2009 Request for Proposals Issued – Environmental & Economic Research

From Focus on Energy:

Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Environmental and Economic Research and Development Program (EERD) is pleased to announce $750,000 in grant funding available for 2009 research projects that study the environmental and economic impacts of electricity and natural gas use in Wisconsin. EERD is looking for projects that study the environmental or economic impacts of:

- Renewable energy or energy efficiency initiatives;
- Biomass energy production and use to offset electric generation and/or natural gas;
- Climate change in Wisconsin due to electricity or natural gas use.

Any researcher or research organization with a project relevant to Wisconsin can apply for a grant. The EERD Research Forum will evaluate proposals and make funding recommendations. We expect to announce funded projects in January 2009.

Prospective applicants must submit an Intent to Propose form by October 23, 2008 and those invited to submit a full proposal must send it electronically by 12 p.m. on November 13, 2008. The 2007-2008 Request for Proposals and other forms can be found on the Focus on Energy website.