CDBG-ELECTRICAL
The Territory’s CDBG – Electrical Action Plan to spend $67.6 million for the electrical power grid is published and the Authority is soliciting comments and feedback.
Federal Register Notice FR-6261-N-01 was issued June 22, 2021
Overview
Electrical Grid Grant Overview
The Electrical Grid Grant program has a total budget of $67.653 million. This includes:
- V.I. Water and Power Authority: $53 million for additional generators at the Estate Richmond power plant on St. Croix.
- Community Electrical Innovations Program: $10 million.
Grant Objectives
The Electrical Grid Grant aims to:
- Enhance and improve the electrical power systems of the US Virgin Islands.
- Increase the resilience of the electrical power system to future disasters.
- Address the impacts of climate change.
Community Engagement
In April, the Energy Solutions program conducted several outreach sessions to gather community insights on how to best utilize the Innovations Program funding. Based on this feedback, a new initiative will launch later this month in partnership with the Virgin Islands Energy Office. This initiative will focus on assisting entities that serve the most vulnerable populations in our community.
We are excited to collaborate with the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority and the Virgin Islands Energy Office to enhance the electrical power system for the people of the Virgin Islands.
Alllocation Status: $67.635M
CDBG-DR Programs’ Allocation Status
Disaster Recovery
$1,080,000,000
CDBG-DR - Mitigation
$774,188,000
CDBG DR - Electrical
$67, 653,000
Public Outreach Meetings
Public hearings to discuss proposed programs and activities funded by CDBG-MIT were held on November 12 and 19, 2020. The public comment period for the MIT action plan was open from November 4 to December 22.
Below are links to the meeting recordings.
Public Outreach Meetings
VIHFA has held a series of virtual and in-person public meetings during the development of the action plans for citizens affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria since the global coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) of 2020.
