Energy Department Opens $425 Million to State Clean Energy Plans

States can apply for a $425 million pot of funds to “turbocharge” clean energy projects, US Department of Energy officials announced Friday.

The bevy of funds—available in formula funding through the Energy Department’s State Energy Program—is nearly 10 times the usual amount the state energy program receives. It would go toward projects that expand and modernize grids, improve transmission and distribution, and promote community options.

“This program builds on 40 years of work alongside states and territories to deliver better energy options, clean energy programs and projects for local communities—everything from building out a network of electric vehicle charging ...