The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) aims to foster economic opportunities, promote government efficiency, and enhance the quality of life in U.S. territories through financial and technical assistance. This includes initiatives to bolster sustainable development, enhance territorial capacity, and mitigate impacts of climate change.
The Energizing Insular Communities (EIC) Program by the OIA seeks to offer grant funding to support sustainable energy strategies. These strategies are aimed at mitigating climate change effects, reducing dependency and financial spend on imported fuels, encouraging the use and development of local energy resources, and enhancing the efficiency and infrastructure of energy systems within the territories. This grant program underscores a strong commitment to improving energy performance and sustainability in U.S. insular areas.