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:

Here is a list of the selections by state:

Here is a list of the selections by category:

Solve Climate:

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and Wind on the Wires (WOW) have filed a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to stop a proposal by the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) — one that would dramatically change the way costs are distributed for new transmission lines.

PROTEST OF THE AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION AND WIND ON THE WIRES –

AWEA statement below the fold.

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NPR has been running an excellent series for the past week or so. Here are a few of the pieces I’ve enjoyed the most:

An Aged Grid Looks To A Brighter Future

Getting Constant Current from Fickle Winds

Could Energy Innovation Create a Green Bubble

A New Grid and Also New Habits are Needed

The series as a whole offers a great overview of the opportunities and difficulties associated with upgrading our electric grid. Check out the full series here.