Inside Passage Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Inside Passage Electric Cooperative, Inc., located in Juneau, Alaska, is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2008. As a rural electric cooperative, the organization focuses on providing electrical infrastructure and energy services to communities in Alaska, with a particular emphasis on rural and potentially underserved regions. The cooperative has demonstrated a commitment to modernizing electrical systems, enhancing energy resilience, and implementing clean energy solutions that address the unique challenges of rural Alaskan communities.

The organization has secured multiple significant federal grant awards that underscore its mission of infrastructure improvement and sustainable energy development. In August 2025, the Denali Commission awarded a $3,000,000 project grant for replacing a powerhouse generator in Hoonah, Alaska, targeting critical infrastructure enhancement in a rural community. The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has been a key funding partner, providing a $2,363,673 New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program grant in January 2025 to support clean energy projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving electrical system reliability. Additionally, the cooperative received a High Energy Cost Grant from RUS in September 2024, further demonstrating its focus on addressing energy challenges in rural Alaskan communities. These grants collectively support infrastructure upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy deployment, and initiatives designed to enhance the resilience and sustainability of rural electrical systems.