The Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office (BTO) is seeking multi-year (3+ years) project proposals from national laboratories ("Labs") for activities to incorporate into the FY 2017, FY 2018, and FY 2019 Annual Operating Plans (AOPs). Only proposals for which a DOE national laboratory is the prime recipient will be considered for funding; all other proposals will be returned without review. This Lab Merit Review will evaluate funding proposals for direct lab work portions of the Emerging Technologies (ET) sensors and controls subprogram, and the Residential Buildings Integration (RBI) program. This Lab Call and Merit Review is meant to solicit and select multi-year projects that will be assessed with quarterly milestones, including annual go/no-go decision points.

The three topic areas of interest for ET’s sensors and controls subprogram are: 1) Occupant-Driven Sensing and Controls, 2) Submetering for Continuous Commissioning, and 3) Adaptive Controls. The three topic areas of interest for RBI from its Building America Technology to Market Roadmaps are: 1) High Performance, Moisture-Managed Envelope Solutions, 2) Optimal Comfort for Low-Load Homes, and 3) Optimal Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Solutions.

Key information
  • Apply to the funding opportunity on EERE Exchange
  • View the informational webinar (originally presented on 2/10/16)
  • Letter of intent deadline – February 16, 2016, 5 p.m. ET
  • Full application submission deadline – March 7, 2016, 5 p.m. ET