The Alaska Energy Authority is soliciting grant applications from eligible communities under a new Village Energy Efficiency Program (VEEP) initiative, which is funded by $500,000 from the Denali Commission. The Alaska Legislature established the VEEP grant program in 2010 to reduce per capita consumption through energy efficiency. The goal of VEEP is to implement energy and cost-saving efficiency measures in buildings and facilities in small, high-energy-cost Alaska communities.
Alaskan communities with a population of no more than 8,000 residents can apply. Recipients can use VEEP funding for several needs, including conducting energy audits, installing energy efficiency measures in public buildings and facilities such as heating and ventilation systems, electric systems, as well as street trail lighting, or other infrastructure. Funds can also be used to establish energy conservation workplace policies, design and adopt programs for employees, and/or conduct public education to increase implementing the efficiency measures in the community.
AEA Executive Director Curtis Thayer said:
“Many rural Alaska communities have some of the highest fuel and energy costs in the nation. This funding will help communities improve energy efficiencies and lower energy costs while supporting community health and public safety. We are grateful to the Denali Commission for their continued support of AEA’s efforts to reduce energy costs for Alaskans.”
The deadline to apply for VEEP funding is April 26, 2022.
Click here to apply and for more information.