GFO-25-304 - Modeling and Monitoring Air Quality and Co-Benefits of Energy Interventions

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is funding up to $6 million in two distinct research streams to improve air‑quality modeling and develop low‑cost household air‑quality sensors. One stream (Group 1) requires advanced ambient‑air‑quality modeling, policy‑relevant impact analysis of clean‑energy transitions, and a high‑resolution decision‑support dashboard. The second stream (Group 2) focuses on designing, prototyping, and validating a low‑cost sensor that reaches Technology Readiness Level 6 for indoor use, with optional extensions to wearable or NO₂ sensing capabilities. Applicants must submit a full proposal package by June 19 2026, include a minimum 5 % match, meet CEQA compliance, and adhere to a project period ending March 31 2031. • Group 1: Develop or improve CTM/RCM models, quantify health and emissions impacts of SB 100, electrification, bioenergy, and wildfire aerosols, and deliver an interactive GIS‑based dashboard. • Group 2: Create a cost‑effective indoor air‑quality sensor (including possible NO₂ capability), validate it in real homes, and optionally integrate it with household appliances. • Funding ceiling: $2.9‑$3.0 M per award, with a 5 % match requirement and preference points for spending the majority of CEC funds within California.