DOER LBE Restoration Grant for Solar PV and Decarbonized System Application Form.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- BD-25-1041-ENE01-ENE01-109288
- Issued by
- Massachusetts
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This document is a Grant Application from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) for the Leading by Example (LBE) Restoration Grant Program. The grant provides funding for the repair and restoration of existing state-owned solar PV systems and decarbonized heating/cooling systems, such as air-source heat pumps, solar thermal, and geothermal systems. Eligible applicants include state agencies, campuses, and authorities. Grant funds can be used for the repair or replacement of critical components, with a maximum award of $500,000 or $550,000 if the project is located in an Environmental Justice or low-income disadvantaged community. Applicants must provide details on the existing system, repair/restoration needs, proposed solutions, preventive maintenance plans, project timelines, and expected benefits upon completion. The application deadline is June 30, 2027, and grants will be awarded directly between DOER and the selected state entities.
For the solar PV repair and restoration projects, eligible costs include materials like PV panels, tracking systems, wiring, and inverters, as well as separate labor costs. For decarbonized system projects, eligible costs cover repairs or replacements of air-source heat pumps, solar thermal, and geothermal systems, including electrical connections, controls, piping, and other components. The grant cannot be used for preventive maintenance or extended warranties. Applicants can leverage additional internal or external funding sources, such as utility or Mass Save incentives, to supplement the grant request.
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Introduction
| INSTRUCTIONS |
| Complete the Restoration Grant Application tab of this spreadsheet and submit with supporting documents to DOER via email at LBE-grants@mass.gov. |
| If you are a state agency (i.e., you have "mass.gov" as part of your email address), you can also complete a version of this application on Microsoft Forms, which contains the same application questions, and then also send supplemental materials to LBE-grants@mass.gov. |
| IMPORTANT TO NOTE |
| Please refer to the Program Opportunity Notice (PON) for full details on grant eligibility, requirements, and evaluation criteria. |
| The deadline to submit an application for this PON is June 30, 2027. |
| All applications and supporting documentation must be submitted via email to LBE-grants@mass.gov. |
| Awarded grants will be between the DOER and the selected state entity(s). |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Please submit any inquiries to LBE-grants@mass.gov with "LBE Restoration Grant" in the subject line. |
| Additional program contacts: |
| Catie Snyder (she/her) |
Deputy Director Department of Energy Resources LBE Division catie.snyder@mass.gov Arianna Zrzavy (she/her) Clean Energy Engagement Coordinator Department of Energy Resources LBE Division arianna.zrzavy@mass.gov
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources 100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02114 http://www.mass.gov/doer Leading by Example Restoration Grant for Solar and Decarbonized Systems
PON-ENE-2025-007
Issued November 1, 2024 Link to Online Application Form https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=Fh2GPrdIDkqYBowE2Bt7KonH7GSG5RpDpMtHWNYfSCZUMlA3SVNWUUVMNk9TVkdJRkg5Q0gzRVdXMSQlQCN0PWcu Restoration Grant Application
| LBE Restoration Grant for Solar and Decarbonized Systems—Application Form | |
| Applicant Contact Information | Notes |
| Agency, Campus, or Authority Name: | |
| Applicant Name: | |
| Applicant Title: | |
| Applicant E-mail: | |
| Applicant Phone: | |
| New Application or Update to Existing Application: | |
| Date of Submission (whether new or update): | |
| Project Title: | |
| Project Location Name: |
(e.g., specific parking lot or building)
| Project Site Address: | |
| Is the Project Site Address in either an Environmental Justice (EJ) community or a Low-income Disadvantaged Community (LIDAC)? | |
| Search the EEA statewide Environmental Justice Map here to determine if in an EJ community | Search the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool here to determine if in a LIDAC |
| Project Type | |
| Please select from dropdown: | |
| For solar projects, please proceed to Section A of this form below; for decarbonized system projects, proceed to Section B. |
| SECTION A: SOLAR PV REPAIR & RESTORATION |
| 1. Existing System Information |
Please describe the relative characteristics of the existing state-owned solar PV system including but not limited to PV type (ground, rooftop, canopy, etc.), system age, designed AC/DC capacity, and any previous repairs completed.
2. Repair/Restoration Need(s) Describe the system issue(s) for which funds are being requested and/or the rationale for preemptive replacement.
3. Proposed Project Solution Outline the proposed solution(s) that would leverage Restoration Grant funding, any internal/ external funding that will be applied to the project, and cost contaiment measures (e.g., design elements to reduce capital costs of the project).
4. Preventive Maintenance Describe the preventive maintenance measures or plans that are or will be put into place, including timeline(s).
