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Titus: NV Energy Agreement with Department of Energy for Smart Grid Funding Is a Major Step for Nevada’s Energy Future
Friday, March 12, 2010
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District released the following statement today on the announcement that NV Energy has signed an agreement with the Department of Energy for $138 million in Recovery Act funds for a smart grid infrastructure.
“NV Energy’s agreement with the Department of Energy for smart grid funding is an important step forward for Nevada’s clean energy future. This significant investment in smart grid technologies in our state will help lower energy bills and reduce consumption by empowering consumers to make smart choices about their energy use. In addition to securing and strengthening our energy supply, upgrading our energy infrastructure will jumpstart job creation across a number of sectors while spurring growth in Nevada’s growing renewable energy industry.”
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