DEEP-2026-002-SW - Energy Resilience Construction RFP - Q and A.pdf
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This document is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) addendum to the Request for Proposals issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for Energy Resilience Construction Grants. The RFP solicits proposals for energy infrastructure projects designed to enhance community resilience through construction and system improvements. The original RFP was posted on November 12, 2025, with proposals due by May 8, 2026, providing potential applicants approximately six months for proposal development. The FAQ document, dated November 20, 2025, addresses clarifications regarding project eligibility, funding restrictions, and applicant qualifications to assist prospective respondents in preparing compliant submissions.
The funding structure utilizes three distinct sources: federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Section 40101(d) formula funding for the initial three years, state funding through Connecticut General Statutes 16-243y (DEEP Climate and Resilience Fund) to satisfy federal cost-matching requirements, and State Energy Program (SEP-BIL) resources to leverage both funding streams. Both private and public entities are eligible to apply; however, private entities selected for BIL Section 40101(d) funding require prior approval from the Department of Energy before contract execution. The program explicitly prohibits funding for new electric generating facilities but permits modification of existing generation facilities provided such modifications do not increase the nameplate capacity and achieve eligible uses such as weatherization or facility hardening. Projects incorporating new fossil generation must separately itemize associated costs in the budget attachment and identify the funding source, while distributed generation projects receive preference when they leverage existing state incentive programs including Nonresidential Renewable Energy Solutions and Energy Storage Solutions.
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Request for Proposals (RFP) For
Energy Resilience Construction
Grants Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Request for Proposals For Energy Resilience Construction Grants
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) November 20, 2025
DEEP received the following questions from program participants as part of its RFP for Energy Resilience Construction Grants, and is providing responses to assist potential applicants. This FAQ document is subject to change by DEEP as the process evolves. For more information about the RFP for Energy Resilience Construction Grants, please visit DEEP’s Energy Filing website. You may view this FAQ documents and any updates to this FAQ by clicking on the blue triangle next to Frequently Asked Questions.
Q.1 Are private entities eligible to apply?
A.1 Yes, private entities are eligible to apply. However, if they are awarded a grant from the federal BIL Section 40101(d) funds, DEEP must request and receive approval of the entity as an eligible entity from the Depart of Energy prior to executing a contract.
Q.2 Are fossil units considered not eligible projects even if they are paired with other cogeneration on-site?
A.2 For any projects using distributed generation, DEEP will give a preference to projects that leverage or intend to leverage the existing state incentive programs, including but not limited to Nonresidential Renewable Energy Solutions and Energy Storage Solutions. Pursuant to BIL Section 40101(d), new electric generating facilities are not allowable for funding under this provision. Modification of an existing generation facility may be an eligible use of funds, but the scope of the project would need to reduce the likelihood and consequences of disruptive events and meet one of the eligible uses of grant funds listed in BIL Section 40101(e), such as weatherization or hardening of facilities. Additionally, any work performed on an existing generating system cannot increase the maximum rated output of the original nameplate capacity.
https://www.dpuc.state.ct.us/DEEPEnergy.nsf/$EnergyView?OpenForm&Start=1&Count=30&Collapse=5.9&Seq=15 https://www.dpuc.state.ct.us/DEEPEnergy.nsf/$EnergyView?OpenForm&Start=1&Count=30&Collapse=5.9&Seq=15 Szczerkowski, Veronica Copied from the RFP
If a project contains new fossil generation, the costs associated with that generation should be separately recorded on Attachment D, Budget, and the source of funding must be identified.
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