Despite the much-needed funding, experts say this is a 'pretty small drop in a larger need.' Here's how the money could improve California's power grid.
have become increasingly frequent over the years, issued by the operators of California's electric grid, the alerts call for people throughout the state to conserve power during peak hours, usually on extremely hot days.
"Droughts, heat waves and massive atmospheric rivers, all of which are made worse by the climate crisis, have meant constant threats to our electrical grid," said Senator Alex Padilla in a Monday press call. "I'm thrilled to announce that the Department of Energy has awarded $200 million to nine states and three tribal nations for grid investments, including $67.5 million to California," said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm in the Monday press call.Granholm saying the funds can be used for critical upgrades.
U.C. Berkeley Professor Severin Borenstein is on the board of governors for the California Independent System Operator which runs the grid.
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