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DOE announces $5.25B plan to improve power grid and lower costs
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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $5.25 billion plan funding 31 projects in 26 states, including $273 million for Ohio, aimed at improving the national electric grid and lowering electricity costs through advanced transmission technologies and infrastructure enhancements.
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You should engage with new federal funding for power grid improvements as it opens opportunities to supply advanced transmission solutions and scale utilities projects. Expect increased demand for grid upgrades that can enable more manufacturing and economic growth in states like Ohio.
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