Voucher Capabilities

Feasibility Study and Workforce Needs Assessment

Voucher #

VO10-1

Organization:

DNV ENERGY USA, Inc.

Details

City

Katy

State

Zip

77449

Activity Location State

Dublin

Activity Location State

43017

Applicable Technology Area(s)

carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Feasibility Study

Capability Description

Transitioning of infrastructure and production lines for use of low carbon fuels is a crucial step toward decarbonization of our energy systems. As existing production lines are considering conversion to utilization of hydrogen or capture of carbon dioxide, the compatibility of all components and materials and the feasibility of converting must be evaluated. It is recognized that the transportation of hydrogen can present potential safety or risk challenges that should be assessed before converting an existing system. One of the first steps in such assessment is conducting a high-level study of the existing network feasibility for the transitioning purpose. Such high-level studies include the material and equipment compatibility of the network with H2 and/or CO2. The network feasibility is investigated from different aspects including material integrity, equipment accuracy and functionality, chemical compatibility. A thorough feasibility study assesses the entirety of the gas supply value chain, from injection to end-use compatibility. Additionally, workforce needs can be assess in conjunction with the feasibility assessment to determine knowledge/training gaps that need to be addressed. The deliverable for this work is a feasibility report identifying gaps that need to be addressed prior to conversion.

Capability Core Competencies

DNV has both broad and deep expertise related to storage projects, clean hydrogen, and carbon management. DNV has competences in the area of materials degradation as applied to materials assessment for carbon management and clean hydrogen both for new builds and conversion of existing assets.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

DNV has over 4,000 experts worldwide. DNV has developed over 170 industry standards, guidelines and recommended practices and performs approximately 30 joint industry projects per year. Over the past several years many of those projects have been focused on clean hydrogen and carbon management. DNV has expertise within the area of materials degradation including modeling of materials and system performance. DNV also has extensive expertise in performing feasibility studies looking at the conversion of assets. DNV materials expertise can evaluated changes in potential damage mechanisms based on potential service conversion.

Capability Community Benefits

DNV has expertise developing community benefits plans. As a project reference. National Renewable Solutions | Justice 40 Community Benefits Plan Advisor. Advised project manager and Chief Operating Officer on a DOE FOA-required community benefits plan for an 80-mile transmission project, covering communities identified as disadvantaged pursuant to Justice 40 eight priorities. Advisory process involved strategic discussions with project leadership and team, performing a Justice 40 equitability assessment, identifying and selecting relevant equity metrics, proposing various scenarios for workforce development, inclusive procurement, and community benefits agreements and drafting a comprehensive plan.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Information is needed regarding the materials utilized processes to be converted, particularly the materials of construction for the equipment and piping. Additional process flow information such as operating temperature, pressure, and flow rates along with process flow diagrams will be needed. For a workforce needs assessment, the skill sets of existing staff will need to be specified.

Geographic Constraints

We have staff in multiple different locations throughout the US who are capable of performing feasibility assessment project, including Seattle, WA, Columbus, OH, and Houston, TX.

Additional details on matching preferences

N/A

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

The mid-point milestone will be an identification of major gaps through the first phase of work.

Final Milestone Description

Feasibility study results.

Evaluation of Materials for Use in Hydrogen Environments

Voucher #

VO2-38

Organization:

Southwest Research Institute

Details

City

San Antonio

State

Zip

78238

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen

Clean Hydrogen

Category

Performance Testing

Capability Description

Southwest Research Institute has developed laboratory capabilities to evaluate the effects of hydrogen gas on engineering alloys used in critical applications. In this facility, mechanical testing is performed in hydrogen gas to measure tensile properties, fatigue lives, fatigue crack growth rates, and fracture toughness behavior. The data developed in these tests is critical for perform fitness-for-service analyses to ensure integrity of components and parts throughout service life. SwRI can perform the mechanical testing and fitness-for-service analyses.

Capability Core Competencies

Fundamental understanding of effects of hydrogen on the mechanical performance of materialsLaboratory facilities to perform mechanical testing in hydrogen gas (tensile, fatigue, fatigue crack growth rate, fracture toughness)Ability to perform fitness-for-service analyses for parts and components operating in hydrogen environments using software such as NASGRO

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Southwest Research Institute has expertise in materials and mechanics as it relates to ensuring integrity of hydrogen containing equipment and components. SwRI has extensive laboratory facilities for performing mechanical testing in hydrogen gas and a full service metallurgical laboratory for examining materials to before and after testing to understand the material structure and effects on mechanical performance in hydrogen gas. SwRI has developed and maintained fatigue crack growth rate analysis tools such as NASGRO for more than 20 years and is well established in fracture mechanics community. SwRI is staffed with recognized experts in hydrogen effects on materials, fracture mechanics, lifing and integrity.

Capability Community Benefits

SwRI closely works with the University of Texas at San Antonio (a minority serving institution). Through this voucher program, SwRI will engage with students and professors at UTSA to provide opportunities for learning about hydrogen effects on materials. This would provide educational opportunities to better prepare these students and professors for the energy transition and help further DEIA initiatives.Furthermore, vouchers being awarded to SwRI would create job opportunities in the local community to support this work.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Partners would need to provide a detailed list of materials of construction of hydrogen containing and/or exposed equipment.

Geographic Constraints

This work can only be performed at SwRI in the laboratories developed to characterize hydrogen-material interaction.

Additional details on matching preferences

For maximum utility of these results, partners would need to require material details, operating conditions (pressure and temperature), and stresses in the parts/components.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Purchase material(s) relevant for evaluation, work with partners to design experiments, and fabricate test specimen.

Final Milestone Description

Test data in inert environment and hydrogen gas : tensile properties, fatigue crack growth rate properties, and fracture toughness properties.

Expert Review of Manufacturing Processes and Production Line with Focus on Optimization

Voucher #

VO10-3

Organization:

Gizmotech, LLC

Details

City

Edgewood

State

Zip

41017

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

industrial-decarbonization; clean-hydrogen; long-duration-energy-storage; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; advanced-nuclear; updates-to-the-electric-grid

Industrial decarbonization

Clean Hydrogen

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Advanced Nuclear

Category

Feasibility Study

Capability Description

This capability involves an extensive, three-phased program focused on improving the viability and competitiveness of domestically manufactured products using low-carbon processes while advancing commercialization.Phase 1. Design Review: (Design drives manufacturing process which drives cost and lead times) This program starts with a review of the recipient's proposed design(s) and envisioned manufacturing plan(s) under strict confidentiality. Phase 2. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Consulting: (Optimized manufacturing minimizes costs) Given the baseline knowledge gained from Phase 1 and our extensive product development and manufacturing experience, we will perform an expert evaluation and honest assessment of the part design and product assembly. We will likely offer suggestions for improvements. For example, one or more parts may be candidates for re-designing for Additive Manufacturing to reduce costs, lead times, and allowing seamless transition between prototype and production phases. A "digital twin" of the proposed production line will also be created to allow for evaluation of various alternatives with the objective of optimizing all manufacturing and assembly processes.Phase 3. Supply Chain / Commercialization Consulting (It's a system! It all has to work together) We will advise on setting up a reliable and responsive supply chain as a key element of the optimized production and distribution.

Capability Core Competencies

Our team at Gizmotech LLC has many decades of experience in the development and commercialization of new products and technologies. This experience teaches us that companies tend to design components and assemblies that use outdated, traditional, carbon-intensive manufacturing processes. We don't! Our product design experience includes over 350 projects in many industries, including small wind and hydropower. This diversity and exposure to all types of materials, manufacturing processes, and production assembly lines enables cross generation of ideas. We understand the process and value of intellectual property and hold many patents and trademarks for our work. Although we have worked with many large companies, we are small and, therefore, cognizant and responsive to the needs of small and medium-sized voucher recipients. We feel we are in a unique position to provide feasibility studies to convert existing production lines to bring new technologies to commercialization by reviewing equipment, processes, and workforce needs.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Gizmotech LLC will bring degreed and experienced engineers, scientists, and business experts to the project. We know what we're not good at so we can also tap into other subject matter experts, if required.Advanced manufacturing processes, including robotics, Additive Manufacturing, and CNC are our forte.We have been consulting with all types and sizes of industrial companies for over 35 years and are comfortable working within any organizational structure.We are familiar with proven new product development and project tracking methods. We are familiar with OSHA and ADA regulations and have designed with these in mind, even when not required.The many trade secrets, trademarks, and patents that exist based upon our work is an indication of our practical innovation.The entrepreneurial spirit is strong here, having helped launch 10 start-up companies.In summary, Gizmotech LLC is uniquely qualified to provide numerous capabilities to “catalyze new technology to commercialization”:

Capability Community Benefits

Gizmotech, LLC is fully supportive of the goals and objectives of the Justice40 Initiative and will continue to do everything in our power to secure environmental justice and spur economic opportunity for all, including disadvantaged communities and minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. In particular, Gizmotech, LLC will provide the voucher recipients through our consulting services:1. the opportunity to reduce barriers and improve access to jobs for local and underrepresented workers, those with disabilities, students, and veterans. 2. to enhance job quality along with competitive wages and benefits.3. guidance for creating workforce education and technology training opportunities.3. access to technologies that can dramatically decrease exposure to environmental and safety hazards on the production line. In summary, our company is committed to core community benefits policy priorities that will strive to ensure broadly shared prosperity in the clean energy transition.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

The recipient will need to sign a reciprocal non-disclosure agreement and scope of work contract prior to starting the project. The recipient will also need to assign and provide an internal contact person ("project manager") to help focus communication between companies. This "project manager" will serve as the interface between our experts and the recipient's management and internal Engineering and Production personnel. We will be asking a lot of questions and will appreciate accurate and timely answers. Finally, we will require a representation of the product design as it currently exists, preferably in the form of a solid computer model.

Geographic Constraints

We are located in the greater Cincinnati area and able to travel as necessary to the recipient location(s). We prefer to interface remotely as much as possible using phone, email, and teleconferencing platforms and can do so with all regions and territories of the U.S. English is the preferred language, although translation services can be made available for non-native speakers.

Additional details on matching preferences

We are associated and have partnered with a number of industrial partners. These include suppliers of automation equipment, robotics, additive manufacturing and CNC machining. Our associates in various academia provide resources to the latest in technology and research.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Completion of an initial design review of the product and production line.

Final Milestone Description

Delivery and review of the final report and recommendations.

Evaluation of industrial hydrogen use potential and logistical readiness at the local, state, or regional scale

Voucher #

VO3-20

Organization:

5 Lakes Energy

Details

City

Northport

State

Zip

49670

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen

Clean Hydrogen

Category

Siting/Permitting

Capability Description

The final work product will be in the form of a report and a slide deck of relevant graphics (if requested). The report will include (1) an analysis of the use potential of industrial hydrogen and logistical readiness of your locality, state, or region to support industrial hydrogen use at scale, (2) a summary of the relevant barriers to promoting industrial hydrogen use at scale in your locality, state, or region, and recommendations for overcoming those barriers, with relevant justifications, and (3) a summary of critical elements to consider in developing relevant community benefits plans to support industrial hydrogen use at scale. The mid-point milestone will be achieved after aligning with the voucher recipient on their specific interests and goals. The final milestone will be achieved upon delivery of the final product, which will undergo at least two feedback cycles with the voucher recipient to ensure completeness and full coverage of the voucher recipient’s needs.

Capability Core Competencies

Founded in 2010 by former high-ranking State of Michigan officials, 5 Lakes Energy (5LE) supports nonprofits, communities, trade associations, and government agencies in pursuing their clean energy and climate goals. Recognizing that industrial decarbonization and, with it, industrial uses of clean hydrogen are critical for achieving those goals, 5LE sought and secured philanthropic funding in 2023 to grow its practice to include this new area of expertise and capabilities, specific to industrial and manufacturing interests in the greater Midwest. In one year, that team has delivered reports on the health impacts of hydrogen-based steelmaking, transition plans for industrial facilities and corridors, and industrial decarbonization roadmaps for state agencies. In the development of these research- and analysis-based activities, our team has engaged policy think tanks, industrial leaders, community-based coalitions, and like-minded nonprofits. Our industrial decarbonization team is professionally engaged, and regularly delivers invited talks on the uses of hydrogen in steelmaking.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

5LE is a respected consulting firm with deep roots in Michigan and the Midwest and active working relationships with consulting, policy, and advocacy organizations throughout the Midwest, as well as academic researchers at multiple Midwestern universities working at the forefront of industrial decarbonization and renewable energy technologies. While 5LE receives support from progressive philanthropic funders and partners with environmental and consumer protection advocates, we also regularly consult industry leaders and understand the range of political complexities and nuances of hydrogen use, industrial decarbonization, and renewable energy siting and permitting. Our industrial decarbonization and hydrogen use activities are led by Dr. Elizabeth Boatman, who is a credentialed engineer with a broad background in engineering and manufacturing systems. Our team also possesses in-house analytics and modeling capabilities, and deep expertise in policy, regulatory frameworks, and energy systems modeling.

Capability Community Benefits

5 Lakes Energy strongly believes in the utility of community benefits plans, especially as related to energy systems (including hydrogen) and industrial and manufacturing systems. Through our work, we have observed the disproportionate risk that industrial uses of hydrogen may pose to environmental justice (EJ) communities and rural communities – as well as the potential benefits. Our industrial decarbonization team has previously developed frameworks for building effective community benefits plans, and thus is also prepared to deliver such a framework as a part of our final product. In developing frameworks for community benefits plans, we lean on identified best practices relevant to these areas of our work, and place a special emphasis on the needs, interests, and rights of historically marginalized groups and individuals, including EJ communities, in our impact analyses.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

The voucher recipient should be prepared to provide a description of their goals and desired research outputs. In addition, links to or PDFs of known relevant documents and information, such as state policies, regulatory documentation, or other materials of qualitative and quantitative value, would be helpful to receive.

Geographic Constraints

We will only fulfill contracts from the following list of Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Additional details on matching preferences

5 Lakes Energy also possesses internal expertise in utility regulatory structure, policy development and legislative processes, renewable energy siting, building and transportation electrification, grid modeling and planning, community and Tribal grant applications, coalitions and campaigns, and industrial and manufacturing systems and processes – all of which helps us collaborate across teams to deliver superior work products to our clients.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Full alignment with the voucher recipient’s specific goals, a presentation of preliminary findings, and a draft report outline.

Final Milestone Description

Delivery of the final report and slide deck of relevant graphics, after at least two feedback cycles with voucher recipient.

Evaluating siting and permitting best practices developed by similar jurisdictions

Voucher #

VO3-19

Organization:

5 Lakes Energy

Details

City

Northport

State

Zip

49670

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

long-duration-energy-storage; clean-energy-demonstration-on-current-and-former-mine-land; solar; wind

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Energy Demonstration on Current and Former Mine Land

Solar

Wind

Category

Siting/Permitting

Capability Description

The final product will be a concise but thorough document examining the approaches to siting and permitting taken by similar AHJs for similar technologies. The report will include descriptions of the full range of approaches taken and a discussion of the rationales of each approach. The report will also include a set of concrete recommendations—with justifications—for achieving the goals expressed by the voucher recipient. In identifying “similar” AHJs for comparison, we will factor the type of the AHJ, the scale and scope of their authorities, and the political, demographic, economic, and geographic profiles of the jurisdiction they serve. Depending on the prevalence of the technology type and degree of deployment in similar AHJs, less direct or closely-aligned comparisons may be required. The mid-point milestone will be achieved after aligning with the voucher recipient on their specific interests and goals in developing their own siting and permitting plans and selecting the full set of comparison AHJs. The final milestone will be achieved upon delivery of the final product, which will undergo at least two feedback cycles with the voucher recipient to ensure completeness and full coverage of the voucher recipient’s needs.

Capability Core Competencies

Founded in 2010 by former high-ranking State of Michigan officials, 5 Lakes Energy (5LE) supports nonprofits, communities, trade associations, and government agencies in pursuing their clean energy and climate goals. Recognizing early that siting challenges could be a major barrier to rapid deployment of renewable energy, 5LE sought and secured significant philanthropic support to develop staff capacity and expertise on specific issues pertinent to siting and permitting in the Midwest. We approach siting from the standpoint that wide-scale deployment of renewable energy starts with local comfort with and acceptance of renewable energy, which in turn requires fair local permitting and other processes. We have actively worked to develop state siting policy models that fully account for what works and does not work at the community level.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

5LE is a respected consulting firm with deep roots in Michigan and the Midwest and active working relationships with the primary academic researchers engaged in the study of siting and permitting at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and other R1 universities around the country. Outside of academic affiliations, 5LE has connections to the Michigan Association of Planning and leading legal experts who represent developers and AHJs in siting/permitting negotiations. While 5LE receives support from progressive philanthropic funders and partners with environmental and consumer protection advocates in, we also work regularly with the Conservative Energy Network and understand the local political complexities and nuances of renewable energy siting and permitting. 5LE has recently worked on multiple reports supporting AHJs interested in decarbonization. This required 5LE to survey approaches taken by similar entities and recommend mechanisms to accelerate renewable energy deployment using the tools available to those AHJs.

Capability Community Benefits

The siting of new renewables will allow the retirement of fossil fuel generators, directly benefiting legacy environmental justice communities. However, the development of new renewable generating resources can also have equity implications. Siting and permitting processes must be designed fairly and elicit input from the affected stakeholders within the host community. Although our capability is at core an exercise in aggregating and sharing existing best practices, our recommendations will highlight where decisions can be made by the voucher recipient to create a fair process, promote the use of union labor, and create direct and explicit benefits for local stakeholders with emphasis on benefitting marginalized communities.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

The voucher recipient should be prepared to share data on existing renewable energy developments within their jurisdiction and surrounding jurisdictions and details on any siting and permitting processes already in place for energy resources and other major development projects.

Geographic Constraints

We will only fulfill contracts from the following list of Midwest states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.

Additional details on matching preferences

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Full alignment with the voucher recipient on its specific goals and selection of the full set of comparison AHJs.

Final Milestone Description

Delivery of final report after at least two feedback cycles with the voucher recipient.

Evaluate materials compatibility in H2/NH3 pre-combustion environments

Voucher #

VO2-15

Organization:

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Details

City

Oak Ridge

State

Zip

37831

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; long-duration-energy-storage; industrial-decarbonization; vehicle-technologies; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; updates-to-the-electric-grid

Clean Hydrogen

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Industrial decarbonization

Vehicle Technologies

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Category

Performance Testing

Capability Description

The Corrosion Science and Technology group at ORNL has established unique facilities to test materials performance in hydrogen/ammonia pre-combustion environments. A patent application is being prepared for the high pressure and temperature hydrogen test facility. A summary of the test capabilities is as follows:• Short and long term (up to thousands of hours) pre-exposures in pure and ultra-pure H2 and NH3 (e.g., ultra-high vacuum systems limiting O impurities to 10-10 bar) at high pressures (up to 500 bar) and temperatures ranging from 25-1200 °C followed by mechanical testing (tensile, creep, fatigue)• Mechanical testing in pure H2 and NH3 at high pressures (up to 500 bar for H2) and temperatures ranging from 25-1000 °C

Capability Core Competencies

Developing materials solutions for corrosion and degradation of material properties in high temperature and pressure H2/NH3 pre- and post-combustion environments for applications in the power generation and the transportation sectors (OECD and EERE).

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

The CST group at ORNL has multiple thermal cycling rigs and high temperature furnaces (>20) that allow material testing in controlled environments (air, H2, H2O, CO2, SO2) that have generated unique high temperature environmental degradation datasets for heat exchanger applications, recuperator foils and relevant alloys used in transportation applications (e.g., solid oxide fuel cells, turbines). In addition, numerous tensile, creep, fatigue and creep-fatigue frames are operational and accessible for testing in various relevant environments (H2, H2O). Importantly, the CST group at ORNL has established unique facilities to test materials performance in high pressure and temperature (> 400C) hydrogen. There has been increased interest from the automotive and the power generation sectors to use the hydrogen test capabilities at ORNL.

Capability Community Benefits

ORNL will rely on its strong foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to access the GEM fellow internship program to recruit GEM fellows during the time of the proposed project (https://education.ornl.gov/gem/), prioritizing students from underrepresented communities. The ORNL team will participate in unconscious-bias trainings to minimize implicit bias and enhance self-awareness on key characteristics of personal implicit bias while recruiting the candidates. The supervisor (ORNL PI) will commit to providing personalized training on past and present ORNL research and R&D tools. At the end of the internship the ORNL supervisor will request feedback from the intern as well as initiate a conversation about future research plan to articulate the long-term workforce impacts and opportunities of the research.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

1. Conditions for testing materials (temperatures, pressures, times) 2. Type of materials to be tested (composition) 3. Geometry of material specimens 4. Amount of material

Geographic Constraints

The CST group at ORNL is capable of supporting projects in the continental US on-site at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN.

Additional details on matching preferences

Recipients looking to evaluate material performance in high pressure and temperature hydrogen

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Completed 50% of the test plan finalized with the recipient

Final Milestone Description

Completed 100% of the test plan finalized with the recipient

Evaluation of industrial and manufacturing decarbonization potential and logistical readiness at the local, state, or regional scale

Voucher #

VO3-21

Organization:

5 Lakes Energy

Details

City

Northport

State

Zip

49670

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

industrial-decarbonization

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Siting/Permitting

Capability Description

The final work product will be in the form of a report and a slide deck of relevant graphics (if requested). The report will include (1) an analysis of the industrial and manufacturing decarbonization potential and logistical readiness of your locality, state, or region, (2) a summary of the relevant barriers to industrial and manufacturing decarbonization at scale in your locality, state, or region, and recommendations for overcoming those barriers, with relevant justifications, and (3) a summary of critical elements to consider in developing relevant community benefits plans to support industrial and manufacturing decarbonization at scale. The mid-point milestone will be achieved after aligning with the voucher recipient on their specific interests and goals. The final milestone will be achieved upon delivery of the final product, which will undergo at least two feedback cycles with the voucher recipient to ensure completeness and full coverage of the voucher recipient’s needs.

Capability Core Competencies

Founded in 2010 by former high-ranking State of Michigan officials, 5 Lakes Energy (5LE) supports nonprofits, communities, trade associations, and government agencies in pursuing their clean energy and climate goals. Recognizing that industrial and manufacturing decarbonization is critical for achieving those goals, 5LE sought and secured philanthropic funding in 2023 to grow its practice to include this new area of expertise and capabilities, specific to industrial and manufacturing interests in the greater Midwest. In one year, that team has delivered reports on the health impacts of hydrogen-based steelmaking, transition plans for industrial facilities and corridors, and industrial decarbonization roadmaps for state agencies. In the development of these research- and analysis-based activities, our team has engaged policy think tanks, industrial leaders, community-based coalitions, and like-minded nonprofits. Our industrial decarbonization team is professionally engaged, and regularly delivers invited talks on heavy industry decarbonization, including the potential of disruptive technologies.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

5LE is a respected consulting firm with deep roots in Michigan and the Midwest and active working relationships with consulting, policy, and advocacy organizations throughout the Midwest, as well as academic researchers at multiple Midwestern universities working at the forefront of industrial decarbonization and renewable energy technologies. While 5LE receives support from progressive philanthropic funders and partners with environmental and consumer protection advocates, we also regularly consult industry leaders and understand the range of political complexities and nuances of industrial decarbonization efforts, as well as renewable energy siting and permitting. Our industrial decarbonization and hydrogen use activities are led by Dr. Elizabeth Boatman, who is a credentialed engineer with a broad background in engineering and manufacturing systems. Our team also possesses in-house analytics and modeling capabilities, and deep expertise in policy, regulatory frameworks, and energy systems modeling.

Capability Community Benefits

5 Lakes Energy strongly believes in the utility of community benefits plans, especially as related to industrial and manufacturing systems and associated decarbonization planning activities. Through our work, we have observed the disproportionate risk that heavy industry, industrial corridors, industrial uses of hydrogen may pose to environmental justice (EJ) communities and rural communities – as well as the potential benefits. Our industrial decarbonization team has previously developed frameworks for building effective community benefits plans, and thus is also prepared to deliver such a framework as a part of our final product. In developing frameworks for community benefits plans, we lean on identified best practices relevant to these areas of our work, and place a special emphasis on the needs, interests, and rights of historically marginalized groups and individuals, including EJ communities, in our impact analyses.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Geographic Constraints

We will only fulfill contracts from the following list of Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Additional details on matching preferences

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Full alignment with the voucher recipient’s specific goals, a presentation of preliminary findings, and a draft report outline.

Final Milestone Description

Delivery of the final report and slide deck of relevant graphics, after at least two feedback cycles with voucher recipient.

Evaluating siting and permitting best practices developed by similar jurisdictions

Voucher #

VO3-26

Organization:

Moncor Consulting and Business Solutions LLC

Details

City

Albuquerque

State

Zip

87105

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

advanced-nuclear; long-duration-energy-storage; updates-to-the-electric-grid; energy-improvement-in-rural-or-remote-areas; geothermal; solar; water; wind; bioenergy

Advanced Nuclear

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Updates to the Electric Grid

Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas

Geothermal

Category

Siting/Permitting

Capability Description

Evaluating siting and permitting best practices for the DOE EnergyWerx program involves a systematic approach that includes researching, analyzing, and comparing practices from various jurisdictions. Here are the steps to carry out this evaluation: 1. Identify and Gather InformationResearch Similar JurisdictionsCollect Documentation2. Analyze the PracticesEvaluation CriteriaBenchmarkingEngage Industry ExpertsWorkshops and Seminars4. Case Studies and Comparative AnalysisDetailed Case StudiesComparative Analysis5. Community and Stakeholder FeedbackCommunity EngagementPublic Forums6. Develop RecommendationsSynthesize FindingsPolicy Recommendations7. Implementation and MonitoringPilot ProjectsContinuous Improvement Key milestones: 1. Project Initiation and Planning2. Stakeholder Identification and Engagement3. Data Collection4. Criteria Development5. Best Practices Analysis6. Expert Consultation7. Comparative Analysis8. Drafting Recommendations9. Finalizing the Report10. Implementation and Monitoring

Capability Core Competencies

Moncor Consulting and Business Solutions LLC (Moncor) and its principles have been working with leases and permits of nearly every variety for over 20 years on Department of the Interior managed lands. Moncor has extensive experience with the steps involved in getting approved leases and permits from inception through reclamation. Moncor has worked with Minerals leases, Mining leases, Rights of Way, Surface Use and Access Agreements, Unionization Agreements, Timber cutting permits, Decorative Rock and Gravel permits, Grazing permits, Farm and Pasture leases, and various other Business leases. Moncor understands the different requirements posed through the CFR for each type of lease and permit, and knows the pitfalls that can be experienced in attempting to obtain authorization to begin or continue a project. Moncor personnel have worked from both the commercial and governmental side of permitting, which gives Moncor a unique perspective when attempting to establish best practices for all stakeholders.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Moncor and its principals are well versed in government contracting work and have been working in roles requiring interagency cooperation for over two decades. Moncor has employed as many as fifteen employees at once, while managing over thirty-five FTE's for multiple organizations. Moncor has the ability to scale up quickly due to a robust recruiting practice, and has at times onboarded several employees at once. Moncor is a small company, that is flexible, agile and extremely responsive. However Moncor has capabilities of a much larger firm due to the existence of well established and long running relationships with multiple large ($1+Billion per year) entities. In times of greater need, Moncor has always been able to turn to its larger teaming partners to provide assistance with hiring, funding or other backing. Moncor is both SBA 8a and SBA Hubzone certified.

Capability Community Benefits

Moncor understands the way in which the DOE intends to grade the benefits any community will experience from one of its projects. Moncor has been using SMART goals and milestones since its inception to gage the work being done and the results being experienced. Moncor's philosophy to assessing community benefits is to look at the project holistically while weighing the individual pieces and components individually to come up with a collaborative assessment. At times specific positives can outweigh other specific negatives, and Moncor is always attempting to see the benefit of the whole project prior to ruling it out due to the perceived lack of positive impact in one specific component. Moncor always tries to provide opportunities for corrective action early and often in an effort to get the best possible outcome. Moncor goes to great lengths to include the concerns and potential benefits to all possible stakeholders.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Sample leases, and detailed list of requirements currently in place for the specific type of leases being applied for under the specific jurisdiction in question. Access to lists of individuals or stakeholders currently in positions of authority in the organizations for which applications are pending or proposed. Previous drafted or submitted recommendations for best practices or efficiency improvements. List of and access to IT systems containing the data for or interfacing with the organizations involved with approving or managing said permits.

Geographic Constraints

While Moncor is based in New Mexico, Moncor is capable of performing in all US States and territories. Travel costs may be incurred on a case by case basis.

Additional details on matching preferences

No other critical details are necessary.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Drafting Recommendations: Synthesize Findings, Stakeholder Review.

Final Milestone Description

Implementation and Monitoring

Evaluate materials compatibility in H2/NH3 post-combustion environments

Voucher #

VO2-16

Organization:

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Details

City

Oak Ridge

State

Zip

37831

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; long-duration-energy-storage; industrial-decarbonization; vehicle-technologies; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; updates-to-the-electric-grid

Clean Hydrogen

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Industrial decarbonization

Vehicle Technologies

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Category

Performance Testing

Capability Description

The CST group at ORNL has a wide range of facilities to test materials performance in H2/NH3 post-combustion environments. A summary of the test capabilities is as follows:• Short and long term (up to thousands of hours) exposures in air +x% H2O (x=0-100 vol.%) at high temperatures ranging from 25-1500 °C with the option of subsequent mechanical testing (tensile, creep, fatigue)• Mechanical testing in in air + x% H2O (x=0-100 vol.%) at high pressures (up to 500 bar) and temperatures ranging from 25-1000 °CThe testing can be coupled with thermogravimetric measurements and detailed microstructural characterization (chemical analyses, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, atom probe tomography). The key outputs from the combined testing and characterization will be:• Mass change as a function of time and temperature• Microstructural changes in the materials as a function of time and temperature• Impact of higher water vapor contents on material lifetimes (mechanical and corrosion)

Capability Core Competencies

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

ORNL is perfectly positioned to address the problem in this opportunity through its unique synergy between the Metals and Composites processing team specializing, the Corrosion Science and Technology (CST) group , the Mechanical Properties and Mechanics group and the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) . The CST group at ORNL has multiple thermal cycling rigs and high temperature furnaces (>20) that allow material testing in controlled environments (air, H2, H2O, CO2) that have generated unique high temperature environmental degradation datasets for heat exchanger applications, recuperator foils and relevant alloys used in transportation applications (e.g., solid oxide fuel cells, turbines). In addition, numerous tensile, creep, fatigue and creep-fatigue frames are operational and accessible for testing in various relevant environments (H2, H2O) for up to 1500 C.

Capability Community Benefits

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

1. Conditions for testing materials (temperatures, pressures, times, atmosphere) 2. Type of materials to be tested (composition) 3. Geometry of material specimens 4. Amount of material

Geographic Constraints

The CST group at ORNL is capable of supporting projects in the continental US on-site at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN.

Additional details on matching preferences

Recipients looking to evaluate material performance in hydrogen/ammonia post-combustion environments

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Completed 50% of the test plan finalized with the recipient

Final Milestone Description

Completed 100% of the test plan finalized with the recipient

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy: IIoT Infrastructure & Real-World System Performance Modeling

Voucher #

VO2-28

Organization:

LHP Data Analytic Solutions, LLC

Details

City

Columbus

State

Zip

47203

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; wind

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Wind

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

Our technology integration solutions for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy deliver an Industry 4.0 or IIoT infrastructure with real-world system performance modeling via a Digital Twin presentation. We connect to sensor fusion established with our partner to display an analytical umbrella, or single pane of glass, of the renewable energy system's efficiency. This includes the ability to view the entire system’s functionality and efficiency KPIs and metrics in one view, with each layer providing more granularity and insight into the connected data subprocess or subsystems. With this analytical umbrella, operators or managers can address efficiency deltas and improve underperforming areas, processes, or systems. Critical milestones include:• Data Access: identification of data elements, usage in the process, and lifecycle information available.• Data Acquisition: coding to enable data transmission and device integration.• Data Infrastructure: coding of secure data transfer, secure data storage at rest, API development, and backend development.• Data Visualization: The presentation layer or Digital Twin concept of reports, KPIs, dashboards, analytics, and alerts. This is the final umbrella pane of glass deliverable that all users will see to visualize the system performance.

