# Coast Guard Modernizes Base Kodiak Utilities

The U.S. Coast Guard has begun the first phase of utility modernization at Base Kodiak under a utility energy services contract awarded by DLA Energy on September 30 (year not stated). Kodiak Electric Association financed approximately **$15 million** in capital improvements, and the Coast Guard expects more than $30 million in energy cost avoidance over the 22-year performance period. Work includes transformer upgrades, steam-trap repairs, building control systems, and energy-efficient lighting; additional phases may create further infrastructure and energy-efficiency work.

- The project uses utility financing for installation improvements, with projected savings over a long performance period. Procurement teams can use these details when assessing the structure and lifecycle economics of similar energy-service procurements.
- Contractors with utility modernization, controls, electrical, and energy-efficiency capabilities may find potential follow-on work if future phases proceed; the signal does not identify a solicitation or confirmed award for those phases.
- The Coast Guard cites operational readiness and future mission support across Alaska, the North Pacific, and the Arctic as outcomes, making reliable installation utilities a relevant consideration for firms serving remote facilities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Coast Guard (USCG)
- Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy)
- Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center
- U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories (DOE)

### Vendors
- Kodiak Electric Association (Project financier)
- Ameresco Inc. ()

### Key Quotes
> It’s one thing to plan. It’s another to accelerate that plan with $15 million of capital improvement.
> — Jacob Vigil, deputy director of installation energy at DLA

> Strengthening the reliable utility systems our crews depend on improves operational readiness today and prepares the installation to support future mission demands across Alaska, the North Pacific and the Arctic.
> — Capt. Gordon Hood, commanding officer of Base Kodiak

### Sources
- [
	Coast Guard begins utility modernization at Base Kodiak > United States Coast Guard News > Press Releases
](https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4637816/coast-guard-begins-utility-modernization-at-base-kodiak/) - USCG