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Richard Blumenthal: “I urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to provide clear direction and incentives for utilities to…”

On the recordApril 25, 2012
I urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to provide clear direction and incentives for utilities to establish micro grids, thus ensuring at least a portion of a town or city has some electricity during the next big storm.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal emphasizes the need for FERC to support microgrid development for better storm resilience.

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