Opportunity Title:
A Decision Tool to Electrify Homes with Limited Electrical Panel Capacity
Funder/Agency:
CEC
Opportunity Number:
GFO-23-303
Description:
The purpose of this solicitation is to develop and demonstrate a decision tool that can provide homeowners with detailed information on their electricity use and panel capacity and provide actionable pathways to achieve electrification.
This information can:
1) Help electricians verify whether the existing electrical panel is adequate for the electrification options planned by homeowners.
2) Help homeowners decide if they need to upsize their electrical service panel to allow for partial or full electrification; and
3) Provide homeowners with recommendations and options on a variety of strategies and electrical appliances to help avoid costly electrical service panel upsizing
Projects must fall within the following project group:
Residential Electrical Panel Decision Tool Development and Demonstration
Develop and demonstrate a user-friendly decision tool that allows residential building owners to easily chart a path toward electrification without triggering an electrical service upsize while complying with all relevant building, energy, and fire safety codes and standards.
CEC staff will hold one Pre-Application Workshop to discuss this solicitation with potential applicants. Participation is optional but encouraged.
Thursday, January 18, 2024 1:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Meeting ID: 878 7946 2404
Meeting Password: CEC2024
Eligibility:
This solicitation is open to all public and private entities with the exception of local publicly owned electric utilities. In accordance with CPUC Decision 12-05-037, funds administered by the CEC may not be used for any purposes associated with local publicly owned electric utility activities.
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$4,775,000
Maximum Award:
$4,775,000
Minimum Award:
$2,500,000
Deadline:
March 02, 2024
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