Energy Saving Technologies - Project Pipeline Development

The City of Cincinnati’s Office of Environment & Sustainability is gathering project concepts to build a pipeline of clean‑energy, energy‑efficiency, and zero‑emission transportation initiatives across the Greater Cincinnati region. This RFI is purely informational—no contract or payment is attached—but the ideas submitted will help shape future solicitations and attract financing from the Cincinnati Green Bank and other partners. Respondents must submit a cover letter and a completed project‑pipeline spreadsheet through the Bonfire portal by the March 5 deadline. • Acceptable project categories include solar PV, battery storage, ground‑source heat pumps, geo‑exchange districts, energy‑efficiency retrofits, EV/e‑bike charging stations, virtual power plants, and demand‑response programs. • Submissions are electronic‑only via https://cincinnati‑oh.bonfirehub.com/; hard‑copy or email attachments are not accepted. • The deadline for any questions is Feb 19 2026, and all responses must be uploaded by 12:00 PM ET on March 5 2026. • The City will compile all ideas into a “project pipeline” to be shared with investors and the Cincinnati Green Bank for future funding opportunities.