The recipient is performing grid resiliency upgrades through three distinct workflows. 1) new microgrids will be installed in remote areas around the recipient's service territory to improve…
Active Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- DEGD0000881
- Recipient
-
Electric Power Board Of Chattanooga UEI QC4YY1MNP1K5
- Awarding agency
-
National Energy Technology Lab
Department of Energy
- Obligated
- $64,565,969
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 81.254 Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience
- Completion date 41% complete
- Funding
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- $32,282,984.00 Federal
- $32,282,985.00 Non-federal
- Funding agency
- Department of Energy
- Place of performance
- Chattanooga, TN 37422, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
About this award
The Department of Energy awarded a $64,565,969 Project Grant under the Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience (CFDA 81.254) program to the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga (EPB) to perform grid resiliency upgrades. The funding will support three key initiatives: 1) installing new microgrids in remote areas to improve reliability and resiliency, 2) converting overhead circuits to underground systems to reduce outages and restoration time, and 3) replacing aging power poles to enhance reliability and system design. The grant has an award date of October 1, 2024 and a targeted completion date of September 30, 2029. As a municipally owned electric utility, EPB will leverage this funding to strengthen the resilience and modernization of its critical electric grid infrastructure serving federal agencies and the broader Chattanooga community.
Description
The recipient is performing grid resiliency upgrades through three distinct workflows. 1) new microgrids will be installed in remote areas around the recipient's service territory to improve reliability and resiliency. 2) overhead circuits will be converted to underground systems to reduce customer outages, restoration time, and associated costs. 3) poles identified as near failure will be replaced to improve reliability and upgrade system design.
Quick answers
Who received award DEGD0000881?
DEGD0000881 was awarded to Electric Power Board Of Chattanooga by National Energy Technology Lab (Department of Energy) on October 1, 2024.
How much is award DEGD0000881 worth?
$64,565,969 has been obligated on DEGD0000881: $32,282,984 in federal funding and $32,282,985 in non-federal funding.
Which agency awarded DEGD0000881?
National Energy Technology Lab (Department of Energy) awarded DEGD0000881, with funding from Department of Energy.
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