The Department of Energy has awarded a $11,264,933 Project Grant under the Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience (CFDA 81.254) program to Kotzebue Electric Association, Inc. to contribute to energy resilience in a rural, disadvantaged, tribal community in Kotzebue, Alaska. The project aims to reduce the cost per kilowatt-hour, lower maintenance and operations costs, and leverage locally sourced renewable energy sources including wind, solar, and hydropower. This will result in reduced diesel fuel use and corresponding carbon emissions. The project will be delivered in collaboration with project partners and the community, leveraging technical, economic, financial, and project management expertise to maximize stakeholder engagement, workforce development, and community benefits. The grant award is effective January 1, 2025 with a target completion date of December 31, 2029.
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