Requests for Proposals

Open RFIs and RFPs

• Iowa Issues RFP for Technical Assistance on Nuclear Energy Task Force
  The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure a consultant with proven expertise in nuclear energy development and/or nuclear energy policy in support of an expected Nuclear Energy Task Force in Iowa. The purpose of the task force is to advise the Governor, the General Assembly, and relevant state agencies on the development and advancement of nuclear energy technologies and infrastructure in Iowa. The selected contractor will:
  •    Provide technical assistance to IEDA and the forthcoming Nuclear Energy Task Force.
  •    Identify information gaps related to the feasibility of nuclear energy in Iowa.
  •    Support the development of a comprehensive written report.
  Proposal Deadline: January 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time.
  RFP Details and Submission Instructions: Click here

Closed RFPs, RFRs, and RFIs

• West Virginia Seeks Public Comment on Comprehensive Energy Policy 
  The State of West Virginia is actively seeking comments and recommendations regarding the development of Governor Morrisey’s Comprehensive Energy Policy, including the state’s “50 x 50" Generation Plan, Transmission Plan, State Energy Security Plan, 25-Year Strategic Development Plans. Comments are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on December 26, 2025 and may be submitted directly to WVOEInfo@wv.gov. Additional information can be found here. 
• NASEO Request for Proposals: Field Data Collection Services
  The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to retain the services of a data collection subcontractor with demonstrated experience gathering building energy efficiency and code compliance information from single-family homes. The subcontractor must have the ability to provide services in the state of Arizona. The selected subcontractor will gather data using DOE’s Residential Building Energy Code Field Study Methodology and a resilience field study methodology that is under development. The subcontractor will have to visit around 150 – 200 homes that are under construction and pre-occupancy in Arizona over the timeframe of two project phases. Proposals are due December 5, 2025. Please click here for the full RFP, here for Appendix A, and here for Appendix B. Please contact Sandy Fazeli (sfazeli@naseo.org) with any questions. 
• Idaho Releases Request for Information (RFI) on Nuclear Development and Data Center Location Incentives
  The State of Idaho is actively seeking to attract nuclear energy developers and companies involved in the nuclear supply chain, to establish operations within the state. Idaho offers significant advantages including abundant clean energy resources, strategic geographic location, business-friendly regulatory environment, and strong workforce development programs. Through this Request for Information (RFI), the State seeks comprehensive input from industry leaders to better understand the factors that influence location decisions and to identify specific initiatives that would make Idaho the preferred destination for nuclear investments. Responses are due by 5:00 p.m. MT on December 12, 2025. More information can be found here. 
• Virginia Department of Energy Releases Request for Proposals for Hydrogen Planning Grants in Southwest Virginia
  The Virginia Department of Energy is accepting proposals for planning grants to support potential hydrogen production in Southwest Virginia. Up to $750,000 in funding is available for sub-awards of up to $250,000 each. The projects would explore possible avenues to produce blue and green hydrogen that also aim to provide opportunities for new industries and economic development in Southwest Virginia. Proposals are due November 15, 2025, and more information can be found here.
• NASEO Request for Information: Advanced Nuclear First Movers Orderbook Strategy
  ​​​The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) at the direction of the states participating in the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative. The objective of the RFI is to inform the states on how best to create a coordinated orderbook for advanced nuclear projects – a mechanism that will speed project development and lower costs. Please click here for the full RFI and submit responses to Kelsey Jones by email at kjones@naseo.org. The deadline for responding has been extended to Friday, October 17, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET. Any questions should also be directed to Kelsey Jones by email at kjones@naseo.org. Click here for RFP questions and answers. 
• Maine Department of Energy Resources Request for Information on Thermal Energy Networks Program Creation
  The Maine Department of Energy Resources issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit information regarding the creation of a thermal energy network program in Maine, including , but not limited to, relevant frameworks and pilots, information about costs, feasibility and applicability, recommended processes, life-cycle analyses, electric grid impacts, relevance to Maine’s statutory emissions and reductions goals, labor considerations, and impact on affordability of housing development and energy. Complete RFI responses must be submitted by October 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. ET. For more information on the RFI, its requirements and other related information, please see the link here. The Request for Proposal may be downloaded at the Department's Request for Proposals (RFP) website (https://mn.gov/commerce/business/rfp.jsp). Deadline for applications: Friday, October 17, 2025.
