Cooperative Agreement Award Summary

The Department of Energy's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) awarded Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Inc. a $1.82M Cooperative Agreement on August 15, 2026, under the Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) program (CFDA 81.008) to enhance the cybersecurity posture of electric utility systems serving remote Alaskan communities. The award, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), supports system-wide cybersecurity improvements and direct assistance to eligible utilities in implementing significant modifications and investments that strengthen their operational resilience against cybersecurity threats. The project will operate through August 14, 2028, with performance activities centered in Anchorage, Alaska.

As a cooperative serving 59 remote Alaskan villages, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Inc. will leverage this funding to develop and deploy cybersecurity tools, technologies, and infrastructure protections that reduce risks to energy infrastructure from cyber threats and enhance the organization's detection, response, and recovery capabilities. This award aligns with CESER's broader mission to support next-generation risk management tools and technologies that strengthen the security and resilience of critical energy infrastructure across the United States, with particular focus on protecting vulnerable rural and remote utility systems.