Skip Navigation to main content 2002 Farm Bill USDA Farm Bill Section 9006 2002 Farm Bill Initiative: The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program USDA Farm Bill Section 9006United States Department of Agriculture USDA Rural Development
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2005 Notice of Funds Availability

Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grant, Guaranteed Loan, and Direct Loan Program


Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grant Program

APPLICATION AND DOCUMENTATION



(d) Technical requirements reports. The technical report must demonstrate that the project design, procurement, installation, startup, operation and maintenance of the renewable energy system or energy efficiency improvement will operate or perform as specified over its design life in a reliable and a cost effective manner. The technical report must also identify all necessary project agreements, demonstrate that those agreements will be in place, and that necessary project equipment and services are available over the design life.

All technical information provided must follow the format specified in paragraphs (d)(1) through (10). The technical reports will provide the basis for the technical merit score and project eligibility determination as required by this notice. Supporting information may be submitted in other formats. Preliminary design drawings and process flow charts should be included as exhibits. A discussion of each topic identified in paragraphs (d)(1) through (10) is not necessary if the topic is not applicable to the specific project. Questions identified in the Agency's technical review of the project must be answered to the Agency's satisfaction before the application will be approved. The Applicant must submit the original technical requirements report plus one copy to the State Rural Development Office. Projects requesting more than $50,000 require the services of a professional engineer (PE). Depending on the level of engineering required for the specific project or if necessary to ensure public safety, the services of a PE may be required for smaller projects.

Below are the requirements for the technical reports for specific technologies. It is only necessary to read the one that fits your proposed project. The 10 technology areas are:
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