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["INSTRUCTIONS"]
[1,"All questions pertaining to this funding opportunity announcement should be emailed to BIL_EGSPilotDemos@ee.doe.gov ."]
[2,"All questions pertaining to this funding opportunity announcement should be emailed to HT.Tools.RTES.FOA@ee.doe.gov. "]
[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-FOA-0003296 -Combined Wellbore Construction High Temperature Tools and Reservoir Thermal Energy Storage (RTES)"]
["Question #","Date Submitted","Topic","Question","Answer"]
[1,"2024-01-30","Technical Topics","TOPIC AREA 2: Is the undersurface liquid reservoir a must have requirement?","The FOA states that  subsurface reservoirs are required as outlined in section I.B.2. In order to be considered a responsive Letter of Intent, or Full Application, all requirements should be considered as laid forth in the FOA."]
[2,"2024-01-31","Other","I am eager to read the FOA for Topic Area #1 in the Combined Wellbore Construction High Temperature Tools and Reservoir Thermal Energy Storage FOA.  However, the file appears to be corrupt and is not loading.  I have confirmed this with several other users.  Could you please review, correct and update the posting?","Please try using a different web browser to open/download the .pdf document.  Usually, one of the Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Firefox browsers will open the document."]
[3,"2024-02-05","Webinar","I can't find information on the webinar in eXCHANGE. ","The webinar is available in eXCHANGE as a two part PowerPoint slide deck with audio under the \"Webinar Details\" section of the FOA announcement."]
[4,"2024-02-05","Webinar","Could you please let me know how to access to the webinar for the call DE-FOA-0003296\n Combined Wellbore Construction High Temperature Tools and Reservoir Thermal Energy Storage (RTES) ?","Please see the response to question #3. "]
[5,"2024-02-08","Technical Topics","Is \"data center cooling\" considered to be an industrial process? ","Data center cooling is considered an industrial process and is subject to all other specific requirements outlined in the FOA. Please see sections I.B.1, I.B.2 for topic area requirements as well as section I.C for applications that are specifically not of interest."]
[6,"2024-02-08","Technical Topics","Does my area of research  fit into the call for proposals under \n\"Wellbore Construction High Temperature Tools” FOA number:  DE-FOA-0003296?","GTO cannot provide guidance on whether or not an applicant should apply to DE-FOA-0003296.\n It is up to each applicant to determine if their proposed research ideas are relevant and responsive to the FOA. Please see sections I.B.1, I.B.2  off the FOA for topic area requirements as well as section I.C for applications that are specifically not of interest."]
[7,"2024-02-08","Technical Topics","We are exploring using this resource as an input to an adsorption chiller system. We currently do not have a 10 hours of thermal storage available as one of the pilot demonstration requirements lists. Could this system still qualify for submitting a letter of intent for Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number: DE-FOA-0003296?","Please see sections I.B.1, I.B.2 for topic area 2 requirements as well as section I.C for applications that are specifically not of interest. In order to be considered a responsive Letter of Intent, or Full Application, all requirements should be considered as laid forth in the FOA. Letters of Intent are required to be submitted by the deadline of  March 1, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET in order to be eligible to submit a Full Application.  Please see section IV.C for more information on the Content and Form of the Letter of Intent. "]
[8,"2024-02-10","Other","I am interested in placing my information on the  Topic 2 Teaming List. Could you please let me know how to add the following\n information to the eXCHANGE? Or, can you help me to add the following information?","Please see section I.A.iii of the FOA for more information on the Topic Area 2 Teaming List, including eXCHANGE submission instructions. When registering for the Teaming Partner List, be sure to select \"TPL-0000042: Combined Wellbore Construction High Temperature Tools and Reservoir Thermal Energy Storage (RTES)\" from the dropdown menu. Please contact EERE Exchange Support if further assistance is needed (EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov). "]
[9,"2024-02-15","Webinar","I tried to download the webinar details by clicking the link in the website (EERE eXCHANGE: Funding Opportunity (energy.gov)).  However, I cannot download the materials.","The link referenced on eXCHANGE for this FOA has been tested and is functioning as intended. Please try using a different web browser to open/download the PowerPoint file. Please contact EERE Exchange Support if further assistance is needed (EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov). "]
[10,"2024-02-15","Other","I was curious, will the Wellbore program be offered again in 2024-2026 at any point?  ","GTO does not make it a practice to discuss potential future funding opportunities."]
[11,"2024-02-15","Technical Topics","Will an open-loop cooling application (but involving heat exchanger in surface facilities) be qualified?","Please see section I.C for topic area 2 applications that are specifically not of interest."]
