The proposed project team will analyze, characterize and plan for a potential future deployment of a tidal energy device and utility infrastructure upgrades in or near the city of false pass, alaska

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Award ID
DEEE0010701
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,562,500

Award facts

Assistance listing
81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development
Completion date 51% complete
Originally
Funding
  • $1,250,000.00 Federal
  • $312,500.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
False Pass, AK, USA

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About this award

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded $1.5625 million to the City of False Pass under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) on October 1, 2025, with completion targeted for October 31, 2027. Under this Project Grant, Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) serves as technical lead to analyze, characterize, and develop planning documentation for a potential tidal energy device deployment and associated utility infrastructure upgrades in or near False Pass, Alaska. The project deliverables will include technical analysis and feasibility planning necessary to support a future operational deployment of tidal renewable energy generation in this remote Aleutian coastal community.

This award reflects EERE's ongoing investment in long-term renewable energy research and development, particularly in emerging marine energy technologies. The grant positions False Pass to advance its energy sustainability objectives by evaluating tidal energy as a viable renewable power source, with the planning and characterization work conducted during the two-year period serving as the foundation for potential subsequent infrastructure implementation and deployment phases.

Description

Ocean renewable power company (orpc), under the city of false pass, will be the technical lead on these activities.

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Action Federal Non-federal Date
Amendment $0 $0
Original award $1,250,000 $312,500

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Who received award DEEE0010701?

DEEE0010701 was awarded to City Of False Pass by Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Department of Energy) on October 1, 2025.

How much is award DEEE0010701 worth?

$1,562,500 has been obligated on DEEE0010701: $1,250,000 in federal funding and $312,500 in non-federal funding.

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