• Minnesota RFP: Funding for Microgrids at Community Lifeline Facilities
  The Minnesota Department of Commerce (“Department”) seeks proposals from eligible applicants for microgrid demonstration projects at a community lifeline facility, community hub, or a group of such facilities to improve energy resilience in a disruptive event. The Department will consider applications for feasibility studies, new microgrids, improving or augmenting an existing microgrid, or upgrading an existing carbon-free power system to a microgrid, among others. The Department proposes to use $714,500 of State Energy Program (SEP) funding to promote energy resilience at community lifeline(s) and/or community hubs. The Department expects to award approximately 4 - 6 grants, depending on the number and scope of applications that are submitted. Community lifelines are fundamental services that are essential for human health and safety or economic security. Lifelines can include, and are not limited to, emergency services, emergency shelters, medical and care facilities, food suppliers, drinking water supply, and wastewater treatment systems. Community hubs are local facilities that support residents and coordinate resources and services before, during, or after a disruptive event. Eligible applicants include:
  • Local units of government or taxing districts such as city offices, utility departments, park departments, emergency services, and joint powers as defined in Stat. 471.59 subd 1
  • Regional Development Organizations as defined in Stat. 462.381-398
  • Tribal governments and Tribal colleges
  • Non-profit, public housing, and community-based organizations
  • Eligible schools, including Independent and Special School Districts, Tribal contract schools, and Cooperative School Districts statewide.
• NASEO Request for Proposals: Senior Advisor on Tribal-State Coordination
  NASEO seeks a Senior Advisor to work with NASEO to share expertise, provide input on deliverables, and help guide NASEO’s overall approach to support State Energy Offices interested in improved coordination with Tribal Nations on energy policy, program, and project design and implementation. The Senior Advisor will have knowledge of Tribal sovereignty and experience facilitating partnerships and navigating intergovernmental relationships between Tribal Nations and state governments, ideally with experience in the energy sector. Please click here for the full RFP. Please submit responses to the RFP to Grace Lowe by e-mail at glowe@naseo.org. RFP responses are due no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Any questions on the RFP should be directed to Grace Lowe by e-mail at glowe@naseo.org no later than Thursday, September 18, 2025. 
• Virgin Islands Request for Proposals: Solar for All Contractor Support
  The Virgin Islands, the Office of the Governor, is requesting proposals from qualified professionals with the knowledge, experience, and expertise for the Planning and Development of an Implementation Strategy for the "Solar for All Ah We" Program on behalf of the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) in the St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix District. Proposals will be received by the Department of Property and Procurement, Division of Procurement via the GVIBUY eProcurement system, accessed through the following link: https://gvibuy.buyspeed.com/bso/. Proposals will be accepted no later than 4:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Prospective respondents must be registered with GVIBUY to gain access to GVI solicitations. For more information, please contact (340) 774-0828 or via email at gvibuy@dpp.vi.gov.
• DC DOEE Request for Information: DER Aggregations and FERC Order 2222 Implementation in DC
  The District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding DER aggregations and FERC Order 2222 implementation in DC. The purpose of the RFI is to gather insight into market interest and potential next steps that District agencies, utilities, and industry groups could consider taking to advance the deployment of virtual power plants and DER aggregations in DC. A copy of the RFI is available here. Responses are due August 1, 2025, and should be sent by email to 2025DERAggregationRFI@dc.gov. Potential respondents include DER installers and aggregators, non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and any other person or private entity that may be interested in this subject.
