This $20,096,954 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) funds a comprehensive set of renewable energy, energy efficiency, workforce development, and environmental restoration activities led by Grid Alternatives in Puerto Rico. The key products and services to be delivered include:
- Installation of 50 solar PV plus battery storage systems at community hubs to provide resilient clean electricity during emergencies
- Energy efficiency audits, education, and $1,000 electrification vouchers for 50 community centers and fire stations
- Recruitment, training, and 24 scholarships for 240 individuals in solar and renewable energy occupations
- Planting of 10,000 mangroves and native trees to improve air and water quality
- Extensive community engagement activities such as meetings, outreach events, and a community advisory task force
This multi-faceted project leverages six sub-awards to local partners to execute specific components like solar installations, energy audits, and workforce development. The award period runs from January 2025 through January 2028.
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