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["INSTRUCTIONS"]
[1,"All questions pertaining to this funding opportunity announcement should be emailed to AFFECT2021@ee.doe.gov. "]
[2,"All questions pertaining to EERE Exchange should be emailed to EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov. Include FAC name and number in subject line."]
[3,"All questions and answers pertaining to this FAC will be posted on EERE Exchange within this spreadsheet."]
[4,"DOE will attempt to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer has already been posted in this spreadsheet. "]
[5,"All questions should be submitted not later than 3 business days prior to the application due date. Questions submitted after this date will not be answered."]
[6,"Questions are assigned a number in accordance with when they are reviewed by DOE.  "]
[7,"Questions are assigned a topic area by DOE when reviewed."]
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["TIPS"]
[1,"Applicants may sort questions and answers in the question tabs of this spreadhseet by selecting the drop-down box arrow on the column headers and selecting any of the listed attributes."]
[2,"Applicants may search for questions and/or keywords by holding CTRL+F on the keyboard and typing in a phrase or keyword."]

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["ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTION AND ANSWER LOG"]
["DE-FOA-0002472 - ASSISTING FEDERAL FACILITIES WITH ENERGY CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGIES (AFFECT) 2021"]
["Question #","Date Submitted","Topic","Question","Answer"]
["General Q&A",null,"Other","What is the purpose of a Federal Agency Representative registering in FEDConnect? Is this required to apply or receive funds? Is getting registered in FEDConnect required before the FAC application deadline?","Per Section VI.B.i. Registration Requirements the AFFECT 2021 FAC requires Applicants to complete several one-time actions in conjunction with submitting their application to EERE Exchange, including registering in FedConnect. For Applicants selected under this FAC, FedConnect is where all award documents and award modifications will be posted.  While this registration is not required in order to submit your application, it will need to be completed as soon as possible if selected for award negotiations."]
["General Q&A",null,"Technical Topics","Can [a DOE National Laboratory] help [Federal agency] site staff develop an NOO that will be included as part of an AFFECT grant application?","Eligible AFFECT 2021 FAC Applicants as described in Section III. Eligibility Information, are permitted to coordinate the development of application content, information, and documentation as required for submission with DOE National Laboratory, ESCO or Utility, or Contractor Partners as per their preference.\nThe application must be submitted by the Eligible Applicant Federal agency."]
["General Q&A",null,"Technical Topics","Is a Federal agency eligible to submit an application under the AFFECT FOA where the work will be performed on Federal property housing a National Laboratory?","For a project limited to a Lab complex on Federally-owned land in the U.S. to be eligible under an application submitted by a Federal agency, other requirements of ESPC must be met – particularly the requirement that the Federal agency pays the utility bills; receives the benefits of the reduced utility bills; contracts with and pays the ESCO; and contains a Measurement and Verification (M&V) Plan that tracks actual project savings; such that the Federal agency’s guaranteed utility bill savings exceed the ESCO payments for each year of the contract.  This arrangement should be demonstrated in the application, e.g., in instances where actual utility bill payments are sent by the Lab to the utility, demonstrating via a Lab budget line item that the Federal agency is ultimately the source of utility bill payments, and therefore the beneficiary of utility bill savings."]
["General Q&A",null,"Cost Sharing","The Budget Justification sheet appears to require personnel, fringe, travel and other costs for Federal employees. For this third party action all those costs are 0 for Feds. All of the types of costs listed are covered under the contracts. What is required for this section, is 0 acceptable?","Per Section IV.C.v. Budget Justification Workbook Applicants are required to complete the \"Instructions and Summary\" tab of the Budget Justification Workbook for the project as a whole, including any equipment, personnel, or associated project development costs to be performed by the recipient or its subrecipients and contractors, as estimated for the entire leveraged energy performance project contract (ESPC, ENABLE, or UESC). While the subsequent detail/justification spreadsheet tabs (a. through j.) are not required to be filled out for the application, those tabs contain instructions on what costs should go into each category on the Summary tab. Additionally, any costs associated with Personnel, Fringe, Travel, Equipment, Supplies and Other Direct Costs should reflect the direct costs incurred by the Recipient (government agency) for internal costs and the Contractual tab (Subrecipient and Vendor) category should be for any subcontracted work being done by another entity. Also, the formulas on the “Instruction and Summary” tab may be written over with estimated dollar values for each cost category, and a $0 entry is expected for any cost category that does not include any direct Federal or leveraged costs."]
