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| | muGrid Analytics | Travis Simpkins | CTO |
Small Business
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| 3A, behind-the-meter electrical systems for building resilience and peak load managemen | muGrid Analytics solves wicked problems at the intersection of energy and economics using math and modeling. We provide bankable techno-economic optimization of renewable energy, energy storage, and microgrids to project developers, financiers, component manufacturers, utilities, and property owners. With a one-two punch of in-depth experience in the new energy industry and in the modeling, design, and operation of complex technical systems, muGrid provides comprehensive, data-driven advisory and design services to a wide range of energy stakeholders throughout the project life cycle. muGrid was founded by Dr. Travis Simpkins, who previously architected and developed the microgrid modeling capabilities for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, including the REopt platform.
muGrid is a woman-owned small business.
muGrid has recently been awarded a DOE Phase 1 SBIR for the Predictive economic optimization of energy storage microgrids. That work would be very syngierstic with this BENEFIT FOA, particularly Topic 3A, that focused on behind-the-meter peak load management and resilience.
muGrid has developed optimized command and control for building-level BESS, intelligent EV charging, building HVAC, and other distributed energy resources that uses weather forecasts, real-time energy prices, and real-time building and network electrical load data. We have multiple deployments of the technology underway.
muGrid would be particularly interested in teaming with those who could benefit from our Redcloud Energy Management System, our modeling and economic optimization expertise, and our experience in the space. |
| CO |
| | Blockchain Hive LLC | Columbus Pressley | CEO |
Small Business
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Solid State Lighting
| Smart Lighting | The Blockchain Hive is a certified SBE/MBE & VOB/SDVOB team that provides solutions through our innovative Energy Conservation Pilot Program addressing total fleet electrification inclusive of a microgrid/virtual power plants, battery/energy storage systems, smart lighting/buildings, radiant heating, fleet telematics/logistics & green/renewable fuel processing. The difference is our amalgamation of emerging technology solutions designed to augment legacy-to-cloud modernization with a smooth process of deployment, training, and retrofitting with a "show me" practical incremental implementation operational & engineering excellence coupled with dynamic UX/UI & CX.
Our mission fully integrates Justice40 workforce and community engagement mandates as well as creating next-level solutions to our national defense and energy dependence issues while saving the environment and creating jobs supporting the mission of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation created through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and directly responding to President Biden’s Presidential Executive Orders 4028, 14008, 14057, 13693 & 13985 towards net-zero emissions to abstain from China & Russia's resources. |
| VA |
| | FSEC | Rob Vieira | Director, Buildings Research Division |
Academic
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Residential
| ALL | FSEC Energy Research Center is a research Institute of the University of Central Florida and has full time dedicated researchers averaging over 20 years of experience in building science, photovoltaics, fuel cells and training. Research expertise often involves combinations of simulations, field measurements and laboratory. Facilities include a roofing test facility, an HVAC test facility, full scale residential side-by-side buildings, a manufactured housing lab with 4 different duct systems, a building science laboratory capable of small commercial scale building research, a hot water laboratory, night sky side-by-side test structures, solar evaluation fields and measurements, fuel cell testing lab, electric vehicle to grid test center, and a building science training center equipped with 7 mini-house structures for student hands-on testing. We have interest in all topics in this BENEFIT Proposal. |
| FL |
| | Sandia National Laboratories | Daniel L. Villa | Energy-Water-Climate Resilience Assessments |
Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC)
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Modeling
| 3B | I have created a tool called the Multi-scenario extreme weather simulator that I have conducted passive thermal resilienced studies with in both Hawaii (published: https://doi.org/10.1080/23744731.2023.2279467 and https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2023.105663 and https://github.com/sandialabs/MEWS) and Santa Fe. I would like to provide modeling services for verification how worst case heat (for any location in the U.S.) for both present and future conditions will affect passive or semi-passive design measures.
Beyond topic 3B, I am able to provide specialized modeling services that include climate change issues and extreme heat assessments should they be profitable to other areas. |
| NM |
| | ILLUME Advising, LLC | Anne Dougherty | Co-Founder/Co-Owner |
Small Business
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Residential
| | ILLUME Advising, LLC (ILLUME) is a wholly woman-owned research and strategy consultancy specializing in in the human dimensions of energy industry transformations. ILLUME operates nationwide, having served more than 50 public and investor-owned utilities, regional and state agencies, and the federal government in advancing, re-envisioning, and equitably transforming the energy industry toward cleaner programs and
services. Founded in 2013, ILLUME’s team includes a deep bench of more than 40 consultants leveraging building science, data science, social science, applied research, and strategic consulting to support our clients in meeting their energy and climate goals.
