The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded over $15 million in grants to electric distribution companies to improve electric grid reliability and resilience through the 2024 Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grants (PA GRG) funding. The grants will be used to prevent power outages and reduce outage time for nearly 60,000 customers. The projects selected include 20 substations receiving upgraded equipment and 16 receiving added smart grid sensors/monitors to add weatherization, capacity, and flexibility. Over 200 pieces of cutting-edge smart grid equipment will be installed, providing protection and control via enhanced system monitoring. The first-round projects will include the installation of advanced grid technology and the inspection of power line poles.

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