DOE funding for community microgrid planning and implementation.
The U.S. Department of Energy, through the Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC, is soliciting applications for a Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership. The procurement aims to provide direct funding and technical assistance to support the development of community microgrids, focusing on resilience, renewable energy integration, and energy equity. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofits, and community-based organizations. The scope includes planning, design, and implementation of microgrid projects. The place of performance is Arvada, Colorado. The contract value is not specified, but the opportunity is a direct funding mechanism, likely in the range of $1M-$10M based on typical DOE microgrid grants.