The ILLUME team has supported several clients, including Xcel Energy, Commonwealth Edison, CenterPoint Energy, and the Massachusetts Program Administrators to research, design, and evaluate offerings and initiatives spanning all customer segments. We understand how to produce data-driven research to inform program design and delivery strategies, verify program results, and ensure ongoing program and organizational improvement. We have also helped clients successfully design and assess programs that respond to legislatively directed initiatives such as beneficial electrification and equitable service. |
| WI |
| | BlueGreen Alliance | Pesach Chananiah | Nevada Policy Organizer |
Non-Profit
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Whole building Performance
| | Partner with building trades experts in HVAC, insulation, piping, interested in utilizing skills to implement energy efficiency retrofit projects of public/MUSH (municipal, university, school, hospital) buildings to decrease emissions, increase energy efficiency and indoor air pollution, and create good-paying jobs. Also working with municipality on facilitation of IIJA/IRA funding to implement county sustainability plan. |
| NV |
| | City of Santa Monica | Elias Platte-Bermeo | Sustainability Analyst |
State and/or Local Government
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Whole building Performance
| | Santa Monica has a long history of forward-thinking climate commitments and climate action. In 2019, Council adopted the City's Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) which calls for carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner and an 80% emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2030. The City of Santa Monica owns a portfolio of over 100 buildings. In 2022, 39% of municipal emissions stemmed from buildings and facilities, so programs to electrify and improve performance of existing buildings are necessary to achieve the City's climate goals.
The City is open to discussing concepts for collaboration with entities looking for a “host” to demonstrate emerging technologies. |
| CA |
| | Brigham Young University | Nathan Crane | Professor |
Academic
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Building Envelop
| | Expertise in low-cost manufacturing methods using sheet-based raw materials and novel design approaches that can allow fabrication of switchable/reconfigurable systems using these manufacturing methods. Other team members also have expertise in novel construction methods. We are interested in using these skills to fabricate low cost dynamic insulation for improving energy efficiency of buildings both in new construction and retrofits. |
| UT |
| | Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) | Mark Milby | Manager of Energy Efficiency R&D |
Large Business
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Residential
| Topic Areas 1 & 3 | ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation, a Fortune 250 energy company with approximately 10 million electricity and natural gas customers – the largest number of customers in the U.S. ComEd powers the lives of more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state's population. The ComEd Energy Efficiency Program is one of the largest in the nation in savings, scope and spend at $420 million per year.
Within ComEd's Customer Solutions team, the Customer Innovation team seeks to invest in concepts and projects that explore or demonstrate new ways to make energy efficiency, demand response, distributed energy resources and other cutting-edge demand-side management opportunities more accessible, affordable and effective for everyone.
ComEd's Customer Innovation initiative is one of the largest of its kind in the nation. Four seasons and a diverse population make our territory—spanning urban to rural—an ideal testing ground. We support projects that benefit a range of audiences, including small and large business, residential and public sector, with a special emphasis on innovative solutions for economically vulnerable customers. From national labs to community-based organizations, we collaborate with the partners that shape the future of how customers control and manage their energy use. |
| IL |
| | WexEnergy | Ron Wexler | Chief Technology Officer |
Small Business
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Windows
| Topic Area 3, Subtopic 3B Innovative resilient cooling solutions for overheating protection in buildings | WexWindows have improved building energy efficiency for higher education, federal government, affordable multifamily, and commercial buildings across the continental U.S. WexWindows are easy and cost-effective transparent window insulation panels that are sized to order and SNAP-ON to existing windows in minutes. Our SolarSkinTM product line, designed for warm climates and selected cold climate applications, provides double the energy savings of window film alone, delivering solar heat gain reduction with added glazing insulation for year-round energy savings. The fast and easy installation may be done by on-site maintenance staff or third-party contractor partners. WexWindows are perfect for decreasing energy demand and extending deep retrofit project budgets.
