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Much of the research conducted by the Building Technologies Program
is funded through competitive solicitations. The program selects
research partners and projects based on factors such as energy savings
potential, likelihood of success, and alignment with the recommendations
of industry-developed technology roadmaps.
DOE Funding Opportunities for Buildings R&D
The chart and information below summarize a number of funding opportunities for buildings research and development. Another helpful resource is DOE's e-Center, which offers a comprehensive guide to doing business with DOE. Users can view current business opportunities, register to receive notification of new business opportunities, and obtain information and guidance on the acquisition and financial assistance award process.
Building Technologies
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy supports buildings research and development through the Energy Efficient Building Technologies solicitation, which covers research and development on materials, components, and systems applicable to both residential and commercial buildings. The R&D areas of interest include the building envelope, space conditioning, water heating, appliances, lighting, and whole buildings. Learn more about the Building Technologies solicitation on the National Energy Technology Laboratory Web site.
Periodically, the Building Technologies Program issues targeted solicitations for topics such as Solid-State Lighting and Zero Energy Buildings. Updates about targeted solicitations are posted at the top of this page under Current Opportunities.
Small Business Research
DOE's Office of Science Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs seek to increase the participation of small businesses in federal R&D and to increase private sector commercialization of technology developed through federal R&D. The programs support annual competitions among small businesses for Phase I (feasibility of innovative concepts) and Phase II (principal research or R&D effort) awards, and include topics related to buildings R&D. Learn more about the SBIR and STTR programs.
Inventions & Innovation
Inventions and Innovation (I&I) is open to all program areas within DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, including building technologies. I&I seeks to assist inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in bringing their energy-saving ideas to the marketplace. Category 1 grants are awarded to technologies in the early stages of development. Category 2 grants are awarded for better-developed inventions moving towards prototype development or commercialization. Learn more on the Inventions & Innovation Web site.
State Technologies Advancement Collaborative
The State Technologies Advancement Collaborative (STAC) seeks to strengthen the collaborative relationship between DOE and States to advance energy research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects. Established by DOE, the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), and the Association of State Energy Research and Technology Transfer Institutions (ASSERTI), this jointly managed collaborative solicits and awards projects co-funded by DOE and States. Learn more about the State Technologies Advancement Collaborative.
Basic Energy Science
DOE's Office of Science supports grants and cooperative agreements in Basic Energy Sciences, advancing the fundamental research in natural sciences and engineering that leads to new and improved energy technologies and to understanding and mitigating the environmental impacts of energy technologies. The Office of Science also supports research in High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, and Planning and Analysis. Learn more about the Office of Science Annual Solicitation Process.
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