Project Grant A25AP00268
- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $4,628,663 Project Grant under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) to the Hopi Utilities Corporation (HUC) to construct a 250 kW solar PV and 250 kW/1,200 kWh battery energy storage system microgrid. The microgrid will provide power to two remote well water pumps as part of the Side Rock Water Supply Project, which will increase water availability and access for the Hopi...
- This $193,919 Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grants program (CFDA 15.148) supports the Hoopa Valley Tribe's efforts to evaluate electric service expansion options for the Hoopa Valley Public Utility District (HVPUD). The award will fund a three-phase study to: 1) update the existing energy baseline assessment, 2) perform a detailed technical, economic and regulatory analysis of five electric...
- This $245,128 Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Energy and Mineral Development Program (CFDA 15.038), will fund a comprehensive study by the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin to analyze energy demands, assess battery technologies, review regulations, and model financial outcomes for optimal deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS). The 2-year project aims to identify suitable locations to serve residential, government, and...
- This $200,470 Project Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Energy and Mineral Development Program (CFDA 15.038) on September 22, 2025. The grant will fund a proposed project by the Pueblo De San Ildefonso, a federally recognized Native American tribal government, to conduct appropriate studies to leverage the location of the Pueblo adjacent to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to provide clean, renewable geothermal energy to the lab....
- This federal Cooperative Agreement award, provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CFDA 66.046) program, will fund the Hopi Utilities Corporation to implement greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction programs, policies, and measures identified in a priority climate action plan. The key products and services to be delivered through this $20,498,655 award include: deploying an 8 MW photovoltaic solar and 8 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS)...
- This $536,200 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the Pueblo of Jemez in developing a feasibility study for the tribe's energy independence. The study will outline strategies for the tribe to acquire or develop the necessary energy infrastructure to be carbon neutral and utilize 100% clean energy, delivering a path towards economic development. It will analyze renewable energy generation capacity and workforce development opportunities to...
- This $100,000 Project Grant was awarded by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs through the Energy and Mineral Development Program (CFDA 15.038) to the Cahuilla Band of Indians. The funding will support a study to assess the energy resource potential and feasibility of installing an integrated resilient energy microgrid to serve the tribe's planned Cahuilla Tribal Administration Resilience Campus. The project will evaluate the technical, economic, financial, and legal...
- The Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians was awarded a $153,398 Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs to conduct a feasibility study for a community-scale microgrid. The proposed microgrid will integrate solar photovoltaic, battery energy storage, and backup generator systems to provide reliable power to the tribal water treatment plant and village housing complex during extended power outages, which frequently occur...
- The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, a federally recognized tribe in California, was awarded a $326,287 Project Grant under the Department of the Interior's Energy and Mineral Development Program (CFDA 15.038) to complete a comprehensive feasibility study for a tribally owned energy generation and storage system. The study will assess the tribe's energy needs, evaluate solar, geothermal, and natural gas generation options paired with energy storage, and develop competitive rate...
- This federal Project Grant award of $590,157 was provided by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs through the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grants program (CFDA 15.148). The grant funding will enable the Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District (HVPUD), a federally recognized tribal government entity, to develop a community microgrid plan and detailed engineering designs for the Hoopa Valley Reservation. The key deliverables of this two-year project, with an...
The Hopi Utilities Corporation (HUC), the tribally owned utility of the Hopi Tribe, received a $358,170 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Energy and Mineral Development Program (CFDA 15.038) to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study and business plan for developing up to 2,000 MW of generation and storage capacity. The study will assess generation, storage, and delivery options using a technology-agnostic approach, perform environmental and cultural screenings, refine economic modeling, and develop a phased development plan to serve large-load customers, particularly data centers, on Hopi-controlled lands in the Winslow, Arizona area. Key deliverables will include a baseline energy report, Phase I environmental site assessment, feasibility study, preliminary engineering package, and business plan. The grant award period is from Sep 22, 2025 to Sep 21, 2027.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $358.2k | 9/11/25 |