Capability Core Competencies

We are more than a technology vendor; we are problem-solvers committed to addressing modern industrial data challenges. Our specialization in Digital Twin, Industry 4.0, and Digital Transformation technologies uniquely qualifies us for this opportunity. Our experience ranges from partnering with large-scale manufacturers to achieving tangible benefits like cost reduction and efficiency enhancement. We have previously executed many projects involving Digital Twin development for global manufacturing giants. We offer consultative services, master asset data modeling, Industry 4.0 prototyping, data connectivity, and data analytics among other capabilities. Our holistic, multidisciplinary approach ensures robust and scalable solutions with seamless implementation. Our project methodology starts with a consultative phase for understanding the unique challenges of each project. We engage in rapid prototyping, followed by a phased, full-scale rollout, reducing operational disruptions, and ensuring effectiveness. Our specialization aligns perfectly with the objectives of the VO-2 Program, especially in performance validation, modeling, and certification support.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

LHP Data Analytic Solutions has a proven track record of successfully implementing complex projects. One standout example is our work with a global manufacturing company employing over 200,000 people. In this example, we outperformed both a leading domestic management consulting firm and global technology outsourcing firm to implement bespoke Digital Twin and Industry 4.0 solutions. Our multi-phase approach began with an in-depth consulting engagement, followed by detailed data modeling to identify operational inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Our aided results not only enhanced manufacturing efficiencies and data availability and quality but created an infrastructure platform for scale and ongoing innovation. We employ resources who excel in their university studies, with advanced degrees or technology certifications. Our employees must be customer centric and take a consulting/can-do approach. We encourage all employees to pass development exams, create modular reusable components for our customer’s scale and efficiencies, and participate in code reviews.

Capability Community Benefits

Our approach to advancing community benefits, as well as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), is dual-pronged. Initially, we are committed to making cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technologies universally accessible, extending their reach to organizations of varying sizes and sectors. Concurrently, our development process is deliberately consultative and integrates contributions from a diverse pool of stakeholders. This inclusionary methodology guarantees that the advantages of our innovations are equitably shared, thereby underscoring our commitment to social responsibility and equitable progress.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

The IIoT and Digital Twin solution requires defining the data that is captured, ensuring data availability, and presenting the appropriate visual pages that can enable insights and call to actions. These tasks require client involvement, such as: 1) ability and willingness to expose and transmit existing data in the energy efficiency process via PLCs, sensors, Telematics, or other data capturing processes or hardware; 2) System process and lifecycle SME(s) who can support the explanation of any process and data flows, values, their meaning, their usage, context, encoding, and proper/normal operating expected values.

Geographic Constraints

We are capable of supporting projects anywhere in the United States, even though we are primarily based in the Midwest of the United States with offices in Indiana, Michigan, and California along with a strong remote workforce.

Additional details on matching preferences

We are technology agnostic and have resources and teams that will adjust to your hardware, in addition to recommending solutions if needed.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Access to incoming data, engineering pipeline (infrastructure) is in development and testing is near

Final Milestone Description

Data, engineering pipeline, and visualization of the solution in full pilot and ready for next steps for the Voucher Recipient.

Energy Right Siting and Permitting Best Practices and Support for Solar, LDES, and Rural Energy Development.

Voucher #

VO3-25

Organization:

Energy Right

Details

City

Richmond

State

Zip

23219

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

long-duration-energy-storage; energy-improvement-in-rural-or-remote-areas; solar

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas

Solar

Category

Siting/Permitting

Capability Description

Energy Right routinely works with both community members and community leadership. Under this capacity, Energy Right will provide expert guidance and resources to an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) on best practices for siting and permitting solar and Long Duration Energy Storage Systems. During our 6 month partnership, Energy Right will deliver comprehensive support and recommendations to the AHJ assigned. Key work involved include initial assessments with the AHJ to understand their current status and needs, followed by the development of tailored recommendations and guidelines. In order to develop these best practices, Energy Right will also conduct extensive research into comparable AHJs, existing siting and permitting regulations, and industry guidelines. Lastly, Energy Right aims to plan a final work session to present the recommendations developed, to ensure that all relevant AHJ stakeholders are adequately informed. Critical milestones include two stakeholder consultations, in months one and six, and a detailed initial assessment. Additionally, Energy Right will provide the AHJ with research and development reports during month three. Finally, Energy Right will provide a comprehensive set of siting and permitting best practices. These deliverables will equip the AHJ with the knowledge and tools to more adequately site and permit solar and LDES.

Capability Core Competencies

With billions invested in Virginia’s rapid clean energy growth, the siting and permitting process can overwhelm localities. Energy Right continually works with AHJs throughout Virginia to provide best practices for siting and permitting that will help ensure that the benefits afforded to a community are maximized while also ensuring that the proposed clean energy project is a good neighbor and community member. Energy Right maintains extensive partnerships with industry experts across the commonwealth. We aim to leverage these existing relationships to help inform our recommendations and best practices. Furthermore, we will ensure that AHJs have access to these experts during our final work session. Energy Right will incorporate our lived experience working with AHJs across Virginia, our existing expert partnerships, and our capacity to conduct high quality analysis and research to develop siting and permitting best practices to help advance the diversification of Virginia’s clean energy landscape.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Energy Right is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating Virginians and Tenneseeans on the benefits of renewable energy development at the local level. We prioritize working with local government leaders and community members in our effort to disseminate information to support common sense regulations regarding solar and LDES development. Energy Right’s work is supported by the United States Energy Foundation, multiple members of the renewable energy development industry, and business organizations in both Virginia and Tennessee. Furthermore, Energy Right routinely partners with local economic development agencies, renewable energy development companies, and experts in disciplines such as agrivoltaics and energy policy. Energy Right’s work has been supported and endorsed by the South Central Virginia Business Alliance and Solar/Energy Storage Trade Associations in Virginia and Tennessee.

Capability Community Benefits

Energy Right’s tailored guidance to Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) can help to ensure that solar and Long Duration Energy Storage Systems are sitied and permitted in ways that maximize benefits for all members of the community. By incorporating best practices and stakeholder input, the program can help address historical inequities in energy infrastructure development. By utilizing Energy Right’s existing partnerships with experts, we can help AHJs develop policies that ensure the maximization of benefits for their community, while also ensuring that AHJs have the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions moving forward. This approach will ensure the creation of jobs, economic development, and improved environmental conditions in underserved areas. Energy Right’s approach can play a crucial role in environmental justice and ensuring that Virginia’s clean energy transition benefits all Virginians.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

AHJs are simply asked to engage with Energy Right in the form of two work sessions (month 1 & 6) as well as a midpoint conversation, discussing the work of Energy Right.

Geographic Constraints

Energy Right will only be able to provide service in Virginia or Tennessee Valley Authority Service Territory. Although Energy Right has the capacity to excel working in multiple different environments, much of our work has been concentrated in rural and semi-rural communities.

Additional details on matching preferences

Energy Right is made up of a team of 4 as of June 2024. We are looking to grow the team in the coming months. This could increase our throughput, but at the time of application, it is likely that Energy Right would only be capable of supporting one voucher opportunity during this cycle. Furthermore, Energy Right excels working in rural localities. This is where we conduct most of our work and have developed skills and expertise in working with rural localities across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Energy Right will conduct a mid-point review with the recipeint/AHJ. At this meeting Energy Right will deliver a mid-point report.

Final Milestone Description

Energy Right will host a final review meeting with recipient. Energy Right will deliver a final comprehensive report.

EMI (Indirect Effects of Lightning, RF Emissions/Immunity, Power Quality) / Battery (Thermal Runaway/Short Circuit/Cell Capacity) Testing

Voucher #

VO2-35

Organization:

National Institute for Aviation Research - Wichita State University

Details

City

Wichita

State

Zip

67260

Activity Location State

Wichita

Activity Location State

67203

Applicable Technology Area(s)

long-duration-energy-storage; updates-to-the-electric-grid

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Updates to the Electric Grid

Category

Performance Testing

Capability Description

Our electromagnetic interference/compatibility testing solutions are designed to meet the requirements for aircraft level system and component testing (RTCA DO-160 Sections 15-22 and 25), military testing (MIL-STD-461), and component level automotive testing. Battery testing can also be performed per RTCA DO-227 and DO-311 testing standards. Testing will be performed per ISO17025 laboratory accredited processes by trained test engineers. Our support is estimated and budgeted for a standard of 40 hours of test coordination/ development, 25 days (5 weeks) of EMI or battery tests, and a final test report (2 weeks). Optionally, testing can be performed a-la-carte based on the test sections required to meet customer expectations. All testing will be performed by trained and qualified lab engineers. • Test Development: (~6 weeks)• Testing Option A: (~5 weeks)o Indirect effects of lightningo RF emissions/immunityo Power qualityo Shielding effectiveness: sample sizes range from a minimum of 12” x 12” and a maximum of 24” x 24”• Testing Option B: (~5 weeks)o Battery testing: thermal runaway, cell capacity, short circuit, for batteries less than 200 Wh.• Test Report

Capability Core Competencies

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) Environmental Test Laboratory (ETL) provides both research capabilities and commercial testing including to the RTCA DO-160, DO-311, DO-227, and the MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810 and other various test standards. We offer a well-rounded test facility for various mechanical and electrical environments, knowledgeable test and research engineers, and subject matter experts. NIAR ETL will work with you from the start by assisting in consulting to coordinate/determine the appropriate test methodology, writing test procedures, and building any necessary fixtures. Our industry leading subject matter experts/ engineers assist in troubleshooting your product when problems arise during the test. NIAR will provide a comprehensive report to help you get your product to the market efficiently.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

The laboratory is A2LA accredited to ISO17025. In the electrical environment capabilities we have a full complement of EMC chambers (both reverberation and anechoic), radome range, and both indirect and direct effects of lightning, generators. To simulate different mechanical environments we have three corrosive atmosphere chambers, four vibration bays, 11 environmental chambers, a dust chamber, and flammability testing capabilities. NIAR has over 200 years of experience in aviation product qualification.

Capability Community Benefits

In addition to chambers of commerce resources, including minority-serving chambers, NIAR will use the SBA dynamic small business search database to identify potential small business contractors for upcoming contracting opportunities. The database includes contacts for Sections 7(j)(10) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. § 636(j)(10) as well as self-identified veteran, women, and minority-owned, businesses. The NIAR ETL facility will serve to bolster community and regional student participation. NIAR actively recruits students from WSU and WSU Tech across multiple engineering and applied science disciplines to provide a hands-on engineering experience using professional equipment in an educational environment.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

The following is required from our clients: • Test article size, material makeup, and fixture requirements • Current/voltage requirements • Functional operation requirements • Desired test levels • Requested additional instrumentation • Test readiness review meeting ahead of the test

Geographic Constraints

In lab only, at Wichita, KS

Additional details on matching preferences

Testing can be performed to aviation test standards such as DO-160G, DO-311, or DO-227, military standards such as MIL-STD 461G and MIL-STD 285, and commercial standards such as IEEE 299.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Test Development

Final Milestone Description

Test performance and Test Report

Emissions Reduction in the Metal Casting Industry - Simulation, Validation, Testing and Full Project Support

Voucher #

VO9-10

Organization:

Arena-flow LLC

Details

City

Houston

State

Zip

77079

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

industrial-decarbonization

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

This expansion of Capability 2 includes additional services by our engineers to set up all core models (up to 10) or to simulate core gas emissions during casting.This capability provides recipients with two annual Arena-flow software licenses, expanded model setup services, technical support and training to accomplish the following:• Deployment and Training. Computer hardware configuration, software installation, license deployment and software training (up to five users). (Weeks 0-3)• Initial Model Creation. Our engineers will create a computational model for one of recipient’s core-boxes and begin process digitalization including analysis and post-processing of results for blowing and curing cycles. (Weeks 4-8).• Additional Models or Core Gas Generation Modelling. Our engineers will create computational models of additional cores and core-boxes (up to 9) or create a model of the core gas generation during casting. If core gas modeling is selected, additional software licensing and training will be provided. (weeks 6-16)• Virtual Testing. The models are used by recipient to explore the retooling options and minimization of emissions during casting. (Weeks 16-52)• Implementation. Implementation can begin concurrent with the virtual testing phase. The Arena-flow team remains available to provide technical support throughout the engagement. (Weeks 20-52).

Capability Core Competencies

Arena-flow is a software suite designed specifically for the metal casting industry (steel, aluminum, iron, etc). In metal casting, core manufacturing for high-volume complex castings is a difficult process typically achieved by trial-and-error and significant resource wastage in terms of time, energy and material. Arena-flow is a digital technology that models and simulates core box designs and core making processes. The carbon footprint of core-making is closely connected to binder properties, with newer inorganic binder systems capable of replacing carbon-containing phenolic-urethane or other organic systems. This replacement eliminates the release of volatile organic compounds and toxic emissions. However, inorganic systems have inherently different physical properties, and inorganic cores are notoriously difficult to produce. Arena-flow enables the conversion from organic to inorganic binder systems resulting in a significant reduction of the carbon footprint of the cores and molds in the metal casting process.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Arena-flow is the industry-standard tool for simulating the complex behaviors of core and mold filling and curing. Our clients use simulation to design tooling and core machines by testing designs, configurations and operational parameters in a virtual environment to minimize scrap, consumable usage, energy usage and maximize cycle time efficiency. Recently inorganic core-making capabilities have been added to the software enabling foundries, tooling suppliers and casting producers to significantly reduce their environmental footprint. Arena-flow was first developed in collaboration with General Motors, and has since been relied upon by OEMs, casting suppliers, tooling manufacturers and foundry suppliers the world over. Arena-flow won the prestigious Howard Taylor Award from the American Foundry Society. Our team has expertise in software development and process engineering, with a total of 270 years of industry experience.

Capability Community Benefits

Arena-flow is committed to a local workforce and all our software development is done in the USA. Our team is highly-skilled (25% PhD), diverse (44% minority) and the company is committed to a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace. We are proud of our record of never having had a claim of harassment or discrimination, we have never had an OSHA recordable incident and we have never had layoffs. In terms of our wider societal impact, digital prototyping is the safest way to iterate and test industrial improvements. The alternative approach of physical testing places personnel at risk at the plant level. Our technology promotes the safety of the industrial workforce.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

1. Design and geometric details for tooling, cores or molds in a 3D solid model (CAD); 2. Process conditions for the existing core box using a cold-box, warm-box, hot-box, shell or sand-binder system (optional for comparison purposes); 3. Desired conversion or retooling process to reduce carbon footprint (required); 4. Decomposition behavior for binder during casting and transient metal temperature profiles (for core gas generation modeling only); 4. Workstation computer (Windows or Linux) or access to cloud computing resources; 5. At least one primary contact to use the software on a part-time basis.

Geographic Constraints

We are capable of supporting clients and projects throughout the United States.

Additional details on matching preferences

A successful match will have a recipient that is foundry, pattern shop, or casting manufacturer who wishes to convert a core making process to an inorganic binder system, or otherwise reduce the carbon footprint of the cores and molds used in a metal casting process.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Complete software delivery, license delivery, training, model delivery and initial 25 weeks of support.

Final Milestone Description

Complete all deliverables and 52 weeks of support

Electrical Cable Modeling and Component Benchmark Testing

Voucher #

VO2-21

Organization:

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Details

City

Oak Ridge

State

Zip

37831

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

updates-to-the-electric-grid

Updates to the Electric Grid

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

Current modeling and test capabilities at ORNL provide the opportunity to perform qualification and performance testing on sub-scale prototypes and large-scale high-voltage equipment such as ac and dc cables, transformers, and fault current limiters. Qualification and performance testing are carried out in accordance with relevant IEEE standards utilizing specific capabilities including: BIL lightning impulse to IEEE 82-2002 standard up to 800 kV, AC Voltage Sources of 25 kV/ 0.1 A, 150 kV/ 20 mA, 60 kV/3kVA and 200 kV/ 0.1A, Variable 40 kV ac source for accelerated aging, Tan-delta power bridge capability up to 60 kV with VLF (0.1 Hz) dc/ac source, 170 kV & 125 kV rated bushings for HV prototype termination and component testing, high current ac and dc sources up to 25 kA. Assorted diagnostic equipment including partial discharge analysis, High-speed CCD camera with 3 ns exposure time, fast digital storage oscilloscopes, and dielectric complex impedance spectrometer with frequency range 10 Hz to 1 MHz are also available.

Capability Core Competencies

Relative to this voucher opportunity, ORNL has unique modeling and experimental capabilities to demonstrate the feasibility of new approaches that look to upgrade our electrical grid with respect to performance, reliability, and resiliency. This expertise is spread across multiple groups at the laboratory, each with its specialty and focus. Examples relevant to this opportunity include (1) the Advanced Conductor Testing and Analysis Center, which is an overhead cable grid demonstration facility, (2) the Advanced Cryogenic Cable Technology Development Facility, which houses multiple high ac & dc current and voltage sources, and (3) the Distributed Energy Communications and Controls (DECC) laboratory, which in ORNL owned and operated electric distribution network that can examine non-active power (including reactive power) injection effects from distributed systems

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

ORNL’s Quality Assurance Program (QAP) supports excellence in our science and technology missions through the development of a quality culture that contributes to scientific and operational excellence (see Laboratory Agenda), research integrity, and continual improvement by defining the processes to deliver quality products and services to both our internal and external customers. The QAP implements a graded approach depending on the end applications with programs compliant with ISO 9001 and AMSE-NQA-1

Capability Community Benefits

ORNL is committed to embedding a healthy culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity in all its research programs. This includes the full life cycle of staff engagement in research including outreach, recruitment, onboarding, proposal generation, the research itself, publications, staff development, and leadership opportunities supported by continuing education programs and proactive engagement with staff on improving the work environment. Specifically, within the Fusion Energy Division, a “Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Research (PIER) plan has been developed to ensure that the research staff makeup is as diverse as possible, each staff member is given ample opportunities to be included in research and key decisions, and all staff are provided with the support needed to thrive in their role

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Electrical Cable Configuration and Specifications such as operating temperature, ac/dc currents, and ac/dc voltages

Geographic Constraints

TN - Tennessee

Additional details on matching preferences

superconducting power applications, fault current testing, conventional cable insulation and prototype development

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Cable construction design review and development

Final Milestone Description

Cable testing and analysis

Electrochemical Energy Storage - Modeling, Testing and Performance Verification Support

Voucher #

VO2-22

Organization:

The Ohio State University - Center for Automotive Research

Details

City

Columbus

State

Zip

43201

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

long-duration-energy-storage

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Category

Performance Testing

Capability Description

At CAR, we provide comprehensive services in the area of electrochemical energy storage technology assessment and benchmarking. Our services are centered around experimental testing, modeling and simulation development and system integration and analysis. As part of this voucher opportunity, following tasks are proposed:1. Performance Verification: Experimental testing for the benchmarking and characterization of systems across diverse operating conditions. Testing can be further tailored to replicate international standard regulations or certification requirements. 2. Degradation Analysis: CAR has experience in failure model analysis in electrochemical energy storage systems through accelerated life testing. Long term experiments can be performed to capture information on the degradation observed due to extensive cycling. 3. System Modeling: The team includes world class faculty and senior researches with over a decade's combined experience in the area of modeling of dynamic systems. Complex electrochemical physical models as well as computationally efficient control oriented models can be developed to capture the systems electro-thermal performance. Model tools can be integrated into simulation tools and packages capable of simulating the system as part of real-world applications to understand long-term performance aimed at analyzing system efficiency and optimizing design. Final deliverables: Report withe experimental results, model software code and detailed simulation analysis

Capability Core Competencies

The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) is the pre-eminent research center in sustainable and safe mobility in the United States and an interdisciplinary research center in The Ohio State University’s (OSU) College of Engineering established in 1991. CAR research focuses on: propulsion systems, electrification including energy storage, autonomous vehicles, smart mobility and safety. OSU CAR has comprehensive capabilities and facilities for the characterization of performance and aging in electrochemical energy storage systems, first-principle modeling and simulation, design and prototyping of high-performance battery packs, including Battery Management Systems and Thermal Management Systems, and control development for energy storage systems (management, diagnostics and failure prediction). CAR research portfolio broadly covers electrochemical energy storage systems for automotive, aerospace and stationary storage applications (approximately $5M/year funded by Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Hyundai Motor Company, LG Chem International, Stellantis, Cummins, NSF, ARPA-E, DOE and NASA).

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

CAR experimental facilities in the area of energy storage systems include: i) cell/module/pack cyclers up to 250kW 900V; ii) thermal conditioning and thermal management system design and validation; iii) SIL/HIL laboratory for energy management strategy testing and validation; iv) battery pack prototyping. A team of 45 administrative and research staff supports 69 faculty, more than 100 graduate and 250 undergraduate students, and maintains and makes use of advanced experimental facilities including four engine test cells, two chassis dynamometer, a heavy duty chassis dynamometer, low voltage and high voltage energy storage labs and supporting facilities.

Capability Community Benefits

As part of OSU, The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) advances diversity, equity and inclusive excellence throughout the university enterprise by implementing student recruitment, retention and success programs, supporting faculty and staff initiatives, and partnering with campus and community stakeholders in the United States and beyond. Additionally, CAR engages annually in multiple programs aimed at benefiting the community and engaging members with engineering, for example, an annual summer camp bringing in over 50 high schooler from across the country and providing learning opportunities in the field of engineering, hosting students from the Columbus School for Girls for weeks to learn and engage in engineering programs. Distance education programs are offered to professionals in the industry for training through specialized course offerings supporting workforce development.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

System specifications (including energy storage chemistry, energy level, system power and voltage), Datasheet or expected performance from prior testing, Safe operating procedures for energy storage system, non-commercial or custom hardware required for system evaluation including any management software.

Geographic Constraints

We can provide our modelling and assessment services to clients loacted anywhere in the US while the actual testing services is to be performed at Columbus, Ohio

Additional details on matching preferences

Experimental facilities can support unto 250kW 900V systems.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

1. System Performance Verification: experimental results. 2. Model Framework: Initial model developed for system simulation with initial results.

Final Milestone Description

Accelerated Life Testing Results and System Simulation tool

Ecosystem Landscape

Voucher #

VO1-30

Organization:

LMM Innovation Group

Details

City

Marietta

State

Zip

30068

Activity Location State

Atlanta

Activity Location State

30339

Applicable Technology Area(s)

carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

Ecosystems vary widely by industry and market. Knowing whether buying power lives with distributors, end users, or OEMs can influence prioritization and effectiveness of sales strategy. Who are the competitors? Who are the customers? What are the alternatives? Who pays? By mapping the ecosystem, the relationships and needs of the players become clearer and customer discovery is more informed and effective. LMM Innovation Group will leverage primary and secondary sources to deliver a detailed profile of competitor archetypes and connections across a defined market space.

Capability Core Competencies

We have spent significant time and energy over the past few years developing a comprehensive view of technologies and markets associated with the energy transition and carbon removal to support client activities in this space. We have attended conferences across hydrogen economy, renewable energies, and emerging technologies. We have interviewed over 50 early-stage companies across hydrogen and carbon capture, and maintain a network of connections across the climate tech landscape. Specific projects relevant to Voucher Program 4 include:• Hydrogen economy: executive summary of “Hydrogen Economy” (> 100 pages), power-to-X market landscape, alkaline water electrolysis market sizing, H2 end use landscape and timeline development, etc.• Other: Carbon dioxide utilization landscape, advanced nuclear technologies landscape, lithium battery recycling landscape, direct lithium extraction technology landscape, etc.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

LMM Innovation Group (est. 2021) is a small, independent consulting organization targeting technology and business case de-risking in emerging industrial market spaces. The team has a broad, interdisciplinary engineering background and 10+ years of innovation consulting prior to LMM Innovation Group. Notable network connections include:• Connectors in the DOE American Made Network• Panel participant and attendee for SBIR/STTR Partnership Pitch Program• Trusted technology scouting partner for 3M Ventures

Capability Community Benefits

LMM Innovation Group is a small, women-owned business and, as such, takes DEIA initiatives to create a representative workforce seriously. No capacity increases are expected to be necessary as part of this voucher award – however, should expansion be required, LMM Innovation Group will investigate DOE acceptability of current practice to hire local engineering graduate students as sub-contractor analysts. If funding is awarded, we will engage (and pay expenses for) the local high school to provide a clean energy lecture plus Q&A opportunity to build understanding of energy transition technologies.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

In order to accomplish the desired outcome for each client we would need as input 1. summary of background work and/or customer discovery already completed, 2. a minimum of 1 point of contact with authority to approve project scope, and 3. stakeholders at ~3 total meetings for feedback on progress and next steps.

Geographic Constraints

There are no geographic constraints – assuming virtual meetings are sufficient to document requirements and progress, services can be provided anywhere in the country. If onsite is necessary, additional coverage of travel expenses will be expected.

Additional details on matching preferences

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

An interim report will be provided detailing research progress, preliminary findings, and proposed next steps.

Final Milestone Description

Detailed ecosystem diagram and report showing competitor and customer archetypes, and suggested next steps to customize value propositions

Direct Effects of Lightning Testing

Voucher #

VO2-36

Organization:

National Institute for Aviation Research - Wichita State University

Details

City

WICHITA

State

Zip

67260

Activity Location State

Wichita

Activity Location State

67210

Applicable Technology Area(s)

long-duration-energy-storage; updates-to-the-electric-grid

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Updates to the Electric Grid

Category

Performance Testing

Capability Description

Our direct effects of lightning testing solutions are designed to meet the requirements of high current arc entry and high voltage swept attachment lightning test requirements for aircraft (RTCA DO-160 section 23 and SAE ARP5416) as well as standards requirements for wind turbine blade testing (IEC 61400-24). Testing will be performed per ISO17025 laboratory accredited processes by trained test engineers. Our support is estimated and budgeted for a standard of 40 hours of test coordination/ development, 1.5 week of testing, and providing a final test report (2 weeks). The following outputs are provided at the end of the project and at key milestones during the project.• Test Capability Coordination: In this stage we will meet with you to better determine how your testing requirements align with our capabilities. We can assist in writing any test procedures, conduct a test readiness review meeting, and a safety briefing (up to ~6 weeks).• Testing: high current testing includes arc entry and/or conducted current variations, high voltage testing involves swept channel attachment (~1.5 weeks).• Test Report: (~2 weeks).

Capability Core Competencies

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Capability Community Benefits

In addition to chambers of commerce resources, including minority-serving chambers, NIAR will use the SBA dynamic small business search database to identify potential small business contractors for upcoming contracting opportunities. The database includes contacts for Sections 7(j)(10) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. § 636(j)(10) as well as self-identified veteran, women, and minority-owned, businesses. NIAR uses the database as an outreach resource to enhance the procurement listserv for disseminating bids and program information. The NIAR ETL facility will serve to bolster community and regional student participation. NIAR actively recruits students from WSU and WSU Tech across multiple engineering and applied science disciplines to provide a hands-on engineering experience using professional equipment in an educational environment.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

The following is required from our clients: • Test article size (direct attachment test articles should all be 18” x 18” at a minimum for the higher test levels), material makeup, and fixture requirements • Desired test levels (High current ranges from 40 kA-200 kA, high voltage tests range from 50 kV - 400 kV) • Requested additional instrumentation • Grounding methods to be employed • Test readiness review meeting ahead of the test

Geographic Constraints

In lab at Wichita, KS location only

Additional details on matching preferences

Testing can be performed to aviation standards such as SAE ARP 5416 and DO-160G Section 23, Military standards such as MIL-STD 464, and Commercial standards such as IEC 61400-24. High current arc entry can be performed at over 200kA to standards requirements.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Test Development and Testing Services

Final Milestone Description

Test Report

Development/demonstration from renewable feedstocks CO2, biomass, waste derived feedstocks to produce renewable fuel (marine, sustainable aviation), chemical, and hydrogen application.

Voucher #

VO9-9

Organization:

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Details

City

Richland

State

Zip

99354

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

industrial-decarbonization

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Performance Testing

Capability Description

Catalyst and process development/ demonstration from renewable feedstocks such as CO2, biomass, and other waste derived feedstocks to produce renewable fuel (marine fuel, sustainable aviation fuel), renewable chemical, and hydrogen related application. Our capability focuses on the development and demonstration of advanced catalysts and processes for renewable fuel, renewable chemical, and hydrogen-related applications. The work involved includes catalyst design, process optimization, process modeling, kinetics development, and catalyst testing and validation. Critical milestones involve developing efficient and durable catalysts, catalyst/ material characterization, optimizing reaction conditions, creating accurate process models, and understanding the reaction kinetics to ensure process efficiency and scalability. At the end of the voucher project, we will deliver detailed reports on catalyst performance and process optimization, optimized catalysts tailored for specific renewable applications, process models that simulate the optimized reactions and processes, kinetic models providing in-depth insights into reaction mechanisms and rates, catalyst testing and validation in a plug flow reactor under industrially relevant conditions, and techno economic and life cycle assessments (TEA/LCA) illustrating the benefits and feasibility of our solutions for future commercial adoption.

Capability Core Competencies

Our core competencies lie in catalyst design, material characterization, process optimization, and comprehensive process modeling including TEA and LCA for renewable fuel, chemical, and hydrogen applications. We excel in developing efficient, durable catalysts and optimizing reaction conditions for various renewable feedstocks including but not limited to CO2, biomass, and other waste derived feedstocks. Our expertise includes kinetics development and accurate process simulations to ensure optimal performance. Additionally, we specialize in catalyst testing, detailed characterization, and validation in plug flow reactors under industrially relevant conditions. This robust technical foundation is complemented by our ability to conduct economic and environmental assessments (TEA/ LCA), ensuring that our solutions are not only scientifically advanced but also commercially viable. Our integrated approach ensures the delivery of detailed reports, optimized catalysts, validated models, and comprehensive assessments, ready for future application in commercial settings.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

[11:41 AM] Ramasamy, KarthiPNNL possesses extensive catalyst synthesis capabilities, including mixed oxides, noble metal-promoted catalysts, and zeolites, utilizing multiple approaches and high-throughput synthesis capabilities. Our catalyst testing facilities encompass flow and batch high-throughput screenings, large batch reactors, and plug flow reactors up to 1-liter scale. We are equipped with advanced in situ and in operando material/catalyst characterization tools to ensure precise evaluation of catalytic properties. Our expertise extends to first-principle modeling tools, reactor scale modeling, and comprehensive techno-economic and life cycle analysis.As far as credentials, PNNL has developed the ethanol-to-sustainable aviation fuel technology and successfully licensed it to LanzaTech. Additionally, PNNL developed the glycerol-to-propylene glycol technology, which was licensed to Archer Daniels Midland and has been commercially operated successfully for several years. This integrated approach ensures a thorough understanding of catalyst behavior, process efficiency, and economic viability, making us a leader in sustainable energy and chemical production.

Capability Community Benefits

Our capabilities offer significant benefits to the community by advancing sustainable energy and chemical production. By developing efficient catalysts and optimized processes for renewable fuels, chemicals, and hydrogen, we contribute to reducing dependency on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Our work promotes the use of renewable and low-cost waste feedstocks (e.g., CO2, Sewage sludge), fostering a more sustainable and circular economy. Through rigorous testing and validation under industrial conditions, we ensure that our solutions are viable for real-world applications, paving the way for greener industrial practices. Additionally, our economic and environmental assessments (TEA/ LCA) provide valuable insights for stakeholders, aiding in informed decision-making and policy development. Ultimately, our capabilities help create jobs in the green technology sector, drive innovation, and contribute to a healthier environment, enhancing the overall well-being of the community.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Feedstocks composition, preliminary experimental data on catalyst and process conditions, or Preliminary catalyst compositions.

Geographic Constraints

None

Additional details on matching preferences

Plug flow reactor at scales up to 1 kg, detailed product analysis, in situ catalyst characterizations, process modelling for economic and environmental analysis.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Complete the design and preliminary testing of catalysts, along with initial process modeling for renewable applications.

Final Milestone Description

Complete catalyst validation in a plug flow reactor and finalize process models, including economic and environmental assessments.

