Description
The California Energy Commission’s EPIC grant (GFO‑22‑301) seeks proposals to commercialize low‑carbon industrial heating technologies and to improve energy efficiency and decarbonization of concrete manufacturing. Funding is provided on a cost‑share basis (minimum 20 % match) and projects must be demonstrated within an IOU service territory in California. Awardees will receive up to $5 M for Group 1 (industrial heating) or up to $8.5 M for Group 2 (concrete manufacturing), with a project term of four years, required M&V, technology‑transfer activities, and extensive reporting to the CEC.
• Eligible technologies include high‑temperature heat pumps, electric‑driven carbon capture for cement, alternative clinker production, and other emerging electrification solutions (TRL 5‑8).
• Applicants must provide a detailed technical narrative, budget, schedule, match‑fund letters, CEQA compliance, and a technology‑transfer plan allocating at least 5 % of CEC funds.
• The solicitation emphasizes California‑based spending, prevailing‑wage compliance, and measurable GHG‑reduction targets (≥ 25 % fossil‑fuel reduction, ≥ 25 % GHG reduction).