7 Del. Admin. Code § 2103-7.0
Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 2103-7.0 - Research and Development Program7.1 General Provisions 7.1.1 Subject to availability of funds, the Green Energy Fund's Research and Development Program offers grants to projects that develop or improve Renewable Energy Technology in Delaware. The Department will accept proposals for Research and Development Program grants for qualifying projects that improve the engineering, adaptation, or development of products or processes that directly relate to renewable energy technology.7.1.2 Grants made under the Research and Development Program, in the aggregate, shall not exceed 10% of all expenditures from the Green Energy Fund on an annual basis.7.1.3 The Delaware Research and Development Program grants are available to applicants located within the State of Delaware for projects conducted in the State of Delaware. Under no circumstances will the Department issue grants for land acquisition in association with any project proposed in the Research and Development Program.7.2 Grant Limits 7.2.1 Subject to availability of funds, the Research and Development Program offers grants up to 35% of the cost of qualifying projects. Research and Development Program grants shall not exceed $250,000 per project. Cost of qualifying projects shall include only the costs of labor, overhead expenditures, equipment, materials, and subcontractors incurred during the performance of the contract. Expenditures made before contract award are not eligible.7.2.2 The Department will consider multi-year projects in the Research and Development Program. Proposals seeking grants for multi-year projects shall not exceed 50% of the total annual funds available in the Research and Development Program.7.3 Application Process 7.3.1 The following describes the general approach envisioned for these projects. Alternative approaches to achieve the desired results may be considered, provided that the work scope is complete, addresses all of the technical issues, and has a convincing chance for success.7.3.2 Applicants are to propose projects and tasks that address all issues described in subsection 7.1 with care taken to emphasize the unique application advantages and environmental benefits that will result from the proposed project. The proposal should clearly define why this project is an improvement over existing products that provide a similar function.7.3.3 Research and Development Program proposals may be solicited through a request for proposal or on a rolling basis. Applicants must receive approval before beginning the project.7.3.4 Applications will be reviewed by the Department. The Department will determine the eligibility for a grant . A statement of reservation of funds and authorization to proceed will be issued by the Department on completion and acceptance of contract terms.7.4 Acceptable Projects 7.4.1 The Department will accept proposals for Research and Development Program grants for qualifying projects that improve the engineering adaptation, or development of products that directly relate to renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if the information provided is inadequate or incomplete.7.4.2 Applicants are to propose projects and tasks that address all issues described in subsection 7.1 with care taken to emphasize the unique application advantages and environmental benefits that will result from the proposed project. The proposal should clearly define why this project is an improvement over existing products that provide a similar function.7.5 The Department is authorized to develop program standards and procedures to administer the Research and Development Program.7 Del. Admin. Code § 2103-7.0
25 DE Reg. 721 (1/1/2022) (final)