Extending Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Service to the Fort Independence Indian Community’s Grinding Rock Aggregates

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 selected application will extend the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power distribution line to deliver renewable electric power to the Fort Independence Indian Community and replace diesel generators used at the Grinding Rock Aggregates quarry. The project will mitigate toxic air pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and deliver community health benefits.

Project estimated to reduce 4,200 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2030, as well as 21,600 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2050.