– Valuation of Investments in Electricity Sector Resilience
Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based researchers and organizations conducting valuation research on electricity sector resilience investments. Eligible applicants typically include universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and government entities conducting quantitative and methodological work. The research must focus on valuing societal benefits of climate resilience infrastructure such as microgrids, distributed generation, and energy storage. Work must address equity impacts on Disadvantaged Vulnerable Communities as defined by the California Public Utilities Commission.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for California-based researchers and organizations conducting valuation research on electricity sector resilience investments. Eligible applicants typically include universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and government entities conducting quantitative and methodological work. The research must focus on valuing societal benefits of climate resilience infrastructure such as microgrids, distributed generation, and energy storage. Work must address equity impacts on Disadvantaged Vulnerable Communities as defined by the California Public Utilities Commission.
Program description
This initiative would contribute to the development of methods for valuation of societal benefits (including economic, public health, and other societal benefits) of customer and grid-resilience investments, such as microgrids, distributed generation, and storage. As a starting point, this research would include analyses of recent historical weather-related events and other situations (e.g., PSPS events) that have precipitated power outages as a basis for understanding the types of impacts that could be valued in the context of climate resilience by state and local governments. It would also evaluate the distribution of these events among ratepayers, with particular consideration of equity concerns and impacts on Disadvantaged Vulnerable Communities (DVCs), as defined by CPUC for the climate-vulnerability context.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- Colleges (all higher ed)
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for California-based researchers and organizations conducting valuation research on electricity sector resilience investments. Eligible applicants typically include universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and government entities conducting quantitative and methodological work. The research must focus on valuing societal benefits of climate resilience infrastructure such as microgrids, distributed generation, and energy storage. Work must address equity impacts on Disadvantaged Vulnerable Communities as defined by the California Public Utilities Commission.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 Crystal.Willis@energy.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-529-1108
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 4 | 1 | 25% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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