DEGD0000935
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant 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 interconnections between the primary regions of the Railbelt by adding parallel lines and implementing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to resolve long-standing frequency control and instability issues.
Along with the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) submarine cable, these additions will alleviate transmission congestion and optimize interregional transfer capability.
The project's innovative solutions hold the promise of curbing escalating energy prices, which currently rank among the highest in the nation, while providing rural residents and disadvantaged communities with an opportunity to enhance community viability.
Sharing these solutions with other communities will support collective efforts toward achieving clean, reliable, and affordable energy for all.
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 interconnections between the primary regions of the Railbelt by adding parallel lines and implementing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to resolve long-standing frequency control and instability issues.
Along with the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) submarine cable, these additions will alleviate transmission congestion and optimize interregional transfer capability.
The project's innovative solutions hold the promise of curbing escalating energy prices, which currently rank among the highest in the nation, while providing rural residents and disadvantaged communities with an opportunity to enhance community viability.
Sharing these solutions with other communities will support collective efforts toward achieving clean, reliable, and affordable energy for all.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THIS BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (DE-FOA-0002740) SUPPORTS THE GRID RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION PARTNERSHIPS (GRIP) PROGRAM AND SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE AND REGIONAL RESILIENCE STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE INCREASING THREATS TO OUR POWER SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE; SPECIFICALLY, TO PREVENT OUTAGES AND ENHANCE THE RESILIENCE OF THE ELECTRIC GRID, DEPLOY TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE GRID FLEXIBILITY, AND DEMONSTRATE INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO POWER SECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE AND RELIABILITY.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Anchorage,
Alaska
99503-2407
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Alaska Energy Authority was awarded
BIL Railbelt Resiliency Project: Enhancing Energy Solutions
Cooperative Agreement DEGD0000935
worth $206,500,000
from the Department of Energy in September 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Anchorage Alaska United States.
The grant
has a duration of 8 years and
was awarded through assistance program 81.254 Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience.
$206,500,000 (50.0%) of this Cooperative Agreement was funded by non-federal sources.
The Cooperative Agreement was awarded through grant opportunity BIL Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships ( GRIP).
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 7/22/25
Period of Performance
9/1/24
Start Date
8/31/32
End Date
Funding Split
$206.5M
Federal Obligation
$206.5M
Non-Federal Obligation
$413.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to DEGD0000935
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
DEGD0000935
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
892433 NATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Funding Office
892411 GRID DEPLOYMENT OFFICE (GDO)
Awardee UEI
F3N8ZSHJXUH8
Awardee CAGE
3R5W6
Performance District
AK-00
Senators
Lisa Murkowski
Dan Sullivan
Dan Sullivan
Modified: 7/22/25