Funding-Energy
Production with Innovative Methods of Geothermal Heat Recovery; November 30, 2010
Agency
Name
Department
of Energy
Description
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's)
Geothermal Technologies Program (GTP) is partnering with the technical community
to advance geothermal systems research and development throughout the United
States. This FOA seeks to fund geothermal energy research and development
projects that address the following three (3) areas. First, projects must
address environmental risk factors associated with recovery of heat from the
subsurface consistent and seek to ensure that geothermal energy development is
consistent with the highest practicable standards, consistent with the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) section 614. The environmental
risks may include, but are not limited to, the impacts of induced seismicity,
effects on groundwater and local hydrology, and consumption (and potential
contamination) of potable/fresh water. Second, DOE seeks projects that will add
innovative methods for extracting heat from geologic formations lack ing hydrocarbons to GTP's technology portfolio. Third,
projects should aim to reduce the Levelized Cost of
Electricity (LCOE) for new methods of geothermal energy production to $0.10 kWh
to $0.06 kWh. DOE's objective is to promote geothermal heat recovery
technologies that mitigate or preclude potential adverse environmental impacts
of geothermal energy development, production or use; include innovative methods
for extracting heat; and alleviate financial risks.
Announcement
Number: DE-FOA-0000336
Due
Date: Nov
30, 2010
Link
to Full Announcement
Contact
Information
Elizabeth
C. Love, Grants and Agreements Specialist
go.geothermal@go.doe.gov