# ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY: $206,105,546 Grid Infrastructure Deployment & Resilience award

**Funded Project Score:** 65/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Recipient | ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| State | AK |
| Program | Grid Infrastructure Deployment & Resilience (81.254) |
| Award | $206,105,546 |
| Period | 2024-09-01 to 2032-08-31 |
| Agency | Department of Energy / Department of Energy |
| Description | BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) - RAILBELT INNOVATION RESILIENCY PROJECT THE RAILBELT INNOVATION RESILIENCY PROJECT (RIR) AIMS TO ENHANCE RESILIENCY AND TRANSFER CAPABILITY ALONG THE RAILBELT. THE RAILBELT HAS EXPERIENCED DECREASING FREQUENCY REGULATION, SLOWED DISTURBANCE RESPONSE AND INCREASED MAGNITUDE NATURAL FREQUENCY OSCILLATIONS. THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION OF THE RAILBELT SYSTEM RESTRICTS THE ADOPTION OF CLEAN ENERGY, DIVERSIFICATION OF THE FUEL SUPPLY, AND ALASKA'S PREPARATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE CARBON-FREE FUTURE. A KEY PRIORITY TO ACHIEVE THIS OBJECTIVE IS TO REINFORCE INTERCONNECT |
| Award ID | DEGD0000935 |

## Why this score
- Award of $50M or more.
- Description mentions construction, equipment or deployment.

Source: USAspending.gov federal assistance awards (Assistance Listings 81.254, 81.255, 81.256) (https://www.usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_DEGD0000935_089). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:30:24.609Z.
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