This $5,000,000 federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Energy under the Clean Energy Demonstrations program (CFDA 81.255), will fund the installation of a 1 MW wind turbine and 1 MW solar array directly connected to the Adams Electric Cooperative grid in Schuyler County, Illinois. The award will also cover ongoing operational maintenance and monitoring of the equipment. The project aims to reduce energy costs for community members by $0.06 per kWh, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and promote local economic development by creating new jobs and educational pathways related to renewable energy and environmental stewardship. The grant was awarded to the non-profit Adams Electric Cooperative, and the performance period runs from October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026.
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