The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $17,316,468 Cooperative Agreement under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CFDA 66.046) program to the Bay Mills Indian Community in Michigan. The purpose of this grant is to implement greenhouse gas reduction programs, policies, projects, and measures identified in the tribe's priority climate action plan. Key activities include installing 11 MW of solar arrays and a 5 MWh battery energy storage system on tribal land, as well as partnering with Bay Mills Community College to develop a workforce development program to train tribal members and local community members on solar installation and maintenance. The anticipated outcomes include producing clean energy, reducing electricity costs for the Bay Mills community and nearby residents, and creating skilled jobs through the workforce development program. As a sub-recipient, Bay Mills Community College will design and implement the solar workforce training initiative. The project period is from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029.
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