$405 M grant for Long Island grid
A $405 million grant which will enhance the transmission and distribution system across Long Island and the Rockaways has been announced.
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USA, New York: Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul and Senator Gillibrand have announced a $405 million grant to enhance the transmission and distribution system across Long Island and the Rockaways. The funding is administered through the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMPG) and will support critical upgrades and replacements to the Long Island Power Authority’s (LIPA) electrical infrastructure to mitigate the impacts of future extreme weather events.
The funding will help LIPA strengthen 166 overhead circuits covering approximately 1376 miles of its distribution network, after Tropical Storm Isaias caused damage which left 650000 customers without power in August 2020. The funding will enable LIPA to storm harden an additional 166 overhead three-phase primary circuits.
Key components of the project include stronger utility poles, enhanced electrical wire, narrow profile crossarms, and an increased workforce. The project is expected to be completed in five years.
Source: T&D World
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