WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement after Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million grant to the City of Tecumseh, Nebraska. The grant will make critical utility infrastructure improvements needed to increase electricity generation capacity and stability. The EDA grant, to be matched with $304,863 in local investment, is expected to create 50 jobs and spur $2 million in private investment.
“Last year’s flooding left many parts of Nebraska without access to electricity when they needed it,” said Senator Deb Fischer. “I thank Secretary Ross and the EDA for their investment in Tecumseh’s electricity generation capacity. This grant will help protect the community from losing electricity for commercial use in future disasters. It will also support the growth of local businesses and create more good-paying jobs for Nebraskans.”
“The Trump Administration is committed to retaining jobs and creating new opportunities for Americans,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “The increased electrical generation capacity in Tecumseh, Nebraska, will supply sufficient electricity for commercial and industrial use, improving the resiliency of the community and the region.”
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This project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by the Southeast Nebraska Development District, which EDA funds to bring together the public and private sectors to create an economic development roadmap to strengthen the regional economy, support private capital investment, and create jobs.