Project Traits
State: Maine
Congressional District: ME02
Organization Type: Tribal Nation
Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown
Energy Sector: Clean Power,
Energy Subsector: Microgrid, Solar Plus Storage
Project Start Year: Unknown
Project Launch Year: Unknown
Government Support Received: Federal Grant [Climate Pollution Reduction Grant] for $7,427,323
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 grant will fund Phase 1 of the construction of a community microgrid in the Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township, including the installation of solar photovoltaic systems with battery backup and load management at residential and municipal buildings.
Project estimated to reduce 6,600 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2030, as well as 31,800 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2050.