North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality - North Carolina SEP Energy Efficiency Subgrant - NC001026
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | State of North CarolinaState · Raleigh, NC- Due
- Nov 24, 2026
- 21 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
The 30-second brief
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) State Energy Office seeks applications for the State Energy Program (SEP) to support building energy assessments, energy audits, and building upgrades under RFP # NC001026. Approximately $1,400,000 is available for subgrant distribution, with project proposal ranges from $50,000 to $200,000. Key focus areas include comprehensive energy-efficiency improvements across systems such as lighting, building envelope, and HVAC, as well as electrification grid-interactivity, onsite renewables like solar, hydropower, and geothermal, and battery storage. Proposals must be submitted via email to [email protected] by November 24, 2026. Questions are due by November 9, 2026.
Title page (5 points), Prompt 1 – Program Importance (30 points), Prompt 2 – Technical Information (30 points), Prompt 3 – Entity or Community Impacts (15 points), Prompt 4 – Financial Assistance (10 points), Required documentation (10 points)
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Summary
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) State Energy Office seeks applications for the State Energy Program (SEP) to support building energy assessments, energy audits, and building upgrades under RFP # NC001026.
Approximately $1,400,000 is available for subgrant distribution, with project proposal ranges from $50,000 to $200,000. Key focus areas include comprehensive energy-efficiency improvements across systems such as lighting, building envelope, and HVAC, as well as electrification grid-interactivity, onsite renewables like solar, hydropower, and geothermal, and battery storage. Proposals must be submitted via email to [email protected] by November 24, 2026. Questions are due by November 9, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Budget spreadsheet, Program timeline, A written assurance that the applicant is not a debarred or suspended entity, A written assurance that all required award provisions will be flowed down in the resulting applicant agreement, Key Partners and Stakeholders
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Raleigh, NC
- Reported agency
- North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | State of North Carolina?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 24, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Title page (5 points), Prompt 1 – Program Importance (30 points), Prompt 2 – Technical Information (30 points), Prompt 3 – Entity or Community Impacts (15 points), Prompt 4 – Financial Assistance (10..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Budget spreadsheet, Program timeline, A written assurance that the applicant is not a debarred or suspended entity, A written assurance that all required award provisions will be flowed down in the re. Review the full document from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | State of North Carolina for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
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