The Osage Nation, a federally recognized Native American tribe, has been awarded a $444,428 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant funds will be used to develop and implement a Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program to benefit U.S. households, as outlined in the IRA provision 50122. This five-year project, running from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029, aims to increase market transformation of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies through policies, strategies, and public-private partnerships. The State Energy Program supports state-level initiatives focused on energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy adoption, grid resilience, and related workforce development.
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