High energy cost grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service awarded a $780,000 Project Grant under the Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.859) to Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative Inc., a non-profit organization based in Anchorage, Alaska. The grant, awarded on January 31, 2024, will fund technical assistance and the deployment of renewable energy solutions to address the extremely high energy costs faced by rural Alaskan communities. Key activities include energy efficiency improvements, development of renewable energy systems, and provision of technical assistance and training to benefit rural communities, agricultural producers, and small businesses across Alaska. Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative has also received sub-awards, collaborating with entities like the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium on statewide tribal planning efforts to further advance energy solutions in Alaska's rural areas.