Durability Testing of Hydrogen Components, Materials, and Storage Systems

Voucher #

VO2-10

Organization:

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Details

City

Livermore

State

Zip

94550

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen

Clean Hydrogen

Category

Performance Testing

Capability Description

Cryogenic testing. To assess cryo-compatibility of components, LLNL maintains the Cryogenic Hydrogen Test Facility, a 3,000-gallon liquid hydrogen storage tank and a cryo-pump capable of supplying hydrogen at 120 kg/h, 80 g/L and 875 bar. The facility includes a sealed containment vessel capable of cycle and burst testing pressure systems, including with hydrogen or other flammable gases. Cryo-compatibility of materials can be accessed using experimental testing of small coupons under cryogenic hydrogen atmospheres under load.Accelerated testing in (electro)chemical environments. Testing capabilities are also available for accelerated evaluation of corrosion/degradation in hydrogen- or moisture-rich environments. Our Hydrogen Materials Degradation Laboratory features pressure-composition-temperature analyzers adapted to a wide range of temperatures (77-770 K) and pressures (0-200 bar), as well as residual gas analyzers for in-situ measurements in H2, CO2, N2, and He. We can also perform rapid aqueous corrosion tests of components in controlled humidity chambers—including under electrochemical operation—to assess operative corrosion susceptibility.

Capability Core Competencies

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a multi-mission, applied DOE laboratory with core competencies in High-performance Computing and Advanced Materials & Manufacturing. Within our Energy Security Mission, these capabilities are routinely applied to hydrogen, batteries, and carbon management technologies. LLNL leverages its leading computing facilities to understand limitations of energy storage and conversion systems, optimize their performance, and assess their durability upon cycling. LLNL also has longstanding expertise in studying materials and components in harsh service environments through computational modeling, data science, and accelerated testing, including specialized facilities for testing materials and components in hydrogen environments. At the system scale, LLNL analysts model the impacts of materials features and processing on system performance and durability and apply system-level operational constraints to assess feasibility in different flexible operation scenarios.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

LLNL has decades of hydrogen experience and leads key modeling and simulation activities in multiple DOE consortia, including the HyMARC (materials-based hydrogen storage and liquid chemical hydrogen carriers); HydroGEN (materials for emerging renewable hydrogen generation technologies), and H2NEW (electrolyzer degradation and manufacturing challenges). LLNL also models degradation of electrical energy storage components for the DOE Vehicle Technologies Office and Office of Electricity. Additional facilities and centers include the Cryogenic Hydrogen Test Facility and Hydrogen Materials Degradation Laboratory for accelerated testing of hydrogen components and materials; the Laboratory for Energy Applications for the Future, a multidisciplinary center that integrates simulation, characterization, and manufacturing to develop materials for hydrogen, batteries, and carbon management; the High-performance Computing Innovation Center, which applies material, device, and process simulations for industry collaboration; and the Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory, which houses rapid prototyping and compatibility testing equipment.

Capability Community Benefits

LLNL recruits from a diverse talent pool and engages diverse and marginalized communities through a broad range of outreach activities. LLNL-led community outreach programs that encompass the energy technology areas relevant to this voucher include the LLNL-Kern County Community Action Partnership on Clean Energy Technology, the Workforce Development for Teachers & Scientists (WDTS) Outreach Consortium, and the NNSA Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

The following are required from our clients for component testing: System information including but not limited to system dimensions, system volume, BOM, P&ID, and connection types. Power and current requirements for control and sensing equipment. Known hydrogen compatibility and pressure ratings for all system components. A minimum of 1 Engineering POC to provide system and application details. For materials testing: Material specifications and coupon dimensions. Relevant testing environments and needed duration of testing.

Geographic Constraints

We are in the San Francisco Bay Area and can serve customers that can ship their test articles to us.

Additional details on matching preferences

LLNL's cryo-pump produces hydrogen up to 875 bar at up to 1.66 kg/min. Hydrogen can be provided at 40-300 K depending on the output pressure.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Development of a test plan by both parties and a completed safety review of the system and test plan.

Final Milestone Description

Completion of testing and the final report.

Custom carbon management and energy roadmaps: planning and preparing for innovative clean technology deployment with communities

Voucher #

VO1-20

Organization:

Carbon Solutions LLC

Details

City

Saint Paul

State

Zip

55105

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

industrial-decarbonization; clean-hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Clean Hydrogen

Category

Community Benefits

Capability Description

Carbon Solutions will help commercialize clean energy technologies by preparing them for the market or integrating them into a large-scale first-of-a-kind (FOAK) demonstration project with custom engagement planning, as well as environmental justice and community benefits assessment services. Carbon Solutions staff, comprised of planners, social scientists, scientists, policy experts, and engineers, are ready to guide development on community, industry, and labor stakeholder engagement and outreach—from background research and planning to implementation and evaluation. We work across technology readiness levels, from bench-scale to pilot projects. For every client, we successfully tailor engagement efforts to the unique company, carbon management or next-generation fuel technology, and location(s). By the end of a voucher project, a recipient will have determined, with Carbon Solutions, the highest value engagement opportunities for their project or product. As a voucher provider, Carbon Solutions will complete an environmental justice and community assessment, initial stakeholder matrix, and proposed engagement plan aligned to project or product technical development. The engagement plan will include a variety of outreach methodologies, a ranking of their importance, anticipated costs associated with each activity, and their relevance to regulatory compliance. At the end of the award, recipients will have all materials necessary to start implementation.

Capability Core Competencies

Carbon Solutions brings a proven track record directly leading successful community engagement efforts for both bench-scale and demonstration decarbonization technologies. In the last two years alone, our team has prepared or implemented 20+ federal community benefits plans. Carbon Solutions staff are experts on developing Community Benefits Plans (CBP), Community Benefits Outcomes and Objectives (CBOO) plans, Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Research (PIER) plans, and more. Beyond federal compliance, Carbon Solutions provides dynamic engagement solutions, custom-tailored to project needs, including environmental justice and community assessments, stakeholder outreach matrices, interviews with key stakeholders and regional focus groups, facilitated dialogues, and public meetings and presentations. Carbon Solutions staff are committed to robust communication strategies, supporting projects with website development, advisory boards, legal strategies like community benefit agreements, and geographic information systems (GIS). Voucher execution customizes engagement planning and offerings to project-specific needs and prepares voucher recipients with everything necessary to implement their engagement.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Carbon Solutions has an impressive portfolio of community engagement, having helped develop or directly led 20+ private and federally funded projects with community benefits requirements or engagement components. In addition to federal CBPs/CBOOs and SBIR PIER plans, Carbon Solutions leads the development of award-winning research software. Our software suite provides advanced modeling insights into complex, technical questions of energy deployment and enhances the fluency that Carbon Solutions brings to translate technical information for accessible engagement. Yet it is Carbon Solutions staff who ultimately represent the core of our success; over half bring robust technical and rigorous scientific PhDs to their work and actively collaborate with the dedicated planning, policy, and business experts on staff who bring experience in climate and energy development. Together, our team expertly crafts engagement, outreach, and commercialization strategies that underscore Carbon Solution’s mission to provide solutions to achieve a carbon-zero economy.

Capability Community Benefits

Being intentional, cross-cutting, passionate, and collaborative shape our approach to our business, community benefits, DEIA within our organization, and our projects. We are passionate about our work and its impact, selecting projects and partnerships that are professionally fulfilling. This is made easier by our cross-cutting staff. With degrees in a wide range of subjects, such as geology, geography, planning, chemistry, and engineering, we bring diverse perspectives and broad in-house expertise to every project. This translates directly into our community benefits plans and engagement planning. Our community engagement efforts have continually evolved alongside the federal Community Benefits planning requirements, providing dynamic engagement support from development to implementation on projects across a range of technologies— from CCUS and DAC, to hydrogen and geothermal. Our passion for equity fuels us to collaborate in communities, and we are intentional about the engagement we do—matching outreach efforts to community needs and project deliverables.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Because the community assessment and engagement plan are custom-tailored to the project, company, and location, the initial call will help determine what is unique to the product or technology to help shape unique engagement solutions. If a project partner requires a non-disclosure agreement, they must let Carbon Solutions, the voucher provider, know immediately to ensure that it is in place with ample time for the work to begin.

Geographic Constraints

Carbon Solutions can provide custom community assessment and engagement planning to both companies based in, but also companies aiming to pursue demonstration projects in, any of the 48 states in the contiguous United States, Alaska, or Hawai’i.

Additional details on matching preferences

No special equipment or data is necessary to begin a project, and no prior experience with clean energy technology, community benefit plans, environmental justice, or community outreach and engagement efforts is required of the vendor recipient.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

A draft community and environmental justice assessment, an initial stakeholder matrix, and a draft engagement plan and timeline.

Final Milestone Description

A final community and environmental justice assessment, a final stakeholder matrix, and a final engagement plan, timeline, and budget.

Digital Twin IoT Visualization and Machine Learning Asset Development

Voucher #

VO2-52

Organization:

Numerical Advisory Solutions, a Zachry Group Company

Details

City

Cary

State

Zip

27518

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

advanced-nuclear; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization

Advanced Nuclear

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

We specialize in customized digital twins for project lifecycles, representing physical assets and infrastructure. Our process involves several key stages:Requirements Gathering:• We collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand project goals, data sources, and desired outcomes.Model Creation:• Leveraging advanced modeling techniques, we build a high-fidelity digital asset representation.Integration with Real-Time Data:• The model will connect to live data streams (sensors, IoT devices, etc.).• Real-time synchronization ensures accurate performance monitoring.Machine Learning:• Based on the collected IoT, historical, or predictive datasets, we will design an ML system to make simple predictions or forecasts. This will be reliant on the specific asset composition.Visualization and User Interface:• We develop intuitive interfaces for stakeholders to interact with the digital twin.• Visualization tools allow users to explore asset behavior and make informed decisions.Our deliverables will include an Unreal engine-based visualization module that creates valuable data visualizations using IoT or predictive datasets. This opportunity focuses on only ONE ASSET type. We will include a database for the information and an ML system to review the data, making predictions that can contribute to a more efficient asset or system.

Capability Core Competencies

We specialize in driving innovation through digital advancement. Our expert team comprises engineers, data scientists, and domain specialists with over 100 combined years of industry experience. We excel in model creation, real-time data integration, and predictive analytics. Our digital twin development and deployment approach ensures actionable insights for asset optimization and risk mitigation. We engage stakeholders to define clear objectives and tailor our solutions to each project’s specific needs. Our solutions adapt to assets of varying complexity and scale. Beyond the technical aspects, we consider organizational readiness and change management. By partnering with us, voucher recipients gain a robust digital twin—ready for real-world validation, performance optimization, and informed decision-making.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Each of our Advisors has varied and diverse training, experience, and interest areas. Our Advisors' combination of project experience, academic training, and industry experience enables clients to leverage the collective knowledge of our team to identify opportunities, gain insights, and solve complex problems. We currently have data scientists, data engineers, and BIM/VDC experts who will work collaboratively to create this valuable digital twin deliverable. Certifications held by our team members include:• Master’s Degrees in Data Science (2)• Project Management Professional (PMP)• Autodesk Building Performance Analysis Certification• Energy Modeling Certification (CEIT)

Capability Community Benefits

Community & Labor Engagement:• Data visualization in a digital twin environment allows local communities to fundamentally understand and engage with projects around them. Investing in the American Workforce:• Digital twin technologies are poised to change the built environment. Having experience and integrating with these technologies increases worker's capabilities in an ever-changing digital landscape.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility:• Data democratization and simplification through visuals are some of the best ways to reduce the barrier of entry for many positions. Removing barriers to data helps us all come together and utilize personal experiences and backgrounds to collectively contribute to a project or goal. Intuitively presenting data helps people make better decisions, removing barriers and creating opportunities for success.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

An existing physical asset would aid in creating a digital twin module that is robust enough to support operational efficiency. However, a digital twin can be developed before the physical asset exists. An asset can include any system or component of a system that can support the collection of data through IoT or traditional data collection methods. Teams with existing datasets of sufficient size would be able to utilize a visualization module to support proposals, development, and validation against real-world assets using machine learning.

Geographic Constraints

Digital delivery is available to any state or territory. We will accommodate any time zone to ensure our process is transparent and collaborative.

Additional details on matching preferences

Digital twinning of an existing or prototype asset can be completed with limited to no additional equipment. Our team can model using traditional or reality capture methods to digitize an asset at any stage of its lifecycle. Digitization of assets allows owners to make data-driven decisions to significantly reduce operating costs. These reductions come in the form of efficiency gains, longer maintenance intervals, reduced procurement planning, and decreased human error.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Digitization of asset or system complete. Database to drive visualization operational. Machine learning possibility assessed; data targets identified if feasible

Final Milestone Description

Linked digital and physical asset. Database fully established; data pipelines are functional. ML offering producing predictions for digitized asset

Digital Twin Creation for Performance Validation, Modeling, and Technology Assessment

Voucher #

VO2-29

Organization:

Turbine Monitoring and Support Services, LLC

Details

City

Atlanta

State

Zip

30308

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; solar; water; wind

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Solar

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

Our Digital Twin Creation service specializes in creating Digital Twin System Models. These models provide insights into potential scaling issues, expected benefits, and how operations change under non-ISO conditions. They also quantify the consequences when integrating with existing assets. Our ties to electric utilities ensure that our models resonate with real-world scenarios. Our digital twins consistently align within +/- 0.5% of real-world systems. Each project is initiated with a customized physics-based model, with a focus on Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) and fossil assets. These models leverage probabilistic forecasting to deliver precise insights. Moreover, we place a strong emphasis on the impacts of carbon management and decarbonization on the Balance of Plant. A hallmark of our service is the collaborative approach we adopt. Working closely with voucher recipients, we make the most of available tests, data, and assumptions to ensure our digital twin models offer maximum efficacy. Process:Kick-off: Review existing models, identify technology assumptions, and refine or develop suitable models.Model Development: Craft a parametric digital twin with iterative feedback.Validation: Use real plant or prototype data for model validation.Implementation: Deliver as an AI-encapsulated model or online hosting.

Capability Core Competencies

Turbine Logic is a specialized engineering consulting firm with a focus on power plant monitoring and diagnostics. Our core competencies encompass:Digital Twins including Physics-based Model Design, Construction, and AuditingTechnology Assessment and Impacts ModelingDirect MonitoringEngineering ConsultingCustom Software & Monitoring Solutions DevelopmentGas TurbinesPhotovoltaics (PV)Hydrogen and Alternative FuelsCombustionOur expertise lies in a comprehensive grasp of energy systems, with a strong foundation in modeling, simulation, and technological advancement. We prioritize understanding client requirements and have the ability, as a smaller entity, to adjust project scopes dynamically.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Our team brings to the table decades of cumulative experience in modeling, simulation, and technological innovation within the power systems arena. Our personnel have prior experience in developing models and state-of-the-art hardware for organizations such as NASA, the FAA, DOE, and an array of leading OEMs in the aerospace and energy sectors.

Capability Community Benefits

TL is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment to promote technical excellence. This includes developing targeted recruitment strategies to attract undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring all employees and collaborators feel safe, welcome, and supported; and providing training opportunities for project personnel with particular focus on supporting professional growth of individuals from historically underrepresented groups in engineering.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Voucher recipients will need to provide the following information: System layout, Balance of plant details, Material and process flows information, Intended concept of operations, Functional performance data

Geographic Constraints

This service is available nationwide, covering the continental US.

Additional details on matching preferences

n/a

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Review First Model and Preliminary Studies

Final Milestone Description

Deliver final model.

Developing streamlined permitting processes

Voucher #

VO3-27

Organization:

Moncor Consulting and Business Solutions LLC

Details

City

Albuquerque

State

Zip

87105

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

advanced-nuclear; long-duration-energy-storage; updates-to-the-electric-grid; solar; geothermal; water; wind; bioenergy

Advanced Nuclear

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Updates to the Electric Grid

Solar

Geothermal

Category

Siting/Permitting

Capability Description

Developing streamlined permitting processes within the DOE EnergyWerx program involves activities aimed at enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of the permitting process. Below are steps we would assist to carry out this streamlining: 1. Assessment and Analysis - Current Process Review - Regulatory Analysis 2. Stakeholder Engagement - Key stakeholders workshops and consultations - Establish platforms for ongoing communication and collaboration 3. Process Redesign and Review - Workflow Process Mapping - Best Practices Integration and lessons learned 4. Technology Integration - Digital Tool Solutions to automate, track, and document - Data Management to support efficient processing, tracking, and reporting of permit applications 5. Training and Capacity Building - Training Programs - Resource Materials 6. Performance Monitoring and Improvement - Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as application processing times, approval rates, and stakeholder satisfaction - Continuous Improvement: Implement a framework for continuous improvement, reviews, updates, and feedback 7. Policy and Advocacy Support - Regulatory Recommendations: Provide recommendations for policy and regulatory changes that can further streamline - Advocacy Efforts: Support advocacy efforts to promote recommended changes at various levels of government 8. Reporting and Documentation - Progress Reports - Final Report summarizing the outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations

Capability Core Competencies

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Capability Community Benefits

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Existing permitting details with available documentation including: project detail (estimate and timelines), current permitting status, known stakeholder information, voucher recipient POC's, and known training and resource needs of team members or stakeholders.

Geographic Constraints

While Moncor is based in New Mexico, Moncor is capable of performing in all US States and territories. Travel costs may be incurred on

Additional details on matching preferences

N/A

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Drafting process mapping and redesign for streamlined permitting.

Final Milestone Description

Full Implementation and Validation of Streamlined Permitting Process

Developing Structure for Fundraising: Essential Tools for Raising Your First Round

Voucher #

VO4-12

Organization:

Evergreen Climate Innovations

Details

City

Chicago

State

Zip

60642

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; building-efficiency; geothermal; solar; water; wind; bioenergy; vehicle-technologies

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Building Efficiency

Geothermal

Category

Fundraising

Capability Description

Evergreen brings expertise from years of implementing our Structured fundraising program designed by Evergreen to help early-stage companies strategically plan and execute follow-on capital raise processes. For this capability, Evergreen will work to demystify and support the fundraising process. This work scope will focus on how to touch upon all key areas of a successful fundraising pitch, including articulating the addressable market, a company’s go-to-market strategy and simplifying the business model into revenues and expenses. Evergreen will help address how to effectively integrate these topics and prioritize them appropriately depending on the investor interactions and audiences. Additionally, Evergreen will also detail how to develop a target list of investors, and execute outreach. This scope will also provide education on how to create and maintain a data room, manage and track investor interactions, and understand key parameters in term sheets.

Capability Core Competencies

For over 12 years, Evergreen Climate Innovations (Evergreen) has provided strategic support and catalytic capital to clean energy startups that bring impactful climate technologies to market. Evergreen works actively to help startups achieve their milestones, connects them to funding and support opportunities, and provides marketing and public relations guidance, strategic counsel, and fundraising support. Evergreen has extensive experience executing federal grants and related funding opportunities, as well as the management, oversight, and reporting responsibilities inherent with both grant execution and complex program management. This work will leverage learnings and work done to implement Evergreen’s existing Structured Fundraising program. Through the Structured Fundraising program, Evergreen has helped participating portfolio companies raise over $100m in their fundraising campaigns. The goal of this capability will be to successfully prepare voucher awardees with a strong foundation of what the key steps are in having a successful fundraising campaign.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Evergreen brings extensive experience supporting early stage energy technology startups in their journeys to commercialize new technologies and build scalable businesses. One large component of this work is our support for helping companies fundraise. From our experience helping companies, and from our own experience as a prospective investor, we have developed useful tools, information, and context that can be applied to new startups to help them be more successful in their own fundraising efforts.

Capability Community Benefits

Evergreen has publicly committed to Justice40 Initiative principles as part of a letter signed in conjunction with the National Coalition of Clean Energy Incubators (NCCEI). This includes incorporating the following principles into our programming: supporting underrepresented founders; expanding access to dedicated funding resources for underrepresented individuals; delivering solutions in disadvantaged communities; supporting related workforce opportunities training. Inclusion is a priority for Evergreen: 60% of our portfolio companies are founded by women or people of color (far above the national average), and our organization provides support for underrepresented entrepreneurs via our equity and access programming in conjunction with Nicor Gas and U.S. Bank.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

A draft pitch deck, and some basic financial information that can provide insight into the magnitude and uses for funding.

Geographic Constraints

This program can support any startup in the United States

Additional details on matching preferences

This process should start at least 6 months before a company needs to have a fundraising round completed for best results.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Review fundraising process timeline; conduct pitch review.

Final Milestone Description

Review updated pitch, share best practices on investor tracking, outreach, data room development, and term sheet basics

Developing custom carbon management and energy roadmaps: helping communities prepare and plan for innovative clean technology deployment

Voucher #

VO3-13

Organization:

Carbon Solutions LLC

Details

City

Saint Paul

State

Zip

55105

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

bioenergy; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; clean-energy-demonstration-on-current-and-former-mine-land; geothermal; solar; wind

Bioenergy

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Clean Energy Demonstration on Current and Former Mine Land

Category

Community Benefits

Capability Description

Carbon Solutions will help you develop and deploy technology in your state, tribal areas, or other jurisdictions with engagement planning and environmental justice and community assessment services. As a voucher provider, Carbon Solutions will work with AHJs to jointly develop a Carbon and Energy Roadmap, which will include a community-specific engagement plan with timeline, action steps, and anticipated costs for implementation. Carbon Solutions staff, comprised of planners, social scientists, scientists, policy experts, and engineers, are ready to provide guidance and development support on community, industry, and labor stakeholder engagement and outreach—from background research and planning to implementation and evaluation. We work across technology readiness levels, from bench-scale to pilot projects. We believe that communities (aka authorities having jurisdiction, or AHJs) should be equipped with complete information about the full suite of decarbonization opportunities available to them, including an understanding of the many benefits and potential impacts to consider in determining how a technology solution can best serve them. This information is crucial to helping community’s determine important decisions on not only siting and permitting for specific projects, but also the broader consideration of how and what decarbonization technologies can contribute to a unique community’s energy and climate future.

Capability Core Competencies

Carbon Solutions brings a proven track record directly leading successful community engagement efforts for a wide range of decarbonization technologies. In the last two years alone, our team has prepared or implemented 10+ federal community benefits plans, which require extensive understanding of innovative clean technology development trade-offs. Beyond federal compliance, Carbon Solutions provides dynamic engagement solutions, custom-tailored to project needs, including community assessments, stakeholder outreach matrices, workforce and labor, as well as environmental justice assessments, interviews with key stakeholders and regional focus groups, facilitated dialogues, and public meetings and presentations. Carbon Solutions staff are committed to robust communication and authentic outreach strategies, supporting projects with public website development, advisory boards, legal strategies like community benefit agreements, guidance on siting and permitting, and interactive engagement through public and participatory geographic information systems (GIS). Voucher execution customizes offerings to community-specific needs and readies recipients to embrace an informed, beneficial clean energy future.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Carbon Solutions has an impressive portfolio of community engagement, having helped develop or directly led 20+ private and federally funded projects with community benefits requirements or engagement components. Our expertise spans clean energy technologies, from established wind and solar, to emergent technology with next-generation fuels like hydrogen. In addition, Carbon Solutions leads the development of award-winning research software. Our software provides advanced modeling insights into complex questions of energy deployment and enhances translation of technical information for accessible engagement, ensuring that communities have the information necessary to empower informed decision-making. To this end, Carbon Solutions staff represent the core of our success; over half bring scientific PhDs to their work and actively collaborate with the dedicated planning, policy, regulatory, and business experts on staff with experience in climate and energy development. Together, our team expertly crafts solutions that underscore Carbon Solution’s mission to accelerate towards a carbon-zero economy.

Capability Community Benefits

Being intentional, cross-cutting, passionate, and collaborative shapes our approach to our business, community benefits and DEIA within our organization, and all our projects. We are passionate about our work and its impact, selecting projects and partnerships that are professionally fulfilling. This is made easier by our cross-cutting staff. With degrees in a wide range of subjects, such as geography, planning, policy, geology, chemistry, and engineering, we bring diverse perspectives and broad in-house expertise to every project. Our cross-cutting staff can provide in-house technical support on a range of challenges that arise in authentic conversations with stakeholders. We are also intentional about the engagement we do—matching outreach efforts to community needs. To date, we have supported communities around the nation on energy and decarbonization deployment efforts, ranging from guidance on stakeholder engagement to multi-year facilitated outreach. Our passion for equitable energy deployment fuels us to collaborate in communities.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Because the community assessment and engagement plan are custom-tailored to the project and location, the initial call will help determine the technologies of interest and any additional community constraints (i.e., timeline or budget needs for implementation). If a project partner requires a non-disclosure agreement for any reason, they must let Carbon Solutions, the voucher provider, know immediately to ensure that it is in place with ample time for the work to begin. If ample geospatial analysis is identified as key part of the AHJ's roadmap, any data the AHJ wishes to have used should be made available.

Geographic Constraints

Carbon Solutions can provide custom community assessment and engagement planning in any of the 48 states in the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawai’i.

Additional details on matching preferences

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Preliminary research, including a review of siting practices by peer AJHs and an outline of the roadmap.

Final Milestone Description

A final carbon and energy roadmap, including engagement plan and timeline, as well as supplementary research refined from the mid-point.

Connector Commercialization and Fundraising Solutions for Technology and Energy Companies

Voucher #

VO4-26

Organization:

Connector Labs

Details

City

PLANO

State

Zip

75095

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

industrial-decarbonization; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; geothermal; vehicle-technologies; solar

Industrial decarbonization

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Geothermal

Vehicle Technologies

Solar

Category

Fundraising

Capability Description

Connector Labs provides end-to-end support for technology and energy companies in their commercialization journey, combining expertise in government relations, intellectual property, and strategic fundraising. We specialize in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, securing funding, and developing impactful marketing materials to ensure successful market entry and growth. Work Involved Commercialization Support: - Market analysis and tailored commercialization strategy.- Partnerships with National Laboratories and key research institutions.- Regulatory compliance Marketing Materials Development: - Compelling marketing collateral, including pitch decks and brochures.- Digital marketing strategies to enhance online presence.- Detailed whitepapers to highlight innovative solutions. Fundraising Road-Mapping: - Identify and prioritize public and private funding opportunities.- Develop a strategic fundraising plan with clear timelines.- Assist in grant applications and investor presentations Critical Milestones: - Initial market analysis and commercialization strategy- Core marketing materials by month two- Submission of funding proposals by month four- Secured funding commitments and investor interest Deliverables: - Commercialization strategy report- Professional marketing materials suite- Comprehensive fundraising roadmap- Established partnerships and secured funding

Capability Core Competencies

Connector Labs combines government relations and intellectual property expertise to support energy and technology companies from startups to Fortune 500s. Our integrated team of funding and policy experts, lawyers, engineers, scientists, and former government officials excels in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, securing funding, and developing impactful marketing materials. We have successfully positioned companies as leaders in clean energy policy, secured cooperative R&D agreements with National Laboratories, and secured federal funding opportunities. Our approach involves thorough market analysis, tailored commercialization strategies, and strategic fundraising roadmaps. By bridging the legal, business, and technical aspects of our clients' work, we ensure they overcome hurdles, enter new markets, and achieve their goals. Our proven track record in both public and private sector fundraising makes us a valuable partner for commercialization and growth.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Connector Labs offers an array of resources tailored for energy and technology companies. Our team includes seasoned professionals with certifications in project management, intellectual property law, and regulatory compliance. We have former government officials and policy experts with extensive networks in Washington D.C., facilitating strategic relationships with agencies like the Department of Energy and National Laboratories. Our engineers and scientists hold advanced degrees and have hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. Connector Labs has secured multiple Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants, ensuring our clients meet all necessary compliance and eligibility requirements.

Capability Community Benefits

Connector Labs is committed to fostering community and advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in all our activities. Our approach includes developing Community Benefits Plans aligned with DOE guidelines, ensuring that our projects deliver positive, measurable impacts to local communities. We actively engage with diverse local stakeholders, including underserved groups, to create inclusive opportunities and build local capacities. In our voucher activities, we prioritize partnerships with minority-owned businesses, local suppliers, and educational institutions to promote economic development and workforce diversification. Our initiatives are designed to enhance environmental justice by addressing the needs of disadvantaged communities. Connector Labs leverages its extensive network and expertise to integrate DEIA considerations into every project, driving inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Voucher recipients must provide detailed project information, including technical specifications, product descriptions, initial market analysis, and a basic business plan. Regulatory and compliance data, such as existing certifications and documentation, are also necessary. Additionally, recipients should share funding and financial data, including previous grant applications, funding history, and financial statements. Existing marketing materials and digital assets will help in developing comprehensive marketing strategies. Information on current partnerships and key contacts within relevant agencies and organizations.

Geographic Constraints

None

Additional details on matching preferences

Information on any existing collaborations or partnerships with universities, research institutions, or industry players that could support the project.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Complete market analysis report and draft commercialization strategy, including initial regulatory and funding pathway identification.

Final Milestone Description

Completed commercialization strategy, finalized marketing materials, and submitted funding applications with secured partnerships and initial funding commitments.

Decarbonization Technology Evaluation, Selection, and Implementation Analysis and Planning

Voucher #

VO9-3

Organization:

Grand Summit Group, LLC

Details

City

Montrose

State

Zip

91020

Activity Location State

GLENDALE

Activity Location State

91206

Applicable Technology Area(s)

industrial-decarbonization

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Decarbonization Assessment

Capability Description

The proposed Decarbonization Technology Evaluation, Selection, and Implementation Analysis and Planning scope will provide a set of detailed research, analysis, and custom strategies to a company considering an innovative, first-time decarbonization technology to ensure commercial success of the project. The scope will include five report deliverables consisting of a Company Wants, Needs, & Requirements Report; Project Performance & Economic Assessment; Technology Economic & Feasibility Assessment; Technology Validation & Certification Assessment; and a Project Implementation Roadmap.The goal of this package is to: Aide the client to document the objectives and requirements of the project in written form, and analyze the overall project economics factoring in technology price, performance, and O&M impacts. Assess 3 to 5 technology options for performance and economic impacts of each to the project, assess the risks of each option, and compare all options to determine the leading 1 to 2 options. Evaluate the leading option's validation & certification work to identify any gaps or risks and make a final recommendation. Generate a high level project schedule, rough budget, and implementation plan for the project.A detailed breakdown of the package scope and estimated effort has been included in the attached Work Sample document for more information.

Capability Core Competencies

Grand Summit Group offers expert consulting services to technology innovation companies and their customers to maximize the chances for success of first of a kind installations. We survey the market to deeply understand both product and project requirements. We use this information to generate detailed project performance and economic models to anticipate the feasibility and impact new technologies have. We perform reviews of product validation and certification work to assess compliance with project requirements and identify gaps. Finally, we help companies execute on project development activities unique to deploying first of a kind technologies into a demonstration project environment. This suite of expertise is critical to assuring success at even the earliest phases of technology development.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Peter Ciulla, founder and principal partner of Grand Summit Group, has over 20 years of experience in hardware product development, transition to production, and product deployment. For the first decade of his career, Peter worked for several Fortune 500 multi-industry product manufacturing companies like Textron and ITT where he worked as both a hardware engineer and as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. For the next decade, Peter has worked with Cleantech companies such as eSolar, Heliogen, and CarbonCapture develop and launch multiple innovative products. Prior to consulting, Peter has been a founding team member at a startup with a multi-billion dollar exit, an executive team member, and a founder & CEO. For several years, he has worked as an industry reviewer of DOE grants, and has a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UC San Diego.

Capability Community Benefits

Grand Summit Group is well acquainted with and a strong proponent of the objectives integral to Community Benefit Plans (CBP). As an organization, we maintain a company DEI policy that reinforces our belief that a diverse workforce is a healthy and innovative workforce. While working with other companies (though not our core competency), we've assisted in the development of their CBPs including assisting in the writing of a CBP for grant applications, some support of community engagement, and navigation of the DOE's energy justice mapping tool for project location eligibility. As an industry grant reviewer for the DOE, we've also reviewed applicant's CBPs. Finally, Grand Summit Group is certified as a Small Business (Micro) with the State of California, and is currently in process on registering as a SBA certified small business with the Federal government.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

For the project to be successful, we will need from the recipient any background information about the company's decarbonization objectives and needs, requirements for the project, and project economics. Any gaps will be filled as a part of the proposed scope. Additionally, we will need a list of the technologies being considered and contacts at each technology company from which to obtain information used to generate the detailed assessments.

