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S.C., N.C. receive $160M federal award to modernize power grid
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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
South and North Carolina have received a $160 million federal award to modernize their power grids. The investment is driven by rising electricity demand from new sources like electric vehicles and AI data centers.
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$160m in federal money has just landed to upgrade the Carolinas' grid, specifically for AI and EV load. The utilities in those states are now your customer; they need to buy grid hardware, software and services.
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