5. If Applicable: Solar Panel Disposal or Recycling Plan IF solar panels are to be decommissioned and discarded as part of the project, provide information about how panel disposal will be managed pursuant to Massachusetts hazardous waste regulations (310 CMR 30.00); if reycling panels, please provide the relevant information about the grantee's intended plan. If this is not applicable for the project, please input N/A.
| 6. Estimated Project Cost Information | |
| Grant funds can only be used for costs directly associated with the repair or replacement of critical components of existing, state-owned solar PV that will result in an increase in active solar PV capacity to the original or an increased production level. Eligible materials costs include but are not limited to PV panels, production tracking systems or monitoring equipment, wiring systems, mounting systems, and inverters. Grants may only be used toward labor costs that are separate from in-house staff (e.g., competitively procured vendors). Restoration Program funding may not be used for preventive maintenance plans or extended warranties. | |
| Itemized Project Cost Estimate Breakdown (add additional lines if needed) + Submit Project Quote as an Attachment | |
| Itemized Cost Description | Estimated Cost ($) |
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $ - 0
| 7. Estimated Project Timeline | |
| P. Projected Timeline: | Please provide target dates for each section below: |
| i. Planning/Design | |
| ii. Procurement | |
| iii. Construction Start | |
| iv. Construction Completion | |
| 8. Grant Request | |
| Total Project Cost | $ - 0 |
| Other Internal or External Funding to be Applied to Project, if Applicable | |
| Total Project Cost Minus Other Funding | $ - 0 |
| Environmental Justice Adder, if Applicable | $ - 0 |
| Total Grant Request (cannot exceed $500,000 or $550,000 if including the EJ Adder) | $ - 0 |
| 9. Grant Impacts | |
| Please describe the expected benefits or impacts the project will provide upon completion, e.g., the relative solar capacity that would be brought back online, expected energy cost savings when system is fully operational, etc. |
| SECTION B: DECARBONIZED SYSTEM REPAIR & RESTORATION |
| 1. Existing System Information |
Please describe the relative characteristics of the existing decarbonization technology system including but not limited to system age, designed capacity/output, and any previous repairs completed. NOTE: Funding eligibility is limited to existing air-source heat pumps, solar thermal systems, or geothermal systems.
2. Repair/Restoration Need(s) Describe the system issue(s) for which funds are being requested and/or rationale for preemptive replacement.
3. Proposed Project Solution Outline the proposed solution(s) that would leverage Restoration Grant funding, any internal or external funding (such as utility or Mass Save incentives) that will be pursued for the project, and cost contaiment measures (e.g., design elements to reduce capital costs of the project).
4. Preventive Maintenance Describe the preventive maintenance measures or plans that are or will be put into place, including timeline(s).
| 5. Estimated Project Cost Information | |
| Grant funds can be used for costs directly associated with the repair or replacement of existing, state-owned decarbonization systems, namely air-source heat pumps, solar thermal systems, and/or geothermal systems. Funding awards cannot be used for repairs to roof penetrations such as flashing and sealant. Eligible materials costs include but are not limited to electrical connections, controls, piping, ductwork, heat exchange systems, collectors, support structures, valves, dampers, pumps, blowers, and storage systems. Grants may only be used for labor costs that are separate from in-house staff (e.g., competitively procured vendors). Restoration Program funding may not be used for preventive maintenance plans or extended warranties. | |
| Itemized Project Cost Estimate Breakdown (add additional lines if needed) + Submit Project Quote as an Attachment | |
| Itemized Cost Description | Estimated Cost ($) |
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $ - 0
| 6. Estimated Project Timeline | |
| P. Projected Timeline: | Please provide target dates for each section below: |
| i. Planning/Design | |
| ii. Procurement | |
| iii. Construction Start | |
| iv. Construction Completion | |
| 7. Grant Request | |
| Total Estimated Project Cost | $ - 0 |
| Other Internal or External Funding to be Applied to Project, if Applicable (e.g., Mass Save) | |
| Total Project Cost Minus Other Funding | $ - 0 |
| Environmental Justice Adder, if Applicable | $ - 0 |
| Total Grant Request (cannot exceed $500,000 or $550,000 if including the EJ Adder) | $ - 0 |
| 8. Grant Impacts | |
| Please describe the expected benefits or impacts the project will provide upon completion, e.g., avoiding the use of backup fossil fuel systems such as natural gas boilers, estimated emissions reduction outcomes upon system repair, etc. |
New Application Update to Existing Application https://www.mass.gov/info-details/environmental-justice-populations-in-massachusettshttps://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/ picklist
| Solar PV repair/restoration |
| Decarb. system repair/restoration |
| Yes |
| No |
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