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US DOE puts US$5.25 billion towards 23GW of grid improvements
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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Department of Energy is allocating $5.25 billion to upgrade and expand the electric grid across 26 states through 31 projects, aiming to add 23GW of capacity by modernising transmission lines and deploying advanced technologies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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You should target utilities upgrading transmission lines and deploying grid tech as they look to meet rising electricity demand. The rush to boost capacity shifts procurement and partnership opportunities toward grid-enhancing technologies.
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