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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other state and federal funding announcements

The *Minnesota Department of Commerce *seeks to work with and facilitate connections with local and Tribal governments, utilities, businesses, communities and other entities interested in energy-related partnerships. The opportunities outlined below are funded by the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other state and federal programs.

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*New Energy Program Web Pages *

The 2023 Minnesota Legislature has provided funding for a number of New Energy Programs. The Department has previously announced the New Energy Programs web pages, which will be updated with information as the programs are implemented. Information on two of these new programs has recently been added:


* Electric School Bus Grants [ [link removed] ]
* Residential Electric Panel Upgrades [ [link removed] ]

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Recent and expected federal funding activity

The federal government issues a variety of announcements related to federal funding opportunities: Requests for Information (RFI), Notices of Intent (NOI) and Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA). More information can be found on the Commerce Federal Funding Opportunities?web page [ [link removed] ] or by clicking the links below.

*To facilitate a quick review of this newsletter, the subject matter of included items is previewed here; full details can be found in the body of the newsletter.*

Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA), Administrative and Legal Requirements Document (ALRD), Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Requests for Applications (RFA) [ #FOA1 ]


* Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity (RMUC) Program?s Advanced Cybersecurity Technology (ACT)
* Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing
* Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants
* Critical Materials Accelerator
* Regional Initiative for Technical Assistance Partnerships (RITAP) to Advance Deployment of Basin-Scale Carbon Transport and Storage and Community Engagement

Notice of Intent [ #NoticeofIntent ]


* Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office FOA to Advance National Clean Energy Hydrogen Strategy

Request for Information (RFI) [ #RequestforInformation ]


* Clean Energy Careers for All Programs: How to Better Reach and Recruit Underrepresented Populations into STEM Careers and Workforce?
* Progression to Net-Zero Emission Propulsion Technologies for the Rail Sector
* Growing Carbon Management Education Capacity at Minority Serving Institutions through FECM?s University Training and Research Program
* USDA and DOE Listening Sessions: Benefits and Challenges of Clean Energy Projects Sited on Agriculture Lands
* DOE call for Public Comment: Proposed Interpretive Guidance on Foreign Entity of Concern

Prizes/Awards [ #PrizesAwards ]


* Re-X Before Recycling Prize

Student Scholarships/Competitions/Fellowships [ #ScholarshipsStudentCompetitions ]


* Geothermal INTERN Opportunity

Technical Assistance [ #TechnicalAssistance ]


* Climate Resilient Schools Program

Webinars [ #webinars ]


* Innovative Grid Deployment Pathways to Commercial Liftoff
* Subsurface Hydrogen Assessment, Storage, and Technology Acceleration
* Air to Water Heat Pumps: A Cold Climate Solution for High Efficiency Cooling, Space Heating, and Water Heating
* Storing and Saving: Using Thermal Energy Storage in Commercial Buildings

Workshops, Meetings, Conferences [ #workshops ]


* Hands-On Photovoltaic Experience (HOPE) Workshop

Publications/Videos/Webpages [ #videos ]


* The Fifth National Climate Assessment
* eRoadMAPTM (for electric power companies and industry stakeholders planning integration of Electric Vehicles)
* The Customer-Powered GridTM ? White Paper
* Federal Energy Funding for Rural and Remote Areas
* EPA Community, Equity and Resiliency
* HUD Exchange Funding Navigator: Filter IRA and BIL Funding Opportunities
* Suggested 6-Step Application Process for EPA?s Community Change Grants

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*IIJA Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA)*

* *Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity (RMUC) Program?s Advanced Cybersecurity Technology (ACT) - IIJA 40124 *
* DE-FOA-0002986 [ [link removed] ]
* *Deadlines: ?*Pre-Application: January 10, 2024 | Full Application: April 24, 2024

DOE Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) has issued a FOA with $70 million in funding for investments in advanced cybersecurity technologies to improve the ability of eligible utilities to protect against, detect, respond to, mitigate, or recover from a cybersecurity threat. Cost-share is 0-5%, depending on Topic Area. Eligible projects for funding will focus on: 1) Deploying advanced cybersecurity technologies for electric utility systems; and 2) Increasing the participation of eligible entities in cybersecurity threat information sharing programs.

