The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) allocated approximately $63 billion towards energy-related provisions, with $45 billion going to the Department of Energy (DOE) for projects focused on renewables, energy efficiency, and smart grid development. New York received $6.3 billion in state energy grants from ARRA, with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) administering the funds and approving projects focused on energy efficiency and conservation. Recipients of ARRA funds must meet new reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.