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U.S. Energy Department announces nearly $2 billion grid program
1.9BUSD
The U.S. Energy Department is providing $1.9 billion in funding for grid projects.
The U.S. Energy Department announced nearly $2 billion for 31 projects in 26 states to increase electricity capacity and improve the aging power grid. The projects are expected to add more than 23 gigawatts of capacity.
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- 1.9BUSD
The U.S. Energy Department is providing $1.9 billion in funding for grid projects.
“The government's $1.9 billion in funding will be matched by $3.35 billion in cost-share funding”
- 31projects
The funding supports 31 projects.
“The money will go toward 31 projects across 26 states”
- 26states
The projects are located across 26 states.
“31 projects across 26 states”