GFO-22-301 – Commercialization Industrial Decarbonization (2022 CID Program)

The California Energy Commission’s EPIC grant (GFO‑22‑301) seeks proposals to commercialize low‑carbon industrial heating technologies and to improve energy efficiency and decarbonization of concrete manufacturing. Funding is provided on a cost‑share basis (minimum 20 % match) and projects must be demonstrated within an IOU service territory in California. Awardees will receive up to $5 M for Group 1 (industrial heating) or up to $8.5 M for Group 2 (concrete manufacturing), with a project term of four years, required M&V, technology‑transfer activities, and extensive reporting to the CEC. • Eligible technologies include high‑temperature heat pumps, electric‑driven carbon capture for cement, alternative clinker production, and other emerging electrification solutions (TRL 5‑8). • Applicants must provide a detailed technical narrative, budget, schedule, match‑fund letters, CEQA compliance, and a technology‑transfer plan allocating at least 5 % of CEC funds. • The solicitation emphasizes California‑based spending, prevailing‑wage compliance, and measurable GHG‑reduction targets (≥ 25 % fossil‑fuel reduction, ≥ 25 % GHG reduction).