Grid Resilience State/Tribal Grant Program

• US Department of Energy funding allocated to Connecticut DEEP (Department of Energy and Environmental Protection) • Total funding: $16 million over 5 years • Primary objectives: 1. Support integration of variable and distributed energy resources 2. Help achieve 100% zero-carbon electric sector goal 3. Improve grid reliability and resilience in various weather conditions 4. Develop workforce through training and retention, focusing on disadvantaged communities • Currently in pre-RFP stage - no active request for proposals yet • Projects have not yet been selected • Intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuel peaking generation • Contact available through [email protected] • Note: While this is a confirmed funding program, the specific RFP details and project selection criteria are still pending