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Oklahoma getting federal grant to improve power grid
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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding Oklahoma a federal grant of $250 million to build a high-capacity power transmission line connecting Oklahoma and Colorado, enhancing power transfer between the Eastern and Western U.S. This project is part of 31 nationwide grid upgrades adding over 23 gigawatts of capacity, funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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Federal grid funding is opening fresh power transmission routes in the US. If you build or supply tech for grid connections, a new market is accessible through Oklahoma's project this year.
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