Utility Power Grid Resilience Grant
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) Office of Energy Policy (OEP) announced that grant funding is available for Kentucky municipal public power utilities to develop community-based electric grid resilience projects. Grants up to $3 million each will be awarded.
Step One - View a brief informational video (below) to learn about the program and how to apply for grant funds.
Step Two – Complete the application on the OEP website.
Step Three – Apply electronically on the OEP website. The deadline to submit your application is 4:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 16, 2024.
Questions? – Contact Steven Thomas-Barrera, Kentucky EEC Office of Energy Policy, at steven.thomasbarrera@ky.gov or 502.229.5615.
This funding opportunity supports Kentucky’s Grid Resilience Grant Program, created to improve the resilience of the electric grid against disruptive events such as extreme weather, wildfire, or natural disasters. The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provision 40101 (d) funds the program.