• NASEO Request for Interest: Service Providers for Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program Award Recipients
  The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) are seeking information from service providers to support states in the design and implementation of energy efficiency revolving loan fund programs. Service providers can register themselves as potential providers to assist State Energy Offices in one or more service areas, such as program design and administration, lending, and compliance. By registering, providers consent to make their information publicly available. State Energy Offices can use the list to find and contact potential service providers to support their revolving loan fund programs. Depending on state procurement policies and approaches, State Energy Offices may also be able to provide notification to listed service providers to respond to requests for proposals or other procurement opportunities. Service providers: Register to be publicly listed on this service provider list HERE. NASEO and Berkeley Lab will not review, vet, or in any way screen service providers registered on the list and make no express or implied approval or endorsement of the listed service providers. State Energy Offices will follow their own procurement policies, which may or may not allow them to access providers who have registered on the list before or after they have issued procurement opportunities.
• New Mexico Request for Information to Leverage Federal Funding Programs for Clean Energy Projects
  The Energy Conservation and Management Division of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) is soliciting information from potential public- and private-sector partners on potential opportunities to support projects that advance state-level decarbonization and energy resilience goals, leveraging co-financing from EMNRD and the Department of Energy's (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) and/or other federal funding mechanisms. Alongside the Governor's Office, a number of New Mexico state agencies are collaborating to identify candidate projects by ensuring that this RFI reaches a wide range of eligible stakeholders; EMNRD's state government collaborators will include, but are not limited to, the New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA), the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), and the Economic Development Department (EDD). 
• NASEO Request for Proposals: Senior Advisor for Energy/State Energy Program
  NASEO seeks a Senior Advisor to provide expertise in developing materials to help new State Energy Office directors and staff. The Senior Advisor will be expected to have knowledge of State Energy Office functions, roles, processes, and scope; how State Energy Office leadership engages with their Governor, state legislature, public utilities commission, other state agencies, and key private sector partners and stakeholders; the U.S. State Energy Program, including experience with managing SEP awards and projects, and knowledge of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) SEP provisions; energy security and resilience considerations; energy programs for low-income Americans; and how State Energy Offices can, and should engage, with the U.S. Department of Energy. The Senior Advisor should also be prepared to provide substantive feedback and guidance on NASEO work products throughout the development process. Finally, the Senior Advisor should have a deep understanding of State Energy Offices' roles, distinct from state regulatory roles, in energy program and policy development across the country as well as both NASEO and DOE roles in supporting State Energy Offices. Please click here for the full RFP. Please submit responses to the RFP to Cassie Powers by e-mail at cpowers@naseo.org. RFP responses are due no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Any questions on the RFP should be directed to Cassie Powers by e-mail at cpowers@naseo.org no later than Monday, July 7, 2025. 
• NASEO Request for Interest from States: Energy Affordability in Multifamily Housing
  NASEO will offer State Energy Offices technical assistance and peer-to-peer learning opportunities focused on energy affordability in multifamily buildings. The goal of this initiative is to equip State Energy Offices with the tools necessary to identify and fund multifamily energy affordability projects that result in a scalable approach to multifamily affordability improvements. NASEO will facilitate a group of State Energy Offices working in parallel to identify multifamily housing in need of improvements and develop strategies to work with tenants, building owners, and energy auditors to recommend energy improvements that will reduce energy costs. Please click here for the RFI. Interested State Energy Offices can email Maddie Koewler (mkoewler@naseo.org) by May 19, 2025.
• Hawai‘i State Energy Office Request for Proposals (RFP): Integrating Resilience Strategies for Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure
  The Hawai‘i State Energy Office (HSEO) announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Integrating Resilience Strategies for Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure. The end goal is to identify the necessary charging infrastructure, energy resources, and backup systems that will contribute to the efficient deployment of resilient charging infrastructure to support government fleets, and the general public where possible, during regular operations, but also during response and recovery efforts for all-hazard events. Successful outcomes include ensuring that charging infrastructure is adequate even during emergencies, allowing for broader access to resilient charging by the public, and ultimately serving as a catalyst to increase the momentum of ZEV adoption statewide by the public and private sector. HSEO is also hosting a Pre-Proposal Virtual Conference on March 21, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. HST for entities interested in submitting a proposal. This project is funded by federal grant award to HSEO under the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation's Ride and Drive Electric program. Proposals are due April 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. HST. You can access the RFP here. 
