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["INSTRUCTIONS"]
[1,"All questions pertaining to this funding opportunity announcement should be emailed to BENEFIT18@ee.doe.gov. "]
[2,"All questions pertaining to EERE Exchange should be emailed to EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov. Include FOA name and number in subject line."]
[3,"All questions and answers pertaining to this FOA will be posted on EERE Exchange within this spreadsheet."]
[4,"DOE will attempt to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer has already been posted in this spreadsheet. "]
[5,"All questions should be submitted not later than 3 business days prior to the application due date. Questions submitted after this date will not be answered."]
[6,"Questions are assigned a number in accordance with when they are reviewed by DOE.  "]
[7,"Questions are assigned a topic area by DOE when reviewed."]
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["TIPS"]
[1,"Applicants may sort questions and answers in the question tabs of this spreadhseet by selecting the drop-down box arrow on the column headers and selecting any of the listed attributes."]
[2,"Applicants may search for questions and/or keywords by holding CTRL+F on the keyboard and typing in a phrase or keyword."]

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["ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTION AND ANSWER LOG"]
["DE-FOA0001825 - Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers and Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) 2018"]
["Question #","Date Submitted","Topic","Question","Answer"]
[1,"2018-04-27","Webinar","The link to 'register' for the webinar provided in your announcement for BENEFIT18 does not give any option to register:\n\nhttps://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=m09f1497bdd7bf8b1b4fd19ee3f032097\n\nIt says that registration is necessary, but there doesn't appear to be anywhere to register.\nCould you tell me how to register for the BENEFIT18 webinar?\n","There is a new link for the May 8, 2018 webinar.\n\nhttps://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=mb13832750da3129382101dfdec4cdad8  \n\nBENEFIT 18 Webinar \nTuesday, May 8, 2018 \n11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)  |  1 hr 30 mins \n\nMeeting number (access code): 903 763 876 \n\nMeeting password: BENEFIT18\n"]
[2,"2018-04-27","Technical Topics","Why does Florida not allow solar panels to be installed?\nHow do I get them installed on my home in Florida?\n","Please see FOA Section I. B. Topic Areas/Technical Areas of Interest and section I.C. Applications Specifically Not of Interest.  Solar panel installation falls outside of the technical parameters specified in Section I.B. and is not a topic of interest for this funding opportunity. "]
[3,"2018-04-30","Webinar","Please register me for the webinar on this FOA.  I clicked the link in the FOA, but it would not give me the opportunity to register (which apparently is required).","There is a new link for the May 8, 2018 webinar.\n\nhttps://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=mb13832750da3129382101dfdec4cdad8  \n\nBENEFIT 18 Webinar \nTuesday, May 8, 2018 \n11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)  |  1 hr 30 mins \n\nMeeting number (access code): 903 763 876 \n\nMeeting password: BENEFIT18\n"]
[4,"2018-04-30","Webinar","I am trying to register for the May 8th BENEFIT event unsuccessfully.  When I click the URL on the BENEFIT website, it takes me to a webex page and asks for a room ID.","There is a new link for the May 8, 2018 webinar.\n\nhttps://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=mb13832750da3129382101dfdec4cdad8  \n\nBENEFIT 18 Webinar \nTuesday, May 8, 2018 \n11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)  |  1 hr 30 mins \n\nMeeting number (access code): 903 763 876 \n\nMeeting password: BENEFIT18\n"]
[5,"2018-04-30","Due Dates","There are no documents showing when I click the “Related Documents” tab for this FOA.\n\nAm I too early,…..or should I as you to send me a link or pdf file?\n\nI’m interested to see the submittal dates for Concept Paper and/or White Paper.\n","Please view the full Funding Opportunity Announcement at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.  See FOA section I.V. Application and Submission Information for Concept Paper and Full Application Due Dates. "]
[6,"2018-05-02","Webinar","I'm trying to register for the BENEFIT webinar. I see the registration\nlink, but it's not working for me -- when I follow the link, it's\nasking for a meeting room number. \n","There is a new link for the May 8, 2018 webinar.\n\nhttps://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=mb13832750da3129382101dfdec4cdad8  \n\nBENEFIT 18 Webinar \nTuesday, May 8, 2018 \n11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)  |  1 hr 30 mins \n\nMeeting number (access code): 903 763 876 \n\nMeeting password: BENEFIT18\n"]
[7,"2018-05-02","Technical Topics","Hi im looking for a grant to fund an energy project of mine. I've hired Davison.com to build a renewable energy device I came up with. ","Please see FOA Section I. B. Topic Areas/Technical Areas of Interest and section I.C. Applications Specifically Not of Interest. "]
[8,"2018-05-04","Intellectual Property","What protection does a proven energy conservation project design and construction engineer have when the plan is submitted?","Please see FOA Section VIII. E. Treatment of Application Information."]
[9,"2018-05-04","Application Content/Format","Is there a  format to provide the submittal of my energy conservation project?","Please see FOA Section IV. Application and Submission Information for the Application Process and Forms."]
