CT Innovative Energy Solutions Program - Cycle 4 - Phase II Application (INVITE ONLY)

6/2-6/3: We've temporarily reopened the Cycle 4 Phase 2 application to allow a project to resubmit after a technical issue affected its submission. This does not affect applications already submitted, and no action is needed on your part — if you've completed your Phase 2 submission, please disregard this notice.

This application is for Cycle 4 Innovative Energy Solutions (IES) Program applicants who have been invited to submit Phase 2 proposals.   

All Phase 2 application requirements are outlined in the attached Cycle 4 - Phase 2 Application Word document, and in the Project Implementation Tracking Plan Excel workbook. Please respond to all questions as succinctly as possible, keeping your submission to 20 pages or less, not including the Project Implementation Tracking Plan or other attachments.  Question responses, Project Implementation Tracking Plan, and supplemental attachments must be submitted via Beacon Bid in order to be considered.  

Applications will be judged according to the Phase 2 criteria as defined on https://ct-ies.com/apply, including:

Relevance: The project must relate to electricity service delivery in Connecticut. 

Innovation: Projects must test a product, service, or business model that is not widely used in the Connecticut utility market.  Projects should be able to scale or serve as a model for future adoption.  

Readiness: The applicant must demonstrate their preparation and readiness for testing their product or service in a live environment. Testing plans must be well-developed and have clear objectives and measures. The tools and resources required to enable pilot testing must be in place at the time of application. 

Economic Benefit: Projects should have a positive impact on the Connecticut economy and ultimately reduce costs for Connecticut electricity customers. 

Cost-Effectiveness: Projects must identify expected costs and benefits to customers, EDCs, and non-participant utility customers. 

Programmatic or Market Gaps: Applicants will be expected to demonstrate how their project addresses one or more gaps in the market and provides clear additionality over existing EDC investments. 

Equity: Participants will be required to develop a credible action plan for prioritizing underserved communities within project implementation. The IES program will require proposals to prioritize hiring and working with vendors from underserved communities wherever possible.

Please use the E-Bid form on Beacon Bid to submit your Phase 2 application. If you experience any technical issues, please reach out to the Program Administrator at ct.ies.program@gmail.com as soon as possible.

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