Summary

Launch Alaska received a $130,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086), effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Under this award, Launch Alaska will serve as a Clean Cities and Communities (CC&C) Coalition, providing stakeholder engagement, technical assistance, and outreach throughout its territory in Anchorage, Alaska. The organization will also track and report critical program and performance metrics to support the Coalition's collaborative efforts with public and private stakeholders in advancing locally driven transportation energy choices that leverage domestic energy resources and innovative mobility technologies.

This award supports the CC&C Coalitions program's overarching objectives to enhance national energy security, promote economic prosperity, and improve air quality through cooperative partnerships with the U.S. Department of Energy's Transportation Technologies Office. As a non-profit entity with established expertise in clean energy deployment and community economic development across Alaska, Launch Alaska is well-positioned to deliver technical assistance and market tracking services that advance transportation energy innovation within its region during the 12-month performance period.