Project Grant A24AP00240

Award Date 8/13/24
Completion Date 8/12/26
Dollars Obligated $148K
Federal Agency
Central Office
Federal Grant Program
15.148
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wellpinit, WA 99040, USA

The Spokane Tribe of Indians received a $148,400 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grants program (CFDA 15.148) to implement a solar and battery storage system at the 5880 Ford Wellpinit Rd water infrastructure facility. The goal of this project is to enhance the reliability and resilience of the Tribe's water infrastructure by mitigating the challenges posed by power outages, water shortages, and disasters, as outlined in the Tribe's strategic energy plan. The project aligns with the Tribe's long-term objectives of revitalizing its sovereignty as a tribal utility authority, reducing energy costs for tribal members, and fostering energy sustainability, reliability, and resilience. Through a comprehensive feasibility study, the Tribe aims to assess site suitability, energy consumption patterns, environmental impacts, and financial viability, ultimately developing a phased implementation plan for the solar and battery storage system. This transformative initiative seeks to create a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future for the Spokane Tribe and its community.

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