7 Del. Admin. Code § 2103-6.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 2103-6.0 - Technology Demonstration Program

6.1 General Provisions

6.1.1 Subject to the availability of funds, the Technology Demonstration Program provides grants to projects that demonstrate the market potential for new renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and accelerate the commercialization of these technologies in Delaware.

6.1.2 Technology Demonstration Program proposals will be accepted by the Department subject to the availability of funds. Grants made under the Technology Demonstration Program shall not exceed 25% of all expenditures from the Green Energy Fund on an annual basis.

6.1.3 To be eligible for consideration, a project must demonstrate a commercially available technology. Research and Development projects will not be funded under the Technology Demonstration Program. To be eligible for consideration, a project must demonstrate either a novel technology or a novel application of an available technology.

6.1.4 The Delaware Technology Demonstration Program grants are available to applicants located within the State of Delaware for projects conducted and sited in the State of Delaware.

6.2 Grant Limits

6.2.1 Individual grants shall not exceed 25% of the cost of the eligible equipment for a renewable energy technology project and will not exceed $200,000 per project.

6.2.2 In all cases, the cost of the eligible equipment shall include only the costs of labor, overhead expenditures, equipment, materials, and subcontractors incurred during the performance of the Technology Demonstration Program contract. Expenditures made before contract award are not eligible.

6.3 Code Compliance. All Technology Demonstration Program projects must be installed in accordance with the standards and specifications of the manufacturers of the components in the system and in compliance with all applicable local electric, plumbing, and building codes and local ordinances to be considered for application.

6.4 Permits. All Technology Demonstration Program projects must obtain all relevant permits from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, other necessary state, local, regional, and federal permits to be considered for application.

6.5 Application Process

6.5.1 Technology Demonstration Program proposals will be accepted as program funding allows. Grant applications may be solicited through a request for proposals or on a rolling basis. Applicants for the Technology Demonstration Program shall submit their proposals and supporting information in accordance with application procedures developed by the Department. Applicants must receive approval before beginning the project.

6.5.2 The Department reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

6.6 Distribution of Technology Demonstration Grants. The Department will process the invoices from the grant recipient in accordance with contract terms. Invoices may require supporting documentation including, but not limited to, hours worked, receipts for expenditures and a brief progress report.

6.7 Eligible Topic Areas. The Department will consider applications for Technology Demonstration projects in the following topic areas:

6.7.1 Photovoltaic Systems.

6.7.2 Solar Thermal.

6.7.3 Small Wind Turbines.

6.7.4 Fuel Cells Using Renewable Fuel.

6.7.5 Hydroelectric Generators.

6.7.6 Storage, Conversion and Conditioning Equipment.

6.7.7 Passive Solar Design.

6.7.8 Biodiesel Manufacturing Facilities.

6.7.9 Energy Efficiency Technologies, Processes and Practices.

6.7.10 Microgrids and Control Technologies Utilizing Renewable Energy.

6.7.11 Other Renewable Energy Technologies.

6.8 The Department is authorized to develop program standards and procedures to administer the Technology Demonstration Program.

7 Del. Admin. Code § 2103-6.0

25 DE Reg. 721 (1/1/2022) (final)