There’s More Money Out There – And It’s Closer to Home The Smart Grid Investment Grants announced today are just one piece of the action when it comes to DOE dollars for energy projects. All 50 states are receiving millions of dollars in stimulus funds to support local initiatives - and it's not too late to tap in. Oct 27, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Millions in Stimulus Dollars Head West Western governors meeting in Utah got good news from senior Obama Administration officials, who announced nearly $230 million in stimulus funds would be heading West for Smart Grid, transmission and renewable energy projects. Even state public utility commissions get a piece of the ARRA action, according to the June 15 announcement. Jun 15, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

DOE to Award $3.2 Billion in Energy Efficiency Block Grants DOE announced on March 26 that it plans to invest $3.2 billion in energy efficiency and conservation projects in U.S. cities, counties, states, territories, and tribal lands. Mar 26, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

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THE TUESDAY TOPIC Is the smart grid industry stalled? Or accelerating? We're getting mixed signals about the vitality of the smart grid market. On the one hand, the recent DistribuTECH conference was one of the most successful ever. On the other, a well-known Wall Street analyst recently told his clients that the smart metering sector is "facing several headwinds," including weak regulatory support in the U.S. and delays in European adoption. Taking the pulse of the smart grid industry is this week's Tuesday Topic. Click to the discussion now >>