• NASEO Request for Proposals: NASEO Senior Advisor for Buildings
  The objective of the Senior Advisor is to work with NASEO to support and develop NASEO deliverables, as well as provide guidance and offer direction for future development of NASEO's building program activities under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Technologies Office. Click here to view the full RFP. Please submit responses to the RFP to Maddie Koewler by email at mkoewler@naseo.org. Please click here for RFP Q&A. RFP responses are due no later than Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
• NASEO Request for Proposals - Codes and Energy Resilience
  NASEO requests proposals from qualified bidders to develop two deliverables. One deliverable is an Inventory of existing code measures that improve energy efficiency, energy resilience, and passive survivability while providing hazard resistance benefits, and the second is a Toolkit and Rubric for evaluating code changes to enable State Energy Offices to analyze the efficacy and value proposition of code changes to meet state energy efficiency and resilience goals. NASEO has extended the deadline for responses by one week from January 17, 2025 to the new deadline of January 24, 2025. Please email Ed Carley at ecarley@naseo.org or Liepa Braciulyte at lbraciulyte@naseo.org with any questions. Please click here to view the RFP. NASEO received several questions about this RFP. Please click here to view responses to questions.
• NASEO Request for Proposals: Senior Advisor for Energy Financing
  The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) seeks a Senior Advisor to work with NASEO to provide expertise and support to help execute NASEO's energy financing projects and deliverables. The Senior Advisor will work with NASEO and support and develop NASEO deliverables underneath U.S. DOE contracts as well as provide guidance and offer direction for future development of NASEO's financing program activities. Please submit responses to the RFP to Sam Cramer by e-mail at scramer@naseo.org. RFP responses are due no later than December 30, 2024. Any questions on the RFP should be directed to Sam Cramer by e-mail at scramer@naseo.org no later than December 13, 2024. All questions received and answers will be posted to the NASEO RFP website. 
• NYSERDA Advanced Nuclear Request for Information
  This RFI solicits information from entities either already pursuing, or interested in pursuing, a potential role in advanced nuclear energy technology development in New York, and details on those roles. It will help to support consideration of any next steps New York State may take in this regard. Potential respondents include stakeholders interested in advanced nuclear solutions to serve their energy needs, supply chain entities, (potential) host communities, workforce entities, project developers, financing/funding entities, and those working on research and development. Responses are due by December 16, 2024.
• New Mexico Economic Development Department Request for Proposals (RFP): Pursuing a Comparative Advantage in Advanced Energy
  The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals to establish one (1) contract for specialized expertise in economic development, strategy, and climate and clean energy technologies to build New Mexico's competitive advantage in advanced energy. The analysis will yield an understanding of New Mexico's strengths across the spectrum of the clean energy economy including but not limited to manufacturing, research and development, and energy generation and storage. The most competitive applicants will have demonstrated expertise in clean technology and renewable energy, including technological deployment, manufacturing, supply chains, leading industry analytics, and specialized knowledge of individual sectors. Responses due by October 9, 2024.
• The Idaho Governor's Office of Energy & Mineral Resources Releases a Request for Proposals for Consultant Services to Assist the Idaho National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program
  The Idaho Governor's Office of Energy & Mineral Resources, the Idaho Transportation Department, and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services to assist the Idaho National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. Idaho recently finalized its Siting, Feasibility, and Access Study (SFAS) and determined site locations for the NEVI Program. Round 1 of the NEVI Program will fund one site each in Pocatello, Bliss, and Lewiston. Subsequent rounds of solicitation will be prioritized based on the locations outlined in the SFAS and best practices gained from Round 1. Idaho is seeking qualified and experienced proposals from interested firms outlining how the firm may assist the state agencies with the Idaho NEVI Program. The RFP and scope of services can be found on the Idaho Transportation Department's Business Services website, under the “Consultant Agreements” tab at itd.idaho.gov/business. The pre- proposal meeting will be held virtually on August 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Proposals are due electronically by September 23, 2024.