["General Q&A",null,"Application Content/Format","Regarding the SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance, how should the following fields be filled out:\n\na) In Box 8a, Legal Name?\n\nb) For Boxes 8b and 8c, do an EIN/TN and DUNS Number...what are they, or where do I find them?\n\nc) For Box 8d, is there a particular building...I should use,...or is a generic...address acceptable?\n\nd) Box 9?\n\ne) Box 10?\n\nf) Box 18 funding?","Applicants are instructed to complete the yellowed- and red-outlined boxes in submission of the SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance form only, and can disregard other, grayed-out boxes.\n\na) Applicants may utilize the name of the Federal agency applying for box 8a. Legal Name.\n\nb) Applicants are required to provide DUNS information as described in Section IV.E. Dun and Bradstreet Universal Number System (DUNS) Number and System for Award Management (SAM) and Sections VI.B.i.2. DUNS Number and VI.B.i.3. System for Award Management, completing any necessary registrations, in order for DOE to make an award to a selected applicant.\n\nc) Applicants are free utilize a relevant address for the Federal agency applying, including the proposed project site, site developing the application, or Agency Headquarters.\n\nd) 'X: Other' - U.S. Government, Federal Agency\n\ne) U.S. Department of Energy.\n\nf) Box 18A. Federal - include only the DOE share requested in the application. Box 18B. Applicant - include the total Cost Leverage amount.\n\nIf selected for award, DOE may seek additional clarification or revisions to this form, as necessary."]
[1,"2021-04-27","Eligibility","Would it be possible for state County level facilities to apply for these funds? ","States and counties are not eligible recipients under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section III. Eligibility Information, Pursuant to the eligibility requirements of 42 U.S.C. §8256(b), Federal agencies are the only eligible Applicants for this Federal Agency Call.\n\nPer Section III.A. Eligible Applicants further describes The Federal Agency Call is available to Federal agencies ONLY. Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC."]
[2,"2021-04-27","Eligibility","Could you tell me if this program applies only to Federal Government facilities? Does it apply to DoD facilities?","The Department of Defense (DoD) is eligible recipient under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section III. Eligibility Information, Pursuant to the eligibility requirements of 42 U.S.C. §8256(b), Federal agencies are the only eligible Applicants for this Federal Agency Call.\n\nPer Section III.A. Eligible Applicants further describes The Federal Agency Call is available to Federal agencies ONLY. Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC."]
[3,"2021-04-27","Eligibility","Are [National Laboratories] eligible for this opportunity?","National Laboratories are not eligible recipients under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section III. Eligibility Information, Pursuant to the eligibility requirements of 42 U.S.C. §8256(b), Federal agencies are the only eligible Applicants for this Federal Agency Call.\n\nPer Section III.A. Eligible Applicants further describes The Federal Agency Call is available to Federal agencies ONLY. Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC."]
[4,"2021-04-27","Application Reviews","How [are funds] awarded?  Is it first come first serve, a percent of the overall ESPC value, or other deciding factors.","AFFECT 2021 FAC funds are awarded as grants. Eligible applicants must submit an application addressing, among other requirements, the Areas of Interest (Section I.B.), Project Performance Targets (Section I.C.), and Cost Leverage (Section III.B.) requirements, as well as identify the size of the grant the applicant is requesting, and will be evaluated against the Technical Review Criteria as described in Section V.A.\n\nPer Section II.A.i. Estimated Funding FEMP expects to make a total of approximately $13,000,000 of Federal funding available for new awards under this FAC, subject to the availability of appropriated funds. FEMP anticipates making 13 to 20 awards under this FAC. FEMP may issue one, multiple, or no awards. The maximum individual award amount is $1 million. DOE reserves the right to award any amount less than proposed.\n\nPer Section III. Eligibility Information Grant awards will be issued through STRIPES, using the Intra Governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) payment method."]
