected].
- Submit your Letter of Intent in EERE Exchange by 5:00 p.m. ET on July 18, 2024 and your full application by 5:00 p.m. ET on September 25, 2024, using the instructions in the Application and Submission Information in Section IV.