Strengthening the Power Grid: Faster Disaster Recovery and Increased Resilience.
This new law allows electric utilities to combine federal funds for immediate power restoration after a disaster with funds for long-term hazard mitigation. This means that when repairs are made following storms or natural disasters, the infrastructure can be simultaneously strengthened. The goal is to reduce the duration of future power outages and increase service reliability for citizens.
Key points
Electric utilities can now use federal disaster aid to simultaneously fund emergency repairs and long-term grid strengthening activities.
Aims to increase the electrical grid's resilience to natural disasters, resulting in more reliable power supply and fewer outages for citizens.
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