DEGD0001028
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) – Tombigbee Grid Modernization Project
The Tombigbee Grid Modernization Project seeks to add equipment to self-heal the grid, reduce demand during peak periods and use a new fiber network to communicate.
It will completely transform the current processes to collect information and switch lines remotely to keep crews safe and reduce emissions.
As a result of this project, all members will enjoy lower long-term energy burdens, increased energy reliability, energy democracy, quality jobs both during and after the project while reducing exposure to environmental burdens.
The Tombigbee Grid Modernization Project seeks to add equipment to self-heal the grid, reduce demand during peak periods and use a new fiber network to communicate.
It will completely transform the current processes to collect information and switch lines remotely to keep crews safe and reduce emissions.
As a result of this project, all members will enjoy lower long-term energy burdens, increased energy reliability, energy democracy, quality jobs both during and after the project while reducing exposure to environmental burdens.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (DE-FOA-0003195) 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
Hamilton,
Alabama
35570-7630
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Tombigbee Electric Cooperative was awarded
BIL Tombigbee Grid Modernization: Energy Efficiency & Safety
Project Grant DEGD0001028
worth $11,176,150
from the Department of Energy in January 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Hamilton Alabama United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 81.254 Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience.
$11,176,150 (50.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Grid Resilience and Innovative Partnerships (GRIP).
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 5/21/25
Period of Performance
1/1/25
Start Date
12/31/29
End Date
Funding Split
$11.2M
Federal Obligation
$11.2M
Non-Federal Obligation
$22.4M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to DEGD0001028
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
DEGD0001028
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Nonprofit With 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other Than An Institution Of Higher Education)
Awarding Office
892433 NATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Funding Office
892411 GRID DEPLOYMENT OFFICE (GDO)
Awardee UEI
MLR6BCZ7H5F5
Awardee CAGE
5Y2H6
Performance District
AL-04
Senators
Tommy Tuberville
Katie Britt
Katie Britt
Modified: 5/21/25