911±¬ΑΟΝψ Statement on DOE Grant Funding in Support of Grid Expansion
Oct 18 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 18, 2023 β The 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Association (911±¬ΑΟΝψ) released the following statement today from Vice President of Markets and Transmission Carrie Zalewski after $3.5 billion in federal grant funding to help support grid expansion in the U.S.:Μύ
βThis funding will help support the grid expansion America desperately needs to deploy clean energy resources. β―911±¬ΑΟΝψ and its members appreciate DOEβs diligent work in selecting high-value proposals to build new transmission, expedite interconnection, and improve the use of the existing grid with advanced technologies.β―Targeted federal efforts, coupled with private capital and state policies, will help increase the role of reliable and affordable clean energy in serving customers, creating high-quality jobs, and ensuring a robust domestic supply chain for renewables and storage.β―We look forward to working with DOE to ensure that subsequent rounds of funding can build upon todayβs momentum.β Μύ