The DOE expects, in general, that entities eligible for this funding opportunity will have limited cybersecurity resources, and limited experience and staffing resources to pursue federal funding opportunities. ?To make this FOA more accessible, the information is divided into two documents:

1. RMUC ACT FOA [ [link removed] ]: A document to help potential applicants decide whether or not to apply, requirements for the application process, and specific requirements for the three Topic Areas (Sections VI, VII, and VII); and

2. ACT FOA Administrative Requirements [ [link removed] ]: A separate document with additional details on requirements for applying to and accepting a federal financial assistance award.

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* *Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing ? IIJA 40207 (b) & (c) *
* DE-FOA-0003099 [ [link removed] ]
* *Deadlines: 1st round of Concept Papers due: *January 9, 2024 |*1**st** round of invited Applications due: *March 19, 2023

DOE Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) has issued a FOA with $3.5 billion in funding for investments within the electric vehicle battery supply chain to increase domestic battery manufacturing, create good-paying clean energy jobs; the funding scope includes demonstration and commercial facilities for battery-grade precursor materials, battery components, and cell manufacturing and recycling. Cost-share is 50% for demonstration and commercial application projects. Awards are anticipated to be between $50-300 million each.

Priority areas for funding include lithium-based technologies, next-generation technologies, and battery chemistries, with the following focus areas:

1. Precursor production and manufacturing for specialized, non-light duty market;

2. Projects which attract further investment into topic areas solicited in the program?s first phase, such as projects:

- Increasing separation of battery-grade critical materials;

- Expanding production facilities for cathode and anode materials production, or

- Expanding battery component manufacturing facilities.

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*IRA Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA)*

* *Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants *
* EPA-R-OEJECR-OCS-23-04 [ [link removed] ]
* *Deadline:* Applications accepted on a rolling basis until November 21, 2024

The EPA issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with $2 billion in funding for community-driven projects which address climate challenges, reducing pollution and strengthening communities.? Projects to be funded will enable disadvantaged communities to overcome longstanding environmental challenges and implement meaningful solutions. EPA will also dedicate $200 million in funding to technical assistance to awardees under this program. ?Applications will be considered under the following tracks:

*Track I: Community-Driven Investments for Change* - focused on multi-faceted applications with Climate Action and Pollution Reduction Strategies to meaningfully improve the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. Approximately 150 grants to be awarded ranging from $10-20 million each. Track 1 applicants who score well on the written application will be invited to participate in an oral presentation to share information about the community-oriented nature of their projects and how they will successfully implement the grant.

*Track II: Meaningful Engagement for Equitable Governance* ? projects to facilitate the engagement of disadvantaged communities in governmental processes to advance environmental and climate justice. Approximately 20 grants will be awarded, ranging from $1-3 million each. The Track II application process does not involve an oral presentation.

*See the last item in this newsletter regarding application support being offered by the Environmental Protection Network.*

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*Other Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA)*

* *Critical Materials Accelerator*
* DE-FOA-0003155 [ [link removed] ]
* *Deadlines: *Concept Papers: January 5, 2024 | Applications: March 22, 2024

The Department of Energy?s?Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has issued a FOA for up to?$10?million?of funding for Critical Materials Accelerator?R&D?projects. Projects of interest will prototype and mature technologies or processes to address critical material challenges in high impact areas. The Critical Materials Accelerator will be one of several pathways developed through?the Critical Materials Collaborative (CMC) [ [link removed]. ]?to de-risk innovation and mature technology development in partnership with industry.?Topic areas include:

*Topic 1* ? Use of Magnets with Reduced Critical Material Content

*Topic 1a* ? Critical Material Lean/Free Magnets for Clean Energy Technologies

*Topic 1b* ? Motors and Drivetrains using Critical Material Lean/Free Magnets

*Topic 2* ? Improved Unit Operations of Processing and Manufacturing of Critical Materials

*Topic 3* ? Critical Material Recovery from Scrap and Post-Consumer Products

*Topic 4* ? Reduced Critical Material Demand for Clean Energy Technologies

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* *Regional Initiative for Technical Assistance Partnerships (RITAP) to Advance Deployment of Basin-Scale Carbon Transport and Storage and Community Engagement? *
* DE-FOA-0003014 [ [link removed] ]
* *Deadline: *?January 30, 2024

DOE Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) has issued a FOA with $3.5 billion in funding for projects which build on the knowledge and experience gained from past carbon sequestration, carbon capture, storage and use projects and initiatives.? Projects should address the challenges and opportunities of multiple Carbon Capture and Storage and storage-based Carbon Management projects developed within a single geologic basin. Awards are anticipated to be between $50-300 million each.

