The City of Seward received a $50,813,378 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) established through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The purpose of this award is to improve air quality and reduce pollution at the Port of Seward and the surrounding area through the deployment of zero-emission equipment and infrastructure. Key activities include installing vessel shore power infrastructure, a battery energy storage system, and upgrading associated electrical infrastructure. The City of Seward will also use a $X subaward to create a workforce development program at the local vocational school, AVTEC, to train students on the maintenance and operation of high voltage electrical equipment. The anticipated outcomes include reduced annual emissions of NOx, PM2.5, SO2, and CO2, increased energy storage capacity and connectivity, and a skilled local workforce to support the port's transition to zero-emission operations. The award period is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028.
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