Utilities Interested in Eagle Mitigation Funding Opportunities
Utility Partners
The Eagle ILF Program distributes private funding to electric utilities to make high-risk distribution poles eagle friendly using insulation or separation. These actions also benefit utilities by improving service reliability and reducing wildfire ignition risk. The Eagle ILF Program has built its program on clear communication, a strong understanding of technical and operational challenges, and overarching respect for our utility partners.
The Eagle ILF Program staff work with each partner to identify poles at greatest risk to eagles. We provide pole-specific mitigation prescriptions that are compatible with the utility’s individual engineering standards and work practices. Some utilities have used mitigation funding to rebuild aging lines with eagle friendly framing. We reimburse utilities for direct costs associated with fixing poles, as outlined in a mitigation plan that we develop together.
Prospective partners should schedule a call through info@eaglemitigation.com to learn more about opportunities for participation in the program and funding. The grant application (below) is designed to be user-friendly, and can be completed in a half-day or less. The grantmaking process is designed to accelerate utilities’ ongoing avian mitigation efforts, and ensure mitigation is as economical and effective as possible.
Watch the brief video (below) to learn more about one long-time partner’s experience of working with us.
In One Partner’s Words…
Eagle Electrocution Solutions and Moon Lake Electric Association have teamed on multiple projects to mitigate hundreds of high risk power poles in recent years.
Request for Grant Proposals
The Eagle ILF Program distributes funds through a competitive grant process. Requests for Proposals can be submitted throughout the year, and are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Funds are granted for the purpose of mitigating distribution power poles at high risk for eagle electrocution to meet industry “avian-friendly” criteria. Grant funding is designed to reimburse a utility’s full cost of mitigation, including materials, labor (staff or contract), mobilization, and equipment use. There is no requirement for matching funds or in-kind contributions to receive grant funding.
The Eagle ILF Program expects prospective partners to complete the following steps:
1. Schedule an online meeting to ask questions of Program staff (optional). Contact info@eaglemitigation.com to request a meeting.
2. Submit an application form and supporting materials to info@eaglemitigation.com
3. Participate in applicant interview (finalists only)
4. Grant awards issued (within one month of quarterly application review)