The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $25,511,580 Formula Grant to the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO), a division of the Office of the Governor in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The grant is funded through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) and the State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) administered by DOE. The purpose of this grant is to provide initial guidance and technical assistance for the planning and administration of future distributions of Home Energy Rebate Programs across the U.S. Virgin Islands. The grant period runs from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2029. As a local government entity, VIEO will utilize this funding to develop Home Energy Rebate Program plans that meet the requirements set forth by DOE, with the goal of enhancing energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and climate resilience in the territory.
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