911±¬ΑΟΝψ Statement on DOE Grant Funding in Support of Grid Expansion

Oct 18 2023


WASHINGTON, D.C., October 18, 2023 – 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

β€œThis funding will help support the grid expansion America desperately needs to deploy clean energy resources. β€―911±¬ΑΟΝψ and its members appreciate DOE’s 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 today’s momentum.” Μύ