Bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) - railbelt innovation resiliency project the railbelt innovation resiliency project (RIR) aims to enhance resiliency and transfer capability along the railbelt
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- DEGD0000935
- Recipient
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Alaska Energy Authority UEI F3N8ZSHJXUH8
- Awarding agency
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National Energy Technology Lab
Department of Energy
- Obligated
- $412,211,092
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 81.254 Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience
- Completion date 27% complete
- Funding
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- $206,105,546.00 Federal
- $206,105,546.00 Non-federal
- Funding agency
- Department of Energy
- Place of performance
- Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
The railbelt has experienced decreasing frequency regulation, slowed disturbance response and increased magnitude natural frequency oscillations. The current configuration of the railbelt system restricts the adoption of clean energy, diversification of the fuel supply, and alaska's preparation for a sustainable carbon-free future. A key priority to achieve this objective is to reinforce interconnections between the primary regions of the railbelt by adding parallel lines and implementing battery energy storage systems (bess) to resolve long-standing frequency control and instability issues. Along with the high voltage direct current (hvdc) submarine cable, these additions will alleviate transmission congestion and optimize interregional transfer capability. The project's innovative solutions hold the promise of curbing escalating energy prices, which currently rank among the highest in the nation, while providing rural residents and disadvantaged communities with an opportunity to enhance community viability. Sharing these solutions with other communities will support collective efforts toward achieving clean, reliable, and affordable energy for all.
Transactions
| Action | Federal | Non-federal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | -$394,454 | -$394,454 | |
| Amendment | $0 | $0 | |
| Original award | $206,500,000 | $206,500,000 |
Quick answers
Who received award DEGD0000935?
DEGD0000935 was awarded to Alaska Energy Authority by National Energy Technology Lab (Department of Energy) on September 1, 2024.
How much is award DEGD0000935 worth?
$412,211,092 has been obligated on DEGD0000935: $206,105,546 in federal funding and $206,105,546 in non-federal funding.
Which agency awarded DEGD0000935?
National Energy Technology Lab (Department of Energy) awarded DEGD0000935, with funding from Department of Energy.
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