Cooperatives are well-positioned to support their local Department of Defense (DoD) installations and help fulfill their ambitious energy assurance goals. Through these efforts, cooperatives can:
- Leverage their existing contracts and/or compete for new contracts with local military installations
- Work strategically with the DoD to the benefit of the electric cooperative and the community
- Apply lessons learned from fellow cooperatives and their DoD counterparts already competing in this space to align themselves with the nation's largest single consumer of energy
- Utilize existing knowledge, resources, and relationships unique to cooperatives to position themselves to lead Energy as a Service (EaaS) programs for many DoD installations
Due to DoD rules and procedures, these projects can be particularly complex. NRECA will continue to update this page with relevant resources.
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What is DCIP?
- The Defense Community Infrastructure Program, authorized under Public Law 115-232 Section 2861, is a pilot program that authorizes the Secretary of Defense to make grants, conclude cooperative agreements, and supplement funds available under other Federal programs to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of a military installation and the Secretary determines that such assistance will enhance the military family quality of life, resilience, or military value.
- In FY 2020, there was
$50 Million appropriated to this program.
- Only State/Local Governments & Rural Electric Cooperatives can receive the grant awards
New Customized Services for Cooperatives Interested in DCIPNRECA is proud to support our military and our member cooperatives. To help our members maximize the opportunity to potentially receive funding through DCIP, we offer customized services to meet the unique needs of our diverse set of cooperatives that serve military communities. Our expertise includes working with over 100 electric cooperatives that serve military installations. We can assist cooperatives in identifying and evaluating strategies for DCIP proposals. Learn more here:
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