This $335,120 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) supports the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO), a division of the Office of the Governor in the U.S. Virgin Islands, in implementing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate resilience initiatives across the territory. The grant funding will enable VIEO to deliver a range of products and services, including procuring electric vehicles for government fleets, installing solar...
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO), a division of the U.S. Virgin Islands territorial government, a $1,562,180 Formula Grant under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program (CFDA 81.128). This grant, awarded on September 1, 2024, aims to assist VIEO in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, lower fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency across the U.S. Virgin Islands. Key products and services funded...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded a $3,935,000 Project Grant under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories (CFDA 15.875) program to the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO), a division of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The grant will fund several initiatives over the 2023-2026 period, including: Procuring 15 battery electric vehicles for the government's fleet to transition to more fuel-efficient transportation and...
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) was awarded a $889,010 Formula Grant under the Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, develop curriculum guidelines, and establish partnerships to train 150 new and 96 existing individuals in clean energy skills. The grant will enable USVI to collaborate with industry stakeholders, educators, and workforce development experts to identify the specific skills and knowledge required for the clean energy...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded the Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (VIWAPA) a $1,038,000 Project Grant under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875). The grant aims to integrate twelve electric vehicles into VIWAPA's utility fleet and install the necessary charging infrastructure. This initiative supports VIWAPA's transition towards a more efficient and environmentally sustainable fleet, aligning...
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $11,417,950 Formula Grant to the Virginia Department of Energy under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) with a performance period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029. The grant funding will enable the Virginia Department of Energy to administer the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program, including managing federal funds in a prudent, effective, and efficient manner to accomplish program objectives. The agency will...
The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded a $1,044,000 Project Grant under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875) to the Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (Viwapa) to integrate 2 fully equipped electric/hybrid bucket trucks into the utility's vehicle fleet, along with the installation of charging infrastructure. This strategic initiative aims to enhance workplace safety, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and lower...
This Project Grant award of $62,450,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Solar for All program (CFDA 66.959) will provide financial and technical assistance to low-income and disadvantaged communities in the U.S. Virgin Islands to deploy and benefit from residential distributed solar energy and storage projects. The funding will enable the Virgin Islands Energy Office, a division of the Office of the Governor, to implement strategies...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to the Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (Viwapa), doing business as Viwapa, to fund the Renewable Integration and Smart Grid Project. This grant, provided under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875), supports Viwapa's efforts to strengthen its power generation, transmission, and distribution systems in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Through...
The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded a $318,816.30 project grant to the Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (Viwapa), a U.S. local government entity, under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875). The funding will support the Water Department Equipment Program, with a period of performance from July 17, 2023 to September 30, 2027. This grant will enable Viwapa to purchase vehicles, equipment, and materials to...