The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $9,114,064 Cooperative Agreement to Arizona State University (ASU) under the Clean Energy Demonstrations program (CFDA 81.255) to help offset diesel-fueled electricity generation with a solar and battery storage microgrid for a Hopi Tribal community in Arizona. The project will deliver a renewable energy microgrid system, workforce training for the Hopi Tribe to operate and maintain the microgrid, and the potential to serve as a model for additional...
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded a $4,628,663 Project Grant under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) to the Hopi Utilities Corporation (HUC) to construct an advanced microgrid system in Flagstaff, Arizona. The microgrid will include 250 kW of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation, a 250 kW/1,200 kWh battery energy storage system (BESS), and approximately 1.5 miles of distribution line to power two...
This $536,200 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the Pueblo of Jemez in developing a feasibility study for the tribe's energy independence. The study will outline strategies for the tribe to acquire or develop the necessary energy infrastructure to be carbon neutral and utilize 100% clean energy, delivering a path towards economic development. It will analyze renewable energy generation capacity and workforce development opportunities to...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to the Shivwits Band of Paiutes to design and engineer a solar farm and hydroelectric power plant on the tribe's reservation in Ivins, Utah. The grant funding under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) will support the development of energy infrastructure to promote economic diversity and resilience for the tribe as it recovers from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the September 1, 2022...
The Hopi Tribe was awarded a $180,000 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations federal grant program (CFDA 11.302). Through this funding, the Hopi Tribe will update and implement their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. They will collaborate with Northern Arizona University to host business development education and training events. The tribe will also evaluate infrastructure...
This federal Project Grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Section 134(a)(1) - Zero Emission Technologies Grant Program, CFDA 66.959, provides $25,120,000 to the Hopi Utilities Corporation to deliver financial and technical assistance to low-income and disadvantaged communities on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona. The funding supports the deployment of residential-serving distributed solar energy and storage projects, ensuring these communities...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $3,998,434 project grant to Aha Macav Power Service through the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) on April 26, 2023. The grant funds the construction of a 2.3 megawatt solar power system to develop a new renewable energy source for the Fort Mojave Reservation in Mohave Valley, Arizona. Once completed, the solar project will produce affordable electricity to attract private investment and...
This $20,498,655 Cooperative Agreement awarded on December 1, 2024 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CFDA 66.046) program will fund the Hopi Utilities Corporation to implement a portfolio of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures and related workforce development on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona. The key products and services to be delivered include: 1) deploying an 8 MWDC photovoltaic solar and 8 MWh battery energy storage...
The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $8,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Clean Energy Demonstrations program (CFDA 81.255) to Native Renewables, Inc. for the "Energizing Rural Hopi and Navajo with Solar Powered Battery-Based Systems" project. This project seeks to install photovoltaic solar and battery energy storage systems at off-grid homes in the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe communities to increase access to clean energy, enhance energy resilience, and boost...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Energy Demonstrations program (CFDA 81.255) provides $2,628,914 to install photovoltaic (PV) solar systems and battery energy storage systems (BESS) with 3 kW capacities at 75 off-grid homes on Navajo lands in New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. The award also funds wiring upgrades to accommodate the new solar and energy storage equipment, as well as educational opportunities for tribal residents to learn how to operate the...