Energy Policy and Systems Analysis
Active
- Assistance listing
- 81.250
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Grant awards
- 12 $6,413,572 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Block Grant
- Treasury account
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- 08-9169-7-0-228
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Energy administers the Energy Policy and Systems Analysis program (CFDA 81.250) to fund technical and economic analysis supporting energy efficiency market transformation, federal tax credit eligibility pathways, and utility and government energy efficiency program design, with the most recent grant award dated September 30, 2024.
The program funds decision-relevant data and analysis on market viability and program readiness for energy-consuming equipment, including technological feasibility, regulatory treatment, cost-effectiveness, and product specification development. Recent awards have supported energy modeling forums, natural gas and liquified natural gas price forecasting, state and local energy planning analysis, federal facilities dialogue between DOE and EPA, and energy employment reporting. Cooperative agreements are subject to modification and extension.
Award activity remains sparse but steady. The portfolio records 12 total awards since 2016 with $6.4 million in combined federal dollars obligated. Annual award volume fluctuated between one and two awards per year over the past five years, with one award in 2024. The program distributes funding across four internal DOE organizational funders. The Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis leads by award count and dollars, with five awards and $2.6 million obligated, followed by the Energy Information Administration with three awards and $2.2 million, the Office of Environmental Management with two awards and $1.2 million, and the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability with two awards and $430 thousand.
The assistance-type portfolio is evenly split between Cooperative Agreements at 50 percent (six awards) and Project Grants at 42 percent (five awards), with one Block Grant (8 percent). Recent awards ranged from $100 thousand to $1.4 million in federal obligation. Representative recent funded work includes technical and economic analysis for energy-saving market transformation (Cooperative Agreement DEOP0000029, $486,613, September 2024), natural gas price forecast modeling with university economic modeling support (Cooperative Agreement DEEI0003268, $100 thousand, July 2023), and the Stanford Energy Modeling Forum (Project Grant DEEI0003267, $600 thousand, February 2023).
No recent grant opportunities are documented in the source. Solicitations are posted at eere-exchange.energy.gov. Awards are anticipated to run three years and are subject to merit review and DOE discretion based on appropriation availability.
Objective and description
- Objective
The objective is to develop decision-relevant data and analysis on the market viability and program readiness (including availability, technological feasibility, incremental benefits, regulatory treatment, and cost-effectiveness) of potential consens
- Description
In support of this mission, DOE is seeking technical and economic analysis to produce decision-relevant information for supporting equipment that may meet future product specifications for energy-consuming equipment that will be eligible for federal tax credits and how these future product specifications will be integrated into utility, federal, state and local government-funded energy efficiency programs. This information will also inform DOE decisions about design of research, development and deployment programs for energy efficient and grid-responsive equipment types that consume energy to operate U.S. buildings. Deploying more energy-efficient equipment is key to meeting U.S. Government and DOE goals for emissions reduction, energy security, and energy affordability for the American public.
Eligibility
- Credentials and documentation
2 CFR 200 as amended by 2 CFR 910
- Uses of assistance
Assistance will be provided as cooperative agreements to state, local, and/or tribal associations and organizations (non-profits) to inform policy analysis, enhance intergovernmental coordination on key policy issues, and facilitate technical assistance to states, local governments, and/or tribal governments on energy planning.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Anticipated to be three (3) years.
How to apply
- Application procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. This program is subject to the provisions of FAR 15.6.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Selection is based on an objective merit review, program policy factors, the availability of funds, provisions of appropriation law and reports and as otherwise specified in specific solicitation document(s) at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/.
- Award procedure
Applications will be evaluated by DOE personnel assigned to the specific area.
- Renewals
Cooperative agreements may be modified or extended.
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 12 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Leland Stanford Junior University | $2,098,841 | 33% |
| 2 | The National Association Of State Energy Officials | $2,062,212 | 32% |
| 3 | Environmental Council Of States, Inc. | $1,197,191 | 19% |
| 4 | Consortium For Energy Efficiency, Inc. | $486,613 | 8% |
| 5 | National Association Of Regulatory Utility Commissioners | $167,500 | 3% |
| 6 | National Governors Association Center For Best Practices | $163,715 | 3% |
| 7 | National Conference Of State Legislatures | $137,500 | 2% |
| 8 | University Of Notre Dame DU Lac | $100,000 | 2% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $100,000 |
| FY2025 | $486,613 |
| FY2024 | $670,000 |
| FY2023 | $318,841 |
| FY2022 | $100,000 |
| FY2021 | $1,417,375 |
| FY2020 | $729,712 |
| FY2019 | $160,000 |
| FY2018 | $160,000 |
| FY2017 | $443,850 |
| FY2016 | $527,181 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 81.250?
Assistance Listing 81.250 is Energy Policy and Systems Analysis, a federal grant program run by Department of Energy.
What is the CFDA number for Energy Policy and Systems Analysis?
Its CFDA number is 81.250: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 81.250 awarded?
12 grant awards under 81.250 have obligated $6,413,572 in federal funds to 8 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 81.250?
The recipients obligated the most under Energy Policy and Systems Analysis are The Leland Stanford Junior University ($2,098,841), The National Association Of State Energy Officials ($2,062,212) and Environmental Council Of States, Inc. ($1,197,191).
How much did 81.250 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 81.250 obligated $486,613 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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