[10,"2018-05-06","Webinar","The May 8th Webinar registration URL does in the email announcement and also the link below not seem to allow for registration. Can you provide the correct one?","There is a new link for the May 8, 2018 webinar.\n\nhttps://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=mb13832750da3129382101dfdec4cdad8  \n\nBENEFIT 18 Webinar \nTuesday, May 8, 2018 \n11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)  |  1 hr 30 mins \n\nMeeting number (access code): 903 763 876 \n\nMeeting password: BENEFIT18"]
[11,"2018-05-07","Webinar","I am not able to register for the webinar using the link provided (Register: https://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=m09f1497bdd7bf8b1b4fd19ee3f032097).","There is a new link for the May 8, 2018 webinar.\n\nhttps://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=mb13832750da3129382101dfdec4cdad8  \n\nBENEFIT 18 Webinar \nTuesday, May 8, 2018 \n11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)  |  1 hr 30 mins \n\nMeeting number (access code): 903 763 876 \n\nMeeting password: BENEFIT18"]
[12,"2018-05-07","Technical Topics","I work for an electric motor design start up and I have a question regarding if our technology would fall under the requirements for this grant proposal. ","Please see FOA Section I. B. Topic Areas/Technical Areas of Interest and section I.C. Applications Specifically Not of Interest. "]
[13,"2018-05-07","Webinar","Would you be able to share with us how we can call into the webinar tomorrow at 11am?","There is a new link for the May 8, 2018 webinar.\n\nhttps://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=mb13832750da3129382101dfdec4cdad8  \n\nBENEFIT 18 Webinar \nTuesday, May 8, 2018 \n11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)  |  1 hr 30 mins \n\nMeeting number (access code): 903 763 876 \n\nMeeting password: BENEFIT18"]
[14,"2018-05-07","Technical Topics","The recent intensity of natural disasters across the country brings the adequacy of safety and performance standards into question. Are solar installations answer to your our power needs? Are they prepared for the increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events of the future?","Please see FOA Section I. B. Topic Areas/Technical Areas of Interest and section I.C. Applications Specifically Not of Interest. "]
[15,"2018-05-07","Webinar","I believe I have been unable to get registered for the webinar on building energy efficiency on the 8th of may.   I did get an acceptance for the solid state lighting webinar.   \n\nCould you pls. check whether I have registered?   And let me know how to connect\n","There is a new link for the May 8, 2018 webinar.\n\nhttps://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=mb13832750da3129382101dfdec4cdad8  \n\nBENEFIT 18 Webinar \nTuesday, May 8, 2018 \n11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)  |  1 hr 30 mins \n\nMeeting number (access code): 903 763 876 \n\nMeeting password: BENEFIT18"]
[16,"2018-05-07","Webinar","I tried last week....and I'm trying again now....but I cannot register for the webinar. The form requests entering a meeting ID number, that I don't have.","There is a new link for the May 8, 2018 webinar.\n\nhttps://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=mb13832750da3129382101dfdec4cdad8  \n\nBENEFIT 18 Webinar \nTuesday, May 8, 2018 \n11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)  |  1 hr 30 mins \n\nMeeting number (access code): 903 763 876 \n\nMeeting password: BENEFIT18"]
[17,"2018-05-07","Webinar","Do when I click the \"register here\" link for the BTO benefit webinar on May 8, it directs me to the meeting website, but with no option to register.\n\nDo I have to register to participate or can I join at the designated time?\n","There is a new link for the May 8, 2018 webinar.\n\nhttps://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=mb13832750da3129382101dfdec4cdad8  \n\nBENEFIT 18 Webinar \nTuesday, May 8, 2018 \n11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)  |  1 hr 30 mins \n\nMeeting number (access code): 903 763 876 \n\nMeeting password: BENEFIT18"]
[18,"2018-05-07","Webinar","The link you provided doesn’t go to the registration page. It brings out a screen where it asks for the meeting number to join. Could you forward me the link to register or the meeting number and the host’s room ID.","There is a new link for the May 8, 2018 webinar.\n\nhttps://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=mb13832750da3129382101dfdec4cdad8  \n\nBENEFIT 18 Webinar \nTuesday, May 8, 2018 \n11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)  |  1 hr 30 mins \n\nMeeting number (access code): 903 763 876 \n\nMeeting password: BENEFIT18"]
[19,"2018-05-07","Webinar","I cannot attend the informational webinar on May 8, 2018. I am wondering if it is possible to share the webinar video after the webinar?","The webinar slides will be posted in https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/ following the webinar presentation."]
[20,"2018-05-08","Webinar","I am having issues trying to register for the funding webinar this morning and am looking for help. I emailed Stephanie Stubbs but have not heard back and I cannot miss this webinar. Could you please advise on how to be able to join the webinar or someone that I can reach to help me in this matter. ","There is a new link for the May 8, 2018 webinar.\n\nhttps://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=mb13832750da3129382101dfdec4cdad8  \n\nBENEFIT 18 Webinar \nTuesday, May 8, 2018 \n11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)  |  1 hr 30 mins \n\nMeeting number (access code): 903 763 876 \n\nMeeting password: BENEFIT18"]
[21,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","Do membranes includes fibrous media commonly used as HVAC filters?  The FOA does not make clear if there are material limitations.","Membranes could include fibrous media, no material limitation but the focus is on early stage research."]
[22,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","Does Topic 1: advanced separation technologies for building energy efficiency focus on membrane separation technologies only? or other material separation technologies are also encouraged to submit?","The focus is not limited to membrane separation technologies, all early stage separation technologies are encouraged to apply. "]
[23,"2018-05-08","Eligibility","What phase of development will be eligible for this grant. We are in the pilot phase and have received funding for early stage R&D from BTO for the topic in this FOA, are we still eligible for receiving funding to scale this technology to commercial size demonstration? We received funding for this topic 2 years ago.","The BENEFIT 2018 FOA focuses on early-stage research and development. Scale-up of technology to commercial size demonstration is outside the scope of the FOA."]
[24,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","Under focus area #2, will advanced cements for bldg remediation and/or next generation bldg materials be responsive to this FOA?","Proposed topics do not have to be in the categories of the examples provided under “Smart Building Envelope Technologies”. Any applications for the development of multi-function materials (both static and dynamic) and single function dynamic materials are encouraged. "]
[25,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","What are the policy considerations in play between energy efficiency methodologies and cyber security technologies and approaches?"]
[26,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","In topic #5 \"Integrated systems\" public-private partnerships are noted as being preferred. Are public-private partnership projects also preferred in the other topics?"]
[27,"2018-05-08","Eligibility","what are applications based on deployment?","Under Topic 5, BTO seeks proposals for the research, development and field or laboratory testing of highly integrated building systems that respond to dynamic, real world conditions. Applications focused exclusively on deployment are not of interest. Deployment refers to launching a commercial product into the market."]
[28,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","Can you clarify further for topic 5 the requirement stated \" Field validation, testing and calculations of technology package to establish energy savings of at least 50% whole building savings compared to a code compliant baseline or 750 TBtu/yr. in national energy savings potential\". Does this mean BTO is looking at 50% savings in building energy use.","BTO is looking for whole building energy savings."]
