February 2021

U.S. DOE announced up to $35 million in funding for bioenergy feedstock technologies and algae research and development, supporting the department’s goals of improving the performance and lowering the cost and risk of technologies that can be used to produce biofuels, biopower, and bioproducts. Concept papers are due February 1.

U.S. DOE recently published a $60 million funding opportunity announcement that seeks research projects to address the following vehicle technologies areas: batteries and electrification; materials; technology integration and energy efficient mobility systems; energy-efficient commercial off-road vehicle technologies; and co-optimized advanced engine and fuel technologies to improve fuel economy. Concept papers are due February 5.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Keeling Curve Prize, which awards $25,000 to outstanding projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Applications are due by 6:00 PM Central on February 10.

U.S. DOE announced up to $65 million through its Connected Communities FOA to expand the country’s network of grid-interactive efficient building (GEB) communities. A Connected Community is a group of GEBs with diverse, flexible end use equipment and distributed energy resources that collectively work to maximize building, community, and grid efficiency. Concept papers are due February 17.