Geographic Constraints

Located in the Los Angeles region of California, Grand Summit Group has worked effectively with clients across the US and globally. By leveraging a suite of remote collaboration tools (including Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint), we are confident that we can effectively service clients throughout the US. Additionally, our Pacific home time zone enables easy coordination with both Eastern time zones and the further west time zones of Alaska and Hawaii.

Additional details on matching preferences

Our best fit client would be a company looking to deploy a highly innovative decarbonization technology from several options that would benefit from a deeper understanding of project requirements, project economics, technology risks and feasibility, technology validation and certification, and a project development road mapping.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Completion of Company Wants, Needs, & Requirements Assessment; Project Performance & Economic Assessment; and Project Model Technology Scenarios Analysis.

Final Milestone Description

Completion of Technology Economic & Feasibility Assessment; Technology Validation & Certification Assessment; and Project Implementation Roadmap.

Cybersecurity PEN (Penetration) and Fuzz Testing

Voucher #

VO2-48

Organization:

LHP Engineering Solutions

Details

City

Columbus

State

Zip

47201

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; long-duration-energy-storage; updates-to-the-electric-grid

Clean Hydrogen

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Updates to the Electric Grid

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

LHP Engineering Solutions (LHPES) offers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity PEN and Fuzz testing services tailored for clean hydrogen, energy storage, and electric grid applications. Our primary focus is to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in vehicle systems and components. Critical milestones include the receipt of components such as ECUs, Communication gateway modules, and embedded devices, followed by customized tooling for PEN testing and execution of black-box or grey-box testing. At the end of the project, clients will receive a detailed report enumerating all identified vulnerabilities, including CVSS scores, CWE numbers, detailed descriptions, exploitation scenarios, impacts, and proposed mitigations. Additionally, a full penetration test report and a post-remediation verification report will be provided. This process not only enhances the overall security of vehicles but also helps meet regulatory obligations effectively. Our expertise ensures the discovery, analysis and reporting of vulnerabilities in compliant with standards such as ISO 21434, ISO 27001, and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. At the project's conclusion, clients will have a comprehensive understanding of their systems' security posture and actionable steps to enhance their security.

Capability Core Competencies

LHPES excels in various core competencies, including standards and regulations consulting, EV safety, embedded cybersecurity, AUTOSAR, and Model-Based Design (MBD). Our approach integrates application lifecycle management (ALM) for software development, validation, and release, combined with advanced analytics and data integration for prototype commercialization. We specialize in using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems and field data for insightful decision-making. Our capabilities ensure a holistic, start-to-finish problem-solving methodology that addresses the complexities of standards, regulations, and global workflow integration, making us a reliable partner in advancing functional safety and cybersecurity.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

LHPES boasts highly customized hardware and testing solutions developed by world-class engineers. We are partnered with TÜV NORD, UL, and National Instruments (NI, Silver Alliance Partner), providing access to state-of-the-art equipment and certification services. Our proven track record includes collaborations with industry-leading suppliers to innovate and enhance powertrain technologies, resulting in safety-critical and secure engine control systems. We adhere to and help clients comply with standards such as ISO 21434, ISO 27001, and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, ensuring robust security and regulatory compliance.

Capability Community Benefits

At LHPES, the community isn't an afterthought—it's an integral part of our organizational fabric. We are actively engaged in job creation and the upskilling of local talent pools. Levering our internal training center and through collaboration with educational entities, we aim to create training programs that offer both scholarships and internships, thereby promoting increased diversity within STEM fields. Our commitment to DEIA extends into every facet of our operations, from recruitment and vendor selection to community partnerships. Through this voucher opportunity, we are enthusiastic about deepening our impact on diverse communities and making technology more accessible for all, while also fulfilling the grant's objectives.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

The voucher recipients can send their components (Electronics Control Units (ECUs), Communication gateway module, Telematics units, Embedded devices on network etc.), systems or sub-systems to the lab with their technical specifications, test requirements and regulatory requirements.

Geographic Constraints

We can support projects anywhere in the US with our strong remote workforce, while our main facilities are located in Indiana and Michigan.

Additional details on matching preferences

N/A

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

PEN testing is complete.

Final Milestone Description

Fuzz testing complete.

Cross-Sector Consulting for Tribal and Municipal Clean Energy Siting, Permitting, and Community Development

Voucher #

VO3-24

Organization:

Eighth Generation Consulting

Details

City

SPRINGFIELD

State

Zip

62704

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

solar; water; wind; bioenergy; vehicle-technologies; geothermal; building-efficiency; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; energy-improvement-in-rural-or-remote-areas; clean-energy-demonstration-on-current-and-former-mine-land; updates-to-the-electric-grid; industrial-decarbonization; clean-hydrogen; long-duration-energy-storage; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture

Solar

Water

Wind

Bioenergy

Vehicle Technologies

Category

Siting/Permitting

Capability Description

Capability Description: Eighth Generation Consulting offers specialized cross-sector support for tribal and municipal clean energy projects, focusing on siting, permitting, and community development. Our approach involves working directly with tribal governments, local authorities, and related institutions to ensure successful project implementation. Work Involved: Initial Assessment: Conduct a thorough review of clean energy technology options, community needs, and regulatory frameworks.Best Practices Evaluation: Analyze successful siting and permitting practices from similar jurisdictions and adapt them to the local context.Permitting Process Development: Create streamlined, culturally sensitive permitting processes that address both regulatory requirements and community concerns.Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate workshops and consultations to involve first responders, utilities, and community members in the planning and decision-making processes.Critical Milestones: Completion of Initial Assessment Report: A detailed report outlining technology benefits, challenges, and community needs.Best Practices Report: A document presenting effective siting and permitting strategies from comparable projects.Permitting Process Framework: A developed framework for streamlined, culturally inclusive permitting processes.Community Engagement Plan: A comprehensive plan for ongoing community involvement and feedback.Deliverables: Assessment ReportBest Practices ReportPermitting Process FrameworkCommunity Engagement PlanThese deliverables will guide successful clean energy project siting and implementation, benefiting tribal and municipal stakeholders.

Capability Core Competencies

Eighth Generation Consulting excels in supporting tribal and municipal clean energy projects through our expertise in sustainable development, regulatory compliance, and community engagement. Our team, led by Prof. Saxon Metzger, combines advanced qualifications in renewable energy and project management with hands-on experience in clean energy siting and permitting. Our approach integrates technical proficiency with deep cultural sensitivity, ensuring that projects respect and incorporate indigenous knowledge. We specialize in developing streamlined permitting processes, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and educating communities on the benefits and challenges of clean energy technologies. Our proven track record includes successful collaborations with tribal governments and local authorities on solar and storage projects, highlighted by our award-winning initiative, "Renewable Rebirth: Implementing Indigenous Stewardship in Solar and Storage Recycling." This comprehensive capability ensures that we can effectively support clean energy demonstration projects from assessment through implementation, fostering sustainable community development.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Eighth Generation Consulting, led by Prof. Saxon Metzger, is equipped with a team of highly qualified professionals holding advanced degrees and industry-recognized certifications. Prof. Metzger, an MBA with an emphasis on sustainability and a PMP, leads with extensive experience in project management and renewable energy. Our team includes NABCEP-certified professionals in Photovoltaic System Inspection, PV Design, Installation, and Technical Sales. We hold ISO 14001:2015 EMS Lead Auditor and OSHA 10/30 Construction + HAZWOPER 40 certifications, ensuring adherence to the highest safety and environmental standards. We have successfully executed numerous clean energy projects, including winning the 2024 Community Energy Innovation Prize. Our team regularly presents at esteemed forums, such as EUCI, and collaborates with prominent researchers like Ayda Donne, an Osage researcher with NYU. This experience spans grant management, regulatory compliance, and community engagement, positioning us as a trusted partner for tribal and municipal clean energy initiatives under the voucher opportunity.

Capability Community Benefits

Eighth Generation Consulting prioritizes community benefits and DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) in all our projects. Our approach is grounded in meaningful community engagement, ensuring that the voices and needs of local and tribal communities are central to project planning and implementation. We collaborate closely with community leaders, stakeholders, and institutions to tailor clean energy solutions that provide tangible benefits, such as job creation, skills training, and economic development. Our projects incorporate indigenous knowledge and practices, fostering cultural preservation while advancing modern sustainability goals. We work with researchers like Ayda Donne, an Osage researcher with NYU, to integrate culturally relevant insights and ensure projects respect tribal sovereignty and traditions. Through workshops, educational programs, and transparent communication, we aim to build community capacity and awareness about clean energy technologies. Our commitment to DEIA ensures inclusive participation, equitable access to project benefits, and the promotion of environmental justice in every initiative.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Voucher recipients are expected to provide: Site Information: Detailed maps, site plans, and zoning information for the proposed clean energy project locations. Community Data: Demographic information and community profiles to tailor engagement strategies. Regulatory Documents: Existing permitting and regulatory frameworks to streamline the development of new processes. Stakeholder Contacts: Lists of key stakeholders, including local authorities, community leaders, first responders, utilities, and transportation authorities. Technical Specifications: Any specific technical requirements or preferences for clean energy technologies. Cultural Insights: Information on internal organizational considerations to ensure projects respect institutional traditions and practices.

Geographic Constraints

No restrictions within North America

Additional details on matching preferences

Eighth Generation Consulting utilizes state-of-the-art equipment for clean energy projects, including high-efficiency solar panels, advanced energy storage systems, and smart grid technology. We ensure all equipment meets industry standards and regulatory requirements. Our team also provides customized training and technical support to local stakeholders, ensuring smooth integration and operation of new technologies. We prioritize sustainable materials and processes, aligning with community values and environmental goals. Our collaborative approach ensures projects are tailored to the specific needs and contexts of tribal and municipal partners, fostering long-term success and community resilience.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Deliver the Initial Assessment Report, Best Practices Evaluation Document, and Stakeholder Engagement Plan.

Final Milestone Description

Deliver the Final Implementation Report, Streamlined Permitting Framework, and Community Feedback Summary.

Comprehensive Market Readiness Assessment

Voucher #

VO1-33

Organization:

VentureCraft, Inc.

Details

City

Huntington Beach

State

Zip

92648

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

updates-to-the-electric-grid; industrial-decarbonization; clean-hydrogen; long-duration-energy-storage; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; advanced-nuclear

Updates to the Electric Grid

Industrial decarbonization

Clean Hydrogen

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

The work will involve five key components: 1. Market Analysis: We'll conduct in-depth research to understand the target market's size, trends, and growth potential, utilizing both primary and secondary data sources.2. Competitor Assessment: A thorough evaluation of existing competitors, their market positions, strengths, and weaknesses will be performed to identify opportunities for differentiation.3. Product/Service Evaluation: We'll assess how well our offering meets market needs and demands, identifying any necessary adaptations or improvements.4. Marketing Strategy: Based on market and competitor insights, we'll develop a tailored marketing approach, including target audience definition, positioning, and promotional tactics.5. SWOT Analysis: A comprehensive analysis of our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the context of the target market will be conducted. Critical milestones include completing each component of the analysis and synthesizing the findings. The final deliverable will be a comprehensive report integrating all five elements, providing a clear picture of our market readiness and actionable recommendations for successful market entry. This report will serve as a strategic roadmap, enabling informed decision-making and maximizing our chances of success in the new market.

Capability Core Competencies

VentureCraft has a proven track record of supporting over 100 DOE awardees, connecting them with valuable opportunities and developing long-term success strategies. Our extensive network allows us to provide numerous referrals upon request, validating our expertise and effectiveness.With more than two decades of experience, we specialize in creating comprehensive market analysis reports and strategies tailored for early-stage, deep tech companies. Our approach combines in-depth industry knowledge with cutting-edge analytical techniques to deliver actionable insights.Currently, we collaborate with leading accelerators such as Techstars, LaunchPad SBDC, and Slalom, further enhancing our ability to guide innovative startups towards success. This ongoing engagement with the startup ecosystem keeps us at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Capability Community Benefits

VentureCraft is deeply committed to advancing STEM education for all, with our principal serving as both a college-level educator and a volunteer mentor for multiple organizations. This commitment extends beyond the classroom, as we actively seek to engage with underserved universities and colleges to nurture and guide STEM entrepreneurs. In our efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, VentureCraft has established a partnership with California State University, Dominguez Hills' business school, recognized as one of the most diverse colleges in the nation. Through this collaboration, we offer paid internships, providing students with valuable real-world experience and mentorship. Our goal is to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry demands, empowering students from diverse backgrounds to thrive in STEM fields. By combining educational support, mentorship, and practical experience, VentureCraft aims to cultivate a new generation of innovative, diverse STEM professionals and entrepreneurs.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Detailed product or service specifications Target market information and preferences Current business model and revenue streams Existing marketing materials and strategies Financial data, including pricing structures Any existing market research or customer feedback Information on known competitors Regulatory considerations specific to the industry Long-term business goals and growth objectives Resources available for marketing and market entry Timeline expectations for market entry Any unique selling propositions or technological advantages

Geographic Constraints

1. Detailed product or service specifications. 2. Target market information and preferences. 3. Current business model and revenue streams. 4. Existing marketing materials and strategies. 5. Financial data, including pricing structures. 6. Any existing market research or customer feedback. 7. Information on known competitors. 8. Regulatory considerations specific to the industry. 9. Long-term business goals and growth objectives. 10. Resources available for marketing and market entry. 11. Timeline expectations for market entry. 12. Any unique selling propositions or technological advantages.

Additional details on matching preferences

N/A. We're industry and tech agnostic with clients ranging from cybersecurity to cleantech. Ultimately, we adapt to the client to deliver data-driven strategies.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Initial draft of report and remaining milestones to be completed.

Final Milestone Description

Finalized report.

Complete Go-to-Market review, assessment, analysis, and strategy based on series of customer discovery and product-market-fit exercises

Voucher #

VO1-28

Organization:

Genseed Advisors

Details

City

Silver Spring

State

Zip

20902

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; industrial-decarbonization; updates-to-the-electric-grid

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Industrial decarbonization

Updates to the Electric Grid

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

Our "Complete Go-to-Market Review, Assessment, Analysis, and Strategy" service provides a comprehensive approach to launching your product successfully. We begin with a thorough review of your current market positioning, analyzing key metrics and identifying areas for improvement. We gain deep insights into your target audience's needs, preferences, and pain points through a series of customer discovery exercises. This hands-on approach ensures we gather real-time feedback directly from potential customers, allowing us to refine your value proposition and product offerings. Next, we conduct an in-depth product-market fit analysis, assessing how well your product meets market demands and where adjustments may be needed. Our team leverages industry expertise and data-driven insights to identify optimal market segments and competitive positioning strategies. Finally, we develop a robust go-to-market strategy tailored to your unique business objectives. This includes actionable steps for marketing, sales, and distribution channels, ensuring you have a clear roadmap to achieve market penetration and growth. Our service empowers you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of market entry, ultimately driving customer acquisition, retention, and long-term success. Partner with us to transform your market approach and achieve sustainable growth.

Capability Core Competencies

Our capabilities and core competencies for the "Complete Go-to-Market Review, Assessment, Analysis, and Strategy" service include: 1. Market Research and Analysis: - Expertise in conducting comprehensive market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats. - Proficiency in competitive analysis to understand the landscape and positioning within the market. 2. Customer Discovery: - Skilled in designing and executing customer discovery exercises to gather qualitative and quantitative data. - Ability to analyze customer feedback to identify needs, preferences, and pain points. 3. Product-Market Fit Assessment: - Competence in evaluating product-market fit to ensure alignment between product offerings and market demands. - Experience in identifying gaps and opportunities for product improvement and innovation. 4. Go-to-Market Strategy Development: - Expertise in crafting tailored go-to-market strategies that encompass marketing, sales, and distribution plans. - Ability to create actionable roadmaps for market entry and growth, ensuring clear and measurable objectives.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Ben/Genseed's Expertise and Experience: 1. Go-to-Market Capabilities: - Comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery processes. - Proficient in product-market fit assessments to ensure alignment with market needs. 2. Industry Experience: - Energy & Renewable Energy: - Extensive experience in the solar industry, including business development, sales, project finance, and engineering. - Expertise in integrating new technologies into the grid, enhancing energy efficiency and electric vehicle (EV) adoption. - Industrial Decarbonization: - Deep understanding of decarbonization strategies for industrial sectors, notably cement and concrete. - Experience advising and consulting startups focused on industrial decarbonization and carbon capture technologies. - Carbon Capture & Direct Air Capture: - Specialized knowledge in carbon capture technologies, including direct air capture, with hands-on experience in advising innovative startups in these areas. - Climate Technology: - Broad expertise in climate technologies, driving sustainable solutions and impactful market strategies.

Capability Community Benefits

Our approach to community benefits and DEIA considerations is integral to our mission, ensuring inclusivity, accessibility, and community well-being. To the extent it is required, we actively engage with local communities to understand their needs and collaborate with leaders to address challenges. For projects where we have the opportunity, we foster job creation and economic development, especially in underserved areas, and provide education and training in renewable energy and climate technology. Our DEIA practices promote diversity within our team and ensure equitable distribution of project benefits. We design accessible projects and implement outreach strategies to reach all socio-economic groups. Regarding the specific approach to this voucher opportunity, DEIA considerations include an approach to specific and targeted communities as well as strategies and tactics to promote DEIA practices and incorporate them as product/service is implemented in the market.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Product/Service Information: Detailed Description of the Product or Service, Unique Value Proposition, Current Stage of Development (e.g., concept, prototype, ready for market), Documentation on Intellectual Property (patents, trademarks, etc.); Market and Customer Information: Target Market Segments, Key Customer Profiles, and Personas, Current Customer Feedback and Testimonials, Competitive Landscape and Analysis; Previous Efforts and Data: Any Previous Market Research or Customer Discovery Insights, Sales Data, and Customer Feedback (if available), Marketing and Sales Strategies Used So Far, Historical Financial Data and Projections

Geographic Constraints

No geographic constraints

Additional details on matching preferences

No other critical details required

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

At the mid-point we will have an initial analysis completed on the market

Final Milestone Description

Final milestone is a go-to-market strategy report including suggested approaches, marketing, and sales strategies and tactics.

Conduct roundtables and interviews with producers, advisors, and developers to identify barriers and solutions to increase agrivoltaics solar projects.

Voucher #

VO3-10

Organization:

American Farmland Trust

Details

City

Washington

State

Zip

20036

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

energy-improvement-in-rural-or-remote-areas; solar

Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas

Solar

Category

Community Benefits

Capability Description

Successful development of innovative agrivoltaics projects in a state or county will depend on engagement with and acceptance from the agricultural community. AFT offers communities and others a strategic engagement project with producers and solar developers to identify barriers and develop possible solutions to increase adoption of agrivoltaics solar projects. AFT would engage at least 50 participants in four roundtables (average ~10 in each) and through in-depth interviews with at least 10 participants. Interviews will be virtual while roundtables will be a combination of 2 in person and 2 virtual. Information and insights collected will identify specific social, technical, and economic barriers to agrivoltaics adoption and inform a set of recommendations for future research, policy, and educational resources to address those barriers. Findings and recommendations will be published in a final report and shared in a recorded 60-minute webinar. In addition, the project will generate educational materials of varied formats, including an educational Powerpoint presentation, fact sheets, and a 1–2-minute video. These will be available online and distributed widely including being sent to all participants, posted on the Smart Solar section of AFT’s web site, and sent to key stakeholder groups and policy makers within the region.

Capability Core Competencies

American Farmland Trust, a national non-profit organization, brings a holistic approach and national expertise in advancing smart solar and engaging the agricultural community to develop solutions that make our team uniquely well suited to execute on this outreach project. In 2022 AFT released Smart Solar principles (farmland.org/solar) to guide its clean energy work and help communities accelerate solar development in ways that strengthen farm viability and protect our best farmland. AFT is a national leader and recognized expert in innovative solutions to address tensions over solar energy on farmland. AFT is engaged in national level, multi-stakeholder dialogues to find common ground including the “Solar Uncommon Dialogue” (https://woods.stanford.edu/research/solar-landconservation) and its staff are frequent expert speakers at conferences including the recent Solar Farm Summit in Chicago. In addition, AFT is involved in many projects to increase the adoption of agrivoltaics by helping communities to work with farmers and ranchers and solar developers.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

AFT’s staff include experts in solar energy, agrivoltaics, regenerative agriculture, land use planning, and social research. AFT has conducted similar work as proposed here in several states utilizing farmer roundtables, interviews and other forums to produce a series of impactful reports and associated webinars including Smart Solar in Connecticut: Farmer Survey Findings and Initial Recommendations and Smart Solar Siting on Farmland: Achieving Climate Goals while Strengthening the Future for Farming in New York (2022). In In addition, AFT currently is conducting similar work in Colorado, Virginia and Texas. Lastly, AFT is responsible for developing curriculum and training for farmers on agrivoltaics as a partner on a project with Rutgers in New Jersey. AFT also is conducting smart solar outreach and education in Virginia, California, Washington, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Texas and Kentucky.

Capability Community Benefits

AFT’s approach to its Smart Solar work and this specific project incorporates core principles for community benefits plans such as engaging in the roundtables and interviews people who are impacted by the energy development to give them a role and a say in those decisions, including questions to understand equitable access to opportunities, and exploring workforce needs to address technical assistance for producers and developers. One of AFT’s four Smart Solar principles focuses on promoting equity and farm viability. Farmers and underserved communities should benefit from solar energy development. There must be inclusive stakeholder engagement to ensure projects strengthen farm viability and reflect farmer interests, including underserved producers that face barriers to accessing land and other resources.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Clarify and agree on geographic coverage and target audiences for roundtables and interviews. Suggestions for local agencies and/or organizations who can assist in disseminating the survey and whom to invite to webinar presenting findings would be helpful.

Geographic Constraints

The roundtables (mixed in person and virtual) and interviews (virtual) can be conducted anywhere in the US. It is best to agree upon a set geographic area such as a state or county (or multi-county) level.

Additional details on matching preferences

None

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Completion of the first two roundtables with associated marketing activities, education materials, and agenda.

Final Milestone Description

Final report with findings with recommendations to expand opportunities and address challenges and webinar presenting findings and recommendations.

Comprehensive Fundraising Strategy, Investor Identification, and Persuasive Investor Pitch Deck Presentation

Voucher #

VO4-29

Organization:

VentureCraft, Inc.

Details

City

Huntington Beach

State

Zip

92648

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

vehicle-technologies; bioenergy; wind; water; solar; geothermal; building-efficiency; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; industrial-decarbonization; clean-hydrogen

Vehicle Technologies

Bioenergy

Wind

Water

Solar

Category

Fundraising

Capability Description

VentureCraft offers a comprehensive fundraising strategy service, focusing on investor identification and creating persuasive pitch deck presentations. Our process begins with granting clients access to our proprietary VentureCraft Story Crafter tool, which guides them through a systematic curriculum to transform their existing technology and business into a compelling, investor-ready narrative. We will deliver two tailored pitch decks: a detailed e-mail deck and a concise presentation deck for in-person meetings. Leveraging our extensive investment databases, we'll identify up to 50 potential investors or investment groups with available capital, specifically targeting those interested in the voucher recipient's technology sector. Our deliverables include: 1. Access to our proprietary, industry-leadingVentureCraft Story Crafter tool2. Two customized pitch decks (e-mail and presentation versions)3. A detailed investor report with up to 50 potential investors, including contact information4. A personalized fundraising strategy recommendation Critical milestones involve story development, pitch deck creation, investor research, and strategy formulation. By project end, the voucher recipient will have a polished investment story, professional pitch materials, a curated list of potential investors, and a tailored fundraising strategy to maximize their capital needs while optimizing equity positions.

Capability Core Competencies

VentureCraft's core competencies lie in our unique blend of technical expertise and practical fundraising experience. Our multidisciplinary team, comprising design experts, financial analysts, and pitch deck specialists, excels at translating complex technical concepts into compelling investment presentations tailored for general investors without scientific backgrounds. We leverage our global investor network, spanning from Angels to VCs, and our access to the largest private investor databases to provide unparalleled investor identification and matching services. VentureCraft's collaborations with leading accelerators such as Y Combinator, Plug and Play, Techstars, Slalom, EvoNexus, and TiE further enhance our capabilities and network. What sets us apart is our rare combination of proven business storytelling skills and hands-on fundraising experience, making us one of the few investor pitch deck companies that can offer both compelling narratives and practical, results-driven strategies for securing deeptech investment.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

VentureCraft brings over two decades of expertise in helping early-stage technology companies secure funding. Our track record includes assisting clients directly in raising more than $450 million in capital, ranging from seed to Series A rounds from angels and venture capital groups. We currently manage operations for one of the nation's largest accelerators, which has supported deeptech companies in raising over $5.9B and achieving $5.2B in exits since 2010. We have advised thousands of deeptech startups and understand the unique challenges these companies face. Our principal is a globally recognized deeptech investment expert, recently invited to speak at the world's largest digital innovation conference in Bologna, Italy, addressing an audience of 90,000. Additionally, our principal sits on a review panel for a cleantech investment fund and is presently an Adjunct Professor of Business Law for USC Gould and former corporate counsel to an investment firm.

Capability Community Benefits

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Completion of a comprehensive Story Crafter survey that will touch on the primary components of a successful investor presentation ranging from competitors to financial health.

Geographic Constraints

VentureCraft currently works with clients anywhere and are able to provide the service anywhere in the country.

Additional details on matching preferences

N/A. We're industry and tech agnostic with clients ranging from cybersecurity to cleantech. Ultimately, we adapt to the client to deliver data-driven strategies.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Report delivered of: (1) initial pitch deck copy draft; (2) investor report; (3) initial pitch deck storyboard.

Final Milestone Description

Finalized pitch decks, investor report with contact information, and finalized fundraising strategy.

Comprehensive Business Development Strategy and Execution Leveraging the Lean Startup Methodology

Voucher #

VO4-3

Organization:

Rare Innovation

Details

City

Sarasota

State

Zip

34237

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; building-efficiency; geothermal; solar; water; wind; bioenergy; vehicle-technologies

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Building Efficiency

Geothermal

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

Funded startups each have unique requirements which demand customized deliverables but for companies struggling with significant hurtles to commercialization, a comprehensive business development strategy would include an assessment of the current state of the businesses ability to reach the market, the “product/market fit”, a Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy, and a Sales & Marketing Plan. This would include covering customer discovery to date and what more is needed to understand product/market fit, partnership development, customer targeting plan, and more. The second part of this effort would be execution of tasks developed from the strategy, especially for companies who do not have staff with the ability to actively engage the market. o (Qty 4) Business Model, Product/Market Fit Analysis, GTM Strategy, Sales & Marketing Plan. (Written Reports, qty 4)o (20+ contacts) Customer Discovery and Partner Contacts (Written Report)o (20+ contacts) Customer and Partnership Outreach Contacts (Written Report)

Capability Core Competencies

Rare Innovation is your representative to the market and investors. We are experienced in presenting complex innovations to the market that drives adoption and success. Our core competencies are:Sales, Partnership, Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy and Execution Pitch Deck Development, Pitch Prep, and Public/Private FundraisingBusiness Development, Business Modeling, and Growth

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Rare Innovation has been serving the SBIR ecosystem since 2007, securing numerous grants across all issuing entities, including several Phase III wins. Our work with the DOE is now a core competency and have leveraged TABA funding to successfully connect or innovators with partners and customers. Our principal has led multi-million-dollar sales deals while working at companies like Dell, HP, and EDS and has brought these best practices to startups after receiving a graduate degree in Science and Technology Commercialization. The principal also has served as a DOE SBIR PI for a Phase I. Rare Innovation also offers an extensive partnership network of IP attorneys, corporate attorneys, and other specialized business development professionals.

Capability Community Benefits

Rare Innovation supports STEM education for all and our principal is an educator at the college level and a volunteer mentor with several organizations. It is our intent to engage with underserved universities and colleges to mentor STEM entrepreneurs and Rare Innovation will also offer paid internships with Florida A&M’s school of business, a renowned HBCU with the largest business school of the HBCU’s and highly ranked. Two paid interns will be hired from the FAMU Experiential Learning platform on award to execute and learn some core research and business development basics in support of the overall effort.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Recipients must provide current commercialization plans, any documentation of customer engagement and discovery, innovation overview, problems encountered with engaging market, and current marketing materials such as pitch decks and other customer facing materials.

Geographic Constraints

Rare Innovation currently works with clients anywhere and are able to provide the service anywhere in the country.

Additional details on matching preferences

Rare Innovation has supported over 50 DOE awardees to connect them to opportunities and develop strategies that help them succeed in the long term. We can offer many referrals on request. We have designed pitches and coached on the pitch process to many, securing first place cash awards in venture competitions and many engagements with VC and Angel investors, as a result. Deep Clean Tech commercialization expertise with Hydrogen, Ammonia, and Geothermal. Other focus areas are Quantum technologies, Accelerator technologies, and Semiconductors.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Complete Business Model Report and Customer Discovery contact list and report of contacts made.

Final Milestone Description

Complete go to market sales/marketing strategy report and go to market execution contact/report.

Competitive Edge Assessment

Voucher #

VO4-30

Organization:

Multi-Innovation Inc.

Details

City

Novato

State

Zip

94945

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; building-efficiency; geothermal; solar; water; wind; bioenergy; vehicle-technologies

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Building Efficiency

Geothermal

Category

Capability Description

A Competitive Edge is something you can do that your competitors cannot. At every growth stage of your business, understanding and protecting your Competitive Edge is imperative to leverage the market and protect your business from competitors. The work involved with this capability includes defining your business and technology landscape, clarifying your picture of the future and how your business fits into this future, identifying other companies that have the same or similar technology that can deliver a competitive solution, possibly limiting or displacing your business. defining your Competitive Edge, identifying your potential competitors, partners, and M&A options, and identifying what needs to be protected using patents/IP to maintain your Competitive Edge. At the end of this Assessment, you will have a clear understanding of your Competitive Edge, as well as a detailed report with actionable steps to protect it. This includes a list of key patents you should focus on immediately, to protect your place in the marketplace today and in the future.

Capability Core Competencies

Multi-Innovation is a full-service IP development and business strategy company. We help technology companies identify their Competitive Edge and develop strategic IP portfolios that protect it. Additionally, we serve as trusted advisors to VCs, Family Offices, and CEOs, helping them identify their tech strategy and how to use IP to expand their business opportunities. We offer Competitive Edge Assessments, Fractional CTO/Advisory, Patent Development, and Patent Prosecution. We work with startups, small and medium sized technology companies. We have experience in various industries such as biotech, robotics, avionics, green tech, med tech, telecommunications, IoT, AI, and more.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Our team consists of technology, business and IP experts. Some of which have the following qualifications: Director of Advanced Technology and Strategy at MotorolaInventor with over 90 patentsExpert witness for network communicationsExperience working with companies in various industries (biotech, robotics, avionics, etc.). Worked with over 20+ startups in various fields, working specifically on their Competitive Edge Assessment.Drafted 150+ patent applications.

Capability Community Benefits

Every year we donate 10% of income to local/community organizations. We are a woman and immigrant led organization with our COO being the DEI chair for external networking groups. We do pro-bono work for small technology companies that are just getting started and have not yet received funding.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Product and technology materials including high-level overviews, technical specifications, and business and go-to-market strategies. Examples of inputs we current receive from our clients include: pitch/investor decks, technology specifications, go-to-market whitepapers, technology whitepapers, technology slide decks or PowerPoints explaining the technology and business, etc.

Geographic Constraints

Any US state or territory

Additional details on matching preferences

We have experience in various industries and can work in any vertical except the pharmaceutical industry.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Completion and review of the Competitive Edge Questionnaire

Final Milestone Description

Completion of the Competitive Edge Assessment (Delivery of full report including conclusions, recommendations and next steps).

Community Engagement Through Education to Foster Consensus and Support in Rural Communities.