[29,"2018-05-08","Application Content/Format","At what level of detail is \"substantial involvement\" exercised? I.e., down there determining which experiments are run and how the experiment is structured? Very micro?","Please see FOA Section VI.B.ix. Statement of Substantial Involvement for EERE's involvement in awards made as a result of this FOA."]
[30,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","Are there any restrictions within the definition of a commercial building for this FOA, other than it is not a residential building?  More specifically, is a manufacturing facility considered a commercial building for the purpose of this FOA?","Manufacturing facilities are considered industrial for the purposes of this FOA.  See the EIA Annual Energy Review Energy consumption by sector, https://www.eia.gov/totalenergy/data/annual/#consumption. The Advanced Manufacturing Office has funding opportunities focused on industrial processes and facilities."]
[31,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","How do access the EERE Exchange","EERE Exchange is EERE's online portal for Funding Opportunities and can be accessed at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov."]
[32,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","Can you please explain \"method used to identify current state of the art technology.\"  The state of the art in the area we are considering is displayed in products in the marketplace. What \"method\" is being considered here other than market evidence?","Reviewers will evaluate the robustness and applicability of the method and due diligence used to identify the state of art which may be different for each topic and technology proposed.\n\nIdentifying the state-of-the-art technology can include, but not restricted to reviews of relevant patents, scientific literature, review articles, and analysis of recent market developments. The depth and breadth of analysis will be considered. The most appropriate method may depend on the technology area being investigated."]
[33,"2018-05-08","Application Content/Format","Will I be able to obtain the slides presented?","The webinar slides and presentation have been posted in https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/."]
[34,"2018-05-08","Application Content/Format","Under what conditions would EERE elect to provide financial support through a grant instead of a cooperative agreement?","Please see FOA Section II.B. EERE Funding Agreements."]
[35,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","Can you give a little more on the type of projects for Topic 4??","Early stage R&D projects that target static/offline/design applications or dynamic/online/operational applications that strengthen the synergies between building energy modeling and sensors and controls. "]
[36,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","In Topic 4, a few examples are listed. Do proposed topics have to be in the categories of the examples? Is a sensor development for HVAC system monitoring and control considered a good fit for Topic 4? ","Proposed topics do not have to be in the categories of the examples provided.  Any new and enhanced synergies between the sub-programs (i.e. building energy modeling and sensors & controls) are encouraged.  Sensor development for HVAC system monitoring and control is a good fit if it meets this criterion."]
[37,"2018-05-08","Application Content/Format","Is this grant cyclical in nature and if so, would you anticipate releasing this grant again within the next 2 years? ","EERE has issued the BENEFIT FOA annually since 2014. "]
[38,"2018-05-08","Intellectual Property","In a publicly funded R&D project, who owns the IP of the technology developed? Who can make profits out of it?","Please see FOA Section VI.B.xii. Intellectual Property Provisions."]
[39,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","In topic #5 \"Integrated systems\" public-private partnerships are noted as being preferred. Are public-private partnership projects also preferred in the other topics?"]
[40,"2018-05-08","Cost Sharing","Please clarify \"public-private partnership\". Thank you.","Public-private partnership refers to projects that include private sector partners committing to cost share in order to leverage federal funds."]
[41,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","Are there any restrictions within the definition of a commercial building for this FOA, other than it is not a residential building?  More specifically, is a manufacturing facility considered a commercial building for the purpose of this FOA?","Manufacturing facilities are considered industrial for the purposes of this FOA.  See the EIA Annual Energy Review Energy consumption by sector, https://www.eia.gov/totalenergy/data/annual/#consumption. The Advanced Manufacturing Office has funding opportunities focused on industrial processes and facilities."]
[42,"2018-05-08","Eligibility","Under Applications Not of Interest (FOA p. 25), it is stated that \"applications focused on deployment” are not of interest. Can you elaborate on this, particularly as it concerns the criterion about industry partnerships and marketability?","In this FOA, EERE is considering applications focused on technology and solutions in technology readiness levels 1-5."]
[43,"2018-05-08","Eligibility","Could you please elaborate on non-responsive application, specifically, \"applications that are focused on deployment\"?  ","In this FOA, EERE is considering applications focused on technology and solutions in technology readiness levels 1-5."]
[44,"2018-05-08","Application Content/Format","Are there quotas on how many of the topics will be selected? As an example, can there be three awards for topic 1, no awards for topic two, 1 aware for topic 3, etc.?","EERE may issue awards in one, multiple, or none of the topic areas."]
[45,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","For residential applications (single-family and small multi-family), it will be more difficult to meet the \"large portfolio of buildings\" preference. How will this disparity be handled during proposal evaluation?","See Section II.A.vii. Estimated Funding in FOA."]
[46,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","In topic 4, do proposed topics have to be related to energy saving? For instance, demand flexibility and resiliency may not target for saving energy.","As noted in Section I.A, all applicants should target technologies that have a minimum technical potential of 0.25 quads energy savings. "]
[47,"2018-05-08","Eligibility","Regarding the eligibility of application, is small start-up companies eligible to apply, and what is the cost share? thank you.","Please see FOA Section III.A. Eligible Applications and FOA Section III.B. Cost Sharing. "]
[48,"2018-05-08","Application Content/Format","Will multiple applications be considered within the same topic area?","Applicants may submit more than one application to this FOA, Including within the same topic area, provided that each application describes a unique, scientifically distinct project."]
[49,"2018-05-08","Webinar","My password is not working. I called in but I would like to see the slides. ","The webinar slides and presentation have been posted in https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/."]
[50,"2018-05-08","Webinar","I am really interested in joining your webinar today. What is the host room ID so I can join the webinar.","The webinar slides and presentation have been posted in https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/."]
[51,"2018-05-08","Webinar","Can you advise where exactly on the EERE website the webinar recording and slide deck are available. ","The webinar slides and presentation have been posted in https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/."]
