Cordova Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Cordova Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity located in Cordova, Alaska, with federal government registration active through February 27, 2026. The cooperative primarily serves rural electric infrastructure needs and focuses on sustainable energy initiatives in Alaska. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since September 25, 2003, the organization has demonstrated ongoing commitment to providing essential utility services and pursuing innovative energy solutions for rural communities.

The cooperative's federal contract award history is limited, with one notable contract for an Undersea Cable Feasibility Study awarded on June 16, 2021, with a ceiling value of $61,170. This purchase order contract was issued through the Northwest Mountain Region, indicating a potential focus on telecommunications or infrastructure connectivity research. The contract did not utilize any specific set-aside provisions and was completed by September 30, 2022, suggesting a short-term, specialized research engagement related to infrastructure development.

Cordova Electric Cooperative, Inc. has secured significant federal grant awards, particularly in sustainable energy development. The most substantial award is a $5,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program, awarded on January 15, 2025. This grant supports initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance rural electric system resilience. Additionally, the cooperative received a Cooperative Agreement from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for the "Resilient District Heating for Sustainable Energy Adoption in Cordova Community Emergency Center (REDSEA)" project, which ran from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. These grants demonstrate the organization's commitment to clean energy, energy efficiency, and community resilience in rural Alaskan settings.