Voucher #

VO3-14

Organization:

Energy Right

Details

City

Richmond

State

Zip

23219

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

solar; energy-improvement-in-rural-or-remote-areas; long-duration-energy-storage

Solar

Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Category

Community Benefits

Capability Description

Energy Right excels in fostering constructive conversations among community residents and leaders to promote informed decision-making regarding clean energy. Our in-person presence and ability to create individual relationships with communities allows us to effectively address misinformation and educate communities on the benefits of clean energy. For this voucher project, we will engage the community with three inputs (milestones): First, Energy Right will host 4 community events, supplying experts from various clean energy disciplines to provide resources to interested community members. Events will be held in areas strategically chosen for accessibility. A successful engagement event will have roughly 80 attendees. Second, Energy Right will create and distribute curated resources and messages via key media channels to magnify the campaign elements. This would include specifically targeted petitions in order to gather collective support, strategic social media engagement, and the distribution of key resources to local media outlets. We will seek to distribute 1-2 petitions within the AHJ jurisdiction, produce 5-6 strategic social media engagements, and distribute 2-4 targeted messages through local media sources. Lastly, for measurement, Energy Right will distribute a pre- and post-test to community members to measure uninformed and informed community opinions regarding solar energy development.

Capability Core Competencies

Energy Right has both effectively increased public understanding and communicated the benefits of clean energy development in localities. With billions invested in Virginia’s rapid clean energy growth, this expansion can overwhelm localities, cause the spread misinformation, and provoke backlash. Organized opposition groups and local coalitions leverage their influence to create doubt and block solar projects during the permitting process. Energy Right has sought to address these issues through in-person, positive hands-on engagement in over 65 counties across the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have hosted multiple community events, making available experts in agrivoltaics, project development, and other clean energy disciplines to community members. Generally, these events produce roughly 80 attendees. Furthermore, as of June 2024 Energy Right has engaged in roughly 10 communities with petitions and messaging campaigns, receiving engagement from over 300 community members. Energy Right is astutely adept at empowering local communities to learn and support clean energy development.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Capability Community Benefits

Energy Right is committed to bringing economic benefits to rural, underserved, and underfunded communities through clean energy development. Many of the communities that we operate in are such and in need of economic investment and development. By helping communities understand the tangible economic benefits of siting solar projects—such as job creation, increased tax revenues, and local business growth—we foster a positive perception of solar energy. We engage community and local business leaders to demonstrate how these projects can be valuable partners and good neighbors, enhancing community wellbeing rather than being perceived as nuisances. We design community events strategically so that each event occurs in an accessible and new location and time, so that we maximize community engagement. Furthermore, we plan to identify stakeholders (individuals/groups) from all parts of the community. We aim to ensure that all community members have the opportunity to share their concerns about a project.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Recipients, specifically AHJs, must plan to present a "Community Opposition Report", or simple report on community opposition, describing the ways, means and capacity of the opposition in the jurisdiction. Further, AHJs are asked to prepare to have an opening conversation with Energy Right to discuss the history of solar in the jurisdiction, current regulations, and any clean energy development currently proposed or anticipated. Lastly, Energy Right asks that recipients prepare a list of relevant stakeholders.and groups that will be important in community engagement.

Geographic Constraints

Energy Right will only be able to provide service in Virginia or Tennessee Valley Authority Service Territory. We have the capacity to work in multiple different environments, but have vast experience working in rural and semi-rural communities.

Additional details on matching preferences

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Complete Launch Meeting with AHJ; Pre-test completed; 2 Community Engagement/Education Events; 2 Media Messages Distributed; 3 Social Media Engagements

Final Milestone Description

Post-test completed; 4 total community engagement events held; 4 Media Messages Distributed; 5-6 Social Media Engagements

Community Engagement Strategy and Materials

Voucher #

VO3-15

Organization:

Fedsprout

Details

City

PRINCETON

State

Zip

8540

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

advanced-nuclear; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; updates-to-the-electric-grid; clean-energy-demonstration-on-current-and-former-mine-land; energy-improvement-in-rural-or-remote-areas; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; building-efficiency; geothermal; solar; water; wind; bioenergy; vehicle-technologies

Advanced Nuclear

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Community Benefits

Capability Description

Our community engagement service addresses the challenges of siting and permitting clean energy technology demonstration projects. We focus on community education, developing feedback mechanisms, understanding community concerns, addressing resistance, ensuring transparent communication, identifying and including marginalized groups, building trust, addressing environmental impact concerns, and identifying community benefits. Timeframe for Deliverables:1. Stakeholder Identification (Weeks 1-4): Identify key community stakeholders.2. Communication and Feedback (Weeks 5-12): Discuss project details with stakeholders and gather initial feedback. 3. Design Engagement Strategies (Weeks 12-20): Create engagement strategies such as town hall meetings, focus groups, and surveys. Provide guidance on early engagement and transparency. Develop a list of potential community benefits from the demonstration project.4. Develop Educational Materials (Weeks 16-24): Develop materials to educate the community about the new technology. 5. Community Agreements and Implementation (Weeks 24-32): Assist in developing agreements with the community and support early engagement strategy implementation. By the end of the voucher project, besides the above deliverables, we will also provide a presentation summarizing the community engagement strategy, required educational materials, and progress with community agreements.

Capability Core Competencies

Here are a few examples of our past and current efforts: 1. Assisting a foreign energy storage system developer in securing funding opportunities for U.S. deployment and identifying communities and partners for a demonstration project.2. Developing community benefits plans and engagement strategies for various utilities nationwide. This includes educating clients, brainstorming creative approaches, developing budgets for community engagement, and guiding the creation of MoUs with potential partners. Our capabilities include:Workforce development strategiesDEI planningIdentifying and contacting unions, labor groups, and workforce institutions for negotiationsFederal regulations compliance for the DBE programEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) plan development and reviewsCommunity perceptions and engagement strategiesDeveloping metrics around community benefitsAssessing impacts on communities from new technologiesDeveloping community agreements, including MoUsPlanning for meeting Justice40 goals (maximizing benefits to Disadvantaged Communities)

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Our team specializes in Community Benefits Planning, DEI compliance, Community Engagement, and Workforce Development. Each member has extensive experience in infrastructure and energy technologies, creating community benefits plans, and addressing environmental justice issues. Fedsprout includes energy technology experts, former utility and municipality managers, community engagement specialists, DEI experts, sustainability specialists, environmental scientists, and workforce development professionals. We collaborate with end users, including utilities deploying electrification technologies like energy storage systems. Our work spans both rural and urban communities, catering to diverse demographics. We have assisted numerous utilities and corporations nationwide by developing community benefits plans and engagement strategies. Additionally, we have created proprietary document templates and training materials for community benefits planning. We also conduct workshops to share best practices and goals, ensuring comprehensive understanding and effective implementation.

Capability Community Benefits

Our Community Engagement service focuses on understanding and collaborating with communities for project success. Our approach involves:1. Identifying stakeholders and demographics to understand the community.2. Summarizing community concerns that impact project success.3. Developing engagement strategies for effective collaboration.4. Guiding early project decision-making with stakeholders.5. Developing community benefits and agreements that capture project impacts and commitments.We engage communities early for stakeholder analysis, outreach, and partner identification before project deployment. We use community feedback to develop tailored outreach methods. We work closely with local stakeholders and community-based institutions to ensure alignment and trust, leveraging information from trusted community sources to enhance project acceptance. This structured approach ensures that our tactics are well-received and effective in the communities where projects are proposed.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Are you targeting a specific geographic area, and what is its population and size? Have you done community outreach before, and why do you need help now? Can you modify some aspects of your project to maximize positive impacts to the community? Are you open to transparent, two-way communication to gain acceptance and feedback? Are you willing to partner with local groups on project feedback and community engagement strategies? Do you have a budget for community engagement, if so, what funds are available? Do you have staff who are currently, or will be working on community engagement?

Geographic Constraints

We provide services across all US states and territories. Note that we will identify organizations that can collaborate on community engagement activities and that already have worked within the community to create trust in the community engagement process. Fedsprout will not implement the community engagement activities.

Additional details on matching preferences

We do not get into the regulatory and permitting details since our focus is more on community engagement and less on compliance.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Community Engagement Strategy Design Report

Final Milestone Description

Community Engagement Strategy Guidance and Education Materials

Community Benefits Planning

Voucher #

VO1-21

Organization:

Fedsprout

Details

City

PRINCETON

State

Zip

8540

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

advanced-nuclear; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; updates-to-the-electric-grid

Advanced Nuclear

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Community Benefits

Capability Description

Our team will review the DOE's Climate & Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) data and perform a detailed stakeholder analysis to understand the communities where proposed projects will occur. These projects could be demonstration and deployment projects or locations where new manufacturing facilities will be established. We will identify key stakeholders in the community and engage with them to develop an initial list of community concerns and potential social, economic, and environmental impacts. We will provide guidance and lead brainstorming sessions to identify potential benefits focused on the four pillars of community benefits. We will create a community benefits plan tailored to the project. We will help develop community engagement strategies and a budget for effective and early two-way communication.By the end of the voucher project, we will deliver a community benefits plan and a detailed community engagement strategy and approach with an estimated budget that enables soliciting feedback from the community, educating community members, and modifying project plans in response to community feedback as the project progresses.

Capability Core Competencies

Here are a few examples of our past and current efforts: 1. Assisting a foreign energy storage system developer in securing funding opportunities for U.S. deployment and identifying communities and partners to positively impact disadvantaged communities.2. Developing community benefits plans/DEI Plans/PIER Plans and engagement strategies for various utilities and companies nationwide. This includes educating clients, brainstorming creative approaches, developing budgets for community engagement, and guiding the creation of MoUs with potential partners. Our capabilities include:Workforce development strategiesDEI planningIdentifying and contacting unions, labor groups, and workforce institutions for negotiationsFederal regulations compliance for the DBE programEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) plan development and reviewsCommunity perceptions and engagement strategiesDeveloping metrics around community benefitsAssessing impacts on communities from new technologiesDeveloping community agreements, including MoUsPlanning for meeting Justice40 goals (maximizing benefits to Disadvantaged Communities)

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Our team specializes in Community Benefits Planning, DEI compliance, Community Engagement, and Workforce Development. Each member has extensive experience in infrastructure and energy technologies, creating community benefits plans, and addressing environmental justice issues. The Fedsprout team includes energy technology experts, former utility and municipality managers, community engagement specialists, DEI experts, sustainability specialists, environmental scientists, and workforce development professionals. We collaborate with end users, including utilities deploying electrification technologies like energy storage systems and innovative clean hydrogen technology solutions. Our work spans both rural and urban communities, catering to diverse demographics. We have assisted numerous utilities and corporations nationwide by developing community benefits plans and engagement strategies. Additionally, we have created proprietary document templates and training materials for community benefits planning. We also conduct workshops to share best practices and goals, ensuring comprehensive understanding and effective implementation.

Capability Community Benefits

Our Community Benefits Assessment service focuses on understanding and collaborating with communities for project success. Our approach involves:1. Identifying stakeholders and demographics to understand the community.2. Summarizing community concerns from stakeholder groups that impact project success.3. Developing engagement strategies for effective collaboration.4. Creating materials to facilitate early decision-making with stakeholders.5. Developing a community benefits plan that captures project impacts and benefits.We engage communities early for stakeholder analysis, outreach, and partner identification before project deployment. Using community feedback, we develop tailored outreach methods. We work closely with local stakeholders and community-based institutions to ensure alignment and trust, leveraging information from trusted community sources to enhance project acceptance. This structured approach ensures that our tactics are well-received and effective in the communities where projects are proposed.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Geographic Constraints

We provide services across all US states and territories.

Additional details on matching preferences

Community benefits planning is typically critical at higher TRLs - 6 and beyond, where community impacts may be more extensive. If you are seeking alignment with the DOE's community benefits planning objectives, our services are of great value since we support numerous entities applying for and receiving DOE funding. It is important to be willing to engage early with communities and make them feel as if they are being genuinely engaged with your project to have maximum community acceptance.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Draft CBP developed

Final Milestone Description

Community engagement strategy report and budget developed

Community Engagement and Benefits Assessment

Voucher #

VO3-17

Organization:

RTI International

Details

City

Research Triangle Park

State

Zip

27709

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; updates-to-the-electric-grid; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; solar; water; wind; bioenergy; vehicle-technologies

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Updates to the Electric Grid

Category

Community Benefits

Capability Description

RTI will support jurisdictions evaluating the community impacts of new energy technologies and in navigating implementation and siting challenges. This offering includes: a community needs assessment, as well as what benefits could be generated by the technology; action steps to maximize the benefits of a technology while mitigating potential harms; and support in developing community engagement strategies to address legitimate concerns for directly impacted communities while also streamlining the permitting and siting process. Recognizing the uniqueness of each community and technology, RTI will engage up to 10 community stakeholders and refine the focus and scope of the analysis. Options include 1) an Energy Equity Analysis covering the benefits and impacts of a technology’s development compared to alternative technological solutions, 2) a Health Equity Analysis modeling resultant emissions and the impacts of emissions on disadvantaged communities, or 3) a Workforce and/or Historically Underutilized Business Capacity Analysis identifying career opportunities resultant of technology, region-specific historically underutilized businesses that benefit from contracting opportunities, and workforce programs necessary to connect marginalized workers with career opportunities. Drawing on these analyses, RTI will deliver a community needs and benefits assessment, inclusive of up to 3 case studies illustrating successes and failures of peer community engagement processes.

Capability Core Competencies

RTI International helps state and local governments, corporations, foundations, and federal agencies solve their most complex innovation challenges by providing market insights and innovation commercialization services. We leverage our staff of nearly 6,000 experts with degrees in more than 250 scientific, technical, and professional disciplines to bring uniquely broad and deep expertise in technology development and commercialization to provide clients with customized, actionable results. RTI regularly supports state and local governments in conducting community needs assessments, developing strategic plans to create equitable economic outcomes, identify opportunities for growth in emerging technologies, accelerate technology commercialization, assess workforce capacities and needs, to assess the readiness of specific sites for industrial development, model the energy and health impacts of proposed policy changes, and to conduct effective community engagement. RTI also conducts best practice research and advises clients on practical implementation steps to achieve equitable and sustainable outcomes.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

RTI has demonstrated expertise in the technical, economic, energy, and community engagement elements of commercializing new energy technologies. RTI has experience analyzing how a wide range new technologies can impact the energy grid and rates, emissions, and health disparities, both using industry-standard models in tools built in house. RTI provides market and strategic economic development analysis for state, local, and tribal governments, with specific expertise in innovation-driven economic development, technology commercialization, and the clean energy transition. Through work on multiple projects including the EDA’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge, RTI provides best practice research and facilitation services to organizations and coalitions working to produce equitable economic develop outcomes from the growth of new industry clusters, including several rooted in the energy transition and clean technology. Both domestically and internationally, RTI has experience managing community engagement and needs assessments with disadvantaged and directly impacted communities.

Capability Community Benefits

RTI’s mission to improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice is embedded in our work. Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) are core institutional values at RTI. We work with equity-focused stakeholders around the country, including environmental justice organizations, rural community groups, minority-serving institutions, and community colleges. Additionally, RTI (RTI TRUE) has experts in Climate justice, and develops and employs methodologies to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion. We support communities creating equitable economic development strategies (e.g., running the community of practice for the US EDA Build Back Better ecosystem) implementing new energy technologies without reinforcing harms to vulnerable communities and marginalized workers. Equity is core to our work on the clean energy transition, focusing on how to maximize benefits for economically marginalized people, identifying and mitigating harms to vulnerable communities, and creating an energy system that does not reinforce legacy.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

For this effort, RTI will require that our clients: (1) provide background data and information to enable the Community Benefits Assessment (2) commit time for senior personnel to contribute technical information in the project kickoff meeting, during regular updates on an ad-hoc basis to answer technical questions and participate in the bankability assessment throughout the project period of performance.

Geographic Constraints

We are capable of supporting projects across the US as we regularly work remotely with clients.

Additional details on matching preferences

N/A

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

A scoping report that includes key technology details, background information on the proposed community, and the agreed-upon 1-3 focus areas.

Final Milestone Description

A document detailing findings and recommendations and a final client meeting to discuss the results and action steps.

Community Engagement and Consensus Building

Voucher #

VO3-1

Organization:

Strategen Consulting

Details

City

Sacramento

State

Zip

95827

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen

Clean Hydrogen

Category

Community Benefits

Capability Description

Leveraging its technical background and expert facilitators, Strategen can deliver engaging educational content, consensus building and technical assistance. Strategen recognizes the critical importance of peer sharing and dedicated engagement that enables robust discussions and ensures that diverse stakeholder and expert perspectives are represented. Strategen’s technical subject matter expertise enables us to accessibly communicate complex topics related to resource planning, clean energy technology innovation, and rate design for stakeholders. Our support is estimated and budgeted for 5 months with potential for an extended scope to conduct stakeholder engagement based on the Community Benefits Roadmap. The following outputs are provided at the end of the project and at key milestones during the project. 1) Stakeholder Engagement Matrix: A matrix detailing the key stakeholders impacted by the project, anticipated issues and perspectives, and approaches to engage with them. 2) Community Benefits Roadmap: An internal report with goals, milestones, measurement metrics, priority development opportunities to create local benefits, and a community engagement plan to facilitate community input.

Capability Core Competencies

Strategen is a recognized leader in engaging diverse stakeholders to receive and incorporate input, address concerns, and jointly develop solutions to complex issues throughout the energy ecosystem, especially around emerging technologies. Our approach to stakeholder engagement 1) recognizes that each project and situation is different; 2) meets people where they are; 3) makes engagement accessible; 4) focuses on data-driven and transparent analysis; and 5) utilizes a “listen-first” approach. Our team has experience from developing a webinar program with 8,000+ participants and managing several successful associations, and working with clients such as Utility Commissions, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to convene stakeholders to discuss emergent technologies and regulatory programs. Strategen also has the necessary storage expertise and industry connections. We founded the California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA) in 2009 and managed its operations until 2022.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

The Strategen team will be led by by Janice Lin, Strategen’s CEO. Janice co-founded the California Energy Storage Alliance in 2009, where she successfully served as Executive Director for ten years, growing the organization into the definitive voice for energy storage in the state and beyond with over 100 active members. Janice also co-founded and for seven years chaired the annual Energy Storage North America conference and expo, the only mission-driven and the leading standalone grid-connected energy storage event in North America. Strategen has also composed a robust support team of analyst-level staff to implement this scope of work guided by the in-depth expertise of core, senior team members. Strategen will prioritize allocation efficiency via the use of lower cost resources when possible.

Capability Community Benefits

Strategen is a certified minority and woman-owned business, with a commitment to facilitating a just transition that enables a sustainable and equitable approach to building a clean energy economy. Strategen’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice are foundational to our approach to both internal team engagement as well as our client service approach. Our expertise ranges from the quantitative work of modeling peaker plant retirement in disadvantaged communities to reduce pollution and improve community health; to development of regulatory frameworks that incorporate social and environmental equity; to direct engagement with stakeholders, including local communities, environmental justice groups, and tribal nations, to seek their input and collaboration. This scope of work will ensure that diverse voices are represented in LDES planning processes and will promote the realization of DEIA metrics through the development of a plan to address DEIA within the Community Benefits Roadmap.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

To develop an effective stakeholder engagement plan and build consensus, the following is required from our clients: 1) a defined geographic region for project focus;  2) a summary of the technology or product of focus;  3) if applicable, summary of community engagement conducted to date and relevant points of contact; and  4) at least 1 point of contact with decision-making ability to work with on a regular cadence.

Geographic Constraints

We can support projects in the continental US with historic expertise engaging with local stakeholders on the West Coast, the Northeast, and New England.

Additional details on matching preferences

N/A

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

A Stakeholder Engagement Matrix detailing the key stakeholders impacted by the project, anticipated issues and perspectives, and approaches to engage.

Final Milestone Description

An internal Community Benefits Roadmap with goals, milestones, and metrics and a community engagement plan to facilitate community input.

Community Benefits Assessment

Voucher #

VO1-22

Organization:

RTI International

Details

City

Research Triangle Park

State

Zip

27709

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; updates-to-the-electric-grid

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Updates to the Electric Grid

Category

Community Benefits

Capability Description

RTI will perform a Community Benefits Assessment and further provide a draft Agreement Plan to DOE-funded start-ups. This offering will help the startup identify and quantify a community’s needs that their technology can address, the benefits it could generate, potential harms and mitigating strategies, and guidance on engaging with regional community partners. Recognizing the uniqueness of each developing technology and community, RTI and the startup, at project kickoff, will prioritize 1-3 focus areas to explore within the Assessment. Options for analysis include 1) an Energy Equity Analysis covering the benefits and impacts of a technology’s development compared to alternative technological solutions, 2) a Health Equity Analysis modeling resultant emissions and the impacts of emissions on disadvantaged communities, 3) a Workforce Capacity Analysis identifying career opportunities resultant of technology, region-specific historically underutilized businesses that could benefit from job creation, and workforce programs necessary to meet community needs, or 4) an Economic Impact Assessment identifying the potential employment, income, and economic output impacts. Drawing on these analyses, RTI will deliver guidance on identifying and connecting with potential regional community partners.

Capability Core Competencies

RTI International helps corporations, foundations, and federal agencies solve their most complex innovation challenges by providing market insights and innovation commercialization services. We leverage our staff of nearly 6,000 experts with degrees in more than 250 scientific, technical, and professional disciplines to bring uniquely broad and deep expertise in technology development and commercialization to provide clients with customized, actionable results. Additionally, RTI brings technical expertise in electricity grid modeling, carbon management, long duration energy storage (e.g. hydrogen, batteries, pumped storage hydropower, etc.), clean hydrogen and industrial decarbonization. For example, RTI leads multiple carbon capture projects funded by DOE from bench-scale research to full-scale demonstration. RTI conducts needs and benefits assessments through the EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Program and support organizations applying to the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change grant program.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

RTI has demonstrated expertise in the technical, economic, energy, and community engagement elements of commercializing new energy technologies. RTI has experience analyzing how a wide range new technologies can impact the energy grid, emissions, and health disparities, both using industry-standard models in tools built in house. RTI provides market and strategic economic development analysis for businesses, state and local governments, and community-based organizations, with specific expertise in innovation-driven economic development, technology commercialization. Through work on multiple projects including the EDA’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge, RTI provides best practice research and facilitation services to organizations and coalitions working to produce equitable economic develop outcomes from the growth of new industry clusters, including several rooted in the energy transition and clean technology. Both domestically and internationally, RTI has experience managing community engagement and needs assessments with disadvantaged and directly impacted communities.

Capability Community Benefits

RTI’s mission to improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice is embedded in our work. Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) are core institutional values at RTI. We work with equity-focused stakeholders around the country, including environmental justice organizations, rural community groups, minority-serving institutions, and community colleges. Additionally, RTI (RTI TRUE) has experts in Climate justice, and develops and employs methodologies to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion. We leverage our expertise in developing innovation ecosystems (e.g., running the community of practice for the US EDA Build Back Better ecosystem) and in our technology development and deployment projects to consider how new technologies might support the development of a clean and equitable energy economy, regional economic development, jobs creation, and long-term equity implications of new technology development. We bring a thoughtful lens to equity by looking for unintended consequences and the potential environmental justice concerns.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Geographic Constraints

We are capable of supporting projects across the US as we regularly work remotely with clients.

Additional details on matching preferences

N/A

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

A scoping report that includes key technology details, background information on the proposed community, and the agreed-upon 1-3 focus areas.

Final Milestone Description

A final report document detailing findings and recommendations and a final client meeting to discuss the results and action steps.

Commercialization Strategy and Planning

Voucher #

VO1-32

Organization:

Riverview Climate Ventures LLC

Details

City

Sacramento

State

Zip

95816

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

advanced-nuclear; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; updates-to-the-electric-grid

Advanced Nuclear

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

Riverview Climate Ventures supports climate tech companies on fundraising, commercialization, and other special projects related to strategy and finance. This capability is focused on fundraising. The proposed project involves 3 steps:1. First, data collection. This includes a review of the company's current customer-facing sales decks, value proposition and pricing models, and other materials that would be shared with a prospective customer as part of a sales process.2. Second, collateral development. This includes refining the sales deck, relevant models, and other supporting materials for prospective customers. As part of this process, we interview potential target customers to pressure test the efficacy of materials and ensure we capture critical points.3. Third, go-to-market planning. This includes customer pipeline development, process documentation, and initial customer outreach. We define a project plan and timeline tailored to industry timelines and important events.

Capability Core Competencies

Project track record - Riverview Climate Ventures has successfully completed or is in process of completing 6 value-add projects for climate tech startups since Q4 2023. These projects range from $3m customer offtake deal for a Seed-stage company to a $40m Series B fundraise. VC investing - Riverview is led by Daniel Ketyer, formerly a climate-focused venture capital investor at Piva Capital (investors in 19 Series A-C companies). He brings the VC lens and network to support company commercialization efforts and understands how to set milestones that investors will care about. Industry experience - For select projects, we bring on 1-2 sub-contractors in our network with specific expertise that can make a project more successful. In one project, a market study for a solar energy firm, we brought on an ex-strategy consultant with energy sector experience to support for 20 hours per week.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Led by Daniel Ketyer, former VC at Piva Capital, consultant at Deloitte, and current fundraising & commercialization advisor to climate tech startups at Riverview Climate Ventures. Education at University of Michigan and Duke University. Supported VC diligence across various technology categories including carbon management, hydrogen, nuclear, grid tech, long-duration energy storage, and various sub-areas of industrial decarbonization including steel and cement.

Capability Community Benefits

Our approach is twofold:- first, when building the core project team and investor outreach list, ensure diverse representation so not overly biased towards historically advantaged groups. For example, 50% of the sub-contractors we've brought on to directly support projects are underrepresented minorities.- second, physically visiting the project or company site within the first 4-6 weeks of the project start wherever possible. We have found this particularly important in our work for climate tech startups focused on Sub-Saharan Africa to understand market nuances. We have also helped develop a community benefits plan for a carbon removal company, and weaved the plan into a successful application for the Department of Energy’s Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase Pilot Prize.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Company capitalization history, list of current customers, months of runway remaining, number of employees

Geographic Constraints

N/a

Additional details on matching preferences

N/a

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Customer sales deck complete and ready to present externally

Final Milestone Description

Customer pipeline complete and outreach process documented

Commercialization Planning Using Adoption Readiness Levels

Voucher #

VO4-36

Organization:

Sandia National Laboratories

Details

City

Albuquerque

State

Zip

87123

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; geothermal; solar; wind; vehicle-technologies; bioenergy

Clean Hydrogen

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Geothermal

Solar

Wind

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

Sandia will provide market assessment and commercialization planning support to improve the voucher recipient’s understanding of the market, their value proposition, and steps to accelerate commercialization and adoption. Specifically, Sandia will provide: Market Analysis: Research and analysis to define market size, market potential, market maturity, landscape of market participants, value chain, range of applicability, etc. This task will be completed via open-source research and 5-8 interviews with stakeholders with experience and expertise within the market segments of interest. Value Proposition Analysis: Research and analysis related to key value proposition dimensions including market need, ease of use, delivered cost, technical challenges addressed and faced, and functional performance. This task will be completed using open-source research and 5-8 interviews with Sandia technical experts and potentially other experts. Includes the potential to provide a limited technoeconomic analysis as a basis for understanding delivered cost. Adoption Readiness Assessment: Use of the Adoption Readiness Level (ARL) framework for two objectives: to define adoption readiness; and incorporate findings from the market and value proposition analysis to develop a commercialization plan structured around reducing medium and high risks to adoption. The plan will include recommended solutions for addressing risk and be provided as professionally-designed marketing materials.

Capability Core Competencies

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

With a long history of technology transfer success, Sandia offers partners access to the Labs’ world-class science, advanced technologies, and unique research facilities. Collaborations with industry, small businesses, universities, government agencies, and other labs bring new technologies to the marketplace and contribute to the economic well-being of the nation. Sandia has conducted energy research for the nation since 1971, with an annual energy portfolio budget of more than $200 million. The IPO has experience partnering with Sandia’s technical staff in the areas of climate security, clean hydrogen, industrial decarbonization, advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, geothermal, solar, water, wind, bioenergy, and vehicle technologies. Sandia's entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem, including the Center for Collaboration and Commercialization (C3), consists of a pipeline of programs designed to provide skills and resources to researchers to help them successfully move technologies from idea to commercialization.

Capability Community Benefits

Sandia has a longstanding commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and energy justice. The IPO has experience engaging and empowering communities through programs such as the Sandia-led DOE Boost Platform, which builds ventures around actionable challenges identified by underserved communities seeking pathways to energy technology solutions. Sandia has an established network of regional partnerships, including longstanding relationships with communities in New Mexico, California, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and other regions across the continental U.S.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Background of capabilities/partners, relevant IP, and related materials to support analysis. A minimum of 1 responsive point of contact to work with on a regular cadence.

Geographic Constraints

N/A

Additional details on matching preferences

N/A

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

At the midpoint, Sandia will have completed and shared the complete market analysis and value proposition analysis.

Final Milestone Description

The final deliverable will be a complete commercialization plan including an ARL assessment and solutions for addressing high risk areas.

Commercialization Plan Execution

Voucher #

VO4-7

Organization:

Bennovative LLC

Details

City

Hoover

State

Zip

35244

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; building-efficiency; solar; water; wind; vehicle-technologies

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Building Efficiency

Solar

Water

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

Bennovative LLC empowers technology companies to achieve their commercial goals through innovative and non-traditional strategy development. This is done through deep collaboration with the client by first deeply understanding their problems as well as their capabilities. We then develop realistic executable paths to market that maximize client strengths and increase their chances of success. By the end of the engagement, we have developed real assets that can be deployed to achieve commercial milestones.

Capability Core Competencies

Our team has skills and experiences that represent an extremely dynamic cross section capable of creating value for our clients. As such we have a wide range of services we can offer to clients of all sizes and disciplines. Our competencies include: -Intellectual Property & Licensing Strategy – prior art assessments, patent application preparation, licensing term development, licensing option assessments-Financial & Accounting controls – financial statement development, Pro-forma budgets, due diligence preparation, internal control guidance, cost & revenue projections-Business development & strategy creation – sales pipeline development, marketing infrastructure, pitch deck creation, website development, industry networking, business modeling, branding-Product Development & prototyping – product road mapping, go to market strategy, launch strategy, MVP development

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

The Bennovative LLC team has been working in the technology commercialization space in some capacity for over a decade. This includes activity as technology transfer professionals, financial & accounting professionals, consultants, and even startup founders. Our team has won business plan competitions, developed software and hardware products, prepared & processed all forms of intellectual property, and negotiated license deals with fortune 500 companies. For the past 5 years, our principal’s main focus has been on working with SBIR funded companies by leveraging the CAP/TABA commercialization funds. Through all of this experience, we have amassed a vast network of specialized personnel that can be tapped into to help with commercial efforts including: IP attorneys, production engineers, product designers, and venture capital investors.

Capability Community Benefits

Our firm takes a proactive approach to generating community benefits through technology commercialization. Primarily, this means we look to create direct relationships with communities that would experience a positive impact from the implementation of our client technologies. This has been helpful in securing pilot sites for clients. Further, we aim to assist both the client and the community in funding these partnerships by pursuing community development grants, especially through the Justice40 initiative.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Primary point of contact, initial needs or areas of focus for assistance

Geographic Constraints

We can provide service to any US state or territory.

Additional details on matching preferences

No other critical details at this time.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

This includes a detailed strategy proposal that will help best meet the company's commercial goals.

Final Milestone Description

This includes a report of the work completed, the assets that have been generated, and the outcomes of any actions.

Commercialization

Voucher #

VO4-38

Organization:

TechOpp Inc

Details

City

Blacksburg

State

Zip

24060

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; building-efficiency; geothermal; solar; water; wind; bioenergy; vehicle-technologies

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Building Efficiency

Geothermal

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

Tech Opp's commercialization support for small businesses emphasizes (1) market research to find relevant Use Case(s) for the technology, (2) interviewing the End User(s), (3) determining the Key Performance Parameters (KPP) from the End User(s), (4) determining the State-of-the-Art for these KPP’s, (5) finding specific empirical KPP goal values that align with the small business’ functional technology prototype’s capability and (6) (validating the small business’ Freedom to Operate in this space via patent searches. Our goal is to provide business development support that augments the business’s technical team to create and execute a feasible transition path for the technology into the Energy Sector. TechOpp will accelerate market penetration by providing hands-on commercialization execution support towards demonstration opportunities. From there, we work with the small business to define the business plan for the technology based on the identified End User(s). Our research and consultation include monetization planning, licensing, sales, hosting, and customer support models.

