The purpose of this solicitation is to accelerate the adoption of advanced energy efficiency and decarbonization technologies at California food processing plants, demonstrate their reliability and effectiveness, help California food processors work towards a low-carbon future, enhance and benefit the electric grid, especially during net peak periods and benefit priority populations. The technologies to be funded by this Grant Funding Opportunity will provide significant benefits to the electrical grid, maximize the reduction of GHG emissions, and/or reduce air pollution in under-resourced communities.
The Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) addresses the challenges of energy-intensive and carbon-intensive food manufacturing in California, offering a significant opportunity for industrial decarbonization and electrification. Traditionally, food processing and production have been costlier in the state compared to other regions, potentially impacting competitiveness. The FPIP, established in 2018 with funding from AB 109 and SB 856, received additional support from AB 209 in 2022. Leveraging Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds (GGRF) from the California Climate Investment Program (CCI) and General Fund resources, the program focuses on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, minimizing energy consumption, and ensuring grid reliability.
The primary objectives of the FPIP are to expedite the adoption of advanced energy-efficient, decarbonization, and renewable energy technologies within California's food processing industries. This Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) aims to fund technologies that enhance energy efficiency, decarbonization, and renewable energy adoption, thereby lowering operational costs and GHG emissions associated with food production. This opportunity is open to all California food processors and related support facilities. Funded projects must align with the goals of AB 32 and SB 32.
FPIP seeks to assist California food producers in achieving the following outcomes:
1. Energy Efficiency: Facilitate the adoption of commercially available and emerging energy-efficient equipment upgrades, integrated into existing processes to achieve greater GHG emission and energy reductions than current industry standards.
2. Grid Reliability: Support the adoption of commercially available and emerging technologies essential for ensuring grid reliability, particularly during net peak periods.
This GFO defines two project groups – Group 1 Industrial Heat Pump with Option to include a Microgrid, and Group 2 Other Eligible Technologies. For eligibility criteria, refer to Section II of the solicitation manual. Applicants may submit multiple applications, but each application must address only one of the identified project groups and each application must be for a distinct project, avoiding overlap of technical tasks in the Scope of Work. The evaluation process is outlined in Section IV of the solicitation manual. This funding opportunity aligns with California's commitment to sustainable food production, offering a pathway for enhanced competitiveness, reduced emissions, and strengthened grid reliability in the state's vital food manufacturing sector.
Available $10,000,000
- $5,000,000 for Group 1 (Industrial Heat Pump)
- $5,000,000 for Group 2 (Other Eligible Technologies)
For both groups, minimum award $1,000,000 and maximum award $2,500,000
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