[5,"2021-04-28","Eligibility","The National Lab[oratory] would like to participate in this AFFECT grant, however, with previous AFFECT grants...we weren’t able to apply. Is that the case with this one as well?","National Laboratories are not eligible recipients under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section III. Eligibility Information, Pursuant to the eligibility requirements of 42 U.S.C. §8256(b), Federal agencies are the only eligible Applicants for this Federal Agency Call.\n\nPer Section III.A. Eligible Applicants further describes The Federal Agency Call is available to Federal agencies ONLY. Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC."]
[6,"2021-04-29","Technical Topics","6a) The F[AC] seems primarily focused on “buildings and facilities” but does mention “fleets” in a few places.  Are applications for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency for aging ships/boats owned and operated by Government Agencies (e.g., NOAA, NSF, MARAD, Military Sealift Command, Army Corp of Engineers/Army Watercraft, USCG and other DHS agencies, US Navy, EPA, etc.) in U.S. waters eligible for this program?\n\n6b) If...eligible, they would likely involve equipment manufacturer arranged financing agreements (directly or using 3rd parties). If setup properly, would such arrangements be acceptable under the requirements of the F[AC]?\n\n6c) If such project would not be eligible...under this F[AC], is there another program under which such project would be eligible...?","6a) No, applications for reducing greenhouse gas emission and improving the energy efficiency for aging ships/boats owned and operated by Federal agencies are not eligible recipients under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\n6b) Ships/boats owned and operated by Federal agencies are not eligible recipients under the AFFECT 2021 FAC\n\n6c) FEMP does not currently have any grant opportunities available for applications for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency for aging ships/boats owned and operated by Federal agencies in U.S. waters."]
[7,"2021-04-29","Eligibility","7a) [Is the AFFECT 2021 FAC] funding be available to DOE programs?...[S]pecifically [Environmental Management].\n\n7b) There [doesn't appear to be a] minimal [project size or investment], but what is too small?","7a) The Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management program is an eligible recipient under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section III. Eligibility Information, Pursuant to the eligibility requirements of 42 U.S.C. §8256(b), Federal agencies are the only eligible Applicants for this Federal Agency Call.\n\nPer Section III.A. Eligible Applicants further describes The Federal Agency Call is available to Federal agencies ONLY. Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC.\n\n7b) There is no minimum project size or investment per se, however, the minimum project size or investment is directly related to the minimum Cost Leverage Ratio of 10:1.\n\nPer Section I.B. Areas of Interest as described under Funding Leverage, AFFECT 2021 FAC applications must provide cost leverage by using performance contracting (ESPC, ENABLE, or UESC). The proposed project and planned performance contract must achieve leveraging of the AFFECT 2021 FAC grant funds by at least 10:1 (e.g., a $500,000 AFFECT 2021 FAC grant would have to result in a project of at least $5 million)."]
[8,"2021-05-04","Eligibility","8a) Are overseas military installations eligible [applicants to the AFFECT 2021 FAC]?\n\n8b) Are other types of third party funding eligible, such as Power Purchase Agreements or Enhanced Use Lease?","8a) Overseas military installations are not eligible recipients under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section III.A. Eligible Applicants describes The Federal Agency Call is available to Federal agencies ONLY. Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC. Only domestic facilities (within the United States and/or a U.S. Territory) that are owned by the U.S. Federal government are eligible for funding under this FAC.\n\n8b) The AFFECT 2021 FAC aims to amplify its impact by leveraging privately financed performance contracting vehicles such as Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC), ENABLE contract, or Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC); this does include Power Purchas Agreements (PPA) or Enhanced Use Leases (EUL). However, Energy Sales Agreements (ESAs), which are a form of PPA that can lower prices to the government by allowing the ESCO to retain ownership until the end of the contract, thereby allowing the ESCO to benefit from tax credits and accelerated depreciation, are included.\n\nPer Section III.B. Cost Leverage an applicant's cost leverage must come, at least in part, from an energy performance contract: ESPC, ENABLE, or UESC. Per Section I.D. Applications Specifically Not of Interest applications will be deemed nonresponsive if Applications that do not propose a project to be implemented by leveraging funding in an energy performance contract (i.e., ESPC, ENABLE, or UESC)."]
