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Biden Announces $612 Million in Electric Grid, Energy Funds During Post-Hurricane Florida Visit

The visit was made days after Hurricane Milton tore through southwest Florida as a Category 3 hurricane.
Biden Announces $612 Million in Electric Grid, Energy Funds During Post-Hurricane Florida Visit
President Joe Biden (2nd R) and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell (R) survey debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in St. Pete Beach, Fla., on Oct. 13, 2024. Bonnie Cash/AFP via Getty Images
Jacob Burg
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President Joe Biden traveled to St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 13 to announce $612 million for Department of Energy projects to strengthen electrical grids in the areas affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

The allocations include $94 million for two initiatives in Florida: $47 million for Switched Source, in partnership with Florida Power and Light (FPL), and $47 million for Gainesville Regional Utilities. The energy companies service multiple portions of the state.

Jacob Burg
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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.