# ADAMS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE: $5,000,000 Grid Innovation & Resilience award

**Funded Project Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Recipient | ADAMS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE |
| State | IL |
| Program | Grid Innovation & Resilience (81.255) |
| Award | $5,000,000 |
| Period | 2024-10-01 to 2026-12-31 |
| Agency | Department of Energy / Department of Energy |
| Description | PROJECT OBJECTIVES  1. IN SCHUYLER COUNTY, IL, INSTALL A 1 MW WIND TURBINE AND 1MW SOLAR DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE ADAMS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE GRID.  2. PERFORM ONGOING OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING OF EQUIPMENT.  3.COMMUNITY BENEFITS:  •REDUCE ENERGY COSTS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY $0.06 PER KWH. •REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON FOSSIL FUELS, AS WELL AS CORRESPONDING REDUCTIONS IN GHG/OTHER HARMFUL AIR POLLUTANTS. •PROMOTE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY CREATING NEW JOBS, DEVELOPING PATHWAYS FOR EMPLOYMENT •EDUCATE COMMUNITY ON RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. |
| Award ID | DECD0000131 |

## Why this score
- Award of $5M or more.

Source: USAspending.gov federal assistance awards (Assistance Listings 81.254, 81.255, 81.256) (https://www.usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_DECD0000131_089). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:30:24.609Z.
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