• Colorado Energy Office Documented Quote (DQ): Medium- and Heavy-Duty Charging Hub Network Siting Analysis
  On behalf of the State of Colorado, the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) issued a DQ for a qualified entity to undertake a Medium- and Heavy-Duty (M/HD) Charging Hub Network Siting Analysis to expand on the results of the state's M/HD Charging Infrastructure Study and enhance the current M/HD Charging Corridors GIS Map by conducting market research, a M/HD vehicle and charging hub site profile assessment, and a bottom-up geospatial siting, feasibility, and grid upgrade analysis, utilizing truck travel data to estimate the timing of and identify prioritized road segments and siting for the strategic deployment of M/HD charging hubs throughout the State. Quotes must be submitted by September 24, 2024. All relevant DQ documents can be found here and on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) webpage. Please reach out to Matt Lerman (matt.lerman@state.co.us) with any questions.
• Indiana Office of Energy Development Issues a Request for Proposals to Study Battery Energy Storage Systems
  The Indiana Office of Energy Development issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a qualified partner to research battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology and analyze its potential impacts in Indiana. Responses are due July 31, 2024, please find the full RFP here and reach out to Jacob Carrico (jcarrico@oed.in.gov) with any questions.
• South Carolina Electric Vehicle Awareness Campaign Request for Proposals Posted
  The Energy Office finalized a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its Electric Vehicle (EV) Awareness Campaign. The solicitation is available through June 25, 2024, on the South Carolina Procurement Services website. The Energy Office is seeking assistance in developing an EV Awareness Campaign for South Carolina. This public information campaign was recommended in the 2022 SC EV Stakeholder Initiative Report to provide South Carolinians with helpful resources and to aid in EV adoption. Additional information on the Energy Office's activities related to EVs may be found at energy.sc.gov.
• NASEO Request for Interest from States in Freight Electrification Support
  NASEO is pleased to announce a suite of technical assistance to assist State and Territory Energy Offices with convening key stakeholders, co-developing action plans, and pursuing public and private funding for implementation to support charging infrastructure buildout and associated electric system upgrades for such on-road electric freight vehicles as trucks, tractors, and delivery vans operating within the state. NASEO is able to support two to three states over the next year. Please click here to view the full RFI. Responses are due June 5, 2024. Please email Jessie Lund at jlund@naseo.org with any questions.
• NASEO Requests Proposals for Resources for State Energy Offices to Advance Grid Resilience Planning and Implementation
  NASEO requests proposals from qualified bidders to work with NASEO to develop key resources to help State Energy Offices and other related state stakeholders involved with grid resilience planning and implementation. This will include at least 3 Issue Briefs or State Spotlights that will address a topic of relevance for coordinated grid resilience planning and implementation strategies or feature a states' coordinated grid resilience planning efforts or related resilience implementation strategy. Through the course of the scope of work, NASEO and the Consultant will identify and implement at least 3 additional resources to enhance State Energy Offices' technical expertise on grid resilience topics such as checklists, frequently asked questions, summaries, and guidance documents. Questions on this RFP will be accepted until April 15, 2024. Please contact Kirsten Verclas (kverclas@naseo.org) with questions. Responses to all questions will be posted to the NASEO RFP website. Responses to the RFP are due April 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET to kverclas@naseo.org. The RFP is available here. Answers to submitted questions can be found here.
• NASEO Request for Proposals: State and Territory Energy Offices Supporting Energy-Efficient and Healthy K-12 Schools
  With support from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building Technologies Office, NASEO seeks a Contractor with strong existing relationships with K-12 public school stakeholders, as well as a deep understanding of the role that State Energy Offices and partnering state agencies can play to support local education agencies in improving the energy efficiency and indoor air quality of school facilities. The Contractor will support activities as part of NASEO's work with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Technologies Office, to accelerate energy efficiency retrofits and improvements to indoor air quality, among other practices that produce healthy and efficient schools. Please click here to view the full RFP and for more information. Responses are due April 15, 2024. Please email Ed Carley at ecarley@naseo.org and Jasmine Xie at jxie@naseo.org by April 12, 2024, with any questions.