Specific teaming interest: WexEnergy is seeking partners with dehumidification and/or cooling device solutions to provide comprehensively deliver the target outcomes of this funding opportunity. WexEnergy’s SolarSkin solution can decrease solar heat gain by up to two thirds while also providing insulation so that dehumidification and cooling requirements are more easily reached. |
| NY |
| | Auburn University | Mehmet Arik | Associate Professor |
Academic
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Solid State Lighting
| Lighting, thermal management, heat transfer, and electronics packaging | Dr. Arik has over 25 years of experience in electronics and photonics systems packaging and thermal management at General Electric Research Center and Academia. He was a PI for a DOE supported LED lighting system between 2008 and 2010 that succesfully developed an A19 light bulb. He is currently a faculty at Auburn University with exceptional modeling (ANSYS, COMSIOL etc) for heat transfr-fluid flow and some optical modeling (lightools). We can contribute in both modeling and experimental study. Our laboreatory has integrated sphere, power supplies, high speed camera, IR camera. Our cooling technologies is very broad from air cooling to liquid cooling, heat sinks to microfluidics cooling technologies. |
| AL |
| | PasCal Technologies | Jarad Mason | Chief Scientific Officer |
Small Business
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HVAC
| | PasCal Technologies Inc. (Pascal) is working to commercialize a novel approach to driving heating and cooling cycles with non-volatile solid refrigerants. Pascal’s technology offers a pathway to more efficient, more sustainable, and cheaper heating and cooling systems. |
| MA |
| | EnerStrat Consulting | Aadil Ahesan | Principal Consultant |
Small Business
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Whole building Performance
| 1E Reducing form factor for medium to high temperature heat pumps in commercial buildings | EnerStrat Consulting offers a comprehensive approach to sustainability and energy efficiency. Our team of experts provides tailored solutions that not only improve environmental impact but also offer economic benefits. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals through innovative strategies and efficient program designs.
Core Competencies:
Energy Efficiency Implementation: Expertise in assessing and enhancing energy usage efficiency, leading to reduced consumption and cost savings.
Sustainability Planning: Strategic planning services for comprehensive sustainability goals, encompassing environmental, economic, and social dimensions.
Implementation Strategy: Development of actionable strategies for the execution of sustainability and energy efficiency projects, including timeline management and resource allocation.
Program Design: Customized program creation to meet specific client needs in sustainability and energy efficiency, aligned with industry standards and regulatory guidelines. |
| IL |
| | WT Partners, LLC | William Thai | Managing Director |
Small Business
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Commercial
| All | Advisory, management, and grant writing services for Utilities, Clean Energy Technology companies, non-profits, and consulting firms. |
| FL |
| | Pennsylvania State University | Wangda Zuo | Professor of Architectural Engineering |
Academic
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Modeling
| Topic 1: HVAC and Water Heating; Topic 3: Building Resilience and Electric Capacity Constraints | My lab is specialized in developing and applying Modelica-based multi-domain dynamic system modeling tool for the advanced design and control of building and community energy systems. It can model both thermal-fluid and electric systems in a single modeling platform
Many of our models are publicly released in the open-source Modelica Buildings Library, including
1) data center cooling system;
2) coupled CFD-Modelica models for indoor environment;
3) district cooling system;
4) steam-based district heating system.
In addition, we have also developed other open source Modelica libraries/packages, including
a) Sand Heating Packaging for high temperature sand thermal storage and steam generation: https://sites.psu.edu/sbslab/tools/modelica-sand-heating-package/;
b) Net Zero Energy Community (NZEC) Library for an integrated system of micro-grid powered by PV, geothermal system and building thermal load management: https://sites.psu.edu/sbslab/tools/net-zero-energy-community-nzec-library/
c) Smart and Connected Community (SCC) Library for a community energy system with EV charging and other DERs: https://sites.psu.edu/sbslab/tools/scc-library/
d) Biomimetic Integrated Community Energy and Power System (BICEPS) Library: https://sites.psu.edu/sbslab/tools/biceps-library/
We are interested in applying our Modelica-based technique in fast prototyping, controls design and performance evaluation of new HVAC technique. |
| PA |
| | Louisiana State University | Aly Mousaad Aly | Dr. |
Academic
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Building Envelop
| Topic 2: Innovative, Replicable, and Low-Cost Roof and Attic Retrofits | I am passionate about wind engineering, structural dynamics, and renewable energy. My research focuses on retrofitting building roofs with aerodynamic features and solar panels to minimize hurricane damage while promoting eco-friendly energy production.
