Strengthening the Power Grid: Assistance for Small and Rural Electric Utilities.
This law establishes a grant program to help small and rural electric providers modernize their infrastructure. Citizens in rural areas can expect more stable power supplies, better protection against outages caused by wildfires and cyberattacks, and faster expansion of transmission capacity. The program aims to enhance energy security and grid resilience against natural threats.
Key points
Creation of the "Grid Assistance Program" providing grants to hire experts ("Grid Assistants") who will help local utilities secure funding for modernization and expansion.
Priority support is given to rural areas and those highly susceptible to wildfires, directly enhancing residents' energy security.
Authorization of $25 million annually (2025-2029) to harden transmission and distribution infrastructure against natural hazards and cyber threats.
Status:
Expired
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