• NASEO Request Proposals for a Consultant to Complete Resilience Center Research and Report
  NASEO requests proposals from qualified bidders to develop a written deliverable with two key parts: (1) a report and analysis examining state efforts to develop resilience centers (Report) and (2) a Toolkit for Creating Community Resilience Centers (Toolkit). The Toolkit should include illustrative examples and educational content (outlined in more detail below). The Toolkit and Report should be written for State and Territory Energy Offices as the primary audience. Secondary audiences for the Toolkit content may include State Hazard Mitigation Officers, State Emergency Managers, and State Resiliency Officers. Content should clearly outline specific actions and best practices for State Energy Offices and include any relevant graphics, tables, or maps. Questions will be accepted until March 19, 2024. Please contact Ed Carley (ecarley@naseo.org) with questions. Responses to all questions will be posted to the NASEO RFP website. Responses due April 2, 2024. The RFP is available here. 
• Minnesota Department of Commerce Request for Proposals: Low and Moderate-Income Accessible Community Solar Garden Program - Batch 2 Applications
  The Minnesota Department of Commerce seeks proposals from qualified organizations or individuals to (1) conduct a comprehensive analysis of the best practices and risk mitigation strategies employed by energy utility critical infrastructure providers who publicly publish distribution system information, (2) produce a final report detailing the incremental risk and security trade-offs realized by Minnesota's electric distribution system and dependent critical infrastructure produced by the facilitation of publicly-available grid information, and (3) participate in stakeholder working groups and public agenda meetings facilitated by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Proposals are due March 29, 2024.
• NASEO Request for Interest: Technical Assistance on Establishing State Clean Energy Fund
  NASEO is interested in working with several State and Territory Energy Offices to develop planning and implementation strategies that states may use to leverage federal funding to establish state clean energy funds. A state clean energy fund supports the development, demonstration, and deployment of clean energy technologies. If you are interested in receiving technical assistance from NASEO on this topic, please reach out to Sam Cramer (scramer@naseo.org) by February 23, 2024.
• South Carolina Energy Office Request for Proposals: Home Energy Labeling
  The State Fiscal Accountability Authority-Division of Procurement Services (SFAA-DPS) on behalf of South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (SCORS) is seeking a contractor for the development and implementation services to support the SC Home Energy Labeling Program. Responses are due February 12, 2024 by 11:00 a.m. ET.
• Colorado Energy Office Request for Information: Colorado Hydrogen Infrastructure Study
  On behalf of the State of Colorado, the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to seek preliminary feedback to help guide a forthcoming Colorado Hydrogen Infrastructure Study (“Study”) the CEO will be conducting in 2024. This RFI and the forthcoming Study will directly inform the design, development, and implementation of a future Colorado hydrogen fueling infrastructure grant offering. Response to the RFI are due March 1, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. MT.
• Colorado Energy Office Request for Information: Colorado Medium- and Heavy-Duty (M/HD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Corridors
  On behalf of the state of Colorado, Colorado Energy Office is issuing an RFI to inform the design and development of the state's Fleet Zero-Emission Resource Opportunity (Fleet-ZERO) Medium- and Heavy-Duty Charging Corridors funding lane, receive feedback on the draft of Colorado M/HD Charging Corridors GIS Map, and gain a better understanding of the prospective business models, scope, design, timelines, anticipated demand, utilization, costs, and other helpful information in relation to successfully deploying M/HD corridor charging throughout Colorado. Responses to the RFI are due December 1, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. MT.
• NASEO Request for Information – North American Charging Standard (NACS) -SAE J3400 Market Readiness and Standardization
  NASEO and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) are requesting input on EV Service Providers (EVSPs) and other EV stakeholder's plans to incorporate North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors – currently being standardized as J3400 – and related components in their product inventory and the associated timeline with the rollout. These responses will help inform State Departments of Transportations and State Energy Offices' Request for Proposals under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, covered by 23 CFR 680 minimum requirements, as well as advise states on how to plan and futureproof equipment for J3400 connectors. Responses from this Request for Information (RFI) will be posted on NASEO's publicly accessible website, distributed widely to any interested organization and will be posted to the EV States Clearinghouse. Therefore, proprietary information should not be included in your response. Please click here to view the full RFI and for more information. Responses to this RFI are due on October 6, 2023. Responses must be submitted via email in one PDF file to Delaney Dixon (ddixon@naseo.org).
• Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Request for Public Comment: Connecticut Clean Energy & Connectivity
  Incentives Calculator
  The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has drafted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for companies to develop the Connecticut Clean Energy and Connectivity Incentives Calculator. This online tool will showcase state, federal, and municipal incentives supporting deployment of clean energy, energy efficiency, demand response capabilities, and internet connectivity. The draft RFP can be found here. The RFP is in draft form and is being issued for public comment. DEEP is not accepting proposals at this time. Parties submitting proposals prematurely may be disqualified when the final RFP is issued. Written comments may be filed on or before September 21, 2023, by 4:00 p.m. Please click here for more information. 
• Hawaii Energy's EmPOWER Grant Program
  Hawaii Energy's EmPOWER Grant program is accepting applications from Hawaii's small businesses, restaurants, and non-profits through September 29 to help fund energy efficiency projects. Depending on equipment type, projects are eligible for up to $2,000, $4,000, or $6,000 this year. The entire grant eligible equipment list, along with the associated potential grant funding available, is on the website or if you click here. Everything needed to apply is available on the grant's home page, or interested organizations can reach out directly to Chester Carson at HE-Grants@Leidos.com.
• Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Request for Proposals: Energy Burden Action Study
  The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is seeking services from a consultant with strong analytical, policy, and planning expertise to conduct an analysis of energy burden metrics and develop an actionable plan for short and long-term deployment of energy burden metrics for consideration in Commission programs and processes. This work will build on previous work already done by the Commission and others on the understanding of energy burden definitions, and the development of metrics relating to energy burden and customer affordability more generally. The deliverables will include an analysis and report on specific energy burden metrics, including information on how these could be applied in a Wisconsin-specific context, as well as proposals for an actionable plan with options for utilization of this information. Proposals are due October 10, 2023, and must be submitted into the Wisconsin eSupplier Portal as described in the RFP documentation. Please click here for more information.
• NASEO Request for Proposals: Toolkit for Stakeholder Engagement in Transmission Planning
  With support from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE), NASEO seeks a Consultant to develop a Toolkit for Stakeholder Engagement in Transmission Planning (Toolkit). This Toolkit will be educational in nature and better equip State Energy Offices with the resources to meaningfully address potential concerns from communities, to convene stakeholders across the project development and implementation spectrum through working groups or advisory committees, and to increase stakeholder understanding of both the direct and indirect benefits of transmission projects for their states and communities.  This Toolkit will be designed to include guidance on innovative and meaningful transmission planning engagement strategies with case studies and lessons learned from previous projects included. The Consultant will be expected to have knowledge of the programmatic, policy, economic, and community aspects of equitable transmission planning. The Consultant should be prepared to address cost, resilience, and equity considerations and should also have a deep understanding of State Energy Offices' roles, distinct from state regulatory roles, in energy policy and transmission planning across the country.  Please click here to view the full RFP and for more information. Responses due September 18, 2023. Click here to view the frequently asked questions. Please email Catherine Reed at creed@naseo.org with any questions. 
• NASEO Request for Proposals: Energy Storage RD&D Guide for State Energy Offices
  With support from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE), NASEO seeks a Consultant to develop a guide for State Energy Offices on energy storage research, development, and demonstration (RD&D). The guide will focus on energy storage RD&D and key policy, planning, and programmatic considerations for State Energy Offices to increase investment and drive market acceleration. The Consultant will be expected to have knowledge of the programmatic, policy, and technical aspects of energy storage technologies and state-level goals and activities. The Consultant should also be prepared to discuss cost, resilience, and equity considerations. Finally, the Consultant should have a deep understanding of State Energy Offices' roles, distinct from state regulatory roles, in energy storage planning and policy across the country. Please click here to view the full RFP and for more information. Please click here for NASEO-2023-RFP-001 Frequently Asked Questions.
