Establishes a grant program to improve power grid reliability and reduce wildfire risk caused by power lines.
The Wildfire and Grid Reliability Act mandates the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program for eligible entities, including electric utilities and federal agencies. The program aims to enhance power grid reliability and reduce wildfire risk. Eligible entities must provide matching funds, with smaller utilities required to match only one-third of the grant amount. Grants can be used for activities such as undergrounding power lines, hardening facilities, and installing weather monitoring stations. The Secretary must prioritize projects that offer the greatest community benefit.
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