Projects that propose to construct new transmission infrastructure to resolve a specific and identified contingency condition that the applicant has been unable to resolve using standard investment and planning approaches.Projects that address substation hardening, including the automation and digitization of substations, and/or coordination with upgrades that enable distributed energy resource integration and electrification readiness.Projects that cover multiple utility service territories and will evolve and share utility best practices that increase resilience against extreme weather and adapt to the changing energy and technology landscapes.Catalyze and leverage private sector and non-federal public capital for impactful technology and infrastructure deployment.īelow are a list of Projects and Technologies that are a high priority for this FOA:.Prioritize energy justice as an essential component of infrastructure development by dramatically altering the relationship between energy providers and their communities and.electric grid at the transmission and distribution levels by increasing resilience in the face of extreme disruptions, enabling data-rich and flexible grid performance, and spurring innovation at all stages of project ideation and execution This FOA seeks applications to address three goals: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) facilitates the modernization of our electrical grid, enhances energy efficiency, reduces emissions, drives the development of a robust workforce, and bolsters delivery of reliable, clean, and affordable energy to American families and businesses.