[9,"2021-05-07","Eligibility","[A National Laboratory] is looking at several energy conservation measures.  Do we include all of them in one application or do we fill out an application for each of the conservation measures even though they are on the same campus?","National Laboratories are not eligible recipients under the AFFECT 2021 FAC. An eligible applicant's application should include all energy conservation measures (ECMs) under consideration by the performance contracting vehicle (i.e. ESPC, ENABLE, or UESC) described in a single application.\n\nPer Section III. Eligibility Information, Pursuant to the eligibility requirements of 42 U.S.C. §8256(b), Federal agencies are the only eligible Applicants for this Federal Agency Call.\n\nPer Section III.A. Eligible Applicants further describes The Federal Agency Call is available to Federal agencies ONLY. Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC."]
[10,"2021-05-07","Eligibility","10a) Is [the AFFECT 2021 FAC] just for Federal Agencies to apply for, or can private companies that have energy efficient/climate change mitigation technologies apply?\n\n10b) [If] not meant for private companies can you advise on the best way for a private company to approach government bodies that are looking to deploy energy saving technologies?","10a) Private companies are not eligible recipients under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section III. Eligibility Information, Pursuant to the eligibility requirements of 42 U.S.C. §8256(b), Federal agencies are the only eligible Applicants for this Federal Agency Call.\n\nPer Section III.A. Eligible Applicants further describes The Federal Agency Call is available to Federal agencies ONLY. Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC.\n\n10b) Additional EERE funding opportunities can be reviewed on the EERE eXCHANGE website:  https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/default.aspx."]
[11,"2021-05-10","Eligibility","[Does] modification to an existing ESPC contract to leverage unused net-present value savings for new ECMs would qualify for an AFFECT Grant…?","Yes, modifications to performance contracts  (i.e. ESPC, ENABLE, or UESC) already underway are eligible applicants under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section I.C.2. Projects Already in Progress, These are projects for which a NOO, LOI, or Sources Sought RFP has been issued, and includes specific application information requirements for both applicants who have not yet selected an Energy Service Company (ESCO)/Utility, and those that have already selected an ESCO/Utility.\n\nFor Applicants that have already selected an ESCO/Utility and have already issued an NOITA or NTPPA: These Applicants must submit additional relevant documents, including the Preliminary Assessment (PA) results or early-phase Investment Grade Audit (IGA) results (note: for a mod of a completed project, this could also include the project’s final proposal), demonstrating that the ECM(s) being proposed to leverage the AFFECT 2021 FAC grant funding are: 1) within the scope of the original NOO, and 2) demonstrate that the proposed ECMs would not have been included in the project in the absence of the AFFECT 2021 FAC grant funds."]
[12,"2021-05-11","Application Content/Format","I have been looking at the documents pertaining to the AFFECT 2021 grant, which says the documents have to have a “Control Number” displayed on all of the documents, however I don’t see specifically how to get a control number assigned to use form my submittal documents.","Per Section IV.A Application process - a Control Number will be issued when an applicant begins the EERE Exchange application process. Register and create an account on EERE Exchange, and click the 'Apply' button for a specific funding opportunity to begin the application process."]
[13,"2021-05-15","Technical Topics","[Are applications favorable] where the AFFECT grant will be used for ECMs that better reduce or eliminate the use of fossil fuel (Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and carbon emissions)?","Per Section I.B. Areas of Interest, examples of technologies that address the Climate Change Adaptation-Resilient and Efficient Areas of Interest are listed, but not meant to be all-inclusive, as well as the goals of the AFFECT 2021 FAC funding, which encompass mitigating GHG emissions and/or providing adaptation to climate change.\n\nPer Section V.A. Technical Review Criteria, Criterion 1:  Reducing Carbon Footprint, indicates the weighting given to applications based on the percentage of GHG reduction and further outlines additional factors that will be considered, including the sufficiency of documentation supporting reduction of GHG emissions."]
[14,"2021-05-18","Eligibility","Is it required to submit a shovel ready project for the grant? We are...in the R&D phase...Is it possible to apply for a[n]...estimated amount of [grant award] funding?","No, it is not required that an application include a \"shovel ready\" project. However, Per Section I.D. Applications Specifically Not of Interest, Applications should not include research and development activities.\n\nPer Section I.C. Project Performance Targets, Describes how the timing of funding will is directly related to  the stage of project development included in an application. Whether a New Project Starts or Projects Already in Progress, applicants should strive to request a grant award amount based on the best available project cost estimates at the time of application that assist the project meeting the goals of the AFFECT 2021 FAC, as listed under Section I.B Areas of Interest."]
