New England Multi-State Federal Grid Funding Push
Key Questions
What federal funding are New England states pursuing for grid resilience?
MA DOER, CT DEEP, and ME Gov Energy seek funding for major grid hardening, including MA FFIO BRIC/SS4A with Q&A in April 2026 and FEMA BRIC $1B deadline in July 2026. It stacks with GRIP/SPARK/VGRIP and PJM/DC programs. VT VELCO GETs complement regionally.
What new laws did Connecticut pass for clean energy and resilience?
CT passed HB5340 for solar extensions and permitting simplifications, plus HB5514 for centralized extreme weather protocols addressing storms and heat. These enhance climate resilience. They align with multi-state federal funding pushes.
How does FEMA BRIC funding support New England grid projects?
FEMA reopened BRIC grants with $1B available and a July 2026 deadline for mitigation projects. MA targets FFIO BRIC/SS4A for grid hardening. This multi-state effort builds resilience against extreme weather.
MA DOER/CT DEEP/ME Gov Energy seeking fed funding major grid resilience hardening incl MA FFIO BRIC/SS4A Q&A Apr'26/FEMA BRIC $1B Jul'26 deadline; CT passes HB5340 solar extensions/permitting simplifications + HB5514 centralized extreme weather protocols storms/heat; stacks GRIP/SPARK/VGRIP Northeast PJM/DC complement; VT VELCO GETs regional rollout.