IIJA 40101(d) - Grid Resilience and Reliability Applicant Workshop - Agenda

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Applicant workshop overview for the IIJA/BIL Section 40101(d) Grid Resilience and Reliability Formula Grant Program, led by the NC State Energy Office. Covers program purpose and the need to improve electric grid resilience against disruptive events and extreme conditions, including outage prevention and safe operations. Summarizes funding structure, second funding round details, expected awards and current projects, plus eligibility objectives and NCSEO preferences such as energy resilience, grid modernization, clean energy integration, and workforce development.

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Agenda

40101(d) Program Overview & Current Recipients

Application, Attachments and Submission

Funding Objectives, Eligible Entities & Projects

NCSEO Preferences

May 22, 2026 IIJA 40101(d)– Grid Resilience and Reliability Applicant Workshop Suzanne Morrison, Manager 40101(d) Program NC State Energy Office Introductions Suzanne Morrison, 40101(d) Program Manager Joel Porter, 40101(d) Technical and Policy Lead Housekeeping | | Workshop is 60 minutes followed by Q & A | | --- | --- | | | Meeting is being recorded | | | Participants are muted until the Q & A | |
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Questions from today included in Q & A on webpage | | Agenda 01 40101(d) Program Overview & Current Recipients 04 Application, Attachmentsand Submission Agenda 01 40101(d) Program Overview & Current Recipients 04 Application, Attachmentsand Submission 01 40101(d) Program Overview Purpose Current Recipients 40101(d) Program Overview & Purpose IIJA/BIL Section 40101(d). The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) section 40101 (d) Grid Resilience Formula Grant Program improves resilience of the electric grid against disruptive events . Funding through US DOE. Increase Reliability & Resiliency of the Electric Grid. Preventing electric from being disrupted, preventively shut offor unable to operate safely due to extreme weather, wildfire, a natural disaster, aging infrastructure, etc . NCDEQ/SEO Formula Grant: Preventing Outages While Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid (POWER Up).$9.2M per year over 5 years . NCDEQ administers funding. Second Funding Round. First round was for years 1 & 2 of 5 year grant. $16.5M distributed to six subawardees . Second round: $8.65M. Fifty percent – minimum-for small utilities Expected Awards . NCSEO expects to award 3-7 projects, with projects ranging in size from approximately $500,000- $3,000,000 each. Current 40101 (d) Projects City of Gastonia $679,000 Federal $291,000 Match Fayetteville PWC $3 .6M Federal $2 .45M Match Surry Yadkin EMC $4 .48M Federal $1 .49M Match Tideland EMC $1 .4M Federal $1 .03M Match City of Wilson $3 .6M Federal $1 .2M Match Four County EMC $2 .9M Federal $2.9M Match 02 Funding Objectives Eligible Entities & Projects Exclusions NCSEO 40101(d) Objectives Access to Resilient and Reliable Energy. Improve energy reliability and resiliency in communities disproportionately impacted by – or at greater risk of being impacted by – outages and subject to higher energy burdens . Grid Modernization. The addition of grid technologies that strengthen resilience, modernize, and increase flexibility of the grid. Workforce Development . Workforce development as a part of infrastructure projects, through attracting, training and retaining an appropriately skilled workforce . 10 NCSEO Preferences Federal Objectives Energy Resilience. Measurable improvements in energy resilience in the US and mitigate climate-related risk Grid Modernization. Modernized grid infrastructure for lower-cost energy and increased electrification . Clean Energy Integration. Invest in clean energy and decarbonization solutions to achieve a carbon-free power sector by 2035 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, Workforce Development. Create good- paying jobs .

FAQs

What is the purpose of the IIJA 40101(d) Grid Resilience and Reliability Formula Grant Program?

It improves the electric grid’s resilience against disruptive events by increasing reliability and resiliency, preventing outages, and supporting safe operations during extreme weather, wildfire, natural disasters, and aging infrastructure challenges.

How is the 40101(d) funding structured, including the second funding round?

NCSEO administers funding of $9.2M per year over five years. The first round covered years 1–2, and the second round provides $8.65M, with at least 50% reserved for small utilities.

What outcomes and preferences guide awards under NCSEO’s 40101(d) objectives?

Awards focus on measurable energy resilience, grid modernization, clean energy integration toward a carbon-free power sector by 2035 and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and workforce development to create good-paying jobs.

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