[52,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","Please clarify, for topic 5 in particular, what the expectations/requirements are for laboratory and/or field testing for the proposed technologies. Paragraph 3 on Page 23 of the FOA indicates that “field or laboratory testing” is expected, however the second item in the bulleted list on Page 23 indicates that “field validation, testing and calculations” are expected. ","DOE considers the below examples to be minimum expectations/requirements for 3rd party objective laboratory/field testing evaluations for proposed technologies: \n• Under dynamic conditions, (in existing, operational buildings and/or using real data), and accounting for human interactions. \n• Answer critical research and development questions (identified and documented through structured feedback with end-users)\n• Includes the assessment of not only technical performance but also cost,  installation, commissioning, operation/user, maintenance requirements and interactions with other systems, tools and equipment, and\n• Results in the collection, storage and sharing of the building performance data collected through the field study to the benefit of other entities such as utilities, researchers, building owner/operators, manufacturers, architects/engineers, etc.\n"]
[53,"2018-05-08","Technical Topics","Is there any FOA criteria regarding early verses late stage research/ TRL Levels for the six topic areas listed in the 2018 BENEFIT FOA? \nDo the applicants need to indicate starting and anticipated ending technical levels ? \n","The BENEFIT 2018 FOA focuses on early-stage research that enables industry to develop novel technologies that can improve the efficiency and reduce the energy costs of the nation’s buildings. The FOA does not ask applicants to provide starting and ending TRL levels."]
[54,"2018-05-11","Technical Topics","Would you offer clarification in the Applications for HVAC, Water Heating, and Appliances guidance as page 10 specifies “Those membrane and separation technologies that intersect Natural gas (or fuel driven equipment) should be submitted to Topic 5 of this FOA.”?\n\nTopics 5 & 6 as listed in FOA:\nTopic 5: Integration Research of Advanced Commercial Energy Efficiency Packages\nTopic 6: Advancements in Natural Gas and Other Fuel-driven Equipment\n\nWe are unclear if the guidance should specify Topic 6.\n","Please see FOA section III.G. Questions Regarding Eligibility. EERE will not make eligibility determinations for potential applicants prior to the date on which applications to this FOA must be submitted. The decision whether to submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[55,"2018-05-11","Webinar","Is there a website where we can hear a recording of the 5/8/2018 webinar? ","The webinar slides and presentation have been posted in https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/."]
[56,"2018-05-14",null,"We are looking at a new facility and want to incorporate some of these cutting edge technologies. We want to aid in the development by offering our building as a vessel to roll out building technologies. How would I get in touch with some of the potential candidates without spamming them? ","Please see FOA section I.C. Applications Specifically Not of Interest.  Applications that are focused on deployment are not of interest for this Funding Opportunity.  Please see previous FOAs for BENEFIT for teaming lists and potential opportunities."]
[57,"2018-05-18","Eligibility","Is it possible to have a quick phone call to ask a few general questions about the grant, and the application process if what I am developing may be a good fit?","Please see FOA Section VII. Questions/Agency Contacts. EERE personnel are prohibited from communicating (in writing or otherwise) with applicants regarding the FOA except through the established question and answer process. Please see FOA section III.G. Questions Regarding Eligibility. EERE will not make eligibility determinations for potential applicants prior to the date on which applications to this FOA must be submitted. The decision whether to submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[58,"2018-05-22","Cost Sharing","Can you please confirm what is the require cost share for a University?","Please see FOA Section III.B. Cost Sharing.  The cost share must be at least 20% of the total allowable costs for research and development projects (i.e., the sum of the Government share, including FFRDC costs if applicable, and the recipient share of allowable costs equals the total allowable cost of the project) and must come from non-Federal sources unless otherwise allowed by law."]
[59,"2018-05-23","Application Content/Format","The FOA indicates \"Applicants may provide graphs, charts, or other data to supplement their Technology Description.\"  Would such be permitted in addition to the 4 page maximum Concept Paper Content Requirement or have to be counted within the 4 pages?  Would PPT slides be permissible?","Please see FOA Section IV. C. Content and Form of the Concept Paper. Applicants may use the Addendum to provide graphs, charts, or other data to supplement their Technology Description. The Addendum is limited to 1 page maximum.  The page limit for the Concept Paper submission is 4 pages maximum. "]
[60,"2018-05-24","Application Content/Format",null,"It has come to the attention of EERE that the Application for Financial Assistance SF 424 was for Individuals.  An updated Application for Financial Assistance SF 424 has been uploaded to EERE-Exchange for Applicants to use when submitting full applications. "]
[61,"2018-05-25","Application Content/Format","Can you provide any clarification of specific content for the Concept paper that is due June 8th?","Please see FOA Section IV. C. Content and Form of the Concept Paper. "]
[62,"2018-05-29","Technical Topics","For Topic area 4, will proposals for CPS (specifically a dynamic/online/operational application) in the RESIDENTIAL sector be considered competitive or is Topic 4 targeting COMMERCIAL buildings?","Both Residential and Commercial sectors are of interest."]
[63,"2018-06-01","Application Content/Format","The cover page requires that applicant list the “Business Point of Contact.” Who would this be – are you referring to the Principal Investigator, or are you referring to an administrative head of energy programs at the organization, or someone involved with a project on the business (i.e., commercialization) end of things?","The Business Point of Contact is the award administrator on behalf of the Applicant."]
[64,"2018-06-03","Application Content/Format","Can I get any additional information you might have on this grant opportunity, and is this eligible to build a research environment and building that will study energy technologies and allow for inspiring youth to participate?","Please see the full Funding Opportunity Announcement by visiting EERE-Exchange at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/."]
[65,"2018-06-03","Webinar","I’ve tried for 3 days to access the associated webinar… without success.  I’ve tried in Safari and Chrome.   ","The webinar slides and presentation have been posted in https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/."]
