New York Governor and Senator Gillibrand have announced a $405 million grant for the Long Island Electric Grid (LIPA) to enhance the electrical transmission and distribution system across Long Island and the Rockaways. The funding will be administered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMPG). The project will support critical upgrades and replacements to the LIPA’s electrical infrastructure to mitigate future extreme weather events. The increased funding will include strengthening 166 overhead circuits covering approximately 1,376 miles of its power distribution network and replacing an additional 166 overhead three-phase primary circuits. Approximately 11,000 utility poles will be replaced with stronger, more resilient poles capable of withstanding hurricane-force winds up to 135 mph. Additionally, 1,281 miles of primary wire will be upgraded to more durable and resilient alternatives.
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