U.S. Invests $1.5 Billion in Major Power Grid Projects

The initiative aims to enhance grid reliability and integrate renewable energy across six states, including a historic connection for Texas.

The U.S. Department of Energy is funding four transmission projects to add nearly 1,000 miles of new lines and 7,100 megawatts of capacity.
These projects will span Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, creating nearly 9,000 jobs.
For the first time, Texas's ERCOT grid will connect to southeastern power markets, enhancing resilience during extreme weather.
The Aroostook Renewable Project in Maine will deliver wind power to New England, supported by a $425 million federal grant.
The projects are part of a long-term strategy to double or triple U.S. transmission capacity by 2050, as outlined in the DOE's National Transmission Planning Study.