Obama Announces $3.4 Billion Investment to Spur Transition to Smart Energy Grid

This entry was posted by Josh Tuesday, 27 October, 2009

Department of Energy:

Speaking at Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, President Barack Obama today announced the largest single energy grid modernization investment in U.S. history, funding a broad range of technologies that will spur the nation’s transition to a smarter, stronger, more efficient and reliable electric system. The end result will promote energy-saving choices for consumers, increase efficiency, and foster the growth of renewable energy sources like wind and solar.

Here is a map of the locations:


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Here is a list of the selections by state:


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Here is a list of the selections by category:


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