New York follows suit with Massachusetts, sets smart grid plan in motion

Included in the state plan is new infrastructure to protect coastal power grids, a statewide gas-powered backup grid in critical areas of the state and creating independent "microgrids" in various communities to boost resilience.

"Our plan completely transforms the way we build and protect our infrastructure, safeguard our energy supply, prepare our citizens and first responders, and provide fuel and electricity," Cuomo stated.

The optimization of power infrastructure with smart grid deployments isn't localized to New York either. More states are embracing similar plans in order to enhance the delivery of energy and stability of their networks. These efforts can help boost the efficiency of the nation's power infrastructure, reduce the costs of electricity and work to eliminate common worries of brownouts, blackouts and other energy crises along the way.

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