Program Opportunity Notice PON-14-501
Advanced Natural Gas Engine Ignition Systems Research

Purpose of Solicitation

The purpose of this solicitation is to support the applied research and development of advanced high-energy ignition systems capable of overcoming the challenges of igniting natural gas fuel under high boost pressures with heavy exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) for spark-ignited Class 3-8 engines. Ignition characteristics of natural gas fuel represent challenges to engine manufacturers working to satisfy tighter emission standards, achieve lower fuel consumption and higher engine performance, and respond to market demand for extended maintenance options.

Deadline to Submit Applications: December 1, 2014 by 3:00 p.m.

Documents for the Solicitation are available at:
www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/pier.html#PON-14-501

Pre-Application Workshop

Energy Commission staff will hold one Pre-Application Workshop to discuss the solicitation with applicants. Participation is optional but encouraged.  Applicants may attend the workshop in-person, via the internet (WebEx, see instructions below), or via conference call.

Monday, October 27, 2014
1 p.m.
California Energy Commission
1516 9th Street
Sacramento, CA  95814
Hearing Room B


WebEx Instructions:

To join the WebEx meeting, go to https://energy.webex.com and enter the meeting number and password:

Meeting Number: 929 956 688
Meeting Password: meeting@1

Telephone Access Only:
Call 1-866-469-3239 (toll-free in the U.S. and Canada). When prompted, enter the meeting number 929 956 688. International callers may select their number from https://energy.webex.com/energy/globalcallin.php.