The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the Port of Bellingham a $1,525,892 Project Grant under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) to conduct emissions inventory and accounting exercises, analyze emissions-reduction strategies, engage with port stakeholders, and perform resilience planning.
Key deliverables include an emissions inventory analysis of maritime activities, a preliminary microgrid feasibility study, an analysis of decarbonization needs and energy capacity, a port energy transition plan, a workforce development report, and community engagement activities. The Port of Bellingham has identified the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as sub-award recipients to support various project components. The grant period spans December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2027.
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