This grant funding opportunity supports technology demonstration and deployment projects that accelerate commercialization and validate long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies to improve grid reliability and resilience in disadvantaged communities (DACs), low-income communities (LICs), and California Native American Tribes (Tribes). The solicitation is part of the EPIC Interim Investment Plan Initiative 4 titled "Optimizing Long-Duration Energy Storage to Improve Grid Resiliency and Reliability in Under-resourced Communities."
The program aims to fund innovative LDES technology projects that can be validated for their capability to enhance grid reliability and resilience while specifically benefiting underserved and disadvantaged populations across California. Projects must demonstrate technological advancement and commercialization potential for long-duration energy storage solutions.
A pre-application workshop was held on June 28, 2023, from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM via remote access to provide guidance to potential applicants. The questions deadline was July 06, 2023, at 5:00 PM. All proposals must be submitted by September 25, 2023, at 11:59 PM.
This solicitation has been awarded as of November 29, 2023. For specific questions regarding the funding opportunity, applicants should contact the Energy Commission agreement officer referenced in the Notice of Proposed Award cover letter.