DOE’s $371 M projects to accelerate transmission permitting
The DOE announced 20 projects across 16 states selected to receive up to $371 million to accelerate the permitting of high-voltage interstate transmission projects.
The DOE announced 20 projects across 16 states selected to receive up to $371 million to accelerate the permitting of high-voltage interstate transmission projects.
The initiative focuses on the deployment of advanced conductors and grid enhancing technologies, aiming to enhance transmission capacity and efficiency.
Supply chain issues, new construction and demand outpacing manufacturing capacity are several factors behind the transformer shortage.
The DOE has announced a request for proposals (RFP) for the second round of the Transmission Facilitation Programme.
The Department of Energy has announced $34 million for 12 projects across 11 states to strengthen and modernize America’s aging power grid.
FPUA projects will help reduce impacts on the grid caused by unexpected outages, extreme weather, and natural disasters.
President Biden’s administration announced $3.5 billion in grants for projects to protect the U.S. power grid and to connect transmission systems with more electricity from renewables.
A $16 million grant has been announced to help the state’s small municipal and co-op utilities improve power grid reliability and help mitigate the impacts of extreme weather on families.
The U.S. Department of Energy to distribute $23.4 M to strengthen and modernize infrastructure in Washington State.
USA, Washington: The U.S. Department of Energy is offering up to $300 million for states, tribes and local governments to bolster transmission siting and permitting processes while supporting economic development.
The US Department of Energy has opened the first round of applications for $13 B in competitive funding for power grid projects.
USA, Washington D.C.: The Department of Energy’s (DOE) CESER has announced three new research programs to safeguard the U.S. energy system.
GE Research announced that is has been awarded $5.8 MM in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop and demonstrate a super-fast DC Circuit Breaker
USA, Washington D.C.: The US Department of Energy (DOE) has approved the development of the Clean Line Energy’s $2.5 billion Plains & Eastern Line transmission project in an effort to modernize the grid and accelerate the renewable energy deployment, reports EBR.
USA, North Carolina: ABB has officially launched a new initiative that will support electrical utilities in the United States and address U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) concerns around physical security for the power grid’s most critical transmission and distribution substations and transformers.
USA, Washington D.C.: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has commenced an inquiry into the vulnerability of large power transformers that are crucial to U.S. electricity delivery.
USA, Washington DC: After a hearing on the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) 2016 budget request, the President’s Budget proposed an overall 9.2 percent funding increase for energy efficiency and renewable technologies.