The U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) awarded a $335,120 Formula Grant to the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO), a division of the Office of the Governor in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This funding supports VIEO's efforts to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate resilience initiatives across the territory. Specifically, the grant enables VIEO to implement projects such as procuring electric vehicles for government fleets, installing solar canopies and battery storage systems, developing climate action plans, providing home energy rebate programs, and supporting renewable energy infrastructure deployment. Through this award, VIEO aims to reduce fossil fuel dependency, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance the territory's energy infrastructure, with a focus on delivering technical assistance, financial support, and strategic planning for low-income and disadvantaged communities in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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