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Smart grid: Obama includes US$3.5bn for grid modernization in 2016 budget

Smart grid: Obama includes US$3.5bn for grid modernization in 2016 budget The White House confirmed that as part of the review, the Department of Energy (DoE) has put a request in the 2016 budget for US$3.5 billion over the next 10 years for investment in smart grid foundational technology development, enhanced security capabilities, and greater … Continue reading Smart grid: Obama includes US$3.5bn for grid modernization in 2016 budget

Energy Department: The U.S. #energy_grid needs $15 billion in upgrades

Energy Department: The U.S. energy grid needs $15 billion in upgrades Severe weather is the leading cause of power disruptions, costing the U.S. economy from $18 billion to $33 billion a year, and climate change will only make it worse, a White House review on energy infrastructure concludes. The report, released Tuesday by the Energy … Continue reading Energy Department: The U.S. #energy_grid needs $15 billion in upgrades