Agency: Denali Commission
Description:
The Energy Reliability and Security program focuses on developing safe and reliable energy production facilities throughout rural Alaska. Subprograms include: Diesel Power Plants; Interties; Wind, Hydro, Biomass & Other Proven Renewables; Emerging Technologies; Audits, TA, & Community Energy Efficiency Improvements; and Rural Program System Upgrades (RPSU) Maintenance & Improvement Projects.
Bill Section:
Division J
New or Existing:
Existing
Potential Cost:
$5,000,000
Timeline:
FY22-26
Implementation Status/Rulemaking:
On May 9, 2022, the Denali Commission published a draft FY 2022-2026 IIJA Work Plan to the Federal Register: Source
On July 19, 2022, the Secretary of Commerce approved a final FY 2022-2026 IIJA Work Plan: Source
On April 11, 2022, the Denali Commission announced the availability of a total of $32.7 million – part of which is from IIJA – for FY2022 program grants. Applications are due May 13, 2022: Source
On September 7, 2022, the Denali Commission announced FY2022 grantees. The full list is available here.
On February 3, 2023, the Denali Commission announced the availability of a total of $35.15 million – part of which is from IIJA – for FY2023 program grants. Applications are due April 14, 2023: Source
On August 2, 2023, the Denali Commission announced FY2023 grantees. The full list is available here.
On January 17, 2024, the Denali Commission announced the availability of a total of $15.75 million – $11.75 million of which is from IIJA – for FY2024 program grants. The $1.5 million anticipate to be available for the Energy program areas comes in part from IIJA. Applicants may request awards of up to $750,000. Applications are due April 12, 2024: Source
TCS Notes:
The IIJA appropriated a total of $75 million to the Denali Commission. $3.75 million (5%) will cover administrative costs, including the Inspector General.