This Project Grant award in the amount of $1,231,964.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program (CFDA 10.758). The funding will support Lake Country Power, an electric cooperative in rural northern Minnesota, in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions while enhancing the resilience, reliability, and affordability of its rural electric system.
Through this grant, Lake Country Power will execute a range of clean energy initiatives, including energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy deployment, zero-emission systems, and carbon capture storage projects. This award aligns with the New ERA Program's objectives to modernize and transform rural electric infrastructure to lower emissions and strengthen system capabilities. The project has a planned completion date of January 10, 2027. Additionally, Lake Country Power has previously received sub-grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for permanent electrical work, demonstrating its experience in delivering energy-related services to support government agency operations.
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