The Department of Energy awarded a $190,627,432 Project Grant under the Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience program (CFDA 81.254) to the Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. (HECO) to improve grid resilience and adapt Hawaii's electric utility infrastructure to address the evolving threats posed by climate change.
The key objectives of this 5-year grant, running from August 2024 to August 2029, are to upgrade generation facilities, enhance transmission and distribution systems, deploy...
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $3,692,661 Cooperative Agreement to the Hawaii State Energy Office, a division of the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, under the Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience program (CFDA 81.254). The purpose of this award is to install a synchronous condenser at the Port Allen Generation Station on Kauai, which will allow the Kauai grid to be regulated more effectively by managing grid voltage, maintaining adequate...
This federal Project Grant award, provided by the Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office through the Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience program (CFDA 81.254), will fund the construction of a hybrid microgrid and backbone system to be installed throughout Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH) on the island of O'ahu. The $115,019,937 grant will enable the awardee, Ameresco Inc., to develop an interconnected microgrid that can provide seamless energy flow between firm...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $888,558,943 Cooperative Agreement to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources under the Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience program (CFDA 81.254). The objective of this agreement is to deploy new clean energy transmission and battery storage infrastructure to improve grid reliability, accelerate renewable energy integration, displace fossil-fuel-derived power generation, and reduce energy burdens across New England. The award,...
This $18,169,099 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117) supports the Hawaii State Energy Office, a division of the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, in advancing Hawaii's clean energy initiatives and promoting sustainable economic growth.
The key products and services to be delivered under this...
The Hawaii State Energy Office, a division of the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, has been awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087). The grant, effective June 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, will fund the Hawaii Clean Energy Wayfinders Program. This program will provide community-focused technical assistance to advance Hawaii's clean energy...
The Cooperative Agreement award of $248,325,872.00 from the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office (CFDA 81.254 - Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience program) is focused on providing solar, battery storage, and energy efficiency solutions across qualified healthcare sites across Puerto Rico. The project team of Sol y Seguridad para Centros de Salud will implement these grid infrastructure and resilience improvements over the period from December 31, 2024 to December 30,...
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $1,261,825 Cooperative Agreement under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086) to the Hawaii State Energy Office, a division of the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. The objective of this 1-year project is to comprehensively assess the needs of community lifeline key customers by conducting a thorough evaluation of transitioning to a 100%...
The federal Cooperative Agreement award, with a total funding of $507,631,431.00, was issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience program (CFDA 81.254). The award supports the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), a state agency, in deploying targeted improvements to the existing grid infrastructure, prioritizing disadvantaged/underserved and Justice40 communities. The key products and services to be delivered through this...
The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $142,409,585 Project Grant under the Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience program (CFDA 81.254) to National Grid USA Service Company, Inc. The grant, awarded on August 1, 2024, will fund a 5-year project to deploy innovative digital technology solutions to maximize the value of third-party distributed energy resources (DER) at the distribution level. Key objectives include improving visibility of the distribution system for grid operators,...