Department of Energy announces $1.5 billion in electric grid improvements

The U.S. Department of Energy Thursday announced a $1.5 billion transmission investment to improve electric grid reliability. Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk said the investment in expanding the grid will support increased electricity demand. Photo courtesy Energy Department
Oct. 3 (UPI) — The U.S. Department of Energy Thursday announced a $1.5 billion transmission investment to improve electric grid reliability. The Energy Department said the $1.5 billion will fund four transmission projects