Project Description
Kootenai Electric Cooperative received special grant funding from FEMA to convert approximately 22 miles of the most problematic overhead lines in the Spirit Lake East and Treeport subdivisions to underground lines. The purpose of this project is to mitigate risk and improve power reliability during adverse weather events. Once awarded, the FEMA federal grant funds will reimburse KEC for 90% of project construction costs.
Project Status
Construction areas 2 and 3 are complete. Construction area 1 begins in May 2024 and completion is projected during spring of 2025.
Project Contact Information
To speak to a KEC representative about the Spirit Lake East FEMA project, please call the FEMA hotline at (208) 292-3299, leave a voicemail and a KEC representative will return your call.
Project Map
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The scope and scale of coordinating with other utility companies is significant and KEC does not have the capacity or funding for this type of coordination. Additionally, the coordination and/or installation of facilities not approved in the FEMA grant may jeopardize project funding.
Possibly. When construction begins, contact the onsite KEC inspector to see if any are available.
No. The Spirit Lake East FEMA project will primarily be conducted by contracted line crews and all charges will be billed to the federal grant, therefore KEC is unable to combine other projects with this FEMA project.
No. The Federal funds are limited to primary distribution lines only.
No. Boring will be conducted at all asphalt crossings.