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"Division of Energy Resources, Minnesota Department of Commerce"

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CARD Grant Program

Request for Proposals (RFP)

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Perform Field study or Demonstration, Conduct Market or Saturation Study, Produce a White Paper, or Research Data Centers 

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources (“Department”) seeks proposals from organizations or individuals interested in applied research and development projects that serve to accelerate the development and adoption of new energy efficient technologies and program strategies in Minnesota. The information obtained from this effort is intended to inform electric and natural gas utility Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) program development.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) process consists of two stages:


* Stage 1: Notice of Intent (NOI) to propose for CARD Grant project; and
* Stage 2: Submission of full proposal application for CARD Grant.

Only Responders who have submitted an NOI (Stage 1) will be eligible to submit a full proposal application (Stage 2). To ensure Responders understand and appreciate what will ultimately be required of a full proposal application, the RFP provides complete information on both stages. Please see important dates below:


* "Stage 1: Notices of Intent (NOI) to propose a CARD Grant project must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. CT, *Tuesday, June 24, 2025*. "
* "Stage 2: Submission of full proposal application for CARD Grant must be completed by 5:00 p.m. CT, *Wednesday, October 29, 2025*. "

The Request for Proposals (RFP) is available for download on the Department’s RFP website at Request for Proposals (RFP) / Minnesota Department of Commerce - Business (mn.gov) [ [link removed] ].

All responses to this RFP need to be submitted through a single responder user account via the grant portal. The proposals must be submitted by the deadline of each respective stage. *Late proposals will not be considered.* Instructions and links for submitting proposals are detailed in the RFP and attachments.

This request does not obligate the State to complete the work contemplated in this notice. The State reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. All expenses incurred in responding to this notice are solely the responsibility of the responder.

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Learn more about ECO more at mn.gov/commerce/energy/conserving-energy/eco [ [link removed] ] 








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