[15,"2021-05-19","Eligibility","[Is] a joint response on this F[AC]...allowed or encouraged? We would like to work together with [a university]?","Universities and private companies are not eligible recipients under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section III. Eligibility Information, Pursuant to the eligibility requirements of 42 U.S.C. §8256(b), Federal agencies are the only eligible Applicants for this Federal Agency Call.\n\nPer Section III.A. Eligible Applicants further describes The Federal Agency Call is available to Federal agencies ONLY. Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC."]
[16,"2021-05-20","Application Content/Format","Are resumes and letters necessary for leads, partners, or other key participants?","No, resumes and letters for project leads, partners, or other key participants are not required with the application to the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section IV.C. Content and Application Forms, Outlines all the information, documentation, content requirements and application forms that must be submitted for an application to be deemed responsive to the AFFECT 2021 FAC. Application forms can be downloaded and completed from the EERE eXCHANGE website:  https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/default.aspx."]
[17,"2021-05-24","Eligibility","I’m inquiring about eligibility for AFFECT funding.\nMy entity is a California Joint Powers Authority formed from an agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation that transferred responsibility of operating, repairing and maintaining all Cachuma Project facilities.  The Bureau owns the pipeline and all associated infrastructure with it, but my entity (and by association, the Member Agencies) pay for the operations of it.\nWould my entity be eligible as a sub-agency or if we could apply since it’s for the operations of a federal asset?","As set forth in Section III.E. of the FAC, FEMP will not make eligibility determinations for potential Applicants prior to the date on which applications to this FAC must be submitted. The decision whether to submit an application in response to this FAC lies solely with the Applicant.  For purposes of your consideration in submitting an application, however, FEMP provides the following:\n\nIn accordance with Section III. Eligibility Information, of the FAC: Pursuant to the eligibility requirements of 42 U.S.C. §8256(b), Federal agencies are the only eligible Applicants for this Federal Agency Call. (Emphasis added.) Section III.A. Eligible Applicants further describes the applicability of this FAC to Federal agencies and Sub-Agencies ONLY, stating: Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC. For purposes of this FAC, Sub-Agencies must be elements of Federal agencies. A Sub-Agency cannot be created though a contractual agreement between a Federal agency and a non-Federal entity.\n\nUnder the scenario posed in your question, therefore, it appears the Bureau of Reclamation would be the Federal agency eligible to submit an application, if all other requirements of the FAC are met.\n\nIn addition, for a project involving a Federally-owned asset operated by a non-governmental entity in the U.S. to be eligible under an application submitted by a Federal agency, other requirements of ESPC must be met – particularly the requirement that the Federal agency pays the utility bills; receives the benefits of the reduced utility bills; contracts with and pays the ESCO; and contains a Measurement and Verification (M&V) Plan that tracks actual project savings; such that the Federal agency’s guaranteed utility bill savings exceed the ESCO payments for each year of the contract. This arrangement should be demonstrated in the application, e.g., in instances where actual utility bill payments are sent by the non-governmental entity to the utility, demonstrating via a non-governmental entity budget line item that the Federal agency is ultimately the source of utility bill payments, and therefore the beneficiary of utility bill savings.\n\nFinally, because you indicate your entity is responsible for the operation, repair and maintenance of “all Cachuma Project facilities,” you should also consider the following restriction applicable to ESPC and ENABLE projects under the ESPC authorizing authority:\n42 USC 8287(a)(2)(I):\n     (I) EXCLUDED CONTRACTS.—A contract entered into under this title may not be for work performed—\n          (i) at a Federal hydroelectric facility that provides power marketed by a Power Marketing Administration; or\n          (ii) at a hydroelectric facility owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority established under the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 (16 U.S.C. 831 et seq.)."]
