OpportunityTitle: Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers &amp; Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) &#8211; 2018
Description: The U.S. Department of Energy&#8217;s Building Technologies Office (BTO) Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers &amp; Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) 2018 FOA supports research and development of innovative energy saving technologies, systems, tools, and models that could lead to significant reduction in building energy consumption. BENEFIT 2018 focuses on early-stage R&amp;D to enable the development of novel technologies that can improve efficiency and reduce the energy costs of the nation&#8217;s buildings and facilitate interaction with the electricity grid. Under this funding opportunity, BTO is interested in six topic areas: Topic 1: Advanced Separation Technologies for Building Energy Efficiency Topic 2: Advanced Building Materials Topic 3: High-Performance Windows Topic 4: Novel Approaches for Cyber-physical Systems in Buildings Topic 5: Integration Research of Advanced Commercial Energy Efficiency Packages Topic 6: Advancements in Natural Gas and Other Fuel-driven Equipment For questions and answers pertaining to this FOA, please reference the DE-FOA-0001825 BENEFIT 2018 FAQ Log in FOA Documents. The eXCHANGE system is currently designed to enforce hard deadlines for Concept Paper and Full Application submissions. The APPLY and SUBMIT buttons automatically disable at the defined submission deadlines. The intention of this design is to consistently enforce a standard deadline for all applicants. Applicants that experience issues with submissions PRIOR to the FOA Deadline: In the event that an Applicant experiences technical difficulties with a submission, the Applicant should contact the eXCHANGE helpdesk for assistance (exchangehelp@hq.doe.gov). The eXCHANGE helpdesk and/or the EERE eXCHANGE System Administrators (eXCHANGE@ee.doe.gov) will assist the Applicant in resolving all issues. Applicants that experience issues with submissions that result in a late submission: In the event that an Applicant experiences technical difficulties with a submission that results in a late submission, the Applicant should contact the eXCHANGE helpdesk for assistance (exchangehelp@hq.doe.gov). The eXCHANGE helpdesk and/or the EERE eXCHANGE System Administrators (eXCHANGE@ee.doe.gov) will assist the Applicant in resolving all issues (including finalizing the submission on behalf of, and with the Applicant&apos;s concurrence). DOE will only accept late applications when the Applicant has a) encountered technical difficulties beyond their control; b) has contacted the eXCHANGE helpdesk for assistance; and c) has submitted the application through eXCHANGE within 24 hours of the FOA&apos;s posted deadline. Informational Webinar: The Informational Webinar mentioned in the FOA is scheduled for May 8, 2018 at 11:00AM ET. https://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php? MTID=m09f1497bdd7bf8b1b4fd19ee3f032097
GrantorContactEmailDescription: BENEFIT18@ee.doe.gov
GrantorContactText: Mary K. Hubbard &lt;br/&gt;BENEFIT18@ee.doe.gov&lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: Submission Deadline for Full Applications:  08/23/2018, 5:00 pm ET;   through EERE Exchange at https://eere-Exchange.energy.gov,   EERE&apos;s online application portal.