• Massachusetts Request for Responses (RFR) for Consulting Services for State Energy Security Plan
  The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is soliciting services from a Contractor to update and revise its State Energy Security Plan (SESP). The plan is an essential component of the state's efforts to enhance energy security planning in the coming decade and beyond and was revised in 2013 and 2022. Click here for more information: COMMBUYS - Bid Solicitation
• The Utah Office of Energy Development RFP for IPP
  The Utah Office of Energy Development is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive study on the continued operation of the Intermountain Power Plant (IPP), an 1800mW coal-powered electrical generation facility in Delta, Utah, beyond its now scheduled retirement date in 2025. For more information, please go to purchasing.utah.gov/currentbids and then search for AS23-131.
• Request for Proposals – State Energy Security Plan – Nevada Governor's Office of Energy
• NASEO Request for Information (RFI) – Implementation Options for Home Energy Performance-Based Whole-House Rebate Program and High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program
• Request for Proposals – Energy Security Technical Assistance Grant – Michigan Public Service Commission 
• Request for Proposals – Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Utility Audit
• Request for Proposals – State Energy Security Plan – Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
• NARUC RFP - Support for Distributed Energy Resource Integration & Compensation Initiative
• NASEO-LBNL Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) State-Local Coordination Workshop
• NASEO Foundations of ESPC Trainings for MUSH Market Stakeholders
• Request for Proposal – Grid Resilience 40101(d) Consultant – Oregon Department of Energy
• NASEO Request for Information: Innovative Public-Private Partnerships and Other Funding Mechanisms in Support of Energy Resilience Projects
• Request for Proposal (RFP) – The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources is soliciting proposal for a State Energy Security Plan (SESP)
• Request for Proposal (RFP) – The Alaska Energy Authority, is soliciting proposals for A State Energy Security Plan (SESP)
• Request for Proposal (RFP) – Rhode Island is soliciting proposals for a consultant for Future of Gas Docket for the State Office Of Energy
• Request for Proposal (RFP) – The South Dakota Energy Office, is soliciting proposals for a State Energy Security Plan (SESP)
• Request for Information (RFI) – National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program Investments in the REV West States (NASEO on behalf of REV West)
• Request for Interest: NASEO Foundations of ESPC Trainings for Rural and Underserved Community Agencies
• Request for Information: State-Level EV Planning Documents for Online Clearinghouse
• Request for Proposals: Technical Energy Project Development Action Guide for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Other Hazard Mitigation Programs (NASEO-2022-RFP-006)
• Request for Proposals: Energy Equity Advisor (NASEO 2022-RFP-005)
• Request for Proposals: Building Energy Code Training in Colorado and Nevada (NASEO-2022-RFP-004)
• ​​Request for Proposals: NASEO Energy Equity Advisor (NASEO-2022-RFP-003)
• Request for Proposals: NASEO Transmission Policy, Planning, and Project Development Guides (NASEO-2022-RFP-002)
  • Frequently Asked Questions: NASEO Transmission Policy, Planning, and Project Development Guides RFP
• Request for Proposals: NASEO Equity in Energy Security and Resilience Education Program (NASEO-2022-RFP-001)
  • Frequently Asked Questions: NASEO Equity in Energy Security and Resilience Education Program RFP
• Request for Proposals: Financing Residential Energy Efficiency
• Request for Proposals: Cybersecurity Advisory Team for State Solar (CATSS) Project Tools
• Request for Proposals: U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building Technologies Office Advanced Building Construction Initiative (ABC)
• Request for Proposals: Energy Emergency Response Playbook for States and Territories
• Request for Proposals: Best Practices for Energy Efficiency and Health in K-12 Schools
  • Response to Questions regarding Request for Proposals: Best Practices for Energy Efficiency and Health in K-12 Schools
• Request for Proposals for Energy Equity/Environmental Justice Advisor to the Inclusive Shared Solar Initiative
• Residential Energy Code Field Studies in Colorado and Nevada Request for Proposals—Field Data Collection Services
• Residential Energy Code Field Studies RFP Question and Answer document
• Midwest Regional Energy Assurance Workshop Facilitator Services
• Technical Advisor - Initiative for Resiliency in Energy through Vehicles
• Technical Advisor - Outreach to State and Local Air Agencies
• Energy Markets and Planning (E-MAP) Program RFP
• Texas Residential Energy Code Compliance Project – Marketing and Communication Services Request for Proposal (RFP)