GFO-25-301 - Distributed Resources for Innovative Vehicle Energization Strategies (DRIVES)
Description
What this funds: Real-world projects that test and deploy technologies to make distributed energy resources (like on-site solar, batteries, and microgrids) more valuable for both customers and the electric grid.
Use case focus: Commercial EV charging stations paired with behind-the-meter microgrids.
How projects should do it:
Use advanced power control and energy management systems.
Get energized through investor-owned …
The purpose of this solicitation is to fund technology demonstration and deployment projects that increase the value proposition of distributed energy resources to customers and the grid. Specifically, this solicitation aims to expedite energization timelines, reduce ratepayer costs, and target …
Source
Grant ID
GFO-25-301
Key Dates
Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-301 - Distributed Resources for Innovative Vehicle Energization Strategies (DRIVES)
October 6, 2025
submission deadline
November 21, 2025
questions deadline
October 14, 2025
Links
Documents
- 00_GFO-25-301_Solicitation_Manual_Addendum_01_ada.docx
- 01_GFO-25-301_Att_01_Executive_Summary_Form_ada.docx
- 02_GFO-25-301_Att_02_Project_Narrative_ada.docx
- 03_GFO-25-301_Att_03_Project_Team_Form_ada.docx
- 04_GFO-25-301_Att_04_Scope_of_Work_Template_ada.docx
- 05_GFO-25-301_Att_05_Project_Schedule_ada.xlsx
- 06_GFO-25-301_Att_06_Budget_Forms.xlsx
- 07_GFO-25-301_Att_07_CEQA_Compliance_Form_ada.docx
- 08_GFO-25-301_Att_08_Past_Projects_Information_ada.docx
- 09_GFO-25-301_Att_09_Commitment-Support_Letters_ada.docx
- 10_GFO-25-301_Att_10_Project_Performance_Metrics_ada.docx
- 11_GFO-25-301_Att_11_Applicant_Declarations_ada.docx
- 12_GFO-25-301_Att_12_Energy_Efficiency_Data_ada.xlsx
- GFO-25-301_Cover Letter_Addendum_01_ada.docx
- GFO-25-301_Pre-Application_Workshop_Presentation_ada.pptx
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