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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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In the second group, an additional 16 awards for a total of $185 million will help fund utility-scale energy storage projects that will enhance the reliability and efficiency of the grid, while reducing the need for new electricity plants. Tehachapi Wind Energy Storage Project. NSTAR Electric & Gas Corporation (MA).

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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and tap clean, renewable energy sources. February 17, 2009 10:39 am Link I think within a very short time the need for electricity will stabilize because of all the changes by conservation, minimal population growth in the industrialized countries, and better transmission from power sources. — Dean Hewitt 20.

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