Specifically, the funding will provide technical, informational, and educational assistance to stakeholders involved in DOE and private sector-based carbon transport and storage projects located throughout the country, as well as to communities impacted by these projects. Selected projects will utilize multidisciplinary partnerships to address the challenges within a specific geologic basin region; specifically encouraged are applications focusing on technical assistance in basins where CO2 storage occurs exclusively or primarily in saline reservoirs without hydrocarbon production.? Funded projects may also be supportive of ongoing activities under the DOE CarbonSAFE Initiative or under existing funding from IIJA sections dealing with Carbon-related activities and projects. Applicants are encouraged to consider how the projects they propose for this FOA could complement or directly support projects that have been, or are expected to be, awarded under these other funding opportunities.

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*Notice of Intent (NOI)*

* *Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office FOA to Advance National Clean Energy Hydrogen Strategy*
* DE-FOA-0003212 [ [link removed](1).pdf ]

DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), on behalf of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, issued a NOI entitled ?Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office FOA to Advance the National Clean Hydrogen Strategy.? The FOA will target Research, Development, Demonstration & Deployment (RDD&D) topics critical to enabling increased adoption of clean hydrogen across sectors, particularly in heavy-duty (HD) vehicles and other heavy-duty transportation applications. Funded projects will support the vision outlined in the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap [ [link removed] ], the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization [ [link removed] ], including the buildout of fueling corridors. Improvements in clean hydrogen technologies will also contribute to the long-term viability of the H2Hubs and other commercial-scale deployments. The FOA may include the following Areas of Interest:

*Topic 1:* Components for Hydrogen Fueling of Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles

*Topic 2:* Standardized Hydrogen Refueling Station of the Future

*Topic 3:* Enabling Permitting and Safety for Hydrogen Deployment

*Topic 4:* Equitable Hydrogen Technology Community Engagement

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Request for Information (RFI)

* *Clean Energy Careers for All Programs:? How to Better Reach and Recruit Underrepresented Populations into STEM Careers and Workforce? *
* DE-FOA-0003251 [ [link removed] ]
* *Deadline: *January 19, 2024 | Submitted electronically to [email protected]

DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is seeking input on DOE efforts to support building of a diverse American energy workforce by leveraging organizations that are uniquely qualified to reach underrepresented communities. EERE seeks to understand the most effective ways to engage individuals from groups that are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), especially in ways that promote interest in careers that support the nation?s transition to clean energy. This RFI is looking for public feedback related to educational and professional development programming developed by non-profit organizations that inspires students, alumni, and professionals to explore, pursue, and succeed in STEM-related careers in clean energy.

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* *Progression to Net-Zero Emission Propulsion Technologies for the Rail Sector *
* DE-FOA-0003186 [ [link removed] ]
* *Deadline: *January 12, 2024 | Submitted electronically to [email protected]

DOE has released an RFI to understand applicable decarbonization strategies for the rail sector, which generates two percent of U.S. transportation GHG emissions. Feedback is being solicited from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, other stakeholders, and the public on issues related to alternative propulsion technology advancement within the rail sector and achieving net-zero GHG emissions.

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* *Growing Carbon Management Education Capacity at Minority Serving Institutions through FECM?s University Training and Research Program *
* DE-FOA-0003216 [ [link removed] ]
* *Deadline: January 5, 2024 *| Submitted electronically with the subject line:?DE-FOA-0003216-RFI to*: *[email protected]

DOE Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) released a RFI to gather input on potential funding for workforce development curricula on carbon management and informed by community knowledge and values. The FOA to eventually be developed will seek to 1) Develop a pipeline of underrepresented students into the carbon management workforce; 2) Broaden the network of higher-education institutions with curricula focused on carbon management; and 3) Generate learning materials for other universities, the public, and FECM on how carbon management can be enhanced by incorporating the perspectives of different cultures and communities. The U.S. Department of Energy?s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input on potential funding for workforce development through FECM's University Training and Research Program.

The purpose of this RFI is to seek input on various questions regarding potential funding for workforce development efforts through new curricula on carbon management informed by community knowledge and values. Funding would provide the benefits of:

- Developing a pipeline of underrepresented students into the carbon management workforce;

- Broadening the network of higher-education institutions with curricula focused on carbon management; and

- Generating learning materials for other universities, the public, and FECM on how carbon management can be enhanced by incorporating the perspectives of different cultures and communities throughout the United States.

FECM is requesting input on six topical questions. Respondents may respond to all or only a portion of the RFI.?

