This grant funding opportunity aims to support applied research that advances strategies for managing California's hydropower resources to optimize their contribution to grid operations. The solicitation seeks research projects that will develop cost-effective and robust approaches to balance the anticipated needs for zero-carbon, fast-ramping resources with environmental protection objectives.
Applicants must submit their applications through the new Energy Commission Agreement Management System (ECAMS) portal. Prospective applicants are required to have or create a user account in the ECAMS system to apply. User registration instructions and detailed guidance on applying for the solicitation are available through the California Energy Commission website.
Key dates for this solicitation include a pre-application workshop scheduled for March 21, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (remote access only). The deadline for submitting questions is April 27, 2023, at 5:00 PM. All applications must be submitted by June 7, 2023, at 11:59 AM. This solicitation has been awarded, with the notice of proposed award issued on October 11, 2023.
The solicitation is administered by the Energy Research and Development Division of the California Energy Commission. For technical assistance with the ECAMS portal or questions regarding the solicitation, applicants should contact the Energy Commission agreement officer whose information is provided in the Notice of Proposed Award cover letter.