[66,"2018-06-04","Eligibility","Are you able to provide some insight into the intent of the grant awards? Specifically, many of the previous awards (in 2017 for example) were given to companies developing new materials or processes (e.g. polyisocyanurate-based aerogel insulation or a novel dehumidification process). To what extent are new applications of existing technologies also considered, given that the new applications might increase the availability of the technology to consumers?","Please see FOA section III.G. Questions Regarding Eligibility. EERE will not make eligibility determinations for potential applicants prior to the date on which applications to this FOA must be submitted. The decision whether to submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant.  \n\nApplications are graded on their own merit and are not given special consideration for their potential to commercialize.  "]
[67,"2018-06-04","Eligibility","We have a new HVAC  technology that we would like to build and catalogue it's performance through a full range of temperature and humidity. It is patented and based on a previous iteration. Are we eligible?","Please see FOA section III.G. Questions Regarding Eligibility. EERE will not make eligibility determinations for potential applicants prior to the date on which applications to this FOA must be submitted. The decision whether to submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant.  "]
[68,"2018-06-04","Technical Topics"," We are converting cardboard and other waste fibers to cellulose insulation, and are currently seeking funding to 1) increase the R-value relative to other cellulose products, and 2) decrease installation time.  ","All insulation materials that have the long-term potential to meet the targets specified in Table 2.1. “Targets for High-Performance Thermal Insulation Technologies” and meet the other criteria laid out in the topic description would be of interest."]
[69,"2018-06-04","Technical Topics","What electric power range is desired under Topic 6? ","The electric power range desired would depend on the application and the details of the proposal. The Building Technologies Office is focused on both residential and commercial buildings solutions so the electric power range would depend on if you are proposing a solution geared towards the residential or commercial building market, with most often residential having a lower power range than commercial building (which often tend to be larger). For residential application, the largest loads are central air conditioner systems (~5,000-8500 watts), electric water heaters (~5,000-6,500 watts) and electric clothes dryers (~5,000 watts). So the power range, would depend on the number of equipment or loads you would be proposing to supply power to. "]
[70,"2018-06-05","Application Content/Format","I am wondering what you recommend as a start date for the Full Application.","EERE anticipates making awards this Winter. "]
[71,"2018-06-05","Application Content/Format","Can we put graphs that show past \nexperience in the 1-page Addendum Section, or do they have to go to the \n2-page Technology Description Section?  \n","Please see FOA Section IV. C. Content and Form of the Concept Paper. Applicants may use the Addendum to provide graphs, charts, or other data to supplement their Technology Description. The Addendum is limited to 1 page maximum.  The page limit for the Concept Paper submission is 4 pages maximum. "]
[72,"2018-06-05","Application Reviews","Question:  the Technical Review Criteria for Concept Papers says that the papers are evaluated on consideration of factors in Criterion 1 which includes the following:\n\n\"The applicant has used the appropriate quantitative technical methodology to calculate the impact that EERE funding and the proposed project would have on the relevant field and application.\"\n\n\nWhat, exactly, does this mean?  What \"quantitative technical methodology\" is available to achieve these goals and where would you find it?\n","BTO seeks proposals for Innovative energy-efficiency technologies that have significant technical potential for annual primary energy savings (minimum 0.25 Quads). All applicants will be required to provide an estimate of primary energy savings potential resulting from their solution and cost effectiveness, as measured by the simple payback. Except for enabling technologies and design tools, applicants can use supporting analysis as described in Appendix F.  Applicants proposing enabling technologies and design tools must provide their own analysis of primary energy savings technical potential, and an analysis of their cost effectiveness. Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide references that support their analysis.\n\nThe evaluation of the applications will thus consider, per Technical Review Criteria for Concept Papers in Criterion 1 whether the applicant used the “appropriate quantitative technical methodology to calculate the impact that EERE funding and the proposed project would have on the relevant field and application.” The methodology refers back to the quantification of the energy savings potential and cost-effectiveness.\n\nFor Topic 5, please also refer to the “Key components of applications should include” section for additional information.\n"]
[73,"2018-06-06","Cost Sharing","For Topic 2:  Advanced Building Materials does the $500K to $1.5M (on page 26) refer to the full award amount (total for the 36 months) or for 12 months?","The estimated funding is for the duration of the project.  EERE anticipates making awards that will run up to 36 months in length and may comprise one or more budget periods."]
[74,"2018-06-06","Application Content/Format","Does the two-page limitation for the Technology Description of the concept paper include references also? Or, we can submit references separately in addition to the two-pages? ","Please see FOA Section IV. C. Content and Form of the Concept Paper. Applicants may use the Addendum to provide graphs, charts, or other data to supplement their Technology Description. The Addendum is limited to 1 page maximum.  The page limit for the Concept Paper submission is 4 pages maximum. "]
[75,"2018-06-06","Application Content/Format","Please advise what form is required for presenting the Primary Energy Savings Technical Potential and the Simple Payback in the FOA 0001825 Concept Paper.","Please see Appendix F - Technical Potential and Payback Calculation of the FOA."]
[76,"2018-06-21","Application Content/Format","For projects with FFRDCs, to whom should the authorization letters be addressed? ","The letter should be addressed to Dear Contracting Officer and the mailing location for DOE Golden Field Office is: \nU.S. Department of Energy\nGolden Field Office\n15013 Denver West Parkway\nGolden, Colorado 80401"]
[77,"2018-06-26","Cost Sharing","Are the award values in the FOA per FY or for the duration of the project?","The estimated funding is for the duration of the project.  EERE anticipates making awards that will run up to 36 months in length and may comprise one or more budget periods."]
[78,"2018-06-27","Application Reviews","Is there a specified date in which the Concept Paper encourage/discourage determinations will be issued?  There is nothing specified in the actual FOA guiding document however one is listed in the Webinar presentation.","Applicants will be notified through EERE-Exchange as to whether they are encouraged or discouraged. EERE anticipates notifying applicants about their concept paper submissions in mid July."]
[79,"2018-06-20","Application Content/Format","The Benefit 2018 FOA states that “Prime Recipients and Sub-recipients are required to complete and submit SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities”. \nIs this form necessary if no lobbying has occurred? There appears to be no field to indicate that no such activities have transpired and questions 6-10 appear not to be relevant in such case.\n","If the Prime Recipient and/or Sub-recipients do not lobby, please leave blocks 6-10 empty. "]
[80,"2018-06-30","Registration Requirements","I am trying to apply for your grant, but when you go into package there is no  Opportunity Packages, how than do I apply, please let me know, thank you.","Please see the full Funding Opportunity Announcement by visiting EERE-Exchange at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/."]
