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The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources compiles some of the latest state and federal funding opportunities related to energy research, development, education, and other energy-related topics. View a complete list of new funding opportunities here.
New Funding Opportunities
Two of the latest energy-related request for proposal (RFP) funding opportunities from the Minnesota Department of Commerce are presented below:
Description: The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources requests proposals from qualified contractors to perform an assessment of the small- to mid-sized distributed wind turbine market in Minnesota.
Eligibility: Individuals and public or private entities with demonstrated experience related to distributed wind as described in the RFP.
Topic: Renewable energy
Source: Minnesota Department of Commerce
Deadline: Jan. 6, 2013, 3 p.m. CST
Description: The Minnesota Department of Commerce requests proposals from qualified engineering contractors experienced with design, project management and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations at a plant similar in design to the Monticello plant (Boiling Water Reactor) to produce a report analyzing the prudency of decisions made by Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Energy regarding costs incurred in its projects to upgrade the capacity and extend the life of its Monticello nuclear power plant.
Eligibility: Engineers experienced in design, project management and NRC regulations.
Topic: Energy regulation
Source: Minnesota Department of Commerce
Deadline: Dec. 30, 2013, 4:30 p.m. CST
100 Minnesotans get 2013 REAP funding; 2014 applications ready
One hundred rural small businesses and agriculture producers in Minnesota received $2.3 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) in 2013. The number of projects and total dollars awarded represent the second highest totals in the nation and reflect Minnesota’s continued success in securing REAP funding.
REAP provided financial assistance for a range of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Grants helped fund new grain dryers, energy efficient building and equipment improvements, solar and wind energy systems, ground source heat pumps, and more. Minnesota’s USDA Rural Development office says applications for 2014 funding can be accepted anytime, so it encourages interested parties to start the process. Read more on REAP, the application process, and a list of 2013 recipients.
Funding Resources
We have compiled a variety of energy-related funding resources for those who want to conduct their own search of funding opportunities. Check out the Financial Assistance Directory for a list of state, federal and foundation funding resources.
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