DOE Allocates $474M to Strengthen U.S. Grid Resilience Against Extreme Weather

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $474 million in fiscal year 2024 funding for grid resilience, awarding grants to 49 states, five territories, 254 tribal nations, and the District of Columbia.

These grants, part of the DOE’s Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant Program, are designed to bolster power infrastructure against climate-related challenges such as wildfires and severe weather, which have grown in frequency and severity.

Supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program aims to ensure affordable, clean, and reliable electricity, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals for a resilient energy grid. Since fiscal year 2022, DOE has allocated nearly $1.3 billion in resilience funding, part of a larger $2.3 billion initiative spread over five years to support states, territories, and tribes, including Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Village Corporations.

The grant formula takes into account factors such as population, land area, and exposure to extreme weather, helping states and tribes prioritize projects that enhance community resilience. This funding effort also aligns with the Justice40 Initiative, ensuring that 40% of federal climate benefits reach disadvantaged communities.

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm emphasized the transformative impact of these grid investments, which not only secure power for communities but also support job creation under the Investing in America agenda.eather and improve its transmission capacity.