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* *USDA and DOE Listening Sessions: Benefits and Challenges of Clean Energy Projects Sited on Agriculture Lands *

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is hosting a series of virtual listening sessions to hear perspectives on the benefits and challenges of the increased levels of clean energy projects being sited on agricultural lands and in rural communities.

USDA and DOE seek feedback directly from a diverse set of stakeholders about what the agencies can do through their leadership, program guidance, or research and information sharing to encourage positive clean energy siting outcomes that benefit farmers, rural Americans, the renewable energy industry, and others.

Register to participate in one of the stakeholder-specific listening sessions listed below:

*- Government Permitting and Policy Representative*s| January 12, 2024 | 11:30 ? 1:00 PM CT | Register [ [link removed] ]

*- Agriculture Producers* | January 16, 2024 | 9:00 ? 10:30 AM CT | Register [ [link removed] ]

*- All Stakeholders and Members of the Public* | January 16, 2024 | 1:30 ? 3:00 PM CT | Register [ [link removed] ]

*- Rural Electric Coops and Clean Energy Developers* | January 17, 2024 | 2:00 ? 3:30 PM CT | Register [ [link removed] ]

In addition to the virtual listening sessions, stakeholders are invited to submit written comments to [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=Comment%20for%20Clean%20Energy%20Siting%20Listening%20Session> by January 20, 2024.??

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* *DOE call for Public Comment: Proposed Interpretive Guidance on Foreign Entity of Concern*
* Proposed Guidance and a Request for Public Comment [ [link removed] ]
* The 30-day public comment period will begin upon publication in the Federal Register on December 4, 2023. Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at regulations.gov [ [link removed] ].

The DOE has released a notice of proposed guidance and a request for public comment on its proposed interpretation of the statutory definition of ?foreign entity of concern? (FEOC) in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which is designed to limit the participation of FEOCs within domestic battery supply chains. ?This DOE proposed interpretative guidance relates to the BIL 40207 Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Grants and is also relevant to section 30D tax credits offered by the Treasury Department and the IRS; statutory FEOC restrictions begin in January of 2024 on section 30D Clean Vehicle Credit, under IRA.?

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Prizes/Awards

* *Re-X Before Recycling Prize *
* Rules [ [link removed] ]
* *Deadlines: *Phase One: March 12, 2024
* *Webinars:* December 14, 2023 | 12:00 PM CT | Register [ [link removed] ] and January 17, 2024 | 2:00 PM CT | Register [ [link removed] ]

The DOE has announced the launch of Re-X Before Recycling Prize, a three-phase prize that will award a total of $4.5 million in cash prizes and $1.1 million in national laboratory analysis consultation and technical assistance. The innovations developed through this prize will reduce life cycle energy and emissions, strengthen circular supply chains for emerging clean energy technologies, and decrease the demand for virgin materials. Innovations that enable new or expanded Re-X supply chains can also engage communities and labor, advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), and support the implementation of the White House Justice40 initiative. ?The competition?s three phases are:?

*Phase One: Identify!*??Identification of an innovation that, if implemented in a new or expanded Re-X supply chain, would deliver substantial environmental, economic, and community benefits. Applicant teams will develop a plan to advance the innovation towards supply chain implementation.?

*Phase Two: Prepare!?*? Teams from phase 1 and new applicants refine their development plan and activate a network of partners and mentors to help advance their proposed innovation. ?

*Phase Three: Develop!*?? In the final phase of this prize, selected winners from phase two will make progress executing their plans by furthering their network development and community engagement., Phase three winners will present a compelling plan for implementing their innovation into the Re-X supply change and to continue their project beyond the prize period.?

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Scholarships/Student Competitions/Fellowships

* *Geothermal INTERN Opportunity*

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the second round of the Geothermal INTERN opportunity [ [link removed] ]. This NSF-DOE collaboration supports 10 to 20 research internships per year to work on projects that advance geothermal technologies. With their principal investigators, students selected for this opportunity can create their own internship that applies their academic interests with a host organization in the geothermal industry.

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Technical Assistance

* *Climate Resilient Schools Program *
* Request for Letters of Interest [ [link removed] ]
* *Deadline:* January 19, 2024

The EPA Climate Resilient Schools program will help school districts get their buildings ready for all the impacts of climate change. EPA and a contractor will provide technical assistance for up to 4 school districts to help them plan school upgrades to make district buildings more resilient to climate change ? for example, flooding, hurricanes, and extreme heat.