[12,"2024-02-19","Technical Topics","One of the requirements for Topic Area 1: High-Temperature Tools for Well Integrity Evaluation is to\n operate the tool for at least 24 hours. Considering the average time for logging tools is typically 4-8 hours, would this opportunity consider supporting the development of a logging tool? Would proposals involving equipment that typically operate for fewer than 24 operating hours be deemed eligible? ","Yes logging tools would be acceptable.  While the typical run time may be below 24 hrs, we are interested in proposals that would meet the FOA requirements but would consider proposals that display a demonstrable path to operating for at least 24 hrs in order to demonstrate the capability to run over a wide range of operating times. "]
[13,"2024-02-19","Technical Topics","I would like to know what the working definition of “reservoir” is in the context of Topic Area 2. Does\n a Borehole Thermal Energy Storage system (BTES) qualify as a Reservoir Thermal Energy Storage system in this case, or is the topic area focused only on Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage systems (ATES).","Please see sections I.A.ii and I.B for RTES reservoir requirements as well as a brief comparison of ATES vs. RTES."]
[14,"2024-02-20","Technical Topics","I have a question for topic area 1 (High-Temperature Tools for Well Integrity Evaluation): is the wellbore filled with water or steam during the evaluation of casing/cement evaluation (assuming the production is paused and the well is open for lowering down logging tools)?","The FOA does not describe the state of the fluid in the downhole wellbore environment.  The applicant should describe the conditions under which the proposed tool can perform to meet the FOA requirements. "]
[15,"2024-02-22","Technical Topics","Would thermal processes involved in operating a coal-fired or natural gas power plant be considered an industrial application or does the RTES system need to be associated with the applications described in the FOA and Industrial Heat Shot document https://www.energy.gov/eere/industrial-heat-shot. ","The thermal resource/process is not limited beyond the criteria described in section I.B.2 and is subject to all other specific requirements outlined in the FOA. Please see section I.B.2 for topic area requirements as well as section I.C for applications that are specifically not of interest."]
[16,"2024-02-22","Other","I am attempting to fill out  the teaming list for this FOA with my information. After submitting, my entry does not appear in eXCHANGE. Could you verify it is functioning correctly?","The Teaming List is functioning as intended. Please be sure you are logged into eXCHANGE for both viewing and submitting purposes. Please also see the answer to question #8 for further information. "]
[17,"2024-02-23","Other","I was looking at funding notice DE-FOA-0003296, and there doesn’t appear to be a partner list for \nTopic Area 1.  There is one for Topic Area 2. Would it be possible to create one for Topic Area 1?","While not a requirement for Topic Area 1, information can be submitted for consideration with respect to teaming purposes to the existing Teaming List. When inputting information, please denote \"Topic Area 1\" in the Topic data field. Please also see the answer to question #8 for further information. "]
[18,"2024-02-26","Registration Requirements","If we are working with an industry partner, but are still deciding who will be the lead, should we just\n submit two LOIs for the same idea? We will then only submit one full proposal.","As stated in the FOA, a full application can only be submitted if an LOI is submitted by the deadline. You can submit an LOI for each scenario, if it is necessary. "]
[19,"2024-02-26","Technical Topics","Is artificially-created permeability, i.e. via hydraulic fracturing, apply to the definition of RTES in Topic Area 2?","Please see section I.B.2 for topic area requirements as well as section I.C for applications that are specifically not of interest."]
[20,"2024-02-28","Technical Topics","This inquiry pertains to Topic Area 2, which focuses on utilizing Reservoir Thermal Energy Storage (RTES) \nTechnology for decarbonizing industrial processes. Specifically, we, as a proposed applicant, want to clarify that oil and gas operations qualify as an industrial process that can be used as the decarbonization off-taker for this application. ","The thermal resource/process is not limited beyond the criteria described in section I.B.2 and is subject to all other specific requirements outlined in the FOA. Please see section I.B.2 for topic area requirements as well as section I.C for applications that are specifically not of interest."]
[21,"2024-02-28","Other","I just submitted information for our firm to be added to the Teaming Partner List for Topic 2 \nof DE-FOA-0003296; however, I don’t see any other Teams on the Partner List. Are there any other organizations on the list already? ","Please see question #16. "]
[22,"2024-02-29","Application Content/Format","1) We noticed some information required by the instructions in the FOA do not have places to enter in\n the web submission form. (e.g. participating members) Is it ok to omit?  2)We do not see a requirement to specify the cost share partner and the amount in the LOI. Can this be changed or added later in the full proposal?  3) Related to the above question, can the percentage of the budget spent by the lead organization change in the full proposal? ","1) Please use the \"Other Organizations\" section on the General tab of the Letter of Intent Application page to submit additional participating members. \n2) There is no requirement for the Letter of Intent to specify the partner cost share. This can be added later in the full application and is a requirement of the full application. Please see section IV.C of the FOA for more information.\n3) The percentage of the budget spent by the lead organization may change in the full proposal, provided all cost share requirements for the entire project are met. Please see sections III.B and III.B.ii of the FOA for more information. "]
[23,"2024-02-29","Due Dates","Given the brevity of the timeline between the FOA announcement and mandatory letter of intent due \ndate we are having difficulty finding an industrial partner who can support the 50% cost sharing required for the application for topic area 2. Is there any likelihood of a deadline extension for the FOA’s concept paper or final application due date?","There are no plans to extend any of the deadlines presented in the FOA. A Letter of Intent is a requirement to submit a Full Application and must be submitted in eXCHANGE by the deadline of March 1, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET. "]
[24,"2024-03-06","Due Dates","Would DOE consider extending submission date DE-FOA-0003296?","There are no plans to extend any of the deadlines presented in the FOA. Full applications must be submitted in eXCHANGE by the published deadline of April 1, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET. "]
[25,"2024-03-06","Due Dates","I am wondering if DOE would consider extending the submission date for DE-FOA-0003296. ","Please see the response to question #24."]
