SunShot Initiative: Reducing Market Barriers and Non-Hardware Balance of System Costs

The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to significantly reduce market barriers and the balance of system non-hardware cost components of Photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Under this FOA, DOE aims to reduce costs by improving information technology systems and streamlining building codes, zoning laws, permitting rules and business processes for installing solar systems.
There are three main topics to which an application may be submitted under this FOA:

Topic 1: Codes, Standards and Processes

Topic 2: Software Design Tools and Databases

Sub-Topic 2A: Utility-Scale Project Siting Tool

Sub-Topic 2B: Plug-and-Play Tools to Facilitate Preparation and Review of Permit Applications

Sub-Topic 2C: Database of PV Permitting Processes in Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Sub-Topic 2D: PV System Verification Tool

Sub-Topic 2E: Utility Rates Database

Topic 3: Regulatory, Financial and Utility Solutions

The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted on the EERE eXCHANGE website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. Applications must be submitted through the EERE eXCHANGE website to be considered for award. The applicant must first register and create an account on the EERE eXCHANGE website. A User Guide for the EERE eXCHANGE can be found on the EERE website http://eere.energy.gov/financing/exchangeExchange/Manuals.aspx after logging in to the system.

Information on where to submit questions regarding the content of the announcement and where to submit questions regarding submission of applications is found in the full FOA posted on the EERE Exchange website.