DOE ready to spend on smart grid training

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Sept. 22 more than $144 million in funding is available from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the electric power sector, including $44 million in awards to state public utility commissions and $100 million in funding for smart grid work force training programs. Speaking at the GridWeek conference in Washington, Chu also announced $100 million in funding for the electric power industry, expanding job creation and career advancement opportunities associated with smart grids and electricity transmission projects.

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