The Energy Department is making available $36 billion in loan guarantees for renewable energy projects and for modernizing the electricity grid.The department said Wednesday it will accept applications over the next 45 days.The governmentsupported loans are expected to help companies involved in solar, wind, biofuels and other renewable energy projects get private financing. It also aims to spur investments in power grid improvements.The department said $30 billion in loan guarantees will be available for renewable energy including $2 billion for biofuels and another $6 billion for large power grid projects.The department said about $3.25 billion will be spent from economic recovery funds on the loan program announced Wednesday.

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