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Rebuilding Ohio: How millions in federal dollars are set to remake Ohio's electricity grid for the future

July 20, 2023 21-WFMJ Newsroom Season 3
Rebuilding Ohio: How millions in federal dollars are set to remake Ohio's electricity grid for the future
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21-WFMJ News Podcast
Rebuilding Ohio: How millions in federal dollars are set to remake Ohio's electricity grid for the future
Jul 20, 2023 Season 3
21-WFMJ Newsroom

Corey McCrae speaks to Mitch Landrieu, former Mayor of New Orleans and senior advisor to President Joe Biden, about federal efforts to rebuild the nation's electricity grid. Ohio is set to receive over $14 million, nearly half of the total amount set aside for such improvements, to shore up the grid. Once in place, power outages should be fewer and shorter and the capacity will be much more equipped for emerging industries like electric vehicles. 

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Corey McCrae speaks to Mitch Landrieu, former Mayor of New Orleans and senior advisor to President Joe Biden, about federal efforts to rebuild the nation's electricity grid. Ohio is set to receive over $14 million, nearly half of the total amount set aside for such improvements, to shore up the grid. Once in place, power outages should be fewer and shorter and the capacity will be much more equipped for emerging industries like electric vehicles.