Extended Deadline – Phase One Applications are due by 5:00 PM December 05, 2023 Commerce will open a new round of Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) grants on October 05, 2023. Approximately $3.9 million in funding, from the 2021-2023 Biennium is available for entities to engage in strategic research and development of new and emerging clean energy technologies that will help achieve climate goals. If the demand exceeds available funds…
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Commerce is seeking proposals from firms interested in implementing and administering the electric vehicle (EV) point-of-sale rebate program. The successful proposer of this RFP will coordinate with the design phase that is currently underway. Contract amount is for $22,500,000 with $20,500,000 for incentives and $2,000,000 for administration costs. RFP – Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Implementation (PDF) Project period: January 29, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Deadline for proposals: Monday, December…
October 11, 2023, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Zoom October 11, 2023 EV Council meeting packet (PDF) Register for the October 11, 2023, EV Council Meeting (on Zoom) Watch TVW.org livestream on October 11, 2023
The Washington Department of Commerce is initiating this Request for Proposals to solicit Proposals from those qualified and interested in supporting the outreach and community engagement strategy for Washington’s climate action planning work. Title: Climate Pollution Reduction Planning Proposals Due: October 10, 2023 at 4:00 P.M., Pacific Time, Olympia, WA Duration of Contract: November 6, 2023 – October 31, 2027 Download the RFP (PDF) Questions regarding this opportunity should be…
The US Department of Energy, through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will be making formula fund awards to be administered by state energy offices. Commerce has applied and is awaiting confirmation of an award for the state. The EECBG program offers three funding pathways in total: Larger cities, counties and tribes are being allocated funding directly from DOE. Applications are due to the U.S. Department of Energy. State energy offices will…
The EE RLF program intends to provide access to capital in the form of loans to homeowners from communities with high-energy burdens and/or environmental health risks. Funding for this revolving loan program will be made available for low to moderate income borrowers to finance projects, updates, and retrofits related to the installation of proven energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Washington expects to receive an allocation for the EE RLF…
Washington Community Charging Infrastructure Grant Program – The Washington Department of Commerce is launching the $65M electric vehicle community charging infrastructure grant program and will be accepting applications through December 1, 2023, for multi-family housing, publicly available charging, and fleet charging. Visit Washington State Electric Vehicle Charging Program website for program criteria and eligibility. The Notice of Funding Opportunity for the program opens September 6, 2023. Applications due December 1,…
The Washington State Department of Commerce will deploy a broad portfolio of programs to advance clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This work is fueled by new state and federal investments in clean energy and environmental justice. Commerce requests information to help shape the preliminary design of these programs. Energy Programs Request for Information September 2023 (PDF) Submit information, questions or comments by Wednesday, September 27, 2023, to CleanEnergyRFI@Commerce.wa.gov.
Please note the special start and end times for this month’s meeting. August 2, 2023, 1:302 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. August 2, 2023, EV Council Meeting Packet (PDF) Register for the August 2, 2023 EV Council Meeting (on Zoom) TVW.org August 2, 2023 livestream
In the past two years, there has been substantial movement at the federal level to accelerate and promote hydrogen and renewable fuels development. Both the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 established multi-billion dollar investments into renewable fuel initiatives in the form of grants, tax incentives, and other support. The Washington Department of Commerce has taken every available opportunity to participate…