The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded a $443,691 Project Grant (CFDA 15.875 - Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories) to the Office of the Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to install a 285.60 kW grid-tie solar rooftop energy system. The proposed design and construction project will utilize the entire rooftop, comprising 714 400-watt solar energy modules with an estimated annual output of 478,597 kWh. This renewable energy system is expected to offset 17.29% of the Department of Corrections' annual energy consumption, generating an estimated annual savings of $221,608 or $5,540,200 over the 25-year system warranty. The grant will enable the CNMI to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, lower energy costs, and redirect funds towards operational expenses, human resources, and anti-recidivism programs.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $443.7k | 9/21/23 |