Wind Power for Emissions Reductions and Community Resilience in Western Alaska Communities

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 Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium grant will support the Tribal communities of Chevak, Toksook Bay, Tununak, and Nightmute in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing their use of wind power as a clean energy source. The selected application plans to fund the construction of new wind turbines and supporting infrastructure to reduce diesel fuel dependency, thereby enhancing the health, economy, and wellbeing of the overburdened rural communities.

Project estimated to reduce 24,000 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2030, as well as 125,000 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2050.