The Department of Environmental Protection will host a virtual meeting August 31 on Preventing Power Outages and Enhancing Resilience of Electric Grids.  The meeting is related to implementing the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.  (formal notice)

The purpose of the meeting is to invite public input to DEP’s Plan to apply for a yearly allocation of approximately $8.1 million to strengthen this Commonwealth's electric grid against extreme weather and other natural disasters that are exacerbated by climate change.

This program will provide approximately $8.1 million annually through 2026 .

The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.  Click Here to join the meeting online via Microsoft Teams or by Conference Call to +1 267-332-8737, meeting ID: 774 814 388#.

For more information, visit DEP’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act webpage.  Questions should be directed to Jessica Shirley, DEP's Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator, at jesshirley@pa.gov  or (717) 425-6613.

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[Posted: August 19, 2022]

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