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[18,"2021-05-26","Eligibility","[T]he AFFECT 2021 Q&As say that National Laboratories are not eligible recipients. Does that mean that the Department of Energy Office of Science Site Office at a DOE National Laboratory is not eligible for award? Or is the DOE Office of Science Site Office an eligible recipient, even if the project is for a DOE National Laboratory site?","As set forth in Section III.E. of the FAC, FEMP will not make eligibility determinations for potential Applicants prior to the date on which applications to this FAC must be submitted. The decision whether to submit an application in response to this FAC lies solely with the Applicant. Please also see our previous answer to Questions 3, 5, and 9. For purposes of your consideration in submitting an application, however, FEMP provides the following:  \n\nFor a project limited to a Lab complex on Federally-owned land in the U.S. to be eligible under an application submitted by a Federal agency, other requirements of ESPC must be met – particularly the requirement that the Federal agency pays the utility bills; receives the benefits of the reduced utility bills; contracts with and pays the ESCO; and contains a Measurement and Verification (M&V) Plan that tracks actual project savings; such that the Federal agency’s guaranteed utility bill savings exceed the ESCO payments for each year of the contract.  This arrangement should be demonstrated in the application, e.g., in instances where actual utility bill payments are sent by the Lab to the utility, demonstrating via a Lab budget line item that the Federal agency is ultimately the source of utility bill payments, and therefore the beneficiary of utility bill savings."]
[19,"2021-05-26","Eligibility","Is it required for submissions to have an active (already in progress) alternative financed (UESC, ESPC or ENABLE) project in order to qualify for AFFECT 2021?","No, both New Project Starts and Projects Already In Progress are eligible to submit applications to the AFFECT 2021 FAC. In either scenario, the proposed projects must use a performance contracting vehicle (i.e. ESPC, ENABLE, or UESC).\n\nSection I.C. Project Performance Targets, provides additional description as to what determines New Project Starts (a NOO, LOI, or Sources Sought RFP not yet issued) and a Project Already in Progress (NOO, LOI, or Sources Sought RFP already issued), as well as outlines the timing of funding and additional submission requirements based on the stage of project development."]
[20,"2021-05-28","Eligibility","Our team is currently in Feasibility Study...supporting a UESC program for Red River Army Depot (RRAD). Would it be possible to speak with someone regarding 2021 AFFECT grant applications...? I am interested in determining if...eligible to submit an application for ECMs [that] have defined relevance to the AFFECT Program Goals.","DE-FOA-0002472, “Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) 2021 Federal Agency Call (FAC)”, is a competitive solicitation and private discussions, while the announcement is open, are prohibited. All questions regarding this FAC must be submitted via e-mail to AFFECT2021@ee.doe.gov not later than 3 business days prior to the application due date.  All questions and answers related to this FAC will be posted on EERE eXCHANGE at: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/default.aspx. Please note that you must first select this specific FAC Number in order to view the questions and answers specific to this FAC. Answers to the questions will be posted to an excel spreadsheet found in the announcement “Documents” section of the FAC posting.\n\nAs set forth in Section III.E. Questions Regarding Eligibility, FEMP will not make eligibility determinations for potential Applicants prior to the date on which applications to this FAC must be submitted. The decision whether to submit an application in response to this FAC lies solely with the Applicant."]
[21,"2021-05-28","Eligibility","Is the DOE Golden Field Office, housed under EERE, eligible for this AFFECT grant?","Because of certain administrative and/or potential organizational conflict of interest issues, DOE’s Golden Field Office is not eligible to apply for funding under the current FY21 AFFECT FAC. "]
[22,"2021-05-28","Other","Are there any applications from past successful projects that are available as examples for this year’s applicants to see?","No, applications submitted to other AFFECT opportunities are proprietary and not available for public review. Furthermore, the focus of each AFFECT opportunity is slightly different, and therefore may not be relevant to the current year's opportunity.\n\nHowever, project summaries from past AFFECT opportunities are available on the FEMP website for review:  https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/federal-energy-management-program-funding-opportunities , as well as Case Studies on awarded projects, some of which may have received AFFECT grants:  https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/federal-energy-management-program-case-studies."]
