USDA Invests $1.6 Billion In Rural Electric Infrastructure In 21 States, Includes Oklahoma

The Department of Agriculture will invest $1.6 billion to improve rural electric infrastructure in 21 states, including Oklahoma.

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said, “reliable and modern 21st century infrastructure, including electric infrastructure and smart grid technologies, is a cornerstone for prosperity in rural America.”

The USDA said they will provide loans to improve transmission and distribution lines, including lines in the Arkansas Valley which will supply communication paths to residents in three Oklahoma counties.