Capability Core Competencies

TechOpp Consulting, Inc. (TechOpp) has provided commercialization strategy and tactical commercialization execution support to over 300 small businesses since 2009. We have provided market research, business plans, and fundraising road-mapping from public and private sources towards connecting the small business’s technology with an End User and a Funding Decision Maker.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

TechOpp is a veteran-owned small business (registration pending) with 15 full-time employees including the President, Operations Director, Chief Operating Officer/Business Development Director, Project Managers and Research personnel. Our Project Managers have advanced degrees in engineering and/or business and include a certified Project Management Professional, PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, and graduate certificates in Professional and Technical Communication, Digital Humanities and Women’s and Gender Studies. Our Research personnel are college graduates in relevant disciplines. We operate within a Hub Zone.

Capability Community Benefits

TechOpp has provided technology commercialization support to 15 companies in our community, enabling these awardees to meaningfully support OCEB CBP requirements of justice, equity, security, and resilience through their projects and stimulating their growth, hiring, and contributing to the Gross National Product. The makeup of our client base in the commonwealth of Virginia includes Alpine Method Technologies, LLC, BEM Controls, LLC, D3 Autonomy, LLC, IvySys Technologies, LLC, Magothy River Technologies, LLC, Montuno Health, Inc., Polaris Semiconductor, LLC, Allocortech, LLC, Applied Ocean Sciences, Athela, LLC, Corvus Labs, LLC, NanTrak Industries, NovaTech, and Sync Layer, Inc.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Description of technology and applicability to the primary use case in the primary market. Benefits expected to the End User. Specific operational key performance parameters associated with the Use Case. Anticipated technology maturity such as technology readiness level or manufacturing readiness level. Intellectual property definition and protection strategy. Regulatory environment requirements and plan to meet them. Existing market penetration/relationships. Anticipated price point and business model: sales, licensing, contract manufacturing with customer support, sale of business..

Geographic Constraints

Services currently provided in 48 states across the United States. No geographic constraints.

Additional details on matching preferences

Energy related projects such as buildings and energy, renewable energy, sustainable transportation, advanced materials, geothermal, neutron generation and monitoring.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Completion of (1) kickoff and strategy meeting (2) Opportunity Survey (including Business Model Canvas) (3) Contacts Research and Marketing Collateral

Final Milestone Description

(1) Outreach and Opportunity Report and (2) Final Report and Next Steps

Commercialization Market Research, Commercialization Strategies & Patent Landscape Analyses

Voucher #

VO4-34

Organization:

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Details

City

Golden

State

Zip

80401

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; building-efficiency; geothermal; solar; water; wind; bioenergy; vehicle-technologies

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Building Efficiency

Geothermal

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

NREL leads the American-Made Program, which includes prizes, vouchers, and a national network that supports new businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Through this program, that has been going on since 2018, NREL has supported hundreds of teams with their commercialization needs. Often times, NREL utilizes the American-Made Network to support teams with their commercialization needs (as part of a prize). We can certainly leverage the network, as well as the 25 Power Connectors (who are contracted to us) in order to support entities who are seeking commercialization support through a voucher. But in addition, NREL can provide targeted assistance to voucher recipients too! NREL could implement quick-turn-around market analysis and research, patent landscape analysis (especially related to national lab patents), and commercialization strategy assistance. NREL's Technology Transfer office would also be leveraged to assist with these broad analyses. NREL can also offer a direct connection to national lab IP that is ready for commercialization. We could make the necessary connections within the national lab system to connect innovators to national lab IP that is available for commercialization.

Capability Core Competencies

- Market analysis and research - one of NREL's greatest strengths is market analysis and deep research that informs follow-on research and commercialization strategies. We have a broad view of industry trends and DOE priorities so we leverage that expertise to inform the analyses we complete.- Patent landscape analysis (especially related to national lab patents) - NREL has broad knowledge and access to national lab IP, including the IP available at NREL. We can help connect viable IP with innovators wanting to build on the technologies developed by the national labs, and this includes opening doors to other national labs as well.- Commercialization strategy assistance - Based on years of experience, NREL has a strong ability to understand industry trends and utilize them to advance commercialization opportunities for technologies, businesses, and innovators.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

As a national lab, we believe that we have a lot to offer commercialization voucher recipients. As mentioned, in the capability section, NREL has a deep bench of highly qualified partners that can offer commercialization support via a subcontract, but in addition, NREL is well positioned to work with innovators, entrepreneurs and businesses directly too. NREL's research staff world-class and many have experience with commercialization strategy, research, and analysis. Our Technology Transfer Office, the American-Made Program team, and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, all work hand-in-hand to support innovators with their commercialization and innovation needs.

Capability Community Benefits

Our approach to advancing DEIA is truly threaded through everything we do. Our team has experience and capabilities to ensure that commercialization strategies and analysis take into account the communities who may benefit the most from the clean energy transition. In addition, many of our Power Connectors represent underserved and underrepresented communities. Utilizing these subcontractors is one way to ensure that DEIA focused strategies are developed and implemented. But NREL also will utilize its knowledge, connections, and inclusive approaches to ensuring that all commercialization strategies, research, and analysis takes into account diverse communities and their needs.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Details about what they are requiring from the voucher provider, information about their technology, any information they have already completed for a market assessment or commercialization plan, and any other information they believe would be useful.

Geographic Constraints

We can provide services in any state or US territory

Additional details on matching preferences

NREL looks forward to working with any voucher recipient. We think we could potentially help any type of company or innovator.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Mid-point analysis/or plan update presented to the voucher recipient to inform them on progress

Final Milestone Description

Final analysis, report, or commercialization plan

Commercialization Feasibility Plan

Voucher #

VO1-25

Organization:

Bennovative LLC

Details

City

Hoover

State

Zip

35244

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

advanced-nuclear; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; updates-to-the-electric-grid

Advanced Nuclear

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Updates to the Electric Grid

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

This capability helps early stage companies to determine the commercial feasibility of their products and develop a plan to demonstrate the value it will create in the market. To do this, we conduct several preliminary assessments of the technology that include, but not limited to - a techno-economic analysis, market readiness analysis, and a supply chain assessment. These assessments help us to determine the capabilities of the product or technology in its current state and identify any development gaps that should be addressed. In addition to the preliminary analyses of the external market situation, we conduct an internal asset audit. This includes everything from team personnel to IP status. Through this audit we help to identify skills gaps that need to be filled to bring the technology to market and what the patent landscape consists of from both a company filing and freedom to operate perspectives. By the end of the engagement, the company will have: -A full understanding of their position within the market to include IP landscape and filing strategy-What features or characteristics are needed to bring the technology to market-A funding pipeline of both non-dilutive grant options, and list of potential investors

Capability Core Competencies

Bennovative LLC has deep experience in helping companies establish the foundational assets and operations they need to achieve commercial success. To date, our company has helped at least 75 different federally funded startups with their overall commercialization plan. Many of these have been at early stages of the company and nascent stages of technology development. Helping clients navigate ambiguity and find clarity in how to best position their technology for commercial success is our specialty. We do this by integrating as deep as possible with the company and their product teams to understand the state of the technology, its capabilities, and how it fits into the market from both a short and long term sense. From here we tailor our deliverables based on the needs and skills gaps within the company’s team.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Capability Community Benefits

The Bennovative team always has community impact at top of mind. As such we look for underrepresented communities for site selection demonstrations. This type of placement represents an opportunity for maximal impact. Further, it opens up client companies to maximize follow on funding by collaborating with the local community for more grants as well as Opportunity Zones that make for advantageous investment terms.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

To complete the work, we require the following three things. 1. A POC with at least high-level knowledge of the technology and business operations 2. The current high-level status of any assets: Funding, IP, research capabilities, partnerships, marketing & branding assets 3. Known restrictions, obstacles, or limitations on their technology or business activities

Geographic Constraints

There are no geographic restraints. We are capable of supporting projects anywhere within the United States.

Additional details on matching preferences

Our team is quite experienced in early stage product development having been consultants for the past 5 years and startup owners ourselves prior to that. We have access to several proprietary databases that will help us to ensure the data provided to clients is up to date and accurate. Further, we have built our own proprietary application, GrantMatch, that helps early stage companies quickly and easily populate their funding pipeline with non-dilutive grant funding opportunities. The benefits of all these products and databases will be made available to the customer as part of the engagement.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Initial Feasibility Assessment - This initial assessment sets the scene and establishes key facts for potential market opportunities

Final Milestone Description

A final assessment will be delivered and will be an action plan to demonstrate commercial value.

Commercialization – GTM Strategy & Plan for Scaling Your Business

Voucher #

VO4-31

Organization:

Alder & Co.

Details

City

Portland

State

Zip

97212

Activity Location State

Portland

Activity Location State

97212

Applicable Technology Area(s)

bioenergy; vehicle-technologies

Bioenergy

Vehicle Technologies

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

Alder will work with your leadership team to create a GTM strategy and roadmap to launch your product into the marketplace. A go-to-market strategy uses business/product goals to define target audiences and develop strategies and tactics for bringing the product to market. We use research as the basis for all strategies and, therefore, will interview your leadership team, up to three customers, and three other stakeholders. Alder will lead a positioning workshop where we uncover your unique selling position(s). We will also moderate a persona workshop where we delve deep into understanding the target buyer(s). This information culminates into a Key Findings Report and Competitive Analysis, the basis of the strategy and planning doc. A comprehensive GTM strategy and plan will direct how your product is positioned and targeted to your buyers in the marketplace. We will determine how it shows up and what channel is best to meet your buyers where they're at. The GTM plan will have the following elements:– Goals– Objectives– Strategies/Tactics– Channel plan– Product messaging– Timeline (roadmap)– Metrics for defining success Deliverables: Key Findings Report, Competitive Analysis, Product Messaging, Persona Analysis, GTM Plan, and one case study.

Capability Core Competencies

Alder & Co. is a full-service brand marketing agency focused on scaling climate tech until it becomes universal. We work tirelessly for our clients and the planet, with a fundamental belief that our efforts can transform the narrative around climate change. We are driven, daring, curious and loving, committed to standing strong in the face of adversity. With more than 40 years of combined experience supporting private and public sector organizations in climate tech, clean energy and energy efficiency, Alder is uniquely qualified to firmly position companies ready to launch their product. Our ‘Brand to Scale’ methodology drives client success through differentiated brands and storytelling, and our authentic culture and exclusive dedication to the climate cause make Alder the choice for businesses with like-minded values.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Founded in 2014, Alder & Co. is a certified woman- and minority-owned global, strategic & integrated brand marketing andPR agency with the mission to drive the adoption of climate technologies until they become universal. We collaborate with and donate time and resources to organizations that share our mission. As members of 1% for the Planet, we donate 1 percent of our revenues to organizations that share our values. We are the founders and organizers behind the largest community for climate tech marketing, Tofu, with 1,000+ members. Our founder is a regular guest lecturer for climate tech marketing at Presidio Graduate School and the University of Oregon. And she volunteers her expertise as a mentor for climate tech accelerators, including CleanTech Open, Brinc, Entrepreneur Futures Network/NREL and VertueLab.

Capability Community Benefits

Alder incorporates principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice in all our client recommendations and is a key factor for Alder's business. As a certified woman- and minority-owned business with decades of experience in reaching underserved communities for utility energy efficiency programs and supporting minority founders through ecosystem players like Cleantech Open and VertueLab, we’ll ensure that everything you do and how you communicate supports a diverse, inclusive and equitable clean energy transition.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Alder will require time for workshops from the leadership team, access to pitch decks and existing marketing materials. We also ask for introductions to customers and key stakeholders.

Geographic Constraints

Alder is geographically located across the US. We do not have any restrictions on geography.

Additional details on matching preferences

Alder has a diverse client list ranging from hardware, software and combined hardware and software, including ML and AI clients developing technology for the climate.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Delivery of Key Findings Report and Competitive Analysis

Final Milestone Description

Delivery of GTM Plan and Case study

Clean Hydrogen: IIoT Infrastructure & Real-World System Performance Modeling

Voucher #

VO2-27

Organization:

LHP Data Analytic Solutions, LLC

Details

City

Columbus

State

Zip

47203

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; wind

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Wind

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

Our technology integration solutions for Clean Hydrogen deliver a Digital Twin infrastructure and real-world system performance modeling. The system collects data from all key process points in the Hydrogen lifecycle: creation, initial storage, transportation, final storage, application usage, and other key states. With data tied to the lifecycle stage and a visualization layer, we provide an overview of the entire process, highlighting issues in the supply chain, storage tanks, final usage, or other anomalies. Issues are indicated via green/yellow/red dashboard indicators based on control limits, AI anomaly detection, or variance against system-wide averages. The analytics umbrella presents Clean Hydrogen data with high-level overviews drillable into specific components, aggregated at any level. Key milestones include:• Data Access: Identification of data elements, usage, and lifecycle information with an SME.• Data Acquisition: Coding for data transmission and device integration if needed.• Data Infrastructure: Coding for secure data transfer, secure storage at rest, API development, and backend development.• Data Visualization: The presentation layer or Digital Twin concept of reports, KPIs, dashboards, analytics, and alerts. This final umbrella pane of glass deliverable allows users to visualize system performance.

Capability Core Competencies

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Capability Community Benefits

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

1) Ability or willingness to expose and transmit data in the process lifecycle via PLCs, sensors, Telematics, or other data capturing processes or hardware. 2) System process and lifecycle SME(s) who can support the explanation of any process and data flows, values, their meaning, their usage, context, encoding, and proper/normal operating expected values.

Geographic Constraints

Additional details on matching preferences

We are technology agnostic and have resources and teams that will adjust to your hardware, in addition to recommending solutions if needed.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Access to incoming data, engineering pipeline (infrastructure) is in development and testing is near

Final Milestone Description

Data, engineering pipeline, and visualization of the solution in full pilot and ready for next steps for the Voucher Recipient.

Clean Hydrogen Demand-Side Market Readiness Analysis

Voucher #

VO1-27

Organization:

CALSTART, Inc.

Details

City

Pasadena

State

Zip

91106

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen

Clean Hydrogen

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

Is your organization interested in exploring the demand side of clean hydrogen? CALSTART provide a hydrogen market readiness analysis that provide insights into: - Current Market: Which sectors buy hydrogen today, and at what volumes and prices? - Market Opportunities: Which sectors are primed to purchase clean hydrogen moving forward, and at what volumes and prices? This analysis can explore multiple sectors including trucking, steel, maritime, rail, and aviation. - License to Operate: Which policies (incentives, regulations, trade, permitting) will impact the future of the US hydrogen market - Partnerships: Which types of organizations will need to cooperate to achieve a robust, resilient, and profitable clean hydrogen marketplace? - Recommendations: What recommendations does CALSTART have to help your organization increase adoption readiness and succeed in the burgeoning clean hydrogen market This proposal offers the following deliverables: - Regular meetings to discuss ongoing findings and emerging opportunities for your organization - Mid-point and final presentation slides summarizing key takeaways - A market readiness analysis report designed to answer the questions above and other questions related to the US clean hydrogen offtake market that your organization is interested in. - Introductions to 5+ relevant stakeholder organizations

Capability Core Competencies

- For 30+ years, CALSTART has accelerated the transition to clean transportation - Over $1.4 billion distributed towards clean transportation deployments - Experience and Approach: - Stakeholder engagement: - 1:1 stakeholder interviews - Host Technology Advisory Committees and Policy Action Groups to discuss incentives and gaps in the market - Community based approach with tribes, Disadvantage and Low-Income Community engagement. - Data Analysis: - Analyzed numerous datasets to draw conclusions on hydrogen volumes, carbon intensity, and other key insights - Reporting - Experience reporting to state and federal agencies over 30 years of supporting these stakeholders as customers - CALSTART has developed the "2023 Roadmap to Fuel Cell Truck Commercialization Report" - CALSTART also publishes our "Zeroing in on Zero Emissions Trucks (ZIOZET)" report yearly. We analyze the various factors contributing to increase deployments such as increased incentives, technology readiness level, model availability, production capacity, and ZET policy adoption.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

CALSTART collaborates with OEMs, manufacturers, hydrogen suppliers, community and tribal outreach. We work with companies such as Linde, Hyzon, Accelera/Cummins, Ballard, Air Products, Air Liquide, Nel Hydrogen, Chart Industires, taylor Wharton, Gencell, OneH2, Transit agencies, state and city representatives, and Ports. CALSTART has 200+ staff members dedicated to decarbonizing the transportation system and 300+ member-companies across the clean transportation space. CALSTART has teams dedicated to hydrogen, green steel, policy, data insights & analytics, and market acceleration across light duty vehicles, buses, trucks, fuels and infrastructure, and innovative mobility. Much of that experience has been accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and CALSTART has supported hydrogen education development since 2016. CALSTART has administered the EnergIIZE hydrogen funding lane since its inception in 2021, administering over $60 million towards hydrogen fueling and clean energy generation projects in California.

Capability Community Benefits

Hydrogen supply chains touch hundreds of low and moderate-income communities across the U.S, and according to a 2021 study by CPA, “the hollowing out of blue-collar manufacturing labor disproportionately hurt minority groups.” U.S. Investments into hydrogen and other energy sectors are set to create hundreds of thousands of green jobs that revitalize communities, offer good compensation, and improve the environmental impact of hydrogen production and use. By helping organizations better understand how they can scale their clean hydrogen technology, our project promotes environmental justice by improving local health impacts, creating green jobs, and accelerating the transition to clean hydrogen.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

CALSTART requests (1) Written / verbal overview of your company and potential scope of work and desired outcomes (2) What do you see as your beachhead market? (3) Who is your customer? (4) What is your organization's vision for marketing materials within this scope?

Geographic Constraints

We can provide service to any US state or territory. CALSTART has regional offices in the Northeast, Midwest, West, and Intermountain regions, and our hydrogen works has a national focus.

Additional details on matching preferences

CALSTART envisions this analysis benefiting hydrogen producers, fueling infrastructure developers, fleets, and other stakeholders interested in better understanding how they can strategically enter the U.S. hydrogen market. CALSTART can support companies and technologies within Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1-9 and Adoption Readiness Level (ARL) 1-10 companies and technologies seeking business market analysis and research support to supplement their activities.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

CALSTART will present slides summarizing the mid-point status of the research and a short list for introductions or interviews

Final Milestone Description

CALSTART will share (1) slides, (2) a written report, and (3) 5+ stakeholder introductions selected by the recipient

Clean Energy Planning, Techno-Economic Analysis & Community Benefits Experts

Voucher #

VO3-16

Organization:

Greenlink Analytics, Inc.

Details

City

Atlanta

State

Zip

30307

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; updates-to-the-electric-grid; clean-energy-demonstration-on-current-and-former-mine-land; energy-improvement-in-rural-or-remote-areas; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; building-efficiency; solar; water; wind; vehicle-technologies; industrial-decarbonization

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Updates to the Electric Grid

Clean Energy Demonstration on Current and Former Mine Land

Category

Community Benefits

Capability Description

Greenlink Analytics is an Atlanta-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to advance a clean energy transition as fast and fair as possible. We help Tribal governments, cities, states, municipalities and organizations understand new clean energy technology benefits and challenges.Our team combines expert knowledge, data analytics, and machine learning to solve the most pressing climate and social issues, including energy burdens and pollution impacts, with the goal of improving lives and the environment. We are among the best in the nation at helping leaders, stakeholders and communities understand the impact of decisions made by and for them at the community, city and state level. We produce highly technical analysis and translate it into understandable formats that enable better decisions for the future. Data allows people to understand where they’ve come from and charts a course towards where they want to go. Knowledge is power, after all. Ultimately, we help develop the policy and program decisions that address the bedrock issues of climate change and inequitable development in the U.S.

Capability Core Competencies

Greenlink Analytics Core Competencies and Capabilities include: Carbon Footprint Accounting, Utility Resource Planning, Evaluating Policy Impacts, Urban Sustainability, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, equity Mapping And Techno-Economic Analysis. We provide data and equity analysis needed for community benefits impacts. Our advanced data analytics deliver detailed, accurate, and novel insights regarding the economic, social, and environmental impacts of energy use. The data serve as a springboard for empowering change that improves lives, especially for the people most harmed by climate change. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we partner with community organizations, cities, and other leaders to inspire change from the ground up.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Greenlink Analytics performs energy and equity planning and analysis. Tools we developed to support our expertise are: ATHENIA - a predictive modeling tool that uses machine learning to forecast how energy systems will operate under cleaner scenarios and estimates the impacts to economic development, health, and climate, amongst other things, based on thousands of historical data points. ACES - The Advanced Clean Energy Scenario (ACES) dashboard helps show city-specific electricity generation and emissions ranging from business-as-usual scenarios to the cleanest, cost-effective options. Greenlink Equity Map (GEM) 2.0 - The Greenlink Equity Map (GEM) is a web app that displays social and environmental disparities across neighborhoods and cities to clean up consumption and support equitable decision-making processes and policies. IAM - A building and transportation policy impact calculator that allows a deeper dive into how specific policy decisions will interact with other policies and play out over a decade.

Capability Community Benefits

Greenlink has expertise in developing Community Benefits and supporting organizations to develop robust and effective (CBPs).The Greenlink Equity Map (GEM) we developed contextualizes the intersection of equity and climate issues. GEM is an interactive mapping platform that guides users to understand how equity-related burdens are spread across their communities, allowing them to locate where high inequitable burdens exist helping them to make informed, data driven decisions. There are numerous indicators of equity that may be used to assess these burdens - the GEM tool allows users to explore over 40 equity indicators at the census tract level.These indicators may be visualized individually, or users may view multiple indicators at once to highlight the most burdened neighborhoods.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

We help all level of recipients from those who have limited expertise to experts in the field. We request recipients to generally understand their need. If they do not we can assist them with defining their scope and need.

Geographic Constraints

Our data and analysis territory is nation wide. (United States)

Additional details on matching preferences

Our primary expertise is supporting cities, states, municipalities and communities. We also support under-represented and disadvantaged communities.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Demographic Description. We describe the demographic or community that is targeted or impacted.

Final Milestone Description

Final plan that includes: Data needed to develop community benefits plan, techno-economic analysis and clean energy plan as requested.

Clean Energy Geospatial Siting

Voucher #

VO3-28

Organization:

X UTILITY

Details

City

Fresno

State

Zip

93710

Activity Location State

Honolulu

Activity Location State

96815

Applicable Technology Area(s)

long-duration-energy-storage; updates-to-the-electric-grid; energy-improvement-in-rural-or-remote-areas; building-efficiency; geothermal; solar; water; wind; bioenergy; vehicle-technologies

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Updates to the Electric Grid

Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas

Building Efficiency

Geothermal

Category

Siting/Permitting

Capability Description

X UTILITY aims to uncover clean energy technology siting and permitting electric grid upgrade impacts with modern best practice renewable siting via geospatial mapping. Our voucher support is aimed to disclose existing electrical infrastructure, identify renewable electric utility grid congestion, reveal behind the meter renewable technologies and uncover electric upgrade study areas. This graphical Go/No GO reveal also represents potential holistic betterment cost sharing of electric grid upgrades that when identified can be fairly and equitably link to the renewable and non-renewable capital and expense projects. X UTILITY will share their industry knowledge and best practice acumen to deliver the VO3 Recipient 3 geospatial maps (1) Electrical Distribution- Plot known AHJ controlled electric distribution underground and overhead facilities. (2) Renewable Sites- Identify all client provided existing behind the meter renewable sited locations/fuel type and size (e.g wind/solar/geothermal/co-gen/BESS/EVCS/etc). (3) Electric Grid Upgrades- Identify 3-7 cost shared electric grid betterment upgrade areas to consider when siting and permitting future clean energy technology deployments. Client meetings and obtaining Client data is the first milestone 15 weeks, milestone two result 1 draft electric facility map layout 10 week, final all 3 map (electrical routing/renewable facilities/electric upgrade areas) 10 weeks = total 35 weeks

Capability Core Competencies

Our relevant practical experience includes a multitude of energy technologies with various physical project sizes in numerous jurisdictions, vital assistance for AHJ’s looking to modernize with geospatial data mapping. We are a team of industry experts that have worked with various stakeholders to simplify the complex energy siting and permitting risks using modern geospatial data mapping. We modernize and plot Client provided hand drawn or as-built mark ups with active geospatial data conversion. The client provided data sets can include existing renewable facilities, current and planned utility infrastructure, network life cycle upgrades and permitting/environmental sensitivities. Geospatial data mapping is the core document that aligns ALL stakeholder teams to a single source of the truth. This critical data set is the GO/NO GO tool for OCED VO3 recipients to identify upgrades to the electrical grid and equally essential to site and permit both OCED and EERE funded clean energy projects.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

X UTILITY is a certified LGBTBE woman owned small business with offices located in two of the energy pioneering utilities service territories (California and Hawaii). These expensive and leading energy deployment markets enable organic lessons learned sharing of knowledge throughout and across the US. We have successfully assisted large and small national and international renewable Development teams, Tribal governments and local governments with energy infrastructure geospatial area siting maps and plans. We help teams prospect, plan and develop various energy fuel types including solar, BESS, Microgrids, wind, Community Solar, Wholesale utility scale energy development and Electric Vehicles placement. The X UTILITY team believes in providing VO3 recipients with modernizing industry best practice siting and permitting tools that identify upgrades to the electric grid to streamline various clean energy demonstration projects.

Capability Community Benefits

X UTILITY is a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise community partner with a goal to impower rural, disadvantaged, underserved and unsophisticated jurisdictions with clear, safe relevant siting plans that eliminate barriers, streamline interconnection, and accelerate energy benefits to and for all. X UTILITY is committed to seeking out and assisting NGO’s and tribal government in pro bono arrangements to engage, educate, and elevate communities with renewable energy strategies and solutions. The X UTILITY team members are holistic strategic community thinkers, aware of other complimentary programs and grant opportunities. For example, a well-timed clean energy project siting schedule can partner with the OCED/EERE Voucher program to proactively uncover the critical planning need for geospatial data mapping to inform and reduce perceived community, first responder and operation teams risks.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Client to provide 1) Electric Distribution UG and OH locations; 2) Renewable sites prospected/planned/existing; 3) Existing large electric Equipment data (limited to poles/conductor/transformer). Historical data is important to obtain and will be generalize in the map exact coordinates are not required but encouraged. Client to compile single package without duplication including as-builts, spreadsheets, hand drawings, cad files, kmz files, esri files, equipment make/model/manufacture, data installed,. Note not all data will be populated and existing publicly utility data can be provide if available.

Geographic Constraints

flexible, any state or territory with client suppled data sets.

Additional details on matching preferences

If you are an AHJ who owns, operates, restores, manages, maintains, prospects and or designs electric distribution infrastructure having visibility of electric upgrades you need our support. Siting future clean area facilities is not only about physical size, it comes down to utility network scope/schedule/costs upgrades. Clean energy assets require safe/reliable and compliant utility interconnection, if unknow or ill sited adoption barriers are trigged leaving assets stranded. Be informed and request a geospatial siting map to build and manage your clean energy siting and permitting strategy.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Client data is received and Draft base electric map with routing and high level infrastructure is identified

Final Milestone Description

Electric base map will inform existing electric infrastructure, renewable assets and electric upgrade potential siting share areas are known.

Clean Energy Justice40/DEIA, Commercialization, Siting/Permitting, Community Engagement, Decarbonization, & Demonstration Planning Support

Voucher #

VO4-8

Organization:

eFormative Options, LLC

Details

City

Lacey

State

Zip

98516

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

wind

Wind

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

eFormative is offering voucher applicants “Phase 0” style support to increase clean energy adoption and decarbonization, focusing on Justice40/DEIA, value propositions, market acceptance, siting/permitting best practices, and community engagement. We formulate market assessments, business plans, funding and commercialization strategies, and streamlined siting/permitting. Distilling information into easily digestible and highly impactful reports and consulting guidance, our work includes stakeholder buy-in to maximize effectiveness. Launched in 2005, eFormative offers economic and technical consulting services to aid in forming and advancing sustainable energy endeavors. We provide project management, pro forma analysis, guidance, research, and facilitation skills for strategic planning, work plan and budget design, due diligence review, and other tasks to initiate and advance programs and endeavors. Our key personnel provide solid technical expertise, economic analysis, and marketing insights with extensive experience in clean energy. We provide feasibility assessments, technology review, conducting and analyzing market research, estimating CapEx/OpEx and revenues, evaluating economic development impacts, preparing siting and zoning guidelines, designing and overseeing community consultation and outreach campaigns, and building consensus among utilities, investors, indigenous leaders, and other stakeholders. Our end-of-project report will summarize requested tailored guidance related to best practices, DEIA/EJ, and funding opportunities, along with next steps for implementation.

Capability Core Competencies

eFormative Options has assisted numerous small and startup businesses, states, local governments, Tribes, and non-profits with market assessment, business plan formulation, funding road-mapping and proposal development (for both public and private sources), and commercialization strategy, as well as facilitating clean energy demonstration project siting and permitting. eFormative is well suited as a voucher provider to advance demonstration and commercialization of innovative wind energy and other clean energy technologies and streamline siting and permitting processes for innovative clean energy technologies, focused on decarbonization and energy justice. Voucher funding will allow eFormative to build bridges to advance commercialization of innovative energy technologies through our expert assistance helping stakeholders understand new clean energy technology benefits and challenges, develop commercialization and funding strategies, evaluate siting and permitting best practices from similar jurisdictions, develop streamlined processes, and support community engagement on related issues.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

eFormative has a demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality, cost-effective clean energy economic and market analysis as well as development services that bridge the gap between technical knowledge, energy market realities, and policy landscapes. We have a well-respected reputation for successfully meeting technical project objectives and compiling robust documentation on tight timeframes. Our services offered include leveraging strong relationships and connections established over 20+ years of clean energy advocacy efforts, identifying strong prospects and implementing strategies to pursue funding, preparing compelling content, and ensuring deliverables are competitive and timely. With an M.S. in Environmental Science, a solid reputation in the climate and clean energy sector, and a growing support team, eFormative’s principal consultant Heather Rhoads provides strong skills in social responsibility, funding management, community benefits of renewables, and distributed resources.

Capability Community Benefits

eFormative is committed to building a clean and equitable energy economy supporting Justice40 priorities and EJ-centered activities including meaningful community engagement in siting and permitting, investing in America’s workforce, and advancing DEIA. Through ENWX Voucher funding, eFormative will contribute to energy equity and work to decrease energy burdens, strive to provide economic opportunities for disproportionately affected and disadvantaged communities, and work to ensure clean energy and technologies are affordable for all. We will support America’s workforce through DEIA initiatives supporting apprenticeships and inclusive environments, leveraging differences and talents, advancing recruitment, and developing and retaining a diverse and talented workforce.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

eFormative's work requires the following from clients: 1) Company/community priorities and resources 2) Key stakeholder contacts including underserved community representatives 3) Information on timelines and business development forecasts 4) At least 1 authorized POC for collaborating on a regular cadence

Geographic Constraints

Any US state or territory (primarily via virtual support; team is mostly based in WA state)

Additional details on matching preferences

Specific expertise in distributed & community wind, EVs & EVSE, recycling, solar, EE, working with Tribes

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Initial analysis and recommendations: Current EJ & funding opportunities addressing key challenges and review of markets/resources, plus workforce/DEIA benefits

Final Milestone Description

Report summarizing requested tailored guidance related to best practices, DEIA/EJ, and funding opportunities, along with next steps for implementation.

Carbon Dioxide Removal through Carbon Mineralization in Mafic Formations: An alternative method for CO2 sequestration utilizing subsurface reactive carbon mineralization.

Voucher #

VO5-8

Organization:

Idaho National Laboratory

Details

City

Idaho Falls

State

Zip

83404

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; resource-sustainability

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Resource Sustainability

Category

MRV Assessment

Capability Description

The methodology for Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) of carbon mineralization within mafic and ultramafic formations involves the injection of CO2-saturated brine. Confirming the amount of CO2 being sequestered through MRV is an essential component of any carbon sequestration methods for claiming and receiving or trading carbon credits. To determine the extent of CO2 securely stored through secondary mineral formation, we gather comprehensive data, including the volume of injected CO2-rich fluid, the chemical makeup of both the brine and the rock, and the geochemical alterations prompted by water-rock interactions. It is crucial that this data is sampled representatively to enable precise tracking and assessment of the rate and quantity of carbon mineralization. By leveraging Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL) advanced field sampling techniques, experimental approaches, and analytical technologies, we can reliably measure the rate and volume of CO2 mineralization. These capabilities allow us to consider the abundant worldwide basalt formations as prime candidates for CO2 sequestration on an industrial scale. Furthermore, lab experiments conducted under INL guidance for model parameterization will show that reactive rock formations can serve as an environmentally safe option for CO2 sequestration. INL researchers can assemble key datasets to help project owners quickly assess project technoeconomic viability.

