Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Administration officials today to announce initiatives aimed at modernizing the nation’s electric grid, including USDA’s goal to invest $250 million in smart grid equipment deployment in rural America over the next 12 months.
“This is one more step in our effort to modernize rural America’s electric grid.” Vilsack said. “Smart grid technologies give consumers greater control over their electric costs and help utilities efficiently manage power generation and delivery.
Through the use of modern technology we can improve the efficiency of distribution, increase reliability, and win the future through innovation.”
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