This technical assistance is intended to bring together public health and environmental quality experts, school facilities and district personnel, emergency response agencies, academic partners, and community-based organizations to analyze gaps in school building assessments and infrastructure.?The results of the analysis and technical assistance workshops will enable targeting of infrastructure upgrades, with a focus on advancing health equity, that also support more climate-resilient school buildings.?

A two-page letter of interest from a school district or state, Tribal or county/local governments must be submitted by January 19, 2024. EPA expects to select up to 4 recipients in February 2024 and provide all technical assistance within approximately one year. This is not a grant; EPA will hire and manage the contract and along with a contractor will provide technical assistance and guidance for planning school renovations and retrofits.

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Webinars

* *Innovative Grid Deployment Pathways to Commercial Liftoff *
* December 12, 2023 | 12:30 PM CT | Register [ [link removed] ]

This DOE webinar will delve into early insights from the forthcoming Innovative Grid Deployment Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, including four priority technologies identified for greater near-term deployment. This new Liftoff Report will explore strategies to accelerate deployment of innovative, but commercially available grid technologies, which are crucial for bolstering grid reliability, resilience, and efficiency.

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* *Subsurface Hydrogen Assessment, Storage, and Technology Acceleration*
* December 15, 2023 | 11:00 AM CT | Register [ [link removed] ]

This DOE webinar will provide an update on the Subsurface Hydrogen Assessment, Storage, and Technology Acceleration [ [link removed] ] (SHASTA) project. Led by the U.S. Department of Energy's?Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management [ [link removed] ], SHASTA unites four national laboratories?National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Sandia National Laboratories?to determine the viability, safety, and reliability of storing pure hydrogen or hydrogen-natural gas blends in subsurface environments. Presenters will include Dr. Angela Goodman with NETL and Dr. Nicolas Huerta with PNNL.

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* *Air to Water Heat Pumps (AWHP): A Cold Climate Solution for High Efficiency Cooling, Space Heating, and Water Heating *
* December 19, 2023 | 11:00 AM CT | Register [ [link removed] ]

The Center for Energy and Environment will share research results to fill knowledge gaps and provide context to AWHP systems for Minnesota consumers. System configurations for serving heating, cooling, and hot water loads in cold climate single-family homes will be clarified based on recent market research. The strengths and weaknesses of commercially available AWHPs will be uncovered further by examining detailed field monitoring results of four AWHP retrofits in Minnesota. These field results provide real-world data on the cost-effectiveness and energy saving capabilities of AWHPs in cold climates.

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* *Storing and Saving: Using Thermal Energy Storage in Commercial Buildings*
* December 19, 2023 | 10:00 AM CT | Register [ [link removed] ]

This DOE Better Buildings Program webinar will discuss how thermal energy storage can contribute to both energy savings and load flexibility in buildings and gain insights from example projects exploring this opportunity.?

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Workshops/Meetings/Conferences

* *Hands-On Photovoltaic Experience (HOPE) Workshop *
* *Application Deadline: *November 30, 2023 through February 15, 2024
* Apply now by submitting a?student application [ [link removed] ]
* All applications must include a?professor application [ [link removed] ]
* Workshop Information [ [link removed] ]

This DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office on-site workshop will be held July 14 ? 19, 2024 at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden Colorado. HOPE is aimed at doctoral students pursuing PV-related research in the U.S. along with participation from faculty members overseeing each student?s dissertation. The workshop is for those who would like to learn more about fabrication, measurement, and study of photovoltaic materials and devices, while connecting with NREL?s staff and other students and faculty in this research space. Participants will learn about PV technology in a hands-on, small-group research setting and will:


* See solar cells fabricated;
* Learn in-lab measurement methods;
* Experience the full process of solar cell fabrication;
* Explore in-lab metrology and characterization methods;
* Fabricate a mini-module and learn about fielded PV experiments;
* Gain understanding of the PV industry and global dynamics affecting the field;
* Understand the technoeconomics and sustainability priorities of the energy transition.

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Publications/Videos/Webpages

* *The Fifth National Climate Assessment *
* Get the report here [ [link removed] ]

On November 14, 2023, the Fifth National Climate Assessment was released. This document is the US Government?s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States.

In addition to the downloadable report, the US Global Change Research Program will continue an on-going webinar series with 24 more webinars highlighting various foci of the Climate Assessment report (by subject or geographic region). Upcoming, selected webinars that may be of specific interest to Minnesota energy stakeholders are given below, as well as the registration links for those sessions. A full listing of these webinars, starting in January through mid-March 2024, may be found at:?[link removed]. ?

