The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) awarded a $5,000,000.00 Project Grant under the New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program (CFDA 10.758) to Cordova Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Cordova, AK. The grant, awarded on January 15, 2025, will fund initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the resiliency, reliability, and affordability of the rural electric system. The project has a completion date of January 15, 2027. The New ERA Program supports a range of clean energy projects, including energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy deployment, zero-emission systems, and carbon capture initiatives. The USDA will evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the proposed project in reducing emissions and improving rural electric system capabilities.
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