32% of Navajo homes lack electricity; Light Up Navajo program aims to electrify with $416M and 26-year timeline.

The Navajo Nation is actively working to electrify homes across its vast reservation, where about 32% of families still lack electricity. Many residents rely on alternative energy sources, which can be unreliable. The Light Up Navajo program aims to connect remaining homes using a blend of public and private funding. Although federal support, including $17 million from the Inflation Reduction Act, has been allocated, completing the project could take up to 26 years and cost $416 million.

October 27, 2024
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