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Technology Innovation


One key to BPA's success is making a firm connection with the business and technology challenges facing the utility industry. Technology roadmaps capture the logic and business framework for research and development. The roadmaps describe the specific BPA-related factors driving technology needs and identify the areas offering the greatest potential. BPA's Technology Innovation uses a cross agency Council of executives and technologists to guide its research and development efforts.

BPA's Technology Innovation initiative has an annual cycle of portfolio funding based on strategic needs identified in the agency's technology roadmaps. In February, all projects in the portfolio are reviewed by the Council, and then in March a solicitation is open for new projects. The solicitation is open from March to May. Technical reviews of the proposals occur in June. In July, the Council selects the projects for inclusion in the following fiscal year's portfolio. BPA's technology innovation projects constitute a portfolio of near-, medium-, and long-term projects, and, as a portfolio, are expected to produce direct financial benefits to BPA, and through BPA, deliver value to the Pacific Northwest electric system.

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FY2013 Technology Innovation Opportunity Announcement


BPA is entering the first phase of this year's opportunity announcement. From March 5 to April 4, 2012, BPA will be accepting Phase 1 applications from entities who are proposing a project for funding. Detailed qualification information along with concept papers will be evaluated to determine the connection to BPA's research needs and whether or not the applicant has the qualifications to successfully complete the proposed project. Interested applicants should click on the following link to be directed to the Technology Innovation Opportunity Announcement website where they can register and review the announcement.

https://www.bpa.gov/secure/TIFO/Default.aspx

BPA's research needs are identified in the technology roadmaps and topic areas listed under the FY2013 Technology Innovation Proposal Guidance below. Those interested in submitting proposals should read all three documents in order to get a comprehensive perspective of BPA's current business and operational challenges, technical needs, required capabilities and technology gaps. BPA is interested in receiving proposals to investigate the technologies, technology gaps, and issues identified in the following three linked documents.

FY2013 Technology Innovation Proposal Guidance


FY2012 Agency R&D Portfolio


BPA selected projects for Fiscal Year 2012 beginning October 1st, 2011. Technology Innovation's Portfolio Management program and the list of projects are included below.

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