Project Traits
State: Alaska
Congressional District: AK00
Organization Type: Tribal Nation
Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown
Energy Sector: Waste and Materials Management,
Energy Subsector: Landfill Emission Reduction, Waste to Energy
Project Start Year: Unknown
Project Launch Year: Unknown
Government Support Received: Federal Grant [Climate Pollution Reduction Grant] for $14,999,999
Outcomes & Impacts
Private Investment: Unknown
Jobs Announced or Created: Unknown
People Served: Unknown
Projected Economic Impact: Unknown
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $300 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to 34 Tribal nations and territories. These grants, part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, aim to cut climate pollution and accelerate the clean energy transition. The projects include installing solar arrays, improving energy efficiency, and developing electric vehicle infrastructure. This marks one of the largest climate investments in Tribal and territorial communities.
The Compost Climate Solutions project will support the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska to expand composting infrastructure in four Tribal communities and one city to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, reduce energy and fuel demands for waste management, and increase the beneficial use of organic waste.
Project estimated to reduce 241,000 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2030, as well as 1,205,000 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2050.