October 26, 2009
TONIGHT: Obama Administration Officials to Hold Briefing on Smart Grid Announcement
WASHINGTON – Tonight, Monday, October 26, 2009, Obama administration officials will hold a briefing call with reporters to discuss President Obama’s announcement tomorrow of a $3.4 billion Recovery Act investment to spur the transition to the Smart Grid, the largest single grid modernization investment in U.S. history. Modernizing the grid will create tens of thousands of jobs, save money for consumers and businesses, and allow for the transportation of renewable energy across the nation.
The call will be on the record, but EMBARGOED until 6:00 am ET tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Information cannot be used for tomorrow’s papers.
| WHO: |
Carol Browner, Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change
Jared Bernstein, Chief Economist and Economic Policy Adviser to the Vice President
Matt Rogers, Department of Energy |
| WHAT: |
On the record press briefing call |
| WHEN: |
7:00 PM ET |
| Call in: |
(800) 230-1059 |
Media
contact(s):
(202) 586-4940
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