FEMA Awards Over $1.8 Million to Burlington Electric Department
FEMA Awards Over $1.8 Million to Burlington Electric Department The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.8 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse the Burlington Electric Department for recovery work for damage caused by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place July 2023. The $1,854,636 award represents 90 percent of the estimated total cost of repair projects, with the company responsible for the remaining 10 percent. Burlington Electric Department’s acceptance of the funding is subject to review and approval by the Burlington City Council. Of the total award, a grant of $1,668,461 is for permanent repair
FEMA Awards Over $3.9 Million to Hardwick for July 2023 Storm Repair
FEMA Awards Over $3.9 Million to Hardwick for July 2023 Storm Repair The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $3.9 million in Public Assistance funding to the State of Vermont to reimburse the town of Hardwick to repair infrastructure and other damages caused by the July 2023 storms and flooding. That represents 90 percent of $4.4 million for the total cost of town projects. The state and local government are responsible for the remaining 10 percent. Included in that funding is a grant of $2,661,300 to cover the cost of permanent repairs to the Main Street retaining wall. Another
Over $10.8 Million in FEMA Funds Revitalize Potable Water Systems in Rural Communities
Over $10.8 Million in FEMA Funds Revitalize Potable Water Systems in Rural Communities One of the projects considers the construction of a potable water distribution network and meters in the Villa Esperanza community of Toa Alta. Villa Esperanza is a vulnerable community that was severely damaged by Hurricane María. “The needs for essential services vary in all communities and our commitment is to contribute to a reconstruction that addresses them. In the case of Villa Esperanza, the agency allocated funds for a renovated stormwater system that will help improve the quality of life and health of its residents,” said Federal
FEMA Releases over $83 million to Help Vermont Communities Rebuild
FEMA Releases over $83 million to Help Vermont Communities Rebuild FEMA has provided the state of Vermont with $83,600,591 in Public Assistance funding to help communities rebuild after the devastating storms and flooding that occurred in July 2023. FEMA’s Public Assistance program reimburses the state and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations, for debris removal, emergency protective measures and restoration of disaster-damaged public facilities. Of the total Public Assistance funding obligated so far, $40,311,699 was allotted for debris removal and emergency work, which includes efforts to save lives and protect property, such as overtime for first responders, distribution of food and water
Grid infrastructure investments drive increase in utility spending over last two decades
Annual spending by major utilities to produce and deliver electricity increased 12% from $287 billion in 2003 to $320 billion in 2023 as measured in real 2023 dollars, according to financial reports to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Capital investment in electric infrastructure mostly drove the increase, more than doubling over the period as: