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The program is managed by the Grid Deployment Office (GDO) within the U.S. Department of Energy. It operates through a formula-based grant system to distribute funds according to specific criteria like population, area, and historical mitigation efforts. The leadership involves the Director of the GDO, with oversight from DOE's management. | The program is managed by the Grid Deployment Office (GDO) within the U.S. Department of Energy. It operates through a formula-based grant system to distribute funds according to specific criteria like population, area, and historical mitigation efforts. The leadership involves the Director of the GDO, with oversight from DOE's management. | ||
The leader of the program holds the title/position of | The leader of the program holds the title/position of Director of the Grid Deployment Office. | ||
==Partners== | ==Partners== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Authorized by the | Authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021, this program was established to address increasing threats to the electric grid from climate change and natural disasters. It was designed to complement other grid modernization efforts by providing non-competitive funding based on a formula, ensuring all states and tribes have access to resources for grid resilience. Key historical events include the first round of funding allocations in 2022, with subsequent annual distributions. | ||
==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||
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===Social media=== | ===Social media=== | ||
No specific social media accounts for this program; follow the Department of Energy for updates. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||