U.S. Dept. of Energy, Denver Regional Support Office, 1617 Cole Blvd., Room 230, Golden, CO 80401

B -- PROGRAM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR COMMERCIALIZATION VENTURES PROGRAM SOL DE-PS48-96R810587 DUE 081596 POC Margaret Learmouth, (303) 275-4830 (FAX). Competitive solicitation for financial assistance applications to assist entry into the marketplace of newly emerging, but viable, renewable energy technologies or innovative applications of existing renewable energy technologies. Eligible applicants for assistance under this solicitation are limited to State energy offices, or for states lacking official energy offices, the state agency with responsibility for energy matters. At least one for-profit business must be joined with the State agency in developing projects and forming participation arrangements under this solicitation. Partnering opportunities exist between for-profit entities (no fee or profit allowed), non-profit entities, other organizations, and state energy offices under resulting financial assistance awards. Approximately 5-10 awards are expected to be made in 1996. Depending on the availability of funds $8-11 million may be made available for projects. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about May 31, 1996, and will contain detailed information on funding, cost sharing requirements, eligibility, application preparation, and evaluation. Applications will be due 75 days after solicitation release. In addition to the direct financial assistance offered through this solicitation, DOE may be in a position to offer non-financial assistance in the form of consulting expertise on business aspects of proposed projects, such as development of a business plan or identifying commercial financing for promising projects. Candidate projects for this form of assistance will be identified during the application review process. To obtain a copy of the solicitation once it is issued, write to the U.S. Department of Energy, Denver Regional Support Office, 1617 Cole Boulevard, Building 17, Room 230, Golden, Colorado 80401, Attn: Margaret Learmouth, Contract Specialist. Only written requests for the solicitation will be honored. For convenience, requests for the solicitation may be sent by telefax to Ms. Learmouth at (303) 275-4830. (0143)

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