– Applications open for Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project
– ETIPP provides tailored technical assistance to remote, coastal, and island communities
– ETIPP helps communities navigate options for sustainable and resilient energy systems, with a focus on economic impacts, energy resilience, infrastructure, and statutory deadlines
The Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) is accepting applications from remote, coastal, and island communities facing energy resilience challenges in the U.S. These communities can receive tailored technical assistance and even direct funding to help them navigate options for sustainable and resilient energy systems. The program has already partnered with 32 communities to create strategic energy plans and validate renewable energy projects.
Communities like Beaver Island in Michigan, the Makah Tribe in Washington, Tideland Electric Membership Corporation in North Carolina, and others are focusing on economic impacts, energy resilience, infrastructure, and statutory deadlines to advance their energy resilience goals. ETIPP also supports communities without solidified plans by helping them assess renewable energy potential in their areas.
With regional partners specializing in local energy transitions, ETIPP helps communities define and execute their projects over 12 to 24 months by collaborating with national laboratory researchers. Applications are open until July 10, and interested parties can join an informational webinar on April 24 to learn more about the program and application process. ETIPP is managed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy through various technology offices and programs.