The Native Village of Port Heiden (the Tribe) received a $1,038,799 Project Grant from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Renewable Energy Research and Development (CFDA 81.087) program on June 1, 2024. The grant will fund the connection of approximately fourteen unelectrified tribal facilities to the existing community electrical distribution system in Port Heiden, Alaska. The project scope includes installing 25,000 feet of buried power cable, multiple three-phase section cabinets, voltage reactors, and pad-mounted transformers. Additionally, the grant will cover the installation of new electric meters and interior wiring as needed. This infrastructure project aims to provide year-round, 24-hour grid-supplied electricity to these tribal facilities, which serve various community purposes. The project aligns with the Tribe's vision of a reliable, sustainable, and renewable energy-powered community that supports local food production and economic development.
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