BRIDGEPORT, W.Va., July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegheny Science &
Technology (AST), a leading woman-owned technology and energy
solutions firm, has been awarded a five-year, $59.3 million Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
call order supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid
Deployment Office (GDO). This award underscores AST's unwavering
commitment to advancing clean and sustainable energy through
transformative science and technology solutions.
DOE's Grid Deployment Office plays a critical role in
maintaining and investing in essential generation facilities to
ensure resource adequacy while also improving and expanding
transmission and distribution systems. Through GDO, DOE executes
grid modernization and expansion solutions that help achieve clean
energy goals and mitigate climate change impacts while ensuring the
availability of efficient, reliable generation capacity, such as
hydroelectric and nuclear energy.
"We are honored to receive this award from the DOE's Grid
Deployment Office," said Arria
Hines, CEO of AST. "This recognition is a testament to the
hard work and dedication of our AST team. We stand ready to deliver
unique and impactful solutions to advancing clean energy that
contribute to sustainable grid modernization and climate change
mitigation."
In this endeavor, AST has partnered with ICF, a global
consulting and technology services provider with over 50 years of
experience at the nexus of policy and practice in the energy
industry. "Partnering with ICF, a company that shares our
dedication to excellence and innovation, will undoubtedly enhance
our capability to achieve the project's objectives," added
Bill Hunt, Senior VP at AST.
Together, AST and ICF will work diligently to deliver sustainable
and impactful solutions that contribute to the DOE's mission of
providing reliable and clean electricity to everyone.
Leading our team in execution is Program Manager,
Charles Snyder, a seasoned expert in
energy infrastructure and technology deployment. With over 30 years
of experience in the field, Charles has a proven track record of
successfully managing large-scale projects and driving
technological advancements in the Federal energy sector. He has
previously led initiatives that resulted in significant
improvements in grid reliability and efficiency, demonstrating
exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of the complexities
involved in modern energy systems.
As we celebrate this significant achievement, AST remains
focused on its mission to drive advancements in sustainable energy
technology and infrastructure. We are grateful for the continued
support from the DOE and other partners, which enables us to make
meaningful contributions to the nation's energy landscape by paving
the way for a clean, secure, and sustainable
planet.
Allegheny Science & Technology
(AST) is a premier provider of energy and
technology solutions dedicated to leveraging our extensive
background and capabilities in emerging energy and information
technologies, business transformation, and enterprise IT services.
With a commitment to excellence, our team of consultants and
subject matter experts consistently deliver innovative, efficient
and sustainable solutions for our customers. Since AST's founding
in 2009, AST has been recognized as a
professional services firm with demonstrated success across energy,
national security, business and information technology, and
environmental management markets. For more about AST
visit
www.alleghenyst.com.
ICF partners with the
nation's top utilities and developers, along with nearly every U.S.
federal agency, state energy offices and energy non-governmental
organizations, providing end-to-end offerings across the energy
value chain—from strategy to resource planning and analysis to
valuation and implementation. The company's energy experts work
hand-in-hand with the company's technologists, data analysts and
more to help energy clients transform the distributed energy
resources of today into the grid assets of tomorrow to advance the
nation's transition to clean energy. Read more about
ICF's energy system transformation
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