DOE Opens Applications for $2.5B Transmission Facilitation Program
Eligible applicants: *, Applications are due: February 1, 2023.
Announcement Type: Request for Proposals (the program is now open for applications)
Opportunity: Transmission Facilitation Program (DOE)
Overview and Eligible Uses: TFP is a revolving loan fund that will fund the development of large-scale new transmission lines and upgrade existing transmission as well as the upgrade of microgrids. Eligible projects for TFP are:
Construction of a new or replacement transmission line of at least 1000 megawatts;
Upgrade of an existing transmission line or construction of a new transmission line in an existing transmission, transportation, or telecommunication infrastructure corridor of at least 500 megawatts; or
Connection of an isolated microgrid to an existing transmission, transportation, or telecommunications infrastructure corridor located in Alaska, Hawaii, or a U.S. territory.
Amount: Up to $2.5B in total funding
Award Type: Loan, participation of DOE as an “anchor customer,” or DOE participation in public-private partnerships
Eligible Applicants: Entities that propose to construct one of the eligible projects listed above may apply.
Key Dates: Part 1 of the application is due on February 1, 2023.
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