[81,"2018-07-09","Due Dates","Can we submit an application after the Concept Paper submission date?  ","Applicants are required to submit a Concept Paper before the Concept Paper Submission Deadline in order to be eligible for Full Application Submission.  Please see FOA Section IV. Application and Submission Information.  Thank you for your interest in this Funding Opportunity Announcement and look for future FOA opportunities by visiting EERE-Exchange at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/."]
[82,"2018-07-13","Application Reviews","If an Applicant's Concept Paper was discouraged, can the Applicant have a debrief with the reviewers? "]
[83,"2018-07-16","Application Content/Format","Will EERE be providing a template for the summary slide, or should applicants design their own slide?","EERE does not have a template for the Summary Slide to provide to applicants. "]
[84,"2018-07-18","Application Content/Format","If a prime applicant employs internal federal lobbyists and contracted federal lobbyists, but they do NOT do any lobbying associated with this grant, do they still need to indicate the lobbyists' contact information on the Lobbying Disclosure Form? \n\nAdditionally, page 43 of the BENEFIT FOA includes Data Management Plans as a component of the full application. However, on page 54, the FOA states that \"applicants whose Full applications are selected for award negotiations will be required to submit a Data Management Plan during the award negotiation phase.\" \n\nCan you confirm that Data Management plans are not required at the time of submission? Rather, they are required only if the application is selected for an award?\n","The Prime Applicant can leave the lobbyist contact information blank on the SF LLL if the lobbyist is not associated with the application for this Funding Opportunity Announcement. \n\nPlease see FOA section IV.D.xiv. Data Management Plan.  Applicants who are selected for award negotiations will need to submit a Data Management Plan during the award negotiation phase of the award.  "]
[85,"2018-07-19","Application Content/Format","Is it allowable to change the PI for the full proposal? The original PI that was in the concept paper will still be involved but will not labeled as PI for the full proposal\n \nWould our image data be allowable as cost share?  If image data is allowable as cost share, would you be able to provide some guidance on how to appropriately price the data as cost share. How can we price this data to be allowable as cost share?\n","The PI can be changed from the Concept Paper Submission to the Full Application Submission.\n\nBased on the information provided, there appears to have no cash or fair-market value associated with the data.  Therefore, it appears to be unallowable according to 2CFR200.360 - Cost Sharing.  If selected for award negotiations, EERE will review and evaluate all proposed cost share and make a final determination at that time. \n"]
[86,"2018-07-21","Application Content/Format","The text written in the FOA associated with the “Technology Transition Plan” states that this section of the Technical Volume “should contain the following information for all Topics except Topic #5, which does not require completion of the Technology Transition Plan section”. For those teams working on Topic 5, please clarify what this means in the context of the project scope and also for the completion of the Technical Volume. ","In the “Technology Transition Plan”, applicants should define a reasonable and credible path for the technology toward commercial success or road toward product commercialization, while emphasizing the state of the technology, value proposition and market opportunity of the technology solution, the risk mitigation strategy, and team, as described in the FOA. Please note that DOE awarded projects are not required to achieve commercial deployment by the end of the project period. \n\nAt a minimum, the applicant should identify a project team member responsible for leading and coordinating all technology transition activities for the project (i.e.,  funded projects may include some milestones and tasks in this area). "]
[87,"2018-07-24","Cost Sharing","Is there a different cost share requirement for activities besides research and development? Appendix B has a Demonstration task listed with a 50% cost share. Is this increased cost share percentage a requirement for demonstration activities?","BTO is focused on Research and Development activities with this Funding Opportunity Announcement.  See FOA Section I.B. Topic Areas/Technical Areas of Interest.  See FOA Section I.C. Applications Specifically Not of Interest for Demonstration and Deployment Applications.  See FOA Section III.B. Cost Sharing for the Cost Sharing requirements for this FOA."]
[88,"2018-07-24","Application Content/Format","On page 43 of the pdf document for Benefits 2018, there is a list of files we need to include in our submission.  Examples include:\n\n* US manufacturing Plans\n* Data management plans\n* Open source software distribution plan\n\nCan you please advise where I can find description of what goes inside each of the above files? or sample files we can look at?\n","Please see FOA Section IV.D.xiii. U.S. Manufacturing Plan, IV.D.xiv. Data Management Plan, IV.D.xv. Open Source Software Distribution Plan and Appendices D and E for guidance on these files. "]
[89,"2018-07-25","Application Content/Format","Can “Support Letters” by stakeholders, and potential customers/users be submitted with the application?  These would be letters of general support with the sole purpose of validating the technology innovation and/or market interest.  ","Letters of Support may be submitted with Full Applications as an appendix.  EERE may look at Letters of Support but they are not required for the Full Application Submission and will not be referenced during Application Review."]
[90,"2018-07-26","Due Dates","Per the FOA the Expected Timeframe for Award Negotiations is Winter 2018.  I assume project start dates will be begin a month or two thereafter.  Or if a specific start date has already been determined for all projects, could you please provide that date?","EERE has not established a specific start date for projects selected from this FOA.  Project start dates can vary between projects and are dependent on a variety of factors.  "]
[91,"2018-07-27","Application Content/Format","Section IV(D)viii on p. 51 of the FOA states \"Applicants must provide a separate budget justification, EERE 335 (i.e., budget justification for each budget year and a cumulative budget) for each subrecipient that is expected to perform work estimated to be more than $250,000 or 25 percent of the total work effort (whichever is less).\"\n\nSay total project work effort is valued at $1,600K. If a subrecipient performs work valued at $250K, and contributes cash to the prime recipient to support project work performed by the prime recipient, is a separate budget justification required for this subrecipient?\n","Yes, a subaward budget justification is required because the subrecipient's proposed budget is $250,000."]
[92,"2018-07-27","Application Content/Format","I noticed that several questions in the FAQ log were unanswered: Q25, Q26, Q39 (duplicates Q26), Q82, and Q89."]
