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Illinois Commerce Commission approves more than $2 billion for state electrical grid upgrades

ComEd will focus its efforts to increase grid resiliency, keeping consumers protected against severe weather caused by climate change.

Keaton Peters

Colorado unveils microgrid roadmap to boost grid resilience

In the face of increasing climate threats, states are increasingly looking to microgrids as a solution.

Adam Rollins

Ann Arbor establishes community-owned sustainable energy utility

This optional utility will not replace the existing grid and will exclusively receive support from elective members.

Keaton Peters

Austin approves city utility’s climate plan including natural gas ‘peaker’ plant

At the heart of the plan is a push to reduce peak energy demand through expanded energy efficiency and demand response programs that compensate customers for reducing power consumption at critical times.

Adam Rollins

Florida utilities investing $873 million to upgrade rural electrical infrastructure

The funds will support design, construction and operation for transmission lines, smart grid technologies and power generation facilities.

Brady Pieper

USDA releasing $6.3 billion funding package for rural electric, drinking water projects

This funding will advance major projects to upgrade electric infrastructure, manage solid waste and enhance water and waste disposal facilities.

Brady Pieper

DOE awarding $365 million for solar energy projects across Puerto Rico

Puerto-Rican-based deployment teams will install solar energy technology and advanced battery storage systems in communities affected by recent natural disasters.

Pete Hahnloser

DOE allocates $30 million for AI to accelerate renewable grid ties

This program will modernize the application process for interconnection, helping to drastically cut down the time needed to review, approve and connect new energy projects across the nation.

Adam Rollins

Pacific Northwest transmission line to receive $173 million upgrade for increased capacity, wildfire resilience

The transmission line runs from the Oxbow Dam on the Oregon-Idaho border to Lewiston, Idaho, covering approximately 164 miles.

Adam Rollins

Michigan to invest $129 million in electricity sector decarbonization, renewable energy

Michigan will use the funding to launch the Renewables Ready Communities program, advancing the state’s efforts to achieve 60% renewable energy by 2030.

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