Project Traits
State: Alaska
Congressional District: AK00
Organization Type: Tribal Nation
Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown
Energy Sector: Clean Power,
Energy Subsector: Hydropower,
Project Start Year: Unknown
Project Launch Year: Unknown
Government Support Received: Federal Grant [Climate Pollution Reduction Grant] for $4,942,841
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 Humpback Creek Storage Upgrade proposed project will build a water-storage reservoir to enhance hydropower capacity in Cordova, Alaska. It is estimated that this upgrade is expected to decrease the Tribal community's reliance on diesel-fueled electricity by approximately 50%, reduce air pollution, and lower commercial and residential energy expenses.
Project estimated to reduce 3,000 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2030, as well as 18,000 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2050.