[93,"2018-07-27",null,"We are proposing a suite of data-driven building energy management algorithms to be integrated with commercially available building automation systems and deployed and tested on a real commercial building in response to Topic 4.\no 1) We would like to clarify whether our proposal falls into the \"technology development\" or the \"non-technological, design tools and enabling technologies\" categories. \no 2) We would like to clarify what is expected for estimates of primary energy savings if we belong to the \"non-technological\" category.\n","Please see FOA section III.G. Questions Regarding Eligibility. EERE will not make eligibility determinations for potential applicants prior to the date on which applications to this FOA must be submitted. The decision whether to submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[94,"2018-07-30",null,"The Field Work Proposal required a DOE HQ contact, who shall be listed?  We also must include a phone number.","The Contracting Officer for this FOA is Geoffrey Walker and a phone number is 720-356-1800. "]
[95,"2018-08-01","Cost Sharing","For the Full Proposal, are we allowed to have a greater budget than was proposed in the Concept Paper as long as we stay under the Topic max?  ","Yes, the budget for projects can change in between Concept Paper Submission and Full Application Submission. "]
[96,"2018-08-01",null," Could you please confirm if Annual Audits are part of Indirect Costs or need to be budgeted separately as Direct Costs?  ","Annual Audit requirements depend on the amount of Federal Funds expensed annually.  Even with additional detail, EERE cannot advise you on whether or not your annual audit expenses may be considered as Indirect Costs.  Please consult your Accounting group or Office of Sponsored Programs for guidance."]
[97,"2018-08-01","Cost Sharing","In Section II.A.vii (Estimated Funding)- Are the approximate award amounts listed by topic the total awards or Federal share? ","The award amounts listed in Section II.A.vii are for Federal Funds. "]
[98,"2018-08-02","Application Content/Format","Appendix E of the FOA states on p. 101 that \"Applicants that are applying to one or more Topic Areas for which open source software distribution is required must submit a plan describing how software produced under this FOA will be distributed. For a DOE National Laboratory or a FFRDC, the data rights clause, including rights and requirements pertaining to computer software, in its Management and Operating (M&O) Contract shall apply and shall take precedence over any requirement set forth in this Appendix.\"\n\nQ1: Do any topic areas in this FOA require open source software distribution?\nQ2: If an FFRDC is prime on a proposal that requires open source software distribution, should it include an Open Source Software Distribution Plan, or does the data rights clause in its M&O contract suffice?\n","1. Please see FOA Section IV.D.xv. Open Source Software Distribution Plan.  \"Applicants that choose to propose the development of software that is open source are required to submit an Open Source Software Distribution Plan.\"\n\n2. Question 2 is best answered by the Contracting Officer on the M&O Contract. "]
[99,"2018-08-03","Foreign Entities/Work","Q: Are there are specific rules governing what qualifies as work performed in the United States?"]
[100,"2018-08-04","Application Reviews","Page 1 of the FOA specifies \"Expected Timeframe for Award Negotiations\" as \"Winter 2018\". Should that read \"Winter 2019\"?","The expected timeframe for award negotiations is Winter 2018. "]
[101,"2018-08-05","Application Content/Format","Do I just email all the forms and if so, do I have all the forms required, as I have hit the apply button and clicked the required forms, though more forms were needed. Do I just submit the bid by email? ","All applications need to be submitted through EERE-Exchange, https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/.  All applicants were required to submit a Concept Paper in order to be eligible for Full Application Submissions. "]
[102,"2018-08-05","Cost Sharing","Page 49 of the FOA states\n• Attach letters of commitment from all Subrecipient/third party cost share providers as an appendix. Letters of commitment do not count towards the page limit.\n• Attach any letters of commitment from partners/end users as an appendix (1 page maximum per letter). Letters of commitment do not count towards the page limit.\nQ1: To whom should letters of commitment be addressed—the prime applicant?\nQ2: Is there a page limit per letter of commitment from a Subrecipient/third party cost share provider?\n","Cost Share Letters/Letters of commitment should be on Company Letterhead and addressed to the Prime Applicant.  There is no page limit per letter of commitment. "]
[103,"2018-08-06","Application Content/Format","We noticed that there was a deadline for a concept paper a few months back. Are we still eligible to submit a final application by August 23? ","All applications need to be submitted through EERE-Exchange, https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/.  All applicants were required to submit a Concept Paper in order to be eligible for Full Application Submissions. "]
[104,"2018-08-06","Data Management","On page 54 of the BAA, it states under xiv. Data Management Plan, Applicants whose Full Applications are selected for award negotiations will be required to submit a Data Management Plan during the award negotiations.  On the Upload and Submit tab in the submission site, it states that Applicants are required to submit a Data Management Plan with their Full Application.  Can you please clarify if Data Management Plans are required at time of submission of the full proposal or is it only required if selected for award negotiations","The description in EERE-Exchange has been updated to mirror the language in the FOA.  The Data Management Plan is only required from Applicants who have been selected for award.  EERE-Exchange did not require this document even though the description in the Full Application portal stated that it was required."]
[105,"2018-08-08","Application Content/Format","FYI, the FAQ log posted online has not been updated since July 27.","The FOA Log has been updated as of 8/9/2018."]
