Fuel Cell Initiative (Connecticut)
Summary
Last modified on May 23, 2011.
Financial Incentive Program
| Place | Connecticut
|
|---|---|
| Name | Fuel Cell Initiative |
| Incentive Type | State Grant Program |
| Applicable Sector | Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government |
| Eligible Technologies | Fuel Cells |
| Active Incentive | No |
| Implementing Sector | State/Territory |
| Energy Category | Renewable Energy Incentive Programs |
| Amount | Varies
|
| Equipment Requirements | Fuel cells must be greater than 1 kW |
| Start Date | December 2003 |
| Expiration Date | April 2004**
|
| Maximum Incentive | Total of 4 million available
|
| Program Administrator | Connecticut Clean Energy Fund |
| Website | http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/rfp/CEF_RFP_FC_003.pdf
|
| References | DSIRE[1] |
Summary
**Note that this solicitation is now closed. However, a similar request for proposals is expected in November 2004. Updated information will be posted here when it becomes available.
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) has announced a request for proposals (RFP) to install and demonstrate fuels cells (greater than 1 kW) under the CCEF Fuel Cell Initiative, now in its third year. CCEF is the state's public benefits fund financed by a surcharge levied against the state's electrical ratepayers and administered by Connecticut Innovations, Inc., a quasi-public agency of the State of Connecticut.
The funding level for this round of the program is set at up to $4 million. Proposals are requested from fuel cell manufacturers or integrators, and teaming of parties is encouraged and can include a wide variety of organizations. In particular, CCEF is seeking projects that:
- Employ fuel cells with strong commercialization potential;
- Involve an engaged and knowledgeable host;
- Use innovative, high-value applications and approaches;
- Will demonstrate the benefits of distributed generation;
- Will help increase public awareness of fuel cells;
- Show how costs can be reduced or barriers overcome;
- Promote environmental and social benefits; and
- Offer a high degree of replicability.
CCEF funding is not anticipated to cover the entire cost of the project. Co-funding from participants to lower the amount of funding needed and/or create payback opportunities are required components of the successful proposal. Financial structures may include, but are not limited to:
- debt
- equity and equity-like
- warrants
- royalties
- combination structures
This program employs a two-step process. Proposers complete and submit a Round 1 application (see web site above) providing key information about the project. CCEF’s evaluation team will select projects eligible to advance to Round 2, at which point a Round 2 application but be submitted. Participants in projects selected for the "short list" in Round 2 will be asked to make oral presentations to CCEF on the merits of their projects.
Incentive Contact
| Contact Name | Project Manager, Fuel Cell RFP |
|---|---|
| Department | Connecticut Clean Energy Fund |
| Address | 200 Corporate Place, 3rd Floor |
| Place | Rocky Hill, Connecticut |
| Zip/Postal Code | 06067 |
| Phone | (860) 563-0015
|
| cefinfo@ctinnovations.com | |
| Website | http://www.ctcleanenergy.com |
- Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]
References