My expertise and capabilities align seamlessly with the goals of "Topic 2," and I am eager to contribute valuable insights through research conducted at LSU's open-jet facility.
My expertise extends to open-jet wind testing, where I recreate real-world atmospheric conditions. I want to leverage the LSU open-jet facility to conduct comprehensive tests, simulating wind and rain effects on roofs. This facility serves as a crucial resource for advancing my research.
In addition to experimental work, I employ computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to enhance our understanding and mitigation of hurricane damage. My commitment to this field is reflected in my publications on retrofitting roofs for aerodynamic efficiency and sustainable energy integration.
My proficiency in wind and structural engineering positions me ideally for research on "Topic 2: Innovative, Replicable, and Low-Cost Roof and Attic Retrofits." I am well-equipped to utilize the LSU open-jet facility, which offers a unique opportunity to test and refine novel roof retrofit strategies under realistic conditions. |
| LA |
| | MIMiC Systems Inc. | Berardo Matalucci | CEO |
Small Business
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HVAC
| | MIMiC Systems is a NYC-based startup developing refrigerant-free heat pumps using solid-state technology. We aim to develop and commercialize solutions to reduce the carbon emissions associated with heating and cooling.
Our team background spans product development, thermoelectric energy conversion, heat transfer, and building science.
Our interest is in teaming up with partners to develop solutions for heat pumps. |
| NY |
| | DAY THREE FARMS LLC | SANDRA THIBODEAU | PRIME OR CO |
Small Business
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Residential
| INDUSTRIAL HEMP RAW MATERIALS | We grow over 500 acres of industrial hemp for fiber and grain production in Florida. We are also currently raising funds to expand our processing facility so that we can provide the materials needed for residential builds in Florida. We are the first woman, veteran, and minority owned organization with the capabilities of processing hemp fiber. Our facility helps conduct R&D, market, educate the benefits of industrial hemp as a potential alternative solution for building applications such as insulation, flooring, hvac, filtration, etc. Sandra Thibodeau is a PhD candidate, has over 15 years as a construction contracting manager, and supply chain professional. Day Three Farms has worked with other industrial hemp farmers across the US in growing and establishing SOPs and product development since 2017. |
| FL |
| | Slipstream | David Vigliotta | Director of Partnership Development |
Non-Profit
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Whole building Performance
| Topic 2, Topic 3a | Slipstream is a leading expert in the fields of engineering, implementation, and analysis, particularly focusing on building decarbonization, emerging technologies, electrification, advanced building controls and grid-interactive efficient buildings. Our ongoing research involves monitoring the performance of complex technologies including distributed energy resources (DER) and distributed energy systems (DES). We lead the measurement & verification of advanced technologies in collaboration with key partners such as vendors, building owners, municipalities and utilities, often in partnership with the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense. Our team of engineers not only excels in technical expertise but also in project management—handling complex projects that involve large budgets and multiple stakeholders. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we offer a wealth of experience in developing educational materials and facilitating technical knowledge transfer to help transform the market to clean energy sector. Slipstream's expertise spans diverse areas, encompassing data analysis, visualization, and impact assessments. Additionally, we specialize in developing strategic climate and energy plans tailored for municipalities and local government entities, assisting them in pursuit of their carbon and energy reduction goals. |
| WI |
| | Texas A&M University | Irfan Ahmad Khan | Assistant Professor |
Academic
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Modeling
| Building Resilience and Capacity Constraints | My background and research interest in electrical and computer engineering perfectly aligns with topic - 3 (Building Resilience and Capacity Constraints). In the past, I have done relevant work in the areas of system modeling, renewable energy integration, battery storage design, and determination of optimization-based PV hosting capacities.
My past work includes:
(a) design of modular solar-based solutions for powering standalone and/or grid-connected buildings;
(b) design of power converters to enable integration of renewable and battery storage to the conventional low-voltage utility grids.
(c) mathematical modeling of complex power systems including aircraft and marine vessels,
(d) voltage and harmonic profiling of low-voltage distribution systems to enable optimal installation of distributed generators and distributed filters in the distribution systems,
(e) conducted studies to optimize the cost of alternate energy sources powered electric vehicle charging stations for both off-grid and grid-connected systems,
(f) extensive studies for impact analysis, identifying grid congestion, and maximizing EV penetration in utility grids, and
(g) machine learning-based predictive maintenance, and cybersecurity concerns of energy systems.
