Utilities' Grant Funding Program Supports Arizona Communities Impacted by Coal Plant Transition

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The Utilities' Grant Funding Program has selected five organizations in Arizona to receive over $134,000 in economic development grants. The grants aim to support communities impacted by the transition away from coal-fired power plants. Northland Pioneer College will use its $25,000 grant to redesign its Energy and Industrial Technician program to align with the growth of wind and solar power generation. The City of Page, the Round Valley Unified School District, and the Town of Eager will also receive $25,000 grants to support various initiatives. The program provides critical support to communities near impacted coal plants to develop new, sustainable economic strategies. Funding is provided by Tucson Electric Power, Arizona Public Service, and Salt River Project.

Key Takeaways:

  • Five organizations in Arizona have received over $134,000 in economic development grants from the Utilities' Grant Funding Program to support communities impacted by the transition away from coal-fired power plants.
  • Northland Pioneer College will receive a $25,000 grant to redesign its Energy and Industrial Technician program to align with the growth of wind and solar power generation.
  • The City of Page will use its $25,000 grant to cover the costs of hiring a grant-writing consulting firm to prepare applications for larger federal grants.
  • The Round Valley Unified School District will receive $25,000 to help hire a grant writer who will assist with funding opportunities.
  • The Town of Eager will use its $25,000 grant to support Round Valley Fire and Medical and provide matching funds for a state water conservation program grant.
  • Joseph City Foundation will receive $9,140 to provide matching funds for a grant that will provide local businesses with training through the Joseph City Chamber of Commerce and job development opportunities for the area.
  • The Utilities' Grant Funding Program has pledged a combined $1 million in awards available through the program.

Statistics:

  • The Utilities' Grant Funding Program has awarded over $134,000 in grants to support Arizona communities impacted by the transition away from coal-fired power plants.
  • Five organizations have received grants through the program.
  • Northland Pioneer College will receive $25,000 to redesign its Energy and Industrial Technician program.
  • The City of Page will hire a grant-writing consulting firm to prepare applications for larger federal grants, using $25,000 from the grant.
  • The Round Valley Unified School District will hire a grant writer to assist with funding opportunities using $25,000 from the grant.

Sources:

  • Arizona Public Service: "Five organizations serving Arizona communities impacted by the transition away from coal-fired power plants were selected this fall to receive a cumulative total of over $134,000 in economic development grants from the Utilities' Grant Funding Program."
  • Arizona Public Service: "The program provides critical support to communities near impacted coal plants to develop new, sustainable economic strategies."
  • Arizona Public Service: "Funding is provided by Tucson Electric Power, Arizona Public Service, and Salt River Project."
  • TEP: "TEP provides safe, reliable electric service to more than 445,000 customers in Southern Arizona."
  • APS: "APS serves approximately 1.4 million homes and businesses in 11 of Arizona's 15 counties, and is a leader in delivering affordable, clean and reliable energy in the Southwest."
  • SRP: "SRP is a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and the largest electricity provider in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, serving approximately 1.1 million customers."