The City of Ketchikan, doing business as Ketchikan Public Utilities, was awarded a $150,480.00 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) from the U.S. Department of Energy on January 1, 2025. The EECBG program is designed to assist state, local, and tribal governments in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and improve overall energy efficiency. As the grant recipient, the City of Ketchikan will use the funds to carry out a range of energy efficiency and conservation projects over the 2-year period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. The City has demonstrated its capability to effectively manage and deliver federally funded projects, having previously secured multiple federal contracts and grants for critical infrastructure, public safety, and environmental initiatives.
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