You can kindly visit my page to look into more of my research projects and publications at:
https://www.tamug.edu/cares/research.html. |
| TX |
| | ThermAero, LLC | Michael Vick | Principal |
Small Business
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Modeling
| BENEFIT 24 | Small scale, low cost microturbines for residential power generation, heating, cooling, and hot water.
Cycle, turbomachinery, and heat exchanger design, performance modeling, and CFD/FEA.
Toughened oxide-based injection molded ceramics for mass-manufacturable hot section turbomachinery.
Turbine and whole-engine design to ensure ultra-long life hot section ceramic components.
Methods to minimize ceramic water vapor recession, creep, slow crack growth, and foreign object damage rates.
Ceramic heat exchanger design and performance modeling.
Low cost, oil free passive magnetic bearings and dampers designed for hybrid air/magnetic shaft support systems. |
| VA |
| | State of Oregon | David Wortman | Statewide Sustainability Officer |
State and/or Local Government
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Whole building Performance
| Various | The state of Oregon Department of Administrative Services owns a portfolio of 48 buildings with over two million square feet. We have ambitions to be a carbon neutral portfolio. We are open to entertaining teams looking for a "host" to demonstrate emerging technologies. |
| OR |
| | Willdan Energy Solutions | Joshua Babcock | Director of Business Development |
Large Business
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Whole building Performance
| | Willdan Energy Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Willdan Group, Inc. Willdan is a publicly traded nationwide engineering firm that has delivered industry-leading energy and engineering solutions that have transformed government and commerce for 58 years.
Willdan operates a network of 40+ offices across the U.S., serving 1,000+ distinct clients and specializing in energy savings engineering, construction, and consulting. We identify, develop, and implement cost-effective projects. Our staff of 1,500+ employees include licensed engineers, program managers, construction managers, financial analysts, planners, and other skilled professionals. Willdan has no equipment manufacturer affiliations and therefore has an undivided dedication to our clients focused on delivering the best long-term solution in a transparent fashion.
Willdan provides the full suite of services necessary to successfully identify and deliver energy projects for our clients, including:
- Energy, facility & climate master planning
- Systems analysis and solution identification
- Full in-house design & engineering solutions
- Competitive and transparent procurement of equipment and trade services
- In-house financing solutions and grant writing
- Construction management & field supervision
- Commissioning & Measurement and Verification (M&V)
- Ongoing operations and maintenance support (O&M)
- Active energy management (pre & post project) |
| CA |
| | Harvard GSD | Holly Samuelson | Associate Professor of Architectural Technology |
Academic
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Modeling
| Simulating Building Energy, Carbon, and Cost Performance | Our team offers capabilities in building energy performance and Building Energy Modeling. We can run simulations to test the scalability of building upgrades in individual buildings, prototype models to represent typical genres of residential buildings, large batch simulations of the whole residential building stock, or portions thereof. To our knowledge, we are one of the only academic teams with experience batch simulating the US residential stock models.
We run simulations with present-day weather and future weather predictions. We are also experienced in cost-benefit analysis, estimating construction costs, utility savings, and other economic cost savings, such as health savings or social cost of carbon for scholarly research on building upgrades. We are experienced with energy-to-carbon conversions, including hourly dynamic emissions, and future electricity grid projections, as well as modeling dynamic solar electricity generation. We are also interested in thermal resiliency of buildings, including “passive survivability”, peak load shaving, and demand shifting. |
| MA |
| | Loans and Grants Help | Darrin Riberdy | Member |
Small Business
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Standards and Codes
| | We assist firms to complete and submit their grant application:
1. Project management of grant applications from start to finish
2. Create application template with client logo and branding
3. Create secure Dropbox site for document management
4. Create application plan with writing assignments and schedule
5. Agency documentation of solicitation and Q&A
6. Facilitate kick-off meeting and all status calls
7. Assistance to complete the concept paper
8. Assistance to complete full application
9. Assistance to complete application forms
10. Assistance to upload to agency portal
11. Assistance with obtaining UEI and SAM.gov
12. Packaging services
13. Assistance with application compliance
14. Assistance with application evaluation |
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