U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced an allocation of nearly $11 million to enhance hydropower infrastructure across Upstate New York. The funds are part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) signed into law in November 2021. The investment aims to repair and upgrade aging hydropower facilities, create jobs, and transition towards clean, renewable energy. The IIJA includes a $23.5 billion investment in power infrastructure and clean energy, of which $3.5 billion is specifically for hydropower and marine energy.
Discover more about how the U.S. government is investing in hydropower infrastructure to promote clean, renewable energy and create jobs in Upstate New York. Click the link below to explore the details of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and understand how these funds will be used to upgrade aging facilities.
