Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) - Railbelt Innovation Resiliency Project the Railbelt Innovation…
FY2024 · complete year · data as of 2026-07-03
A single federal award, with both ends of the trail linked.
Award DEGD0000935 is a grant from the Department of Energy, $206.1M obligated, FY2024 to FY2032, for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) - Railbelt Innovation Resiliency Project the Railbelt…. The work is performed in Alaska. Source
Description
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) - Railbelt Innovation Resiliency Project the Railbelt Innovation Resiliency Project (Rir) Aims to Enhance Resiliency and Transfer Capability Along the Railbelt. The Railbelt Has Experienced Decreasing Frequency Regulation, Slowed Disturbance Response and Increased Magnitude Natural Frequency Oscillations. The Current Configuration of the Railbelt System Restricts the Adoption of Clean Energy, Diversification of the Fuel Supply, and Alaska's Preparation for a Sustainable Carbon-Free Future. A Key Priority to Achieve This Objective Is to Reinforce Interconnections Between the Primary Regions of the Railbelt by Adding Parallel Lines and Implementing Battery Energy Storage Systems (Bess) to Resolve Long-Standing Frequency Control and Instability Issues. Along with the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Submarine Cable, These Additions Will Alleviate Transmission Congestion and Optimize Interregional Transfer Capability. The Project's Innovative Solutions Hold the Promise of Curbing Escalating Energy Prices, Which Currently Rank Among the Highest in the Nation, While Providing Rural Residents and Disadvantaged Communities with an Opportunity to Enhance Community Viability. Sharing These Solutions with Other Communities Will Support Collective Efforts Toward Achieving Clean, Reliable, and Affordable Energy for All.