The response fails to address the criteria. 0% Not Responsive The omissions, flaws, or defects are significant and unacceptable. The response minimally addresses the criteria. Minimally 10-30% The omissions, flaws, or defects are significant and Responsive unacceptable. The response addresses the criteria. There are one or more omissions, flaws, or defects or the criteria 40-60% Inadequate are addressed in a limited way that results in a low degree of confidence in the proposed solution. The response adequately addresses the criteria. 70% Adequate Any omissions, flaws, or defects are inconsequential and acceptable. The response fully addresses the criteria with a good degree of confidence in the response or proposed solution. applicant’s 80% Good There are no identified omissions, flaws, or defects. Any identified weaknesses are minimal, inconsequential, and acceptable. The response fully addresses the criteria with a high degree of confidence in the response or proposed solution. applicant’s 90% Excellent The applicant offers one or more enhancing features, methods, or approaches that exceed basic expectations. All criteria are addressed with the highest degree of confidence in the response or proposed solution. applicant’s 100% Exceptional The response exceeds the requirements in providing multiple enhancing features, a creative approach, or an exceptional solution. Scoring CRITERIA The Project Narrative (Attachment 4) must respond to each criterion below, unless otherwise indicated. Any estimates of energy savings or GHG impacts must be calculated as specified in the References for Calculating Electricity End-Use, Electricity Demand, and GHG Emissions (Attachment 12). Scoring Criteria Maximum Points Technical Merit and Need 20 Provides a clear and concise description of the goals, objectives, technological or scientific knowledge advancement, and innovation in the proposed project. Explains how the proposed project will lead to technological advancement and breakthroughs that overcome barriers to achieving the statutory state’s energy goals. Summarizes the current status of the relevant technology and/or scientific knowledge, and explains how the proposed project will advance, supplement, and/or replace current technology and/or scientific knowledge.
0% Not Responsive The response fails to address the criteria. The omissions, flaws, or defects are significant and unacceptable. 10-30% Minimally Responsive The response minimally addresses the criteria. The omissions, flaws, or defects are significant and unacceptable. 40-60% Inadequate The response addresses the criteria. There are one or more omissions, flaws, or defects or the criteria are addressed in a limited way that results in a low degree of confidence in the proposed solution. 70% Adequate The response adequately addresses the criteria. Any omissions, flaws, or defects are inconsequential and acceptable. 80% Good The response fully addresses the criteria with a good degree of confidence in the applicant’s response or proposed solution. There are no identified omissions, flaws, or defects. Any identified weaknesses are minimal, inconsequential, and acceptable. 90% Excellent The response fully addresses the criteria with a high degree of confidence in the applicant’s response or proposed solution. The applicant offers one or more enhancing features, methods, or approaches that exceed basic expectations. 100% Exceptional All criteria are addressed with the highest degree of confidence in the applicant’s response or proposed solution. The response exceeds the requirements in providing multiple enhancing features, a creative approach, or an exceptional solution. Scoring CRITERIA The Project Narrative (Attachment 4) must respond to each criterion below, unless otherwise indicated. Any estimates of energy savings or GHG impacts must be calculated as specified in the References for Calculating Electricity End-Use, Electricity Demand, and GHG Emissions (Attachment 12). Scoring Criteria Maximum Points Technical Merit and Need Provides a clear and concise description of the goals, objectives, technological or scientific knowledge advancement, and innovation in the proposed project. Explains how the proposed project will lead to technological advancement and breakthroughs that overcome barriers to achieving the state’s statutory energy goals. Summarizes the current status of the relevant technology and/or scientific knowledge, and explains how the proposed project will advance, supplement, and/or replace current technology and/or scientific knowledge. 20
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