Gallego, Kelly Announce Over $4 Million For Hopi Tribe to Advance Energy and Water Independence

Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego announced that the Hopi Tribe has been awarded $4,165,796 from the Department of Energy to deploy a 250-kW solar powered microgrid that will power two wells at the remote, unelectrified Side Rock well field on the Hopi Reservation. These wells will deliver water to the villages of Upper and Lower Moenkopi via a pipeline that is currently in development as part of the ongoing Side Rock Water Supply project and will replace the current water source which is projected to be insufficient for community needs by 2025.  

“This project means Hopi families will have a steady, reliable water source,” said Kelly. “By using solar power to run these wells, they’re lowering costs and making sure the community has the water it needs for years to come.” 

“I’m excited to announce that the Hopi Tribe has been awarded over $4 million to help secure its energy and water future,” said Gallego. “Clean water is vital for community health and economic development, and this innovative project will ensure that some of the most remote parts of the Hopi Reservation have reliable access for years to come.”  

You can learn more about the project here.