Program Background
As part of upgrading and modernizing infrastructure, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments will address the climate crisis and support efforts to build a clean and equitable energy economy that achieves zero carbon electricity by 2035 and put the United States on a path to achieve net-zero emissions economy-wide by no later than 2050 to benefit all Americans.
"Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid” will provide $459 million annually over a period of five years to States and Native American Tribes to improve the resilience of the electric grid against disruptive events. Under the program, the DOE will provide grants to eligible applicants to improve the resilience of their electric grids. These grants offer a unique opportunity to advance the capabilities of States and Native American Tribes to address current and future resilience needs.
MassCEC Public Hearing
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and MassCEC will host a virtual public meeting on January 11, 2023, from 2:00pm - 3:00pm on Zoom regarding the criteria and methods being considered for use of the DOE's funding.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you would like to submit written comments, please direct them to grid@masscec.com by January 20th, 2023.