[23,"2021-05-29","Eligibility","We are very interested in and a solid fit for the AFFECT 2021 \"Efficient\" part of the proposal. However, we noticed that this award is specifically for government agencies (and we are not such an entity). However, we are wondering a couple of things:\n\n23a) Can we get in contact with agencies that would compete? (GSA, DOD, DOL, etc.)\n\n23b) Are there contractors supporting agencies submitting or doing work for the submittal? And if so, how do I track/get involved with that?\n\n23c) Does the DOE have a segment focused on small businesses set aside for achieving this opportunity's goal? And if so, how do we take advantage of such possibilities? \nI'm wondering if there is someone to set up a phone call regarding this award and others around Smart Buildings and Grid Interactive Resources?","Private companies are not eligible recipients under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section III. Eligibility Information, Pursuant to the eligibility requirements of 42 U.S.C. §8256(b), Federal agencies are the only eligible Applicants for this Federal Agency Call.\n\nPer Section III.A. Eligible Applicants further describes The Federal Agency Call is available to Federal agencies ONLY. Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC.\n\n23a) Eligible AFFECT 2021 FAC Applicants as described in Section III. Eligibility Information, are permitted to coordinate the development of application content, information, and documentation as required for submission with DOE National Laboratory, ESCO or Utility, or Contractor Partners as per their preference.\nThe application must be submitted by the Eligible Applicant Federal agency.\n\n23b) and 23c) Additional information regarding DOE's work with Small Business can be found on the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization:  https://www.energy.gov/osdbu/office-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilization. Additional EERE funding opportunities can be reviewed on the EERE eXCHANGE website:  https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/default.aspx."]
[24,"2021-06-07","Other","What is the current requirement of the accounting system for this grant?  Also, how is this being paid via this grant?  Will it be like reimbursable fashion?","Per Section III. Eligibility Information, Grant awards will be issued through STRIPES, using the Intra Governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) payment method."]
[25,"2021-06-16","Technical Topics","Is there going to be a separate FAC specifically for energy storage projects, or is the first sentence [in the excerpt below from the June 8, 2021 battery supply chain announcement, https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-announces-actions-bolster-domestic-supply-chain-advanced-batteries] just referring to the 2021 AFFECT FAC?\n\n\"FEMP will also launch a call for projects from federal sites interested in deploying energy storage projects, and provide the necessary technical assistance to get those projects built. These actions build on steps taken earlier this year to leverage $13 million in FEMP’s Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) grants to unlock an estimated $260 million or more in project investments, including battery storage projects.\"","No, there is not a separate FAC specifically for energy storage projects. The “call for projects from federal sites interested in deploying energy storage projects” mentioned in the White House and DOE fact sheet is a call for Federal agencies seeking technical and contracting assistance from FEMP, not a FAC with associated grant funding.\n\nThe referenced excerpt from the June 8, 2021 announcement entitled, DOE Announces Actions to Bolster Domestic Supply Chain of Advanced Batteries, refers to a prospective effort similar to FEMP's PV Performance Initiative:  https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/optimizing-solar-photovoltaic-performance-longevity, which will focus on energy storage. Additional details are planned for release during the upcoming Energy Exchange:  https://www.energy-exchange.com/.\n\nAlso, last December (2020) DOE released the Energy Storage Grand Challenge Roadmap:  https://www.energy.gov/articles/department-energy-releases-energy-storage-grand-challenge-roadmap , with related funding opportunities posted here:  https://www.energy.gov/energy-storage-grand-challenge/funding-opportunities."]
[26,"2021-06-21","Application Content/Format","Can an application submitted by a DOE national laboratory Site Office include a cost in the budget justification workbook for contractual work for subcontracted work done by the M&O contractor?","Additional information regarding capturing subrecipient and contract costs can be found via Section IV.C.v. Budget Justification Workbook.\n\nApplicants are required to complete the \"Instructions and Summary\" tab of the Budget Justification Workbook for the project as a whole, including any equipment, personnel, or associated project development costs to be performed by the recipient or its subrecipients and contractors, as estimated for the entire leveraged energy performance project contract (ESPC, ENABLE, or UESC). While the subsequent detail/justification spreadsheet tabs (a. through j.) are not required to be filled out for the application, those tabs contain instructions on what costs should go into each category on the Summary tab. Additionally, any costs associated with Personnel, Fringe, Travel, Equipment, Supplies and Other Direct Costs should reflect the direct costs incurred by the Recipient (government agency) for internal costs and the Contractual tab (Subrecipient and Vendor) category should be for any subcontracted work being done by another entity. Also, the formulas on the “Instruction and Summary” tab may be written over with estimated dollar values for each cost category, and a $0 entry is expected for any cost category that does not include any direct Federal or leveraged costs.\n\nNational Laboratories are not eligible Applicants under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section III. Eligibility Information, Pursuant to the eligibility requirements of 42 U.S.C. §8256(b), Federal agencies are the only eligible Applicants for this Federal Agency Call.\n\nPer Section III.A. Eligible Applicants further describes The Federal Agency Call is available to Federal agencies ONLY. Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC."]
