Episode 3 – Powering Tomorrow: Solutions for a Changing Grid
In episode 3, Mary Scott Nabers interviews Pat Wood of Hunt Energy Network about America's critical energy challenges.
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FEMA selecting $715 million in projects for reducing flood damage
FEMA says flooding is already the most costly and frequent disaster in the U.S., and climate change is only making it worse.
$830 million to make transportation infrastructure more climate resilient
Funds will flow to 80 projects to help prepare transportation infrastructure for the impacts of flooding, extreme heat, sea-level rise
Floating power station proposed off Louisiana coast
National energy company seeking approval for a 112 megawatt natural gas power plant to be built on a barge
Feds make $730 million in Emergency Relief funds available to 34 states
Funds will help repair bridges and roads damaged by natural disasters, extreme weather and catastrophic events
$70 million available to enhance security of energy facilities, systems
Funds support innovative ways to strengthen power grids, electric utilities, pipelines and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar
New York investing $100 million for roads ravaged by extreme weather
Funds will help renew state roadways while lengthening their lifespan. Roadwork on the projects is scheduled to begin in spring 2024.