[26,"2024-03-12","Other","We missed the deadline for the LOI. I’m writing to ask if you will accept a full proposal without the LOI. ","Please see the response to question #23. "]
[27,"2024-03-12","Other","I missed the deadline for the LOI. I want to bring attention to technology that may applicable to this FOA. ","Please consider submitting your organization and capabilities to the teaming list for possible consideration and connection with potential applicants who may have completed an eligible LOI and are intending to submit a full application. Please see the responses to questions #17 and #8 for more information."]
[28,"2024-03-18","Other","The file for the summary slide template in eXCHANGE will not open. \n I receive the following error “PowerPoint cannot open this type of file.”","The link referenced in eXCHANGE for this FOA has been tested and is functioning as intended. Please try using a different web browser to open/download the PowerPoint file. Please contact EERE Exchange Support if further assistance is needed (EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov). "]
[29,"2024-03-22","Application Content/Format","1. Team Partner's work included as \"Cost-Item\" vs. \"Subaward\"\na. Can a Team Partner's work be included in the budget as a \"Cost-item\"\nb. If a \"cost-item\", can we include the person we are working with at this Partner's organization as a \n\"Key Person\"?\nc. If a \"cost-item\", is cost sharing required for conversely, can we proceed with a cost share from them?\n2. The founder/CEO of the partner organization that we will be collaborating with will not be the PI, \nbut will contribute to the project. \na. Can we include this person as a \"Key Person\"?\nb. Can this person's salary (for the project) be included in cost share allotment for the small business?","1a. A teaming partner can be listed as a vendor (cost item - providing good or service) or a sub recipient (providing cost share, and directly involved in the project work). 1b. Vendor personnel should not be listed as key personnel. A sub recipient can be listed as key personnel (PI/CO-PI). 1c.  A vendor cannot provide cost share, however a subrecipient may provide cost share.  2a  Key personnel is defined as the PI/CO-PI for the prime entity and each subrecipient organization; as stated above, vendors are not required to have key personnel. 2b. If this entity will be a subrecipient entity (vested in the outcome of the project), personnel salaries may be included as cost share and detailed in a budget justification"]
[30,"2024-03-22","Application Content/Format","For it, we have to use the attached Budget Justification Worksheet, and on the instructions page it says\n \"7. Add rows as needed throughout tabs a. through j. If rows are added, formulas/calculations may need to be adjusted by the preparer.\" On the Travel worksheet, we need to insert a couple rows, but when I do, the cell for \"cost per trip\" (column K), is blank.  I can't go in and adjust the formula (as instructions state), as that cell on the worksheet is password protected, and unfortunately this means that the travel worksheet is not totaling properly, nor therefore is the summary worksheet. What is the password to put in to unlock the cell, so I can edit the formulas in those cells, and then reverse the process to relock the spreadsheet to submit it","Please click on the \"Unprotect Sheet\" icon in Excel, to update the formulas for this total, then \"Protect Sheet\" once finished, no password is required. "]
[31,"2024-03-25","Other","Can you let us know the status of our submitted Letter of Intent?","DOE/GTO will not be providing any feedback or status updates on submitted Letters of Intent. Please see section IV.C of the FOA for more information on the Letter of Intent. Please also note published deadlines for other required application items. "]
[32,"2024-03-25","Technical Topics","Your langue in the PowerPoint states, \"Full, continuous circumferential wellbore inspection across specified diameter variance\"\nDoes this mean one measurement across 0 - 360 degrees or does it require breaking the 1-360\n degree circumference into segments say 45 degrees each?","In addition to the published Webinar, please see the FOA document as that is the main, governing document for this Funding Opportunity Announcement. Section I.B contains more information on the Topic Areas and their requirements. The requirement referenced is targeting measurements that cover the entire circumference without any radial gaps. This could be broken into segments if necessary, provided evaluation is provided for the full 360 degrees of borehole. "]
[33,"2024-03-25","Other","Is it possible to upload the slide template in .pptx format? I’m unable to access the template.\n","A .pptx formatted version has been added to the \"Application Forms and Templates\" section of eXCHANGE for the FOA. Please also see the response to question #28. "]
[34,"2024-03-28","Cost Sharing","Can you provide a definition for \"Third Party Cost Share Providers\", as stated in the FOA?  ","A third-party cost share provider is any entity type that is interested in the project and wishes to provide cost \nshare funds.  The entity providing cost share does not need to have a role in performing the scope of work but is often a subrecipient to the project or involved in some manner. From the FOA document, “Cost share may be provided by the prime recipient, subrecipients, or third parties (entities that do not have a role in performing the scope of work). Vendors/contractors may not provide cost share. Any partial donation of goods or services is considered a discount and is not allowable.” Please see section III.B, and specifically, III.B.iii of the FOA for more information. "]

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