DOE picks latest projects for infrastructure law’s grid program

The Department of Energy (DOE) is announcing nearly $2 billion in preliminary awards for 32 grid-related projects across 42 states and Washington, D.C., representing the latest funding round under a $10.5 billion infrastructure law program to strengthen the power grid against climate and other threats and aid transmission of clean electricity. “The funding couldn’t come at a more critical time,” Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said during a preview of the Oct. 18 announcement , citing energy demand “rising nationwide, outdated...