Participants in the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) will receive technical support and/or funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) to design or deploy a microgrid that aligns with community-defined priorities or to improve performance of an exist Contact online >>
Participants in the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) will receive technical support and/or funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) to design or deploy a microgrid that aligns with community-defined priorities or to improve performance of an existing microgrid technology.
C-MAP recognizes that each community has different needs and is in its own stage of adopting microgrid technology. OE is offering various opportunities to meet proponents where they are, from supporting early-stage development planning to helping communities improve or repair existing microgrids.
Every community has unique interests and is in its own stage of microgrid development. C-MAP offers four different topic areas that provide funding and other resources to meet key stages of development. Proposals will be evaluated based on the published criteria, but here are example projects that illustrate each topic:
OE is now accepting competitive proposals from state or local government, Tribal organizations, and non-profits. Find the instructions on the sam.gov opportunity page.
There are several one-time actions that must be completed before submitting an application to this funding opportunity. It is vital that applicants address these items as soon as possible, as some may take several weeks. These actions are:
C-MAP held an informational webinar, Nov. 11, 2024, to cover the structure, technical focus, and eligibility criteria for the first Request for Proposals (RFP).
Communities can rely on their project coordinator and regional partners for support services, whether that means workforce development for clean energy jobs, raising capital, planning for long-term sustainability, or other challenges they face in developing and maintaining microgrid systems. C-MAP partners also facilitate knowledge sharing for further microgrid innovation. Active partners include:
The goal of C-MAP is to empower communities to climb the energy value chain by improving operational efficiency of microgrids and incorporating more locally available renewable energy, enhancing energy resilience and reliability, and lowering customers'' bills. The structure of the partnership brings together much needed knowledge and data to advance innovation in the microgrid technology market. Decreasing microgrid capital costs and reducing project development, construction, and commissioning times is a strategic priority of OE.
C-MAP supports communities, or groups of communities, that are either developing or have developed microgrid energy systems. Funds can be used to identify technical needs for improving or expanding an existing microgrid system and support the repair or replacement of failed equipment. For example, this award could cover a detailed assessment or design needed to undertake a microgrid redevelopment or enhancement. Funding can also be used to train local utility staff in successful microgrid design, operation, or optimization.
Yes, C-MAP can support capacity building for microgrid operations or maintenance through workforce development programs led or coordinated by a regional partner organization. Topic Area 1 on Regional Microgrid Community Operations Assistance would be a good fit for this type of proposal.
Individual community projects are expected to be completed in 18 to 24 months. Once the project is concluded, communities will continue to partake in the knowledge sharing and resources offered by their peers in the microgrid innovation network.
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