Deadline extended to submit input on clean energy funding programs to Oct. 4

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sept. 26, 2023

Deadline extended: Wed. Oct. 4

Request for Information: Seeking input to help shape our clean energy grant programs?

We have extended to deadline to respond to our request for information by one week - now closing Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Are you seeking funding for clean energy projects or interested in contributing ideas on how the Washington State Department of Commerce designs its clean energy grant programs?

Please consider responding to this?Request for Information (RFI). We are inviting input that will help shape the preliminary design of grant programs focused on:

  • Building decarbonization
  • Modernizing the electric grid
  • Promoting innovation and solar energy deployment
  • Enhancing community resilience
  • Supporting low-income communities
  • Accelerating transportation electrification
  • Facilitating the siting and permitting of clean energy projects

We will offer additional feedback and engagement activities as specific funding opportunities are rolled out throughout this year and next.

Overview of funding opportunities

Drawing on new state and federal investments, Commerce will deploy a broad portfolio of programs to advance clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Programs will align with the 2021 State Energy Strategy and our state's clean energy and environmental justice goals. We aim to design these programs in a way that advances a sustainable and resilient energy future, while benefiting vulnerable populations in overburdened communities.?

About this RFI

Participation in this RFI is not required to be considered for future funding and will not affect any future potential award outcomes.

DEADLINE: RFI responses due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023

Respondents can choose to respond to specific parts, multiple parts or all. Please refer to the RFI?(PDF) for instructions.

LEARN MORE??(webpage)

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Questions?
Please email questions to [email protected]?and put? ?Clean Energy Programs RFI Questions? in your subject line.?

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