DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA – MAY 24, 2016 — DOEE announced today $100,000 of funding available to qualified entities to develop a model for financing and building Community Solar Projects (CSPs) in the District. CSPs are an innovative way to increase access to clean, renewable energy to residents who may not own their home, or who live in multifamily buildings. Successful project proposals must be financially sustainable and should clearly demonstrate how private properties can be leveraged to transfer the benefits of renewable energy to low-income District residents.
Eligible entities include:
- Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) determinations; and
- Private enterprises
Interested parties can access the RFA through any of the following means:
- Download a copy;
- Email a request to [email protected] with “Request copy of RFA 2016-1607-EA” in the subject line;
- Pick up a copy in person from the DOEE reception desk, located at 1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20002. Contact Lance Loncke at (202) 671-3306 to make an appointment and mention this RFA by name; or
- Write to DOEE at 1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20002. Include “Attn: Lance Loncke RE: 2016-1607-EA” on the outside of the envelope.
The deadline for application submissions is June 20, 2016 at 4:30 pm. Five hard copies must be submitted to the above address and a complete electronic copy must be emailed to [email protected].
For additional information regarding this RFA, please write to [email protected].
CONTACT: Julia Robey Christian, PIO, (202) 741-0842 desk, (202) 450-7878 cell, [email protected]
