- Title: Voucher Opportunity 11 – I²X Interconnection Cost Reduction Solutions for Transmission (ICRS‑T) Recipients
- Agency: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with EnergyWerx (DOE innovation intermediary) `
- Deadline for Proposals: Rolling or specified within solicitation; applicants should check the opportunity page for the current submission deadline and phases (varies by voucher round)
- Grant Amount: Not a traditional grant. Selected participants may receive voucher‑based funding or contractual support for solution development (amount varies by project and scope).
- Total Program Available Funding: Not specified publicly in standard NOFO format; funding is distributed across multiple voucher awards through the I²X (Interconnection Innovation e‑Xchange) initiative.
- Match Required: Not specified; participation structure is project‑specific and may include cost‑share or contribution expectations depending on the award type.
- Purpose of Funding: This opportunity supports the DOE Interconnection Innovation e‑Xchange (I²X) initiative by accelerating development of solutions that reduce the cost and timeline of interconnecting new transmission and grid resources. The program focuses on advancing innovative technologies, tools, and processes that improve grid integration, enhance transmission capacity, and address bottlenecks in interconnection queues. Selected participants collaborate with DOE, national labs, and industry stakeholders to develop scalable solutions that improve reliability and enable clean energy deployment.
- Eligibility:
• Private sector companies (including startups and technology developers)
• Utilities and transmission operators
• Research institutions and universities
• Nonprofit organizations
• Other energy sector stakeholders
Applicants generally must be able to develop or demonstrate innovative interconnection related solutions and participate in a collaborative development process with DOE and partners.
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