U.S. Energy Department Allocates Nearly $23 Billion in Loan Guarantees to Utilities Across 12 States
The Biden administration has announced a significant financial boost for energy utilities, committing nearly $23 billion in conditional loans to facilitate upgrades in transmission infrastructure and promote affordable energy solutions. Key recipients include companies like AEP, DTE Energy, and Arizona Public Service Company, who will utilize these funds to enhance grid resilience, expand transmission networks, and lower electricity costs for consumers. This funding aims to support multiple states by addressing growing energy needs and advancing transition to clean energy technologies, including the largest non-lithium battery project set to break ground in Arizona.
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