Capability Core Competencies

INL aligns with the Department of Energy's (DOE) commitment to connecting both the industry and the public to innovative, clean technologies. INL boasts a range of facilities and an extensive array of capabilities and technologies that support and evaluate performance across diverse applications and industries. INL researchers bring years of expertise in the sampling, lab testing, and computational simulation of subsurface fluid dynamics and geochemical reactions within mafic rock environments. By combining lab experiments, field sampling (analyzing the chemical and isotopic compositions of gases, water, and rocks) and measurements, and geophysical information, the proposed MRV methodology aims to promote the use of mafic rocks for the environmentally sound and permanent storage of CO2. The approach involves tracking the geochemical transformations and effects of CO2 injections into mafic formations and calculating and confirming the quantity of CO2 that is securely stored over time.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

INL stands at the forefront of carbon sequestration research with its array of specialized research facilities, including advanced high-pressure labs to study CO2 injection and storage, and geochemistry laboratories for thorough analysis of rock-fluid interactions. INL's team comprises highly qualified scientists and engineers with expertise in relevant disciplines such as geology, geochemistry, environmental science, and engineering, all holding advanced degrees and professional certifications. These experts are supported by high-performance computing resources for conducting detailed numerical simulations of subsurface CO2 storage scenarios. INL's state-of-the-art analytical equipment allows for the precise measurement of chemical compositions, which is critical for effective monitoring of CO2 storage sites and understanding carbon mineralization processes. INL adheres to quality assurance protocols and a has extensive understanding of environmental regulations that help ensure research integrity and regulatory compliance. Additionally, INL prioritizes public engagement, offering educational resources and addressing stakeholder concerns about carbon sequestration implementation.

Capability Community Benefits

INL’s MRV capability for carbon mineralization significantly benefits the community by advancing environmental protection through the secure storage of CO2, helping mitigate climate change and leading to a cleaner, healthier environment. This capability fosters economic opportunities by creating jobs and attracting clean technology investments. It enhances educational prospects by offering research and learning experiences in sustainable practices. INL's MRV work positions the community as a leader in carbon sequestration technology, potentially serving as a benchmark for global initiatives. The data provided by MRV activities supports informed policy-making and regulatory frameworks, ensuring the safe and effective deployment of carbon sequestration projects. Moreover, INL's transparency in MRV processes builds public trust and engagement in the technology. By demonstrating the practicality of using local geological formations for CO2 storage, INL also promotes sustainable resource management, contributing to the community's long-term environmental and economic well-being.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Required inputs will vary based on project needs. These will be determined after the selection process is complete.

Geographic Constraints

Service is available anywhere.

Additional details on matching preferences

N/A

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Milestone details will vary by project needs. It will likely include a report, memo, or presentation highlighting completed work.

Final Milestone Description

INL will produce a final report with all required data and will deliver the report to the recipient.

Business Strategy and Marketing Materials Development

Voucher #

VO4-2

Organization:

Evergreen Climate Innovations

Details

City

Chicago

State

Zip

60642

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; building-efficiency; solar; water; geothermal; wind; bioenergy; vehicle-technologies

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Building Efficiency

Solar

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

Evergreen Climate Innovations has extensive experience providing business strategy andmarketing support for early-stage energy and climate startups. Through this voucher opportunity, Evergreen will support startups’ growth progress with bothin-house expertise and by leveraging our extensive network of marketing and branding experts.Each engagement will kick-off with Evergreen providing written feedback on a startup’sgo-to-market plan and strategy. Subsequently, Evergreen will provide hands-on support todevelop public facing materials that the early-stage startup can use for pitch competitions and /or fundraising efforts. These deliverables include:● Business strategy review, analysis, and recommendations● Marketing strategy review, feedback, and recommendations● A high quality presentation template deck● External communications and PR support with connections to relevant media outlets● A list of relevant support opportunities that could be pursued by the startup

Capability Core Competencies

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Evergreen is well positioned for this voucher opportunity thanks to our extensive experience supporting clean energy startups through fundraising efforts, business strategy, and marketing guidance. -Business strategy – Business strategy support for Evergreen’s portfolio companies-Presentation design & coaching – Providing pitch deck strategy support and design services for startups participating in large showcase events-Marketing & PR support – Providing strategic communication recommendations to startups

Capability Community Benefits

Evergreen has publicly committed to Justice40 Initiative principles as part of a letter signed in conjunction with the National Coalition of Clean Energy Incubators (NCCEI). This includes incorporating the following principles into our programming: supporting underrepresented founders; expanding access to dedicated funding resources for underrepresented individuals; delivering solutions in disadvantaged communities; supporting related workforce opportunities training.Inclusion is a priority for Evergreen: 60% of our portfolio companies are founded by women or people of color (far above the national average), and our organization provides support for underrepresented entrepreneurs via our equity and access programming in conjunction with Nicor Gas and U.S. Bank.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

For a successful engagement, the participating company should: ● Provide market data that supports the company's proposed business strategy ● Provide a point of contact who will engage with the Evergreen team on an agreed upon cadence on the following topics: ○ Marketing strategy and material development and revisions ○ External communications support and feedback ○ Clear articulation of proprietary product / technology and value proposition ○ Overall business strategy

Geographic Constraints

Any startup located in the United States

Additional details on matching preferences

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Delivery of business recommendations and startup support programming opportunities

Final Milestone Description

Delivery of high quality pitch deck and marketing recommendations

Business and Commercialization Support

Voucher #

VO4-11

Organization:

Strategic Analysis, Inc.

Details

City

Arlington

State

Zip

22203

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; vehicle-technologies

Clean Hydrogen

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Vehicle Technologies

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

Strategic Analysis provides development and analysis of comprehensive, market-driven business cases for product commercialization. SA leverages its extensive experience evaluating the hydrogen value chain to understand common pain points and identify features required by potential customers. Analysis is supplemented by SA’s bottom-up, company-specific forecast for electrolyzer and fuel cell deployment out to 2030 or further as requested. SA is able to support business case development for manufacturing technologies and specific products. SA has successfully supported start-ups looking to enter the market, in addition to large companies looking to adapt existing products for new markets.Depending on the needs and interest of the client, SA offers the following services to support the commercialization plan and business case development: : 1) Survey of capabilities of commercially available products, 2) Survey of major players and potential competitors, 3) Interviews with subject matter experts, especially within SA’s network, 4) Interviews with potential customers, 5) Assessment of value introduced by client’s product or process and comparison to next best alternative, 6) Market outlook for specific products in multiple verticals, and 7) Market share outlook for client.

Capability Core Competencies

SA specializes in techno-economic and manufacturing analysis, market studies, and technology due diligence. SA studies various materials, components, and systems for hydrogen production and storage, fuel cells, batteries, gas purification, chemical synthesis (monomers/polymers, catalysts, MOFs, electrochemical), and energy transmission. SA has extensive experience in capital cost and life-cycle cost estimation. SA is a prime System Engineering and Technical Analysis (SETA) provider to all 6 offices of the Defense Advanced Research and Projects Agency (DARPA) . SA provides a combination of technical, programmatic, contractual, and financial services to premier R&D agencies in the Department of Defense. Additionally, SA has extensive experience with transition and commercialization in support of DARPA funded SBIR/STTR projects, as well as those of other organizations, such as NSWC Crane. SA supports the full tech transition cycle, including understanding technology gaps; identifying transition opportunities; coordinating networking events; reviewing program policies and translating policies into guidance for small businesses.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

SA employs over 30 PhD staff in various technical areas engineering and science, and maintains a network of highly specialized technical consultants. The Energy Services division pioneered the Design for Manufacture and Assembly methodology for hydrogen storage, hydrogen production, and fuel cell capital cost projections. SA has held DOE contracts continuously for over 20 years in the areas of cost and performance analysis of PEM fuels cells for transportation, H2 production, and H2 storage. SA regularly works with commercial clients to provide product benchmarking, market analysis, value-chain assessment, and pre-investment due diligence. SA has had commercial contracts with a major auto OEM to conduct an electrolyzer market assessment, a Fortune 500 auto Tier1 supplier to conduct a value-walk analysis and market assessment in support of new product development, emerging energy startups to develop go-to-market strategies, and global venture capital and family fund managers to provide technical due diligence.

Capability Community Benefits

Strategic Analysis actively addresses and incorporates DEIA into its business practices. Mechanisms SA uses to address and increase DEIA include: an active Inclusion Committee composed of SA employees to provide guidance on DEIA, supporting local businesses and non-profits, inclusive employee benefits, and employee training.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

To facilitate the pace of work, we request clients to provide as much detail upfront as possible and have a minimum of one point of contact (POC) to work with on a regular cadence throughout the project.

Geographic Constraints

Our team is distributed throughout the United States and typically supports projects virtually

Additional details on matching preferences

None

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Preliminary report

Final Milestone Description

Final report

Biomass Supply Chain Analysis (Feedstock)

Voucher #

VO1-11

Organization:

Ecostrat USA

Details

City

Plymouth

State

Zip

48170

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; bioenergy

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Bioenergy

Category

Supply Chain Analysis

Capability Description

Ecostrats Biomass Supply Chain Analysis provides an independent third-party analysis of realtime supply and demand dynamics within a given supply basin. Typically, a 75-mile drivedifference from the project site for feedstock supply generation and 150 miles for the competingmarkets. Our studies involve analysis around feedstock generation, existing disposition markets,point source supplier identification and analysis, growth to drain (where applicable)

Capability Core Competencies

We are capable of supporting projects in the continental US with expertise from coast to coast.Feedstock Supply Chains we are able to analyze include;• Woody biomass (Forest and Sawmill Residuals)• Organic Food Waste• Agricultural Residuals

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

We have been working with Biomass Feedtock Supply Chains for 30 years.

Capability Community Benefits

Assisting with project development and job creation

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Site location, feedstock type and qunatities

Geographic Constraints

anywhere in the USA

Additional details on matching preferences

n/a

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Update call, slide deck presentation

Final Milestone Description

Formal Report presenting findings

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Simulation, Validation, Testing and QuickStart

Voucher #

VO9-12

Organization:

CPFD Software

Details

City

Houston

State

Zip

77079

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

industrial-decarbonization

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

This expansion of Capability 1 includes services by our engineers to set up the first model on behalf of recipient and enhanced software licensing. Deliverables include two annual multi-GPU Barracuda Virtual Reactor software licenses (Performance Plus package), model setup services, technical support and new-user training to accomplish the following:• Deployment and Training. Computer hardware configuration, software installation, license deployment and personalized software training (up to five users). (Weeks 0-3)• Baseline Model. Our engineers will create a computational model for one of recipient’s systems and begin process digitalization including analysis and post-processing of results (3D visualization, transient outputs, 2D plots, overall system metrics). Key monitoring metrics will be identified. (Weeks 1-10)• Calibration and Validation. With assistance from our engineers, recipient will calibrate and subsequently validate the models using real-world process data. (Weeks 6-20)• Virtual Testing. The calibrated model is used by recipient to explore the design space through virtual testing, identifying the effect of inputs on overall project goals. (Weeks 21-52)• Implementation. Implementation can begin concurrent with the virtual testing phase. The CPFD team remains available to provide technical support and domain expertise throughout the duration of the engagement. (Weeks 30-52).

Capability Core Competencies

CPFD Software develops multiphase simulation software. Our flagship product, Barracuda Virtual Reactor, is a physics-based and GPU-accelerated engineering software package that simulates 3D, transient, fluid-particle hydrodynamics, heat balance, and chemical reactions in reactors and process units. This technology enables the digital twin and solves some of the most complex engineering challenges in industrial decarbonization. Examples include:• Optimization of calciner units to enable the production of cement with zero carbon footprint• Scale up of carbon capture systems or novel flue gas cleanup systems • Identifying the root cause of underperformance in refineries such as the debottlenecking FCCU operations resulting in greater throughput, lower power consumption and lower emissions• Virtual Testing of the design and operational changes for the incorporation of alternative feedstocks into existing processes such as conversion of gasification processes to waste and/or renewables such as biomass

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Barracuda Virtual Reactor is an industry-standard tool for simulating the complex behaviors of multiphase processes. Our clients use simulation to effectively communicate technological capabilities and data to partners, customers and investors so they can deploy and scale with confidence. Virtual Reactor has been used by scientists and researchers at national labs (including NETL, ORNL, Sandia), industrial companies (such as Shell, Technip Energies, Cemex) and startups (such as Aurora Hydrogen, Aloha Carbon, ACT-ion Battery Technologies). At the 2020 Hydrocarbon Processing Awards, Virtual Reactor was named Best Software Technology. Our team has expertise in software development and process engineering, with a total of 270 years of industry experience.

Capability Community Benefits

CPFD Software is committed to a local workforce and all our software development is done in the USA. Our team is highly-skilled (25% PhD), diverse (44% minority) and the company is committed to a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace. We are proud of our record of never having had a claim of harassment or discrimination, we have never had an OSHA recordable incident and we have never had layoffs. In terms of our wider societal impact, digital prototyping is the safest way to iterate and test industrial improvements. The alternative approach of physical testing places personnel at risk at the plant level. Our technology promotes the safety of the industrial workforce.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

1. Initial design concept and geometric details for the equipment, reactor, or process unit; 2. Material properties, process parameters and initial range of operating conditions; 3. Chemical reactions and suitable kinetics from lab-testing or literature (recommended); 4. Physical test or operational data for overall model calibration and validation if available; 5. Workstation computer (GPU required, multi-GPU recommended) or access to cloud computing resources; 6. At least one primary contact to use the software on a part-time basis.

Geographic Constraints

We are capable of supporting clients and projects throughout the United States.

Additional details on matching preferences

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Complete software delivery, license delivery, training, baseline model delivery and initial 20 weeks of support.

Final Milestone Description

Complete all deliverables and 52 weeks of support

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Simulation, Validation, Testing and QuickStart

Voucher #

VO2-24

Organization:

CPFD Software

Details

City

Houston

State

Zip

77079

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

industrial-decarbonization; clean-hydrogen; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; bioenergy; advanced-nuclear; long-duration-energy-storage

Industrial decarbonization

Clean Hydrogen

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Bioenergy

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

This expansion of Capability 1 includes services by our engineers to set up the first model on behalf of recipient and enhanced software licensing. Deliverables include two annual multi-GPU Barracuda Virtual Reactor software licenses (Performance Plus package), model setup services, technical support and new-user training to accomplish the following:• Training. Computer hardware configuration, software installation, license deployment and software training (up to five users). (Weeks 0-3)• Baseline Model. Our engineers will create a computational model for one of recipient’s systems and begin process digitalization including analysis and post-processing of results (3D visualization, transient outputs, 2D plots, overall system metrics). Key monitoring metrics will be identified. (Weeks 1-10)• Calibration and Validation. With assistance from our engineers, recipient will calibrate and subsequently validate the models using real-world process data. (Weeks 6-20)• Virtual Testing. The calibrated model is used by recipient to explore the design space through virtual testing, identifying the effect of inputs on overall project goals. (Weeks 21-52)• Scale-up. Deployment for scale-up or application to additional processes can begin concurrent with virtual testing. The CPFD team remains available to provide technical support and domain expertise throughout the duration of the engagement. (Weeks 30-52).

Capability Core Competencies

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Capability Community Benefits

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

1. Initial design concept for a fluid-particle process; 2. Material properties, process parameters and initial range of operating conditions; 3. Chemical reactions and suitable kinetics from lab-testing or literature (recommended); 4. Physical test or operational data for overall model calibration and validation if available; 5. Workstation computer (GPU required, multi-GPU and Linux recommended) or access to cloud computing resources; 6. At least one primary contact to use the software on a part-time basis.

Geographic Constraints

We are capable of supporting clients and projects throughout the United States.

Additional details on matching preferences

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Complete software delivery, license delivery, training, baseline model delivery and initial 20 weeks of support.

Final Milestone Description

Complete all deliverables and 52 weeks of support

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Simulation, Validation, Testing and Full Project Support

Voucher #

VO9-13

Organization:

CPFD Software

Details

City

Houston

State

Zip

77079

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

industrial-decarbonization

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

This expansion of Capability 2 includes services by our engineers to calibrate and validate the first model on behalf of recipient and virtually unlimited software licensing. Deliverables include two annual multi-GPU Barracuda Virtual Reactor software licenses (Performance Plus package), model setup services, model calibration services, 2,000 hours of metered licensing, technical support and new-user training to accomplish the following:• Deployment and Training. Computer hardware configuration, software installation, license deployment and personalized software training (up to five users). (Weeks 0-3• Baseline Model. Our engineers will create a computational model for one of recipient’s systems and begin process digitalization including analysis and post-processing of results (3D visualization, transient outputs, 2D plots, overall system metrics). (Weeks 1-10)• Calibration and Validation. Our engineers will calibrate and subsequently validate the models using real-world process data. (Weeks 5-14)• Technology Transfer. Transfer models and learning to recipient. (Weeks 15-16) • Virtual Testing. The calibrated model is used by recipient to explore the design space through virtual testing. (Weeks 15-52)• Implementation. Implementation can begin concurrent with the virtual testing phase. The CPFD team remains available to provide technical support and domain expertise throughout the duration of the engagement. (Weeks 20-52).

Capability Core Competencies

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Capability Community Benefits

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Geographic Constraints

We are capable of supporting clients and projects throughout the United States.

Additional details on matching preferences

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Complete software delivery, license delivery, training, and calibrated baseline model technology transfer.

Final Milestone Description

Complete all deliverables and 52 weeks of support

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Simulation, Validation and Testing

Voucher #

VO9-11

Organization:

CPFD Software

Details

City

Houston

State

Zip

77079

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

industrial-decarbonization

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

This capability allows recipients with a fluid-particle process to analyze technical concepts, reduce physical testing costs, minimize risk and accelerate decarbonization operations through the use of Virtual Reactor technology. This capability provides an annual Barracuda Virtual Reactor software license (Performance package), technical support and new-user training to accomplish the following:• Deployment and Training. Computer hardware configuration, software installation, license deployment and personalized software training (up to two users). (Weeks 0-3)• Baseline Model. With assistance from our engineers, recipient will create computational models of their system(s) and begin process digitalization including analysis and post-processing of results (3D visualization, transient outputs, 2D plots, overall system metrics). (Weeks 4-16)• Calibration and Validation. With assistance from our engineers, recipient will calibrate and subsequently validate the models using real-world process data. (Weeks 10-25)• Virtual Testing. The calibrated model is used by recipient to explore the design space through virtual testing, identifying the effect of inputs on overall project goals. (Weeks 26-52)• Implementation. Implementation can begin concurrent with the virtual testing phase. The CPFD team remains available to provide technical support and domain expertise throughout the duration of the engagement. (Weeks 40-52).

Capability Core Competencies

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Capability Community Benefits

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

1. Initial design concept and geometric details for the equipment, reactor or process unit; 2. Material properties, process parameters and initial range of operating conditions; 3. Chemical reactions and suitable kinetics from lab-testing or literature (recommended); 4. Physical test or operational data for overall model calibration and validation if available; 5. Workstation computer (GPU) or access to cloud computing resources; 6. At least one primary contact to use the software on a part-time basis.

Geographic Constraints

We are capable of supporting clients and projects throughout the United States.

Additional details on matching preferences

A successful match will have a recipient that wishes to simulate a fluid-particle process such as a fluidized bed reactor, pneumatic transport system, slurry bed / ebullated bed reactor, bubble column, etc. This Barracuda Virtual Reactor Simulation, Validation and Testing capability is most suited for a recipient with some experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or similar tools. Recipients without any such experience might be better matched with our other capabilities that include additional model setup and calibration services.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Complete software delivery, license delivery, training and initial 25 weeks of support.

Final Milestone Description

Complete all deliverables and 52 weeks of support

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Simulation, Validation and Testing

Voucher #

VO2-23

Organization:

CPFD Software

Details

City

Houston

State

Zip

77079

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

advanced-nuclear; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization

Advanced Nuclear

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

This capability allows recipients with a fluid-particle process to explore a broad range of ideas, reduce physical testing costs and minimize development risk, while accelerating scale-up, commercialization and time-to-market through in-house use of Virtual Reactor simulation. This capability provides an annual Barracuda Virtual Reactor software license (Performance package), technical support and new-user training to accomplish the following:• Training. Computer hardware configuration, software installation, license deployment and software training (up to two users). (Weeks 0-3)• Baseline Model. With assistance from our engineers, recipient will create computational models of their system(s) and begin process digitalization including analysis and post-processing of results (3D visualization, transient outputs, 2D plots, overall system metrics). (Weeks 4-16)• Calibration and Validation. With assistance from our engineers, recipient will calibrate and subsequently validate the models using real-world process data. (Weeks 10-25)• Virtual Testing. The calibrated model is used by recipient to explore the design space through virtual testing, identifying the effect of inputs on overall project goals. (Weeks 26-52)• Scale-up. Deployment for scale-up or application to additional processes can begin concurrent with virtual testing. The CPFD team remains available to provide technical support and domain expertise throughout the duration of the engagement. (Weeks 40-52).

Capability Core Competencies

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Capability Community Benefits

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

1. Initial design concept for a fluid-particle process; 2. Material properties, process parameters and initial range of operating conditions; 3. Chemical reactions and suitable kinetics from lab-testing or literature (recommended); 4. Physical test or operational data for overall model calibration and validation if available; 5. Workstation computer (GPU) or access to cloud computing resources; 6. At least one primary contact to use the software on a part-time basis.

Geographic Constraints

We are capable of supporting clients and projects throughout the United States.

Additional details on matching preferences

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Complete software delivery, license delivery, training and initial 25 weeks of support.

Final Milestone Description

Complete all deliverables and 52 weeks of support

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Scale-Up Program with Project Engineering Support

Voucher #

VO2-25

Organization:

CPFD Software

Details

City

Houston

State

Zip

77079

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

Industrial decarbonization

Clean Hydrogen

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Bioenergy

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

This expansion of Capability 2 includes services by our engineers to calibrate and validate the first model on behalf of recipient and virtually unlimited software licensing. Deliverables include two annual multi-GPU Barracuda Virtual Reactor software licenses (Performance Plus package), model setup services, model calibration services, 2,000 hours of metered licensing, technical support and new-user training to accomplish the following:• Training. Computer hardware configuration, software installation, license deployment and software training (up to five users). (Weeks 0-3)• Baseline Model. Our engineers will create a computational model for one of recipient’s systems and begin process digitalization including analysis and post-processing of results (3D visualization, transient outputs, 2D plots, overall system metrics). (Weeks 1-10)• Calibration and Validation. Our engineers will calibrate and subsequently validate the models using real-world process data. (Weeks 5-14)• Technology Transfer. Transfer models and learning to recipient. (Weeks 15-16) • Virtual Testing. The calibrated model is used by recipient to explore the design space through virtual testing. (Weeks 15-52)• Scale-up. Deployment for scale-up or application to additional processes can begin concurrent with virtual testing. The CPFD team remains available to provide technical support and domain expertise throughout the duration of the engagement. (Weeks 20-52).

Capability Core Competencies

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Capability Community Benefits

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

1. Initial design concept for a fluid-particle process; 2. Material properties, process parameters and initial range of operating conditions; 3. Chemical reactions and suitable kinetics from lab-testing or literature (recommended); 4. Physical test or operational data for overall model calibration and validation if available; 5. Workstation computer (GPU required, multi-GPU recommended) or access to cloud computing resources; 6. At least one primary contact to use the software on a part-time basis.

Geographic Constraints

We are capable of supporting clients and projects throughout the United States.

Additional details on matching preferences

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Complete software delivery, license delivery, training, and calibrated baseline model technology transfer.

Final Milestone Description

Complete all deliverables and 52 weeks of support

Bankability Assessment

Voucher #

VO1-19

Organization:

RTI International

Details

City

Research Triangle Park

State

Zip

27709

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization; updates-to-the-electric-grid

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Updates to the Electric Grid

Category

Bankability

Capability Description

For this service, RTI will first work with the startup to gain a detailed understanding of the proposed project scope, key assumptions and the key risks associated with the project. The assumptions and risks could be based on construction timelines, project input costs, potential revenue streams and offtake agreements. RTI will verify the assumptions through a technology assessment and a market analysis, verify the risks through a risk assessment, and identify additional environmental and social impacts that should be considered in the business case. RTI will then develop a financial model, such as a discount cash flow model, or a similar model structure, to examine the financial attractiveness of the project based on various assumptions. RTI will present the results of the financial model and the supporting research in a pitch deck that potential investors can review when considering the investment potential of a project.

Capability Core Competencies

RTI International helps corporations, foundations, and federal agencies solve their most complex innovation challenges by providing market insights and innovation commercialization services. We leverage our staff of nearly 6,000 experts with degrees in more than 250 scientific, technical, and professional disciplines to bring uniquely broad and deep expertise in technology development and commercialization to provide clients with customized, actionable results. We have a long history of supporting EPA and other governmental intuitions in analyzing the environmental and economic impacts of GHG and non-GHG emissions and emissions control, thus bring experience with relevant costs, monetizing emissions reduction and analyzing potential markets for waste byproducts. Additionally, we bring an expertise in electricity grid modeling and technical experience with carbon management, long duration energy storage (e.g. hydrogen, batteries, pumped storage hydropower, etc), clean hydrogen and industrial decarbonization through work with startups, commercial clients, utilities and government organizations.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

RTI regularly develops custom business cases that include discounted cash flow modelling with sensitivity analyses to quantify the impact of various project risks. With this information we create pitch decks and have done so for energy and resource development projects, including energy efficiency and critical minerals manufacturing facilities in the Middle East. RTI also conducts cost-benefit analysis for investment in emerging technology. We develop economic models that analyze cash flows of monetary benefits versus program costs, as well as monetize other nonmonetary impacts from the investment. A key risk that must be analyzed in a bankability study is regulatory and government risk and RTI has extensive experience analyzing the impacts of regulations on manufacturing and energy production industries, including the proposed rules from the EPA office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS).

Capability Community Benefits

RTI’s mission to improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice is embedded in our work. Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) are core institutional values at RTI. We work with equity-focused stakeholders around the country, including environmental justice organizations, rural community groups, minority-serving institutions, and community colleges. Additionally, RTI (RTI TRUE) has experts in Climate justice, and develops and employs methodologies to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion. We leverage our expertise in developing innovation ecosystems (e.g., running the community of practice for the US EDA Build Back Better ecosystem) and in our technology development and deployment projects to consider how new technologies might support the development of a clean and equitable energy economy, regional economic development, jobs creation, and long-term equity implications of new technology development. We bring a thoughtful lens to equity by looking for unintended consequences and the potential environmental justice concerns.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

For this effort, RTI will require that our clients: (1) provide background data and information to enable the bankability assessment and (2) commit time for senior technical personnel to contribute technical information in the project kickoff meeting, during regular updates on an ad-hoc basis to answer technical questions and participate in the bankability assessment throughout the project period of performance.

Geographic Constraints

We are capable of supporting projects across the US as we regularly work remotely with clients.

Additional details on matching preferences

N/A

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

The mid-point milestone will be a scoping report that details key project assumptions and risks.

Final Milestone Description

RTI will deliver and present a financial model and a pitch deck describing the bankability potential of the project.

Authorized inspection agency providing inspection test plans and ISO 9001 quality assurance auditing and certification of quality systems

Voucher #

VO1-34

Organization:

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company

Details

City

Hartford

State

Zip

6103

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

advanced-nuclear; clean-hydrogen; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture

Advanced Nuclear

Clean Hydrogen

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Category

QA/QC

Capability Description

HSB has provided Boiler and Pressure vessel safety inspections to meet government and industry standards for more than 150 years. We can audit voucher recipients to assure they have internationally recognized quality systems in place and we certify the recipients that meet ISO 9001 quality assurance requirements. We can also provide inspection test plans to confirm applicable equipment meets the applicable requirements. We would provide the inspection test plan, perform the inspection, and provide a inspection report. The critical milestones would be planning meeting, audit or inspection, audit report or inspection report.

Capability Core Competencies

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, provides equipment re-insurance to other insurance companies for a leading portion of the commercial and industrial equipment insurance market. We have over 500 engineering and inspection staff that can perform inspection and design reviews to applicable requirements as well as quality assurance audits. Our services not only provide a level of safety but also level of capability assessment.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

We are an authorized inspection agency accredited by ASME and the National Board Inspection Code as well as accredited to certify companies to meeting the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management systems. We can provide numerous certificates of accreditation for the services we provide.

Capability Community Benefits

HSB has a strong community benefit since our employees are spread out over the US and include a diverse mix of race, age, gender and ethnicity. We train staff to perform the services for the project recipients and the services largely confirm projects are including public safety. Our company was founded on the idea that industrial pressure equipment when properly designed and maintained will not cause major accident and thus protecting the public.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

We would provide a survey of what is needed or available. The survey will ask the number of recipient employees, the number of shifts, number of employees doing the same role, the scope of work in categories of risk, listing of third party certifications, status of any management systems, goals of the recipients, and any applicable legal requirements needed.

Geographic Constraints

We can provide this service in any US territory.

Additional details on matching preferences

Our services are most beneficial to manufacturers of equipment and or systems.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

We will perform an audit to review the recipients systems and performance for compliance.

Final Milestone Description

The draft audit report will be finalized with a recommendation to certify or requirements for improvement to get certified.

At-Scale Manufacturing Analysis

Voucher #

VO1-14

Organization:

Feldhake Consulting LLC

Details

City

Fenton

State

Zip

63026

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; solar; water; wind; vehicle-technologies; geothermal; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; industrial-decarbonization

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Solar

Water

Wind

Category

TEA/LCA

Capability Description

Our support is estimated and budgeted for 50 days (10 weeks) with the potential for expansions pending funding and scope of the manufacturing analysis. The following outputs are provided at the end of the project and at key milestones during the project. 1) Initial manufacturing analysis: A report detailing the options for manufacturing the product, including risks, locations, supply chain, and BOM (Wk 4). The analysis will initiate a review on week 5 by the client to capture stakeholder input and reduce options to actionable paths. 2) Manufacturing Plan: Using the results from the analysis review, a concept project scope shall be developed, including order-of-magnitude costs. A second review meeting shall be conducted to review the concept(s), suppliers, costs, and stakeholder comments. 3) Final Project Report and recommended next steps: A final overview of the work performed, recommended manufacturing plans, and supplier list, along with future recommendations and next steps.

Capability Core Competencies

Feldhake Consulting LLC is a Missouri-based company that offers products and services to improve energy efficiencies. This includes Hybrid energy systems, integration, and web services that help monitor and maintain the energy system enhancing its reliability and resilience. Michael Feldhake, Founder, is an engineering professional with over 30 years’ experience specializing in manufacturing, engineering, and software development for Fortune 500 companies.CORE COMPETENCIES: a. Process Optimization expertb. Project Development with a focus on Return on Investment (ROI) solutionsc. Commissioning and Validationd. Specialize in Case Studies and System integratione. Justification for new ideas for schedules, costs, and detailed scope of workf. System Integration solutions for plant floor/manufacturing and web servicesDIFFERENTIATORS:> Expertise in understanding the concerns of stakeholders> Solid track record of successful projects in multiple industries> Expert level in Power Distribution, Instrumentation, Software, AI/ML Tools

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

* Currently commercializing several products involving advanced hybrid propulsion systems.* Completed many case studies ranging from $100K - $40M involving many different industries, manufacturing, and processes coordinating multi-disciplined teams.* Completed several laboratory projects, including upgrading a large wind tunnel complex’s control scheme and environmental test chamber.* Completed initial conceptual design of large brewery permanent power diesel-to-electric generator sets, including fuel and power distribution system.* Completed assessment of a wastewater facility and conducted testing and analysis to determine the next steps to improve operations.* Completed manufacturing solution for a new high-speed line that reduced waste and increased operational pace for a medical device.

