The Department of the Interior - Office of Insular Affairs awarded a $174,291 Project Grant under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875) to the Office of the Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The funding will support the installation of a 40.80 kW grid-tie solar energy system at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Saipan. The solar project aims to provide a 100% offset of the community center's current energy consumption, resulting in an estimated $35,700 in annual utility cost savings. The system features salt- and mist-resistant solar modules designed to maintain optimal energy output given the facility's proximity to the shoreline, with a functional lifespan of over 20 years. This initiative aligns with the OIA's mission to bolster infrastructure, support insular economies, and promote sustainability in U.S. territories.
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