Request For Information (RFI) on Highly Insulating Building Enclosures
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- Opportunity number
- DE-FOA-0003385
- Agency
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Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Energy
- Applications due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Categories
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- Opportunity Zone Benefits
- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Unrestricted
- Full announcement
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About this opportunity
This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) seeking input on the development of highly insulating R-10-rated windows and R-50-rated walls for building retrofit and new construction. The key objectives are to develop cost-competitive R-10 windows to replace standard double-pane windows, and to develop low-cost methods to increase wall thermal resistance to R-50. ARPA-E is interested in technologies related to vacuum insulated glazing, aerogels, and vacuum insulated panels. The RFI poses specific questions regarding manufacturing processes, cost reduction, reliability, and market acceptance. This is an information gathering exercise and does not represent a funding opportunity at this time. Responses are due by June 7, 2024 and will be used by ARPA-E to potentially inform future research programs under the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (CFDA 81.135).
This RFI does not specify any award values or budget ranges. It also does not provide details on the quantity of goods or timeline for services. The place of performance is not specified.
Synopsis
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is not accepting applications for financial assistance. The purpose of this RFI is solely to solicit input for ARPA-E consideration to inform the possible formulation of future programs. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to solicit input for a potential ARPA-E program focused on the development of highly insulating R-10-rated glass for windows and R-50-rated walls for residential and commercial building retrofit and new construction.1 This RFI aims to identify potential participants and gather insights to inform the development of a potential funding opportunity focused on these transformative technologies. Heating and cooling of residential and commercial buildings in the United States accounted for about 12% of total national energy consumption (amounting to 12 quadrillion British thermal units) in 2022.2 Approximately 45% of this heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) energy was used to compensate for heat transfer through the building envelope (e.g., windows, walls, doors, attic, and air leaks).2 Reducing the energy a building uses has multiple benefits beyond lower utility costs and carbon dioxide emissions. Smaller, less expensive HVAC equipment and ducting systems would increase useful interior space and reduce demands on the electrical grid. To view the RFI in its entirety, please visit https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| RFI_DE-FOA-0003385_Highly Insulating Building Enclosures.pdf |
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