Modification 0003:
The purpose of this modification is to include language for TA2 applications outlining requirements for Letters of Intent, Letters of Support, and Letters of Commitment on page 45 and to update Letters of Commitment language in Section IV.D.iv on page 94. These are required for TA2.
Modification 0002:
The purpose of this modification is to clarify language to:
Better distinguish between site market transformation and technology transformation plan (pages 20, 27, 28, 38, 121, 121).
Further clarifying teaming arrangements in full applications between site developer and technology developers, demonstrating past successful relevant experiences and further demonstrating commitments between partners (page 124).
Highlight of the importance of site commercialization and technology integration, removing potentially confusing references to any 'product' commercialization (page 121).
Highlight stakeholder support to commercialization of the site in the Industry Adoption Plan (page 122).
Modification 0001:
1. The purpose of this modification is to clarify language on Page 17: WPTO's longer term vision for the site is to have this site expand to include additional devices.
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The Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) is issuing this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Section 41006(a)(2): U.S. Tidal Energy Advancement” to significantly advance the state of tidal and/or current technologies in the U.S. Awards made under this FOA will be funded with funds appropriated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act[1], more commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
Through this FOA, DOE will invest $35,000,000 under Section 41006(a)(2) to fund the first large-scale investment for the development of a pilot tidal and/or current Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) site in the U.S., with the aim to position tidal and/or current energy generation as a key clean energy contributor ready for net-zero emissions power sector while creating good jobs. An additional $10,000,000 under Section 41006(a)(2) will be invested in a community-led tidal and/or current energy project, where balancing community energy priorities and technology innovation will accelerate tidal and current energy technologies for the generation of power to promote the resilience and economic development of coastal communities.
Topic Area 1: Tidal and/or Current Site Development
Topic Area 2: Community-Led Tidal and/or Current Energy Planning and Project Execution (Applications must be submitted under DE-TA2-0002845)
Please Note: In the event that an Applicant experiences technical difficulties with a submission, the Applicant should contact the eXCHANGE helpdesk for assistance (exchangehelp@hq.doe.gov).