The Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) awarded a $2,285,774 Project Grant under the Clean Energy Demonstrations program (CFDA 81.255) to the Native Village of Ouzinkie, a federally recognized tribal government in Alaska. The grant will fund the construction of a 160 kW solar PV array and 210 kWh battery energy storage system to power a microgrid for the community of Ouzinkie, which has approximately 128 residents who rely on subsistence lifestyles. The solar and battery system is expected to reduce electricity costs by 10%, generate revenue to subsidize water and sewer bills, and provide reliable backup power during severe weather and maintenance outages, reducing diesel fuel use and associated air/noise pollution and environmental contamination risks. The Native Village of Ouzinkie will partner with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium to provide onsite training and support for operations and maintenance of the new clean energy infrastructure.
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