Overview
The Office of Energy Innovation (OEI) established the Grid Resilience Program with funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The program supports activities to meet the following objectives.
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Objective 1: Invest in the modernization and hardening of Wisconsin’s electric grid to reduce the likelihood, consequences, and impacts of extreme weather, wildfire, and natural disasters.
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Objective 2: Reduce the frequency and duration of service disruptions in disadvantaged communities.
- Objective 3: Increase the skilled workforce supporting resilience-related activities in Wisconsin.
Who is eligible to apply
The following applicants whose projects meet the program’s objectives are eligible to apply.
Currently accepting applications
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OEI opened the inaugural grant round of this program on November 16, 2023.
The application period closed on February 16, 2024.
Future rounds of funding for this five-year formula grant program are dependent on Commission approval.
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Matching Funds Required
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- Small utility applicants: 50 percent
- All other applicants: 116 percent
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Docket Number
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9713-FG-2022
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Contact Information
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PSC Grants System
To apply for a PSC administered grant, applicants must submit an application using the PSC Grants System. Use the application material below for details on grant eligibility, instructions on application responses, and required documentation when submitting an application in the PSC Grants System.
Application Materials
The following are the materials required to apply for the Grid Resilience Program:
Webinars
- Grid Resilience Program Application Instructions
Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 10:00 to 11:30 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources for Grant Applicants
OEI Map
The OEI Map provides applicants with relevant information as they prepare OEI Grant Applications. The map layers include:
- Disadvantaged and Tribal Communities
- Wisconsin Rural Counties and Zip Codes
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Risk Index
- Electric Utility Service Territories
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Municipal and County Boundaries
OEI Map NAVIGATE THE OEI MAP: PDF HANDOUT
Federal Details for Grid Resilience Program
The onboarding material for the Inaugural Round Grant Program will be posted in this section.
Wisconsin Grid Resilience Grant Awards
Questions about Current Grants or Additional Resources