US announces $3.5B for projects nationwide to strengthen electric grid
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the coun...
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the coun...
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the country to strengthen electric grid resilience as extreme weather events such as the deadly Maui and California wildfires continue to strain the nation’s aging transmission systems. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said it was the largest federal investment ever in grid infrastructure, supporting projects that will harden electric systems and improve energy reliability and affordability.
The Biden administration announced funds for 58 projects across the country, including in Oregon, to strengthen the electric grid and prevent wildfires.
The goal is to strengthen electric grid resilience as extreme weather events continue to strain the nation’s aging transmission systems.
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the country to strengthen electric grid resilience as extreme weather events