January 18:?Agriculture, Rural Communities, and Food Systems [ [link removed] ]

January 19:?Tribes and Indigenous Peoples [ [link removed] ]

January 26:?Complex Systems and Compound Extreme Events [ [link removed] ]

February 12:?Social Systems and Justice [ [link removed] ]

February 15:?Adaptation [ [link removed] ]

February 20:?Midwest [ [link removed] ]

February 21:?Transportation [ [link removed] ]

February 27:?Northern Great Plains [ [link removed] ]

February 28:?Air Quality [ [link removed] ]

March 4:?Economics and Supply Chains [ [link removed] ]

March 12:?Indicators [ [link removed] ]

Recordings of the Kick-off webinar [ [link removed] ] (November 27), the Built Environment webinar [ [link removed] ] (November 29), along with other November and December webinars, can be watched on YouTube [ [link removed] ].



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* *eRoadMAPTM "("**"for electric power companies and industry stakeholders planning integration of EV)"*

The Electric Power Research Institute eRoadMAP [ [link removed] ]TM ?is an interactive online resource intended to help electric power companies and industry stakeholders effectively plan for the power and infrastructure needed to serve light, medium, and heavy-duty electric vehicles. This free and public tool allows users to explore how quickly EVs are expected in different regions, and identifies energy needs across the U.S. at the individual feeder level?where critical utility planning occurs. To highlight both near-term and future energy needs, eRoadMAP incorporates the electrification plans of critical industry stakeholders as well as the future energy needs to support full electrification of the on-road transportation sector. To learn more about eRoadMAPTM?visit [link removed] [ [link removed] ].

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* *The Customer-Powered GridTM ? White Paper *
* Free Download [ [link removed] ]

This white paper, distributed by Canary Media, elaborates on the potential that distributed energy resources offer and the benefits that could come from fully unlocking their value. In sharing their experience, analysis and insights, CPower begins a broader discussion about how we could collectively smooth the energy transition through distributed energy resources in general and virtual power plants specifically.

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* *Federal Energy Funding for Rural and Remote Areas *
* A Guide for Communities [ [link removed] ]

The DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations has published a guide to support rural and remote communities searching for funding for local energy projects. The Guide includes sections on 1) questions to Ask Before Applying for Federal Funding; 2) Tips for Navigating the Federal Funding Process; 3) Understanding the Federal Process; 4) Finding Federal Funding Relevant for your Rural or Remote Community; and an Appendix for Tribes.

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* *EPA Community, Equity and Resiliency *
* Building Environmental and Climate Justice Through Engagement [ [link removed] ]

EPA?s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) and Office of Environmental Justice & External Civil Rights (OEJECR) are collaborating to help communities, especially those that are low-income and disadvantaged, navigate once-in-a lifetime financing and resources available to confront the climate crisis and reduce pollution.?

The Community, Equity and Resiliency initiative highlights significant funding opportunities and technical assistance programs to help communities confront environmental pollution and climate change challenges and create positive change in their communities.

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* *HUD Exchange Funding Navigator: Filter IRA and BIL Funding Opportunities *
* Build for the Future Funding Navigator [ [link removed] ]

The Funding Navigator provides a listing of funding opportunities under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), and others across federal agencies to support efforts to enhance climate resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, healthy housing, workforce development and environmental justice in HUD supported communities, programs and properties. Find open and upcoming opportunities, including funding status and where to apply, for funds to implement projects that reduce energy use and strengthen resiliency in communities. In the Navigator, some grants are separated into levels. This helps identify how to apply in situations where original grantees (Level 1 grantees) are tasked with making subgrants to others (Levels 2 and 3).

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* *Suggested 6-Step Application Process for EPA?s Community Change Grants*

The Environmental Protection Network [ [link removed] ] is a volunteer agency with over 550 former EPA career staff and political appointees from across the country to serve as a trusted resource, answering calls for objective analysis, scientific rigor, and a vision for a transformed 21st century.? To support potential applicants to the "Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants" (discussed in the IRA FOA section of this newsletter), the EPN has created a suggested 6-step application process for Track I and Track II?including a suggested timeline. ?Information on the suggested application preparation approach [ [link removed] ] can be found on the EPN website, as well as information to publicly available tools, webinars, information, and instructions from?EPA?s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights [ [link removed] ].

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