[106,"2018-08-09","Application Content/Format","I have some experience with DOE submissions, nevertheless, I wanted to quickly check two points,\n\n1. I as a researcher from a University in Australia can apply, which I believe is the case,\n2. Are there any templates for the documents required, so as for me to gauge what is needed and at what detail, maybe there is an example case?\n3. Can I budget for sub-awards to NREL and others in the US for the research work to be proposed?\n","Templates for the Full Application Submission are uploaded to EERE-Exchange, https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/.  There are some required document submission for which EERE does not have a template.  There is guidance within the FOA and its Appendices for these required documents.  \n\nPlease see FOA Section IV.J.iii. Performance of Work in the United States for Funding Restrictions associated to work proposed and the location where work is intended to perform. "]
[107,"2018-08-09","Application Content/Format","If a private company does not have a negotiated indirect rate, is it required they submit the 10% de minimus rate? Or can they forego requesting an indirect rate altogether?\n\nIf they do request the 10% rate, can the resulting final budget request be over the maximum budget limit, as long as the increase over the maximum represents the indirect amount?\n","A private company can choose to forego Indirect Costs and are not required to submit the 10% de minimus rate. \n\n"]
[108,"2018-08-10","Application Content/Format","Say total project work effort is valued at $1,600K. If a subrecipient performs work valued at $249K, and contributes cash to the prime recipient to support project work performed by the prime recipient, is a separate budget justification required for this subrecipient?","The subrecipient may need to submit a budget justification if the percentage of work effort is in excess of 25% of the total project. "]
[109,"2018-08-13","Application Content/Format","The FOA states on p. 47 that \"Unless otherwise specified in the FOA, the minimum requirement is that each project must have at least one project-wide go/no-go decision point for each budget period (12 to 18-month period) of the project.\"\n\nDoes this mean that a three-year project with three 12-month budget periods needs three, rather than two, go/no-go decision points? It seems odd to place a go/no-go decision point at the start or end of the project. \n","In a three year project, the Recipient may have two Go/No-Go decision points depending on the structure of the Budget Periods and project milestones."]
[110,"2018-08-13","Application Content/Format","Since we submitted a concept paper for topic 2, can we still submit a proposal under topic 5?","Yes, an Applicant may submit a Full Application for a topic area other than the topic area for which an eligible Concept Paper was submitted. "]
[111,"2018-08-13","Cost Sharing","Can an entity can request full F&A or can entity can choose to use F&A as a source of cost share instead of requesting full F&A on the application?\n","Yes, an applicant can use Indirect Costs for Cost Sharing in the Budget Justification.  The Indirect Cost will appear in both the Indirect Cost tab and Cost Sharing tab.  "]
[112,"2018-08-16","Application Content/Format","1. In Group 5, the FOA describes the energy savings goal is to save “at least 50% whole building savings compared to a code compliant baseline or 750 TBtu/yr. in national energy savings potential”, there are four related questions: \na. If our proposal is to focus on both retrofits and new construction, do we get extra points for the proposal? \nb. If we cannot hit 50% savings from the current code with retrofits – does the 50% savings refer to the code that was in effect at the time of construction?\nc. Does BTO expect applicants to use the Scout Tool to calculate if the energy savings meet or exceed 750 TBtu/yr of national energy savings potential? \nd. It seems the “50% whole building savings compared to a baseline” is the target for new constructions, and the “750 TBtu/yr in national energy savings potential” is for retrofits. We would like to confirm if these two targets are interchangeable for new construction and retrofits, so long as the demo site meets with one of the goals? \n2. How much federal funding is allowed to purchase equipment to be installed on the demonstration sites? At the completion of the project, does BTO expect to uninstall the energy saving measures and ship them back to DOE? Or, the BTO will allow “abandon on site”?\n","This question has been forwarded to the appropriate Programatic Lead for a response. "]
[113,"2018-08-16","Cost Sharing","Guidelines state that “individual awards my vary between $500,000 to $1.5 million.”  Is the $1.5M the total you can request from Federal share or does that amount constitute total project costs including cost share?\nIn other words, would Total Project Cost be $1.5M ($1.2M federal share and $300,000 cost share) or Total Project Cost of $1,875,000 ($1.5M federal share and $375,000 cost share)?\n","Please see FOA Section II.A.vii. Estimated Funding.  The amounts listed in this section of the FOA are for Federal Funds only.  The total project cost will include the Federal Funds plus proposed Cost Share by the Applicant.  The minimum cost share requirement for projects from this FOA is 20%. Please see Appendix A - Cost Share Information for detail on calculating cost share."]
[114,"2018-08-17","Cost Sharing","I have reviewed the application and the federal budget allocated to the topic 3 (high performance windows) has a maximum of $1.5M per application (see page 26 of the FOA). Does the budget allocated to the FFRDC sub-recipient (NREL) comes from a separate federal source or is it included in the maximum of $1.5M?","EERE anticipates individual awards between $500,000 and $1.5M for Topic Area 3.  The budget allocated for the FFRDC will come from the potential award amount range listed in FOA Section II.A.vii. Estimated Funding."]
[115,"2018-08-18","Application Content/Format","Does the 15 page Technical Description limit include a list of references or can this be included as an appendix?","Please see FOA Section IV.D.ii Technical Volume.  \"The Technical Volume to the Full Application may not be more than 15 pages, including the cover page, table of contents, and all citations, charts, graphs, maps, photos, or other graphics, and must include all of the information in the table below.\"  Citations are to be included in the page limit for the Technical Volume."]
[116,"2018-08-19","Application Content/Format","Page 50 of the FOA states: \"The SOPO, including the Milestone Table, must not exceed 10 pages excluding milestone table...\"\n\nThis seems contradictory. Does the 10 page limit include the milestone table or can that table be in addition to the 10 pages for Parts A-D?\n","The sentence is FOA section IV.D.iii is be contradictory, the 10 page limit excludes the milestone table. "]
[117,"2018-08-20","Application Content/Format","We currently have an approved indirect and fringe rate with DOE, however, we have re-done our annual indirect cost proposal for 2017 and the new actual rates are much higher - due to company growth. Should we use the older approved rates or should we use our actual 2017 indirect and fringe rates in our proposal?","Please use actual rates for your full application submission. "]
[118,"2018-08-20","Application Content/Format","Is it allowable for a For-Profit entity to participate in the scope of work, not receive a portion of the federal funding (i.e. not be a subrecipient) but, still contribute cost share to the project?  ","A For-profit involved in the scope of work and contributing cost share is considered to be a subrecipient regardless of the receipt of Federal Funding from the award. "]
[119,"2018-08-21","Application Content/Format","We would like to clarify that the Statement of Project Objectives must be uploaded PDF.  The below statement seems to want it in Word.","The SOPO should be uploaded as a Word Document.  EERE-Exchange has been ammended to allow .doc and .docx documents for full application submission."]
[120,"2018-01-09","Application Reviews","Application Review Status Update","Applications are still under review, but at this time there is no definitive date as to when selections will be made.  Once selections are made all applicants will be notified."]

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