The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded a $7,721,025 Project Grant under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) to the San Carlos Apache Tribal Council. The grant, effective August 1, 2024, will fund the development of a community microgrid in Peridot, Arizona, with a target completion date of July 31, 2027. The project aims to advance renewable energy technologies and infrastructure to support the energy needs and sustainability of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. As the prime recipient, the Tribal Council will utilize the federal funding to design, construct, and deploy the community microgrid system, which will incorporate solar, storage, and other clean energy components. This project supports the program's objectives of reducing carbon emissions, engaging underserved communities, and developing domestic renewable energy capabilities.
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