Capability Community Benefits

Our History already includes starting a LEGO League Robotics Team with a Title 1 School, starting a Robotics First Team for O’Fallon Township HS in Illinois, and being a member of the Missouri Green Building Council (MOGBC). We are also working with Irresistible Community Builders, LLC in St. Louis on several opportunities involving disadvantaged communities. We are also working with ARPA-E to develop new solutions that reduce greenhouse emissions by 100M tons of GHGs and energy costs for everyone. We will continue to build relationships with companies and groups to provide expert assistance to improve energy efficiency, which will benefit all communities, including tribal, migrant, and disadvantaged, our country, and the world.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Diagrams, part specifications, and descriptions of the product. Access to current supplier information. Current and future development plans. Information on production timeline and annual demand forecast. Stakeholder participation during initial kickoff and planned review meetings. A minimum of 1 POC to work with on a regular cadence

Geographic Constraints

No constraints within CONUS. Alaska and outside CONUS, including territories of the US, may involve additional costs for travel if required.

Additional details on matching preferences

Please see our Website at these locations: https://fconsult.llc/publications https://fconsult.llc/hybrid-energy-systems

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Manufacturing Plan

Final Milestone Description

Final Project Report and recommended next steps

Ansys and Flownex Simulation Support – Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Voucher #

VO2-54

Organization:

Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies, Inc.

Details

City

Tempe

State

Zip

85284

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; updates-to-the-electric-grid; advanced-nuclear

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Updates to the Electric Grid

Advanced Nuclear

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies, Inc. (PADT) is offering an extensive modeling and simulation support voucher leveraging the power of Ansys and Flownex simulation software. Recipients will experience PADT’s guided stage-gate process and embark on a 3-stage, 30-week modeling and simulation project to reduce risk and prepare for manufacturing and certification.The initial Discovery stage will consist of reviewing original design files, use cases, and applicable regulations, and exploring and understanding areas for improvement. A Systems Readiness Review will ensure PADT correctly understands the technology and subsystems, and upon agreement of systems block diagrams and requirements documents, the minimum viable product can be established, reviewed, and accepted. The project can then proceed into the next stage: Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. With information gathered in the Discovery stage, PADT will utilize advanced modeling resources to help understand and predict system performance under certification-relevant operating conditions and explore failure modes and lifetime performance of the design. The final stage is Mitigation: PADT will provide all simulation files and results in a comprehensive report. Outputs from modeling will allow PADT to inform the voucher recipient of potential issues and suggest areas for improvement to enhance expected performance in real-world environment testing.

Capability Core Competencies

Celebrating 30-years in the industry, PADT is a privately held engineering services company of 90 full-time engineers with expertise in areas of product design, numerical simulations, advanced manufacturing, laboratory testing, and validation. As an Ansys Elite Partner, PADT has access to advanced simulation tools for structural, thermal, CFD, and advanced multi-physics. Boasting hundreds of years of combined engineering experience, PADT is excited to provide access to advance modeling and system performance validation via simulation.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

PADT engineers are certified annually by Ansys to provide support, training, and consulting with their tools, and PADT is a Certified Ansys Elite Channel Partner. In addition to providing engineering services for small businesses, PADT has been a trusted simulation resource for Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, Blue Origin, Intel, L3 Communications, APS, SRP, NASA, Dept of Energy, and many more. We have a secure and proven computing infrastructure for resources, including servers and desktops located on-site at PADT and accounts on cloud HPC servers for additional capacity. Our computing systems and processes are NIST 800-53 compliant, ITAR compliant, and registered. In addition to a dedicated staff of simulation services engineers, PADT has a Simulation Support Team and a roster of expert consultants that can be called on as needed for specialty applications.

Capability Community Benefits

The advanced simulation skills PADT offers are not readily available or accessible in small companies. Vouchers give all startups, regardless of location or background, access to world-class simulation coupled with mentoring and training to help bring the skills in-house as they grow. Working with PADT will enhance their product understanding and increase their chances for technical success in ways otherwise not available. PADT has a solid commitment to community support and to DEIA in the startup community, as represented by our leadership in volunteering and mentoring for organizations focused on community growth in general, and underrepresented founders in particular. Some supported groups are AZ Venture Ready, Arizona Venture Corp, Journey Venture Studios, Venture Cafe Phoenix, ASU Engineering DEI industry board, AZ Tech Council DEI committee, and the CleanTech Open.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

This voucher is intended to provide access to advanced modeling and simulation expertise and support commercialization of innovative energy technologies. Voucher recipients are expected to provide digital design files (CAD and/or engineering prints), detailed systems diagrams, requirements, verification and traceability matrix (RVTM), and hold a Systems Readiness Review meeting with PADT.

Geographic Constraints

No geographic constraints. PADT can provide modeling and simulation support remotely to any voucher recipient in the US.

Additional details on matching preferences

Ansys software is the industry standard for advanced analysis and for effectively implementing cost reduction, risk reduction, design for manufacturing, design for assembly, DFMEA, and PFMEA. As an Ansys Elite Channel Partner celebrating 30-years of advanced engineering and simulation support, PADT is ready to increase technological readiness level through certification-relevant failure-mode studies and performance validation (i.e. vibration, shock, crush, drop, overcharge, active and passive cooling, thermal stability, and much more), preparing the voucher recipient for the next steps of real-world certification (i.e. UL, MIL, ASTM, etc.) and manufacturing.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Simulation Results - Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis – Risk Assessment

Final Milestone Description

Refined Simulation Results – Risk Mitigation and Prevention

American Nuclear Society offers expertise, training, and public engagement to support clean energy and advanced reactor projects, meeting Justice40 goals.

Voucher #

VO3-11

Organization:

American Nuclear Society

Details

City

Westmount

State

Zip

60559

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

advanced-nuclear; clean-hydrogen; clean-energy-demonstration-on-current-and-former-mine-land; energy-improvement-in-rural-or-remote-areas

Advanced Nuclear

Clean Hydrogen

Clean Energy Demonstration on Current and Former Mine Land

Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas

Category

Community Benefits

Capability Description

The American Nuclear Society (ANS) offers the capability of: (i) providing technical expertise of eight individual ANS members to serve as volunteer liaisons to voucher recipients on matters related to radiation and nuclear science and technology aspects of advanced reactor projects, hydrogen projects, and (non-nuclear) clean energy “brownfield” projects on legacy mining and cleanup sites; (ii) identifying and surveying up to 24 national, regional and/or local vendors and suppliers across the nuclear supply chain on what they perceive as necessary siting and permitting obstacles, recommended regulatory reforms, best practices, and workforce and training capabilities, weakness and potential for supporting future deployments or specific projects, and (iii) organizing and hosting three virtual and one in-person discussion of local officials, experts, and organizations (including labor unions and conservationists), and nuclear suppliers on potential community benefits if a nuclear project is sited and how it would be aligned with Justice40 goals. The survey findings would be presented in a whitepaper.

Capability Core Competencies

The American Nuclear Society is the premiere nuclear professional and scientific and educational organization in the fields of nuclear science and technology. The non-industry, not-for-profit Society has over 10,000 members, 19 subject-matter Professional Divisions, and over 110 Local and Student Sections. ANS is engaged at the international, national, state, and local levels in public education and engagement on the benefits and science of all things nuclear and radiation related. ANS is a current recipient of DOE awards on consent-based siting and community engagement. ANS also serves as the non-industry voice for nuclear professionals and educators, providing expertise to decisionmakers and community leaders in the U.S. and around the world. Along with educational materials and certification training, ANS can offer connecting voucher recipients with technical experts, including across the nuclear supply chain and academia from college and university departments, including health physics, nuclear science and engineering, mechanical engineering and more.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

ANS was formed in the fifties at the advent of nuclear science and technology’s burgeoning capacity to improve our lives. As the premier U.S. association serving the nuclear field, today ANS members and professional divisions represent technical applications of nuclear (including energy, medicine, aerospace) as well as policy, workforce, and education. These expert working groups provide analysis and engage with the public, decision-makers, stakeholders, and the media. For the project, ANS will draw from this deep membership base. Select subject matter experts—part of the ANS Rapid Response Taskforce, managed by the ANS Communications Director—are at the forefront of the nuclear scientific community’s external engagements; helping to build bridges with community-based organizations across the U.S. and connecting journalists, the public, and policymakers with knowledgeable, articulate, and committed representatives of the nuclear field.

Capability Community Benefits

As reflective in its Statement on Diversity and the Diversity and Inclusion in ANS Committee, ANS is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming environment for all interested in nuclear science and technology. ANS is a home for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious faith, nationality and more. As a member of the “Equal by 30” campaign and the Gender Champions in Nuclear Policy, ANS aims to achieve equal pay, leadership, and opportunities for women in the clean energy sector by 2030. As a DOE award recipient for the consent-based siting program, ANS partners with four Minority Serving Institutions to engage underserved, under-resourced, and historically disadvantaged communities across the U.S. The ANS-led consortium program builds on successful community engagement, including Native American Tribes, faith-based institutions, labor unions, civic and civil society organizations. ANS favors addressing legacy pollution and impacts from uranium mining on Tribal lands.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

ANS will require the following information from voucher recipients: (1) utilization of and interest in nuclear science and technology in the community—legacy, current and proposed; (2) priority nuclear- and radiation-related issues to be addressed; (3) public engagement platforms including local media outlets and platforms associated with the state and municipality, faith-based organizations, schools, and others; and (4) demographics and related information regarding audiences to be served.

Geographic Constraints

With a nationwide membership and employee base, ANS can provide services to communities, municipalities. NGOs, or related organizations in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Additional details on matching preferences

ANS can customize approaches and deploy public engagement resources, primary of which are the cadre of subject matter experts, for any U.S. geographic area where nuclear energy and radiological “legacy” issues are part of the community conversation. Adapting to the needs of specific voucher recipients will ensure a focused and effective response to community needs as matched to resources. ANS also offers platforms to amplify the work and connect voucher recipients to nuclear professionals, national labs, universities, NGOs, and companies across the fields of nuclear science and technology. Platforms include conferences, webinars, social media, and ANS member communications.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Hosting two webinars, identifying and connecting technical experts per request of the voucher recipient, and surveying 12 stakeholders.

Final Milestone Description

Securing eight technical experts at the service of community needs, in-person discussion on nuclear’s community benefits, report on survey findings.

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Market and Patent Analysis

Voucher #

VO4-35

Organization:

Sandia National Laboratories

Details

City

Albuquerque

State

Zip

87123

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Category

Market Readiness

Capability Description

Advanced materials/manufacturing technologies are of interest for a wide variety of applications across multiple industries. Understanding the market factors, opportunities, and gaps within each application requires extensive market research that is challenging for a small business to complete. Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia) will provide market analysis/research support to improve the voucher recipient’s understanding of how their technology fits within various industries and what opportunities align best with the its value proposition. The project will meet 2 objectives: Provide improved understanding of market segments and technology position: Sandia will provide a market research/analysis report (including a patent analysis) that defines the market size, market potential, market maturity, landscape of market participants, etc. across various industry applications. This task will be completed via open-source research, 10-12 interviews with stakeholders with experience and expertise within the market segments of interest, and 5-8 interviews with Sandia technical experts. Provide marketing materials that summarize market research findings: Sandia will provide a well-designed, visual summary of the recipient’s position within the market based on the market analysis findings. The summary can be incorporated into the recipients pitch deck or other marketing materials as an effective communication tool for showing due diligence and quickly describing market opportunities.

Capability Core Competencies

Sandia is a multiprogram laboratory and one of the largest Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs). Sandia’s Integrated Partnerships Organization (IPO) consists of 143 staff members over seven departments. The IPO is made up of Technical Business Development, Economic Development, Business and Competitive Intelligence, and Intellectual Property/Licensing Specialists who have experience in market intelligence, commercialization and business planning, technology road-mapping, strategy development, marketing materials design, product scale-up, etc. The IPO has experience partnering with Sandia’s technical staff in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies and using its pipeline of programs designed to provide skills and resources to researchers to help them successfully move technologies from idea to commercialization.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

With a long history of technology transfer success, Sandia offers partners access to the Labs’ world-class science, advanced technologies, and unique research facilities. Sandia is uniquely positioned to offer valuable insights to a small business partner due to its role as an R&D performer and end-user for advanced materials and manufacturing. Sandia has recently made significant investments in the development and application of next generation materials and manufacturing capabilities; and has established partnering mechanisms to develop an ecosystem of advanced materials and manufacturing partners. For example, Sandia’s C4 Partnering Model (funded by DOE’s Technology Commercialization Fund) is creating a strong regional clean energy commercialization ecosystem for manufacturing focused on collaboration and rapid technology development using a novel industry-informed partnering approach for RDD&D. C4 is leading various efforts within the advanced manufacturing community including defining challenge problems for companies, providing technical review, providing access to state-of-the-art equipment, etc.

Capability Community Benefits

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Background of capabilities/partners, relevant IP, and related materials to support analysis. A minimum of 1 responsive point of contact to work with on a regular cadence.

Geographic Constraints

N/A

Additional details on matching preferences

This capability is limited to Advanced Materials and Manufacturing. Recipients for this voucher should be providers or developers of advanced materials or advanced manufacturing technologies or products.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

At the midpoint, Sandia will have completed and shared the initial version of the market/patent analysis report.

Final Milestone Description

The final deliverable will be a complete market/patent analysis report and visual summary for incorporation into the recipient’s pitch deck.

Advanced Computational Modeling of Performance and Degradation of Energy Components and Materials

Voucher #

VO2-47

Organization:

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Details

City

Livermore

State

Zip

94550

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

clean-hydrogen; long-duration-energy-storage; carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture

Clean Hydrogen

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

LLNL maintains specialized computational capabilities to simulate performance and degradation of hydrogen components and materials, as well as interfacial reactions in batteries, direct air capture, and carbon conversion technologies operating in often-harsh service environments. Including multiscale, physics-based models for chemical reaction kinetics, mass and heat transfer, and microstructure evolution, as well as predictive capabilities for certain chemical, chemomechanical, and thermomechanical failure modes. For electrochemical systems, we have techniques for simulating the combined effects of voltage, temperature, and solution composition on operative performance and stability. Our simulation experts integrate atomistic (DFT), continuum, and machine learning approaches optimized for high-performance computing to simulate both thermodynamics and kinetics. Specialized LLNL codes include MesoMicro, a multiscale modeling framework for assessing the effects of porosity, grain structure, packing density, composite architecture, and component architecture on mass and heat transport, microstructure evolution, and mechanical stress. Our codes have also been used to predict emergent performance limitations at scale; examples include thermal management issues in scaled storage systems, effects of high current densities in electrolyzers, and local stress buildup in high-temperature hydrogen production systems. LLNL also maintains the LIDO Structural Design Optimization Toolkit, which can cater the architecture of a reactor or tank towards optimal performance.

Capability Core Competencies

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

LLNL has decades of hydrogen experience and leads key modeling and simulation activities in multiple DOE consortia, including HyMARC (materials-based hydrogen storage and liquid chemical hydrogen carriers); HydroGEN (materials for emerging renewable hydrogen generation technologies), and H2NEW (electrolyzer manufacturing and degradation challenges). LLNL also models degradation of battery components for the Vehicle Technologies Office and Office of Electricity, as well as for direct air capture systems (FECM). Additional facilities and centers include the Cryogenic Hydrogen Test Facility and Hydrogen Materials Degradation Laboratory for accelerated testing of hydrogen components and materials; the Laboratory for Energy Applications for the Future, a multidisciplinary center that integrates simulation, characterization, and manufacturing to develop materials for hydrogen, batteries, and carbon management; the High-performance Computing Innovation Center, which applies material, device, and process simulations for industry collaboration; and the Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory, which houses rapid prototyping and compatibility testing setups.

Capability Community Benefits

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

The following are required from our clients for model development: Full component and material information, including dimensions, composition, packing density/porosity, etc.. Ranges of additional operating conditions and materials/component parameters to probe, as well as target performance and/or durability properties for prediction. Test data for model calibration (can also be obtained through LLNL testing facilities). A minimum of 1 Engineering POC to work closely with our team at regular cadence, provide system and application details, and assist with initial model formulation.

Geographic Constraints

We are based in the San Francisco Bay area, but our service is virtual and has no geographic limitations.

Additional details on matching preferences

As needed, our experimental test capabilities can be used to calibrate models.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Initial calibration of model based on existing data set.

Final Milestone Description

Simulation of performance and/or durability

AACE Class 5 Techno-Economic Analysis

Voucher #

VO5-22

Organization:

RTI International

Details

City

Research Triangle Park

State

Zip

27709

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; resource-sustainability

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Resource Sustainability

Category

TEA/LCA

Capability Description

For this service, RTI will perform a Concept Screening-level (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering Level 5) techno-economic analysis for DOE-funded startups. We will first conduct a kick-off meeting with the startup to discuss their technology and associated design basis and desired case comparisons for conventional and emergent technologies. RTI will then develop a technology analysis plan and work with the startup to ensure all the details are correct. This information will be documented in a written word document and shared with the startup. Once all details are agreed upon, the performance model will be developed and RTI will run the model to get cost estimates for all case comparisons agreed upon. Additionally, RTI will compare cost results against publicly available information for similar technologies to that of the startup. RTI will deliver our findings, including all cost breakdown details, in a written document and through a virtual meeting. The written document in electronic form will be sent to the startup as a final deliverable.

Capability Core Competencies

RTI International helps corporations, foundations, and federal agencies solve their most complex innovation challenges by providing market insights and innovation commercialization services. We leverage our staff of nearly 6,000 experts with degrees in more than 250 scientific, technical, and professional disciplines to bring uniquely broad and deep expertise in technology development and commercialization to provide clients with customized, actionable results. We collaborate to support work across various carbon management technologies such as carbon capture, transport and sequestration and use. For example, we develop and scale novel carbon capture technologies, conduct through TEAs on carbon capture technologies, as well as advise clients on emergent CO2 sorption technologies.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

RTI has demonstrated expertise in conducting detailed TEA for several applications including power generation (coal- and natural gas-based plants, renewables), energy storage, syngas clean-up, carbon capture and sequestration, chemicals production for e.g., methanol, sustainable aviation fuel, ammonia (grey, blue, and green), and hydrogen, using both conventional and novel technologies. RTI uses fundamental process modeling tools such as Aspen Plus Suite (Aspen Plus, Aspen Adsorption, etc.), Hysys, Chemkin, and Promax to generate detailed process flow diagrams, heat and mass balances, equipment lists, and sizing. In addition to using software-based costing tools such as Aspen Process Economics Analyzer, RTI also maintains a database of equipment costs from its process build-and-operate projects. These data are used to generate detailed TEA models and sensitivity analyses.

Capability Community Benefits

RTI’s mission to improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice is embedded in our work. Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) are core institutional values at RTI. We work with equity-focused stakeholders around the country, including environmental justice organizations, rural community groups, minority-serving institutions, and community colleges. Additionally, RTI (RTI TRUE) has experts in Climate justice, and develops and employs methodologies to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion. We leverage our expertise in developing innovation ecosystems (e.g., running the community of practice for the US EDA Build Back Better ecosystem) and in our technology development and deployment projects to consider how new technologies might support the development of a clean and equitable energy economy, regional economic development, jobs creation, and long-term equity implications of new technology development. We bring a thoughtful lens to equity by looking for unintended consequences and the potential environmental justice concerns.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

For this effort, RTI will require that our clients: (1) provide background data and information to enable the TEA and (2) commit time for senior technical personnel to contribute technical information in the project kickoff meeting, during regular updates on an ad-hoc basis to answer technical questions and participate in the TEA throughout the project period of performance.

Geographic Constraints

We are capable of supporting projects across the US as we regularly work remotely with clients.

Additional details on matching preferences

N/A

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

The mid-point milestone will be the Technology Analysis Plan, including details about the desired case comparisons.

Final Milestone Description

A written document summarizing cost comparisons, including assumptions, cost breakdowns, and comparisons to relevant publicly available costs.

AACE Class 5 Techno-Economic Analysis

Voucher #

VO1-16

Organization:

RTI International

Details

City

Research Triangle Park

State

Zip

27709

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; clean-hydrogen; advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-technologies; solar; water; bioenergy; vehicle-technologies; long-duration-energy-storage; updates-to-the-electric-grid

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Clean Hydrogen

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Solar

Water

Category

TEA/LCA

Capability Description

For this service, RTI will perform a Concept Screening-level (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering Level 5) techno-economic analysis for DOE-funded startups. For this effort, RTI IA will require the following from our clients: Provide background data and information to enable the TEA Commit time for senior technical personnel to contribute technical information in the project kickoff meeting, during regular updates on an ad-hoc basis to answer technical questions and participate in the TEA throughout the project period of performance. We are capable of supporting projects across the United States. Our support is estimated and budgeted for 70 business days (14 weeks) with potential for expansions pending funding and scope of partner scouting and evaluations. RTI will provide the following deliverables at the close of the support, as well as throughout key milestones of the support. DELIVERABLE 1: Technology Analysis Plan DELIVERABLE 2: Performance Model DELIVERABLE 3: Cost Estimate DELIVERABLE 4: Final TEA Report

Capability Core Competencies

RTI has a long history of developing detailed technoeconomic analyses (TEA) for novel technologies. RTI uses fundamental process modeling tools such as Aspen Plus Suite (Aspen Plus, Aspen Adsorption, etc.), Hysys, Chemkin, and Promax to generate detailed process flow diagrams, heat and mass balances, equipment lists, and sizing. In addition to using software-based costing tools such as Aspen Process Economics Analyzer, RTI also maintains a database of equipment costs from its process build-and-operate projects. These data are used to generate detailed TEA models and sensitivity analyses. RTI has demonstrated expertise in conducting detailed TEA for several applications including power generation (coal- and natural gas-based plants, renewables), syngas clean-up, carbon capture and sequestration, chemicals production for e.g., methanol, sustainable aviation fuel, ammonia (grey, blue, and green), and hydrogen, using both conventional and novel technologies.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

RTI IA has a long history of supporting emerging technologies, startups, and small businesses through our work for the NASA Technology Transfer Program, through NIH TABA assistance and by developing technology-driven market intelligence and technology scouting services for NIST MEP. We approach every project, problem and task with a recognition that the most useful answer is one that’s tailored to that specific startup and where they are in their journey. As a part of the larger RTI network, RTI-IA has access to nearly 6,000 experts that hold degrees in more than 250 scientific, technical, and professional disciplines. This includes RTI’s Technology Advancement & Commercialization (RTI-TAC) group that develops and scales low-carbon fuels, carbon capture, and advanced material technologies (from TRL 3 – TRL 7) for the DOE including as part of the OCED Southeast DAC Hub, key players in the energy industry, and startups such as SYZYGY Plasmonics.

Capability Community Benefits

RTI’s mission to improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice is embedded in our work. Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) are core institutional values at RTI. We work with equity-focused stakeholders around the country, including environmental justice organizations, rural community groups, minority-serving institutions, and community colleges. Additionally, RTI (RTI TRUE) has experts in Climate justice, and develops and employs methodologies to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion. We leverage our expertise in developing innovation ecosystems (e.g., running the community of practice for the US EDA Build Back Better ecosystem) and in our technology development and deployment projects to consider how new technologies might support the development of a clean and equitable energy economy, regional economic development, jobs creation, and long-term equity implications of new technology development. We bring a thoughtful lens to equity by looking for unintended consequences and the potential environmental justice concerns.

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Geographic Constraints

We are capable of supporting projects across the US as we regularly work remotely with clients.

Additional details on matching preferences

RTI's TEA expertise includes chemical processes (e.g., low carbon fuels, carbon capture) and enabling materials (e.g., membranes, catalysts, sorbents).

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

The mid-point milestone will be the Technology Analysis Plan, including details about the desired case comparisons.

Final Milestone Description

A written document summarizing cost comparisons, including assumptions, cost breakdowns, and comparisons to relevant publicly available costs.

Accelerated Lifetime Testing: Test Fixture Design & Build, Testing, and Data Collection

Voucher #

VO2-31

Organization:

Johnston Engineering

Details

City

Spokane

State

Zip

99202

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

carbon-management-including-carbon-capture-and-direct-air-capture; long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen; industrial-decarbonization

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Industrial decarbonization

Category

Performance Testing

Capability Description

Johnston Engineering (JE) offers Accelerated Lifetime Testing on the mechanical performance of carbon, hydrogen, and Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies. JE designs and builds custom test fixtures and demonstration units to demonstrate the long-term effects of operational stresses on a product or system. JE designs test fixtures that simulate, measure, and record technology performance and failure modes under realistic operational conditions including temperature, pressure, fluid geometry, environmental stresses, torques, mechanical load, and fatigue testing. The work involves the design and build of a complete test fixture including piping and instrumentation, sensors, custom hardware, and off-the-shelf components to conduct testing that reflects real-world scenarios. Physics based simulations including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) are utilized to model the behavior of the test hardware. JE can conduct uncertainty analysis, write the test plan, fabricate custom components, and assemble a complete test fixture. JE can conduct the Accelerated Lifetime Testing and deliver comprehensive test data reporting or train the recipient to conduct the testing themselves. Deliverables may include Accelerated Lifetime Test design, physics-based simulation, test fixture fabrication and assembly, performance testing, data collection, reporting, correlation development, and design of engineering tools to use newly developed correlations.

Capability Core Competencies

Johnston Engineering President, Andy Johnston P.E., has over 20 years of experience in conducting low-uncertainty experiments, R&D process & device characterization, device verification, and lifecycle testing. JE provides expertise in mechanical engineering, thermal, fluid-flow, and structural analysis, system-level design, experiment development, test fixture design, custom fabrication, data collection, and correlation analysis. JE has completed over 150 projects including Direct Air Capture (DAC) and Boiler Exhaust Carbon Capture projects, pulsed power demonstration units, LDES, 5 hydrogen projects including scale-up, design, testing of electrolysers and reformers. Our core competencies includes custom hardware design & build, thermal management, fluid distribution, electronics packaging and cooling solutions, fans, pumps, piping, liquid-cooled cold plates, immersion cooling, custom heat exchangers, and vapor compression systems. JE uses an analysis-driven design approach to develop custom low-uncertainty experiments including both custom and off-the-shelf components and sensors, build and assemble the completed test fixture, conduct testing and reporting.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

Johnston Engineering is a Professional Engineering firm in Washington State with over 150 years of combined engineering experience designing new machines, equipment, and devices. JE has been in operation for 9 years and has 14 full-time staff including 12 mechanical engineers and designers as well as 14 contractors providing software and electrical engineering services. Johnston Engineering Owner, Andy Johnston, is a licensed P.E in WA State with over 20 years of experience in advanced analysis, research and testing. JE utilizes SolidWorks design software, ANSYS analysis software for FEA and CFD, and MathCAD for custom calculations. JE is headquartered in Spokane, Washington, and owns two buildings. One building is offices and a clean shop used for final assembly, electronics and actuators, etc. The other building is a fabrication and testing space. Additionally, JE has a network of trusted, domestic fabrication shops for metal, plastic, and composite material fabrication.

Capability Community Benefits

Johnston Engineering’s work on carbon management, hydrogen, and LDES technologies supports the broader goals of advancing clean energy and providing community benefits. Our engineering services help develop technologies that contribute to a clean energy transition, ultimately benefiting communities through reduced emissions and increased energy reliability and affordability. By supporting clean energy technologies, we align with DOE's goals of creating quality jobs, fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), and ensuring that the benefits of clean energy projects reach disadvantaged communities. Our projects aim to enhance community engagement and invest in America’s workforce, contributing to the Justice40 initiative's goal of directing 40% of federal investment benefits to disadvantaged communities. This approach ensures that our engineering efforts not only advance technology but also support DOE's mission of building a clean and equitable energy economy. We intentionally work in clean energy and over 80% of our 2023 revenue was in clean technology\

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

Our engineering services require the following inputs: System information, including system size, P&ID, BOM, and 3D CAD models if available. And a minimum of one engineering POC to provide system, performance goals, and application details. If necessary, we can generate these items as part of the voucher funding.

Geographic Constraints

Johnston Engineering is capable of supporting projects anywhere in the US and Canada with a strong in-person presence in Washington and the Pacific Northwest region.

Additional details on matching preferences

Johnston Engineering exists to reduce risk so our clients are technically successful. We allow them to magnify their team capabilities and better leverage their time. Our typical work scope includes mechanical design, analysis, build, and test services for first-of-a-kind products devices, and machines. The services offered in this voucher may include mechanical design, analysis, build and/or test.

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Delivery of preliminary Accelerated Lifetime Testing plan and design, submitted for DOE and recipient review.

Final Milestone Description

Assembled test fixture hardware and/or test fixture design and test plan documentation to conduct testing

Advanced Modeling and Simulation Solutions

Voucher #

VO2-49

Organization:

LHP Engineering Solutions

Details

City

Columbus

State

Zip

47201

Activity Location State

Applicable Technology Area(s)

long-duration-energy-storage; clean-hydrogen

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Clean Hydrogen

Category

Simulation/Modeling

Capability Description

LHP Engineering Solutions (LHPES) offers advanced modeling and simulation solutions for clean hydrogen, and energy storage applications. Our expertise includes dynamic modeling of electrolyzers, battery energy storage systems, and smart grid technologies. Our voucher project will culminate in delivering advanced modeling and simulation capabilities tailored to your specific needs. Beginning with a thorough review of your system architecture and requirements, we'll detail a comprehensive system design encompassing components and interfaces. Development progresses into creating detailed mathematical and plant models for each subsystem, incorporating actuators, sensors, controls, and safety mechanisms.Simulations will be meticulously set up and executed, covering dynamic and steady-state scenarios, ensuring readiness with pertinent data sets. Validation and verification phases will rigorously confirm model accuracy and reliability. Ultimately, you will receive fully documented models along with comprehensive verification reports. These outputs will empower you with insights and predictive capabilities in areas like Electrolysis Systems for hydrogen production optimization, Battery Energy Storage Systems management, Dynamic Grid Modeling for efficient energy distribution, and Vehicle-to-Grid applications.By leveraging our expertise in advanced modeling and simulation, your team gains robust tools to optimize system performance, enhance safety protocols, and expedite development cycles, all within the 24-week project timeline.

Capability Core Competencies

LHPES excels in technical proficiency across diverse domains including Standards & Regulations, EV applications, embedded cybersecurity consulting, and AUTOSAR & MBD modeling. Our Application Lifecycle Management ensures scalable software development and validation aligned with global standards. Advanced analytics and data integration capabilities support the commercialization of prototypes, leveraging Hardware-in-the-Loop systems and field data for informed decision-making. These competencies are underpinned by partnerships with industry leaders like TÜV NORD, UL, and National Instruments, ensuring access to state-of-the-art equipment and certification services.

Capability Qualifications and Credentials

LHPES offers advance modelling and simulation capabilities across multiple industry domains, crafted with insights from top engineers, utilizing tools such as MATLAB SimuLink, SysMIL, UML, and so on. Our track record includes pioneering collaborations that enhance powertrain technologies and secure engine control systems, setting industry benchmarks for safety and validation methodologies. These achievements align seamlessly with the goals of our current voucher opportunity, underscoring our ability to deliver innovative solutions that exceed project objectives.

Capability Community Benefits

Approx. number of available voucher projects

Inputs required from voucher recipients

The voucher recipients can send their system level architecture/design, system/sub-system and component level requirements, physics-based behavior, data profiles, static/dynamic properties of variables, boundary conditions and any environmental conditions.

Geographic Constraints

We can support projects anywhere in the US with our strong remote workforce, while our main facilities are located in Indiana and Michigan.

Additional details on matching preferences

N/A

Estimated capability duration in weeks

Mid-point Milestone Description

Sub-system model development (individual models for each subsystem, including actuators, sensors, control systems, and safety mechanisms).

Final Milestone Description

Verification and validation of models complete.

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Updates to the Electric Grid

Carbon Management (including carbon capture and direct air capture)

Resource Sustainability

Vehicle Technologies

Bioenergy

Wind

Water

Solar

Geothermal

Building Efficiency

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas

Clean Energy Demonstration on Current and Former Mine Land

Industrial decarbonization

Clean Hydrogen

Long-Duration Energy Storage

Advanced Nuclear