SEDC Secures Energy Prize to Advance Energy Innovation in Siskiyou County
The SEDC has been announced as a SOLVE-IT prize recipient to work with community partners to identify and prioritize a resilient and efficient energy project in Siskiyou County. The SEDC is working with community partners to identify and prioritize other energy projects in Siskiyou County, particularly those assisting small businesses.
In July, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the recipients of the Solve-It Energy Prize. Siskiyou Economic Development was named among the twenty-eight (28) awardees, for its efforts to prepare Siskiyou County’s businesses, jurisdictions, and communities for its next resilient and efficient energy projects.
Its first energy project is planned for the historic Carnegie building in Yreka, which will be powered by solar energy and equipped with backup batteries to maintain power during both planned and unplanned outages. This project provides Siskiyou County with a model for other large historic buildings.
SEDC is now seeking community input to help choose their next model energy project for Siskiyou County. The Solve-It energy prize will award twelve of the current awardees with $150,000 for proposing a unique, innovative project concept. In the final phase of the competition, five finalists will compete for $500,000 to implement their project.
The SEDC is committed to equipping local businesses, jurisdictions, and communities for a bright future.
View the Solve-It Prize winners here.
We invite you to share your idea with us.
Which type of energy project do you believe would most benefit Siskiyou County’s businesses, jurisdictions, or rural communities?
Solar energy projects paired with advanced battery storage for historic buildings, ensuring energy resilience during outages while preserving cultural heritage.
Energy efficiency planning/building upgrades to lower energy costs, in commercial areas struggling with business retention.
Develop a microgrid, powered by renewable energy sources, to provide cost savings and energy resilience for a targeted area.
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