Project Traits
State: Washington
Congressional District: WA10
Organization Type: Tribal Nation
Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown
Energy Sector: Buildings, Clean Power
Energy Subsector: Energy Efficiency, Solar
Project Start Year: Unknown
Project Launch Year: Unknown
Government Support Received: Federal Grant [Climate Pollution Reduction Grant] for $5,437,277
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 Nisqually Indian Tribe selected application will implement priority greenhouse gas emission reduction projects focused on the building sector. The selected application will install solar panels and electric heat pumps in Tribal buildings and residences to lower electricity and heating costs, reduce the use of wood burning and propane, and add cooling to protect vulnerable populations from heat events.
Project estimated to reduce 2,500 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2030, as well as 6,000 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2050.