Department of Energy commits millions to help Florida after hurricanes
President Joe Biden toured hurricane-affected areas in Florida and announced $94 million in federal funding for projects to strengthen the state’s electrical grid. These projects aim to improve power system capabilities and reduce outages during extreme weather, as part of broader efforts to enhance national infrastructure resilience.
According to The Sun, the big picture: The Department of Energy is allocating $612 million for six projects in the southeast, with two projects specifically focused in Florida to the tune of $94 million.
- The funding aims to strengthen the electrical grid, improve power system capabilities and reduce power outages during extreme weather events.
- Specific projects include storm hardening in north central Florida and the deployment of technologies to optimize power flow and improve reliability in circuits serving vulnerable communities.
- The investments are part of Biden’s commitment to upgrading the nation’s electric grid in response to extreme weather events like Hurricane Milton.
