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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.

November 13, 2024

DOE investing nearly half a billion dollars to strengthen the nation’s electrical grid against climate change

The funding will strengthen the power grid across the nation in order to mitigate outages caused by climate-induced natural disasters.

November 6, 2024

DOE announces $2 billion in grid hardening, resilience funding through GRIP Program

The $2 billion funding, provided through the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program, is expected to enable over 7.5 gigawatts of additional grid capacity.

October 29, 2024

Minnesota PUC approves two projects for 200-mile regional transmission system

Minnesota is the first state to approve a 200-mile regional transmission line that will provide thousands of residents with access to renewable energy, reliable electricity and fewer transmission losses.

October 28, 2024

$1.3 billion allotted to modernize rural water and electric systems

The goal of this funding is to modernize infrastructure, expand access to reliable electric grids and safe drinking water and create jobs in rural and tribal communities.

October 11, 2024

FEMA allocates $3.2 billion for U.S Virgin Islands hurricane disaster relief

The funding will support projects to repair and reinforce crucial aspects of the islands’ utility, transportation and public health infrastructure damaged by hurricanes.

October 10, 2024

$360 million allotted for energy project to connect Texas’ ERCOT to national power grid

Texas established its own power grid following the passage of the 1935 Power Act, which gave the federal government the authority to regulate power transactions between states.

October 9, 2024

Department of Energy investing $1.5 billion in new transmission lines

Transmission capacity has become one of the biggest bottlenecks in transitioning the grid fully toward clean energy.

October 8, 2024

Bureau of Indian Affairs awarding $71 million to improve tribal access to electricity

These grants will provide financial and technical assistance to tribes as they address electrification concerns that have left households without power.

October 2, 2024

USDA offering $7.3 billion in rural electrification financing

Over 20 percent of America's rural population will see benefits from these 16 projects.

September 6, 2024

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