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US Invests $2.2 Billion to Enhance Grid Resilience and Capacity

The Department of Energy's largest direct grid investment targets extreme weather protection and clean energy integration.

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Central Maine Power transmission lines are seen on Oct. 6, 2021, in Pownal, Maine. More than $2.2 billion will be awarded to projects in 18 states to strengthen the electrical grid against increasing extreme weather, add renewable power and meet a growing demand for electricity for manufacturing and data centers, the Department of Energy announced Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
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Overview

  • Funding will support eight projects across 18 states, adding nearly 13 gigawatts of capacity.
  • The initiative includes over 600 miles of new transmission lines and upgrades to 400 miles of existing lines.
  • Projects aim to provide reliable electricity to 56 million homes and businesses.
  • Key projects include new transmission lines in New York and Montana, and microgrids for Northern California tribes.
  • The investment is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program.