[27,"2021-06-23","Eligibility","…[W]ould you mind confirming that any EERE funding (including AFFECT funding) cannot be used for overseas DoD installations?...I'd appreciated any other potential leads you all may be aware of to help secure funding for climate change mitigation at our overseas Garrison.","Overseas military installations are not eligible recipients under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section III.A. Eligible Applicants describes The Federal Agency Call is available to Federal agencies ONLY. Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC. Only domestic facilities (within the United States and/or a U.S. Territory) that are owned by the U.S. Federal government are eligible for funding under this FAC.\n\nAdditional EERE funding opportunities can be reviewed on the EERE eXCHANGE website:  https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/default.aspx."]
[28,"2021-06-29","Other","I was wondering if there is any assistance to help fill out the application for the grant? We are having a hard time getting any of these folks to commit to submitting the application.","No, unfortunately there is not support available to assist any applicants with the preparation, review or submission of applications."]
[29,"2021-07-01","Application Content/Format","Is there a template for the technical volume required for a 2021 AFFECT grant application?","No, a template for the Technical Volume is not provided for applicants to use in the preparation and submission of applications.\n\nHowever, templates are provided for the Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO), Budget Justification, SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance, Briefing Summary Slide, Evaluation Summary Slide, as well as a template Letter of Interest (LOI) Sources Sought Request for Proposal (RFP) for Serving Utilities."]
[30,"2021-07-12","Application Content/Format","I am working on a submission for the grant...Can you please call me...to discuss the application process? I feel I could do much to help but I want to get the process correct.","DE-FOA-0002472, “Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) 2021 Federal Agency Call (FAC)”, is a competitive solicitation and private discussions, while the announcement is open, are prohibited. All questions regarding this FAC must be submitted via e-mail to AFFECT2021@ee.doe.gov not later than 3 business days prior to the application due date.  All questions and answers related to this FAC will be posted on EERE eXCHANGE at: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/default.aspx. Please note that you must first select this specific FAC Number in order to view the questions and answers specific to this FAC. Answers to the questions will be posted to an excel spreadsheet found in the announcement “Documents” section of the FAC posting."]
[31,"2021-07-13","Technical Topics","31a) We have a federal customer who is in the process of initiating an ESPC and would like to have their project qualify for the AFFECT Grant but has not selected their ESCO...[S]hould they complete the AFFECT Grant information in anticipation of selecting an ESCO or should the ESCOs competing for the project submit an application?\n\n31b) If the federal completes the information, then should the SF 424 FORM remain blank? What portions of the SF 424 should the federal agency complete.","31a) Section I.C. Project Performance Targets, provides additional description as to what determines a Project Already in Progress (NOO, LOI, or Sources Sought RFP already issued), both for applicants that have not yet selected an ESCO/Utility, as well as for applicants that have already selected an ESCO/Utility, and what corresponding information is required for submission.\n\nAlso, private companies are not eligible recipients under the AFFECT 2021 FAC.\n\nPer Section III. Eligibility Information, Pursuant to the eligibility requirements of 42 U.S.C. §8256(b), Federal agencies are the only eligible Applicants for this Federal Agency Call.\n\nPer Section III.A. Eligible Applicants further describes The Federal Agency Call is available to Federal agencies ONLY. Only U.S. Federal Agencies and Sub-Agencies are eligible to apply for funding under this FAC.\n\n31b) Per Section IV.C.iv. SF-424: Application for Federal Assistance, all Federal agency applicants must complete and submit a SF-424 form in accordance with the instructions on the form and all required fields in the EERE Exchange System."]
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