DOE awards $5.25 billion to 31 advanced transmission projects nationwide

The Department of Energy is funding grid-modernization projects expected to add 23 gigawatts of capacity and come online rapidly, addressing congestion in overstressed U.S. power networks.

First covered Sep 24, 2026 · 8:06 AM PT · 3 articles

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Coverage

1d PV Tech US DOE puts US$5.25 billion towards 23GW of grid improvements — The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) will funnel US$5.25 billion into 31 “grid-improvement” projects across the US, which it claims…

2d Canary Media Advanced grid tech gets a $1.9B DOE boost — For years now, grid experts have been trying to get utilities to deploy advanced transmission technologies that can squeeze more capacity out of overstressed…

2d Utility Dive Advanced transmission projects get $1.9B in DOE funding — The department expects the projects will add 23 GW in grid capacity and will come online in “record time” to improve the existing transmission system.

Primary sources

energy.gov Selected Applications De Foa 003580 Spark (energy.gov)

More coverage from around the web

yahoo.com Advanced transmission projects get $1.9B in DOE funding

euci.com U.S. DOE launches $1.9 billion program to add advanced technologies to the grid - EUCI

renewableenergyworld.com Breaking: DOE rolls out $1.9B funding opportunity for 'urgently needed' grid upgrades

energy.gov Energy Department Announces $1.9B Investment in Critical Grid Infrastructure to Reduce Electricity Costs | Department of Energy

cleanenergyexcellence.org DOE Announces $1.9B Funding Opportunity for Transmission Technology Upgrades | Center of Excellence for Clean Energy

Discussion

Bluesky: @jeffstjohn.bsky.social Jeff St. John · 2d ago · 3 ♥ The Trump administration has awarded $1.9B to boost projects using transmission grid tech like dynamic line rating and advanced conductors—a big boost for a class of tech experts say could dramatically expand U.S.

Reddit: r/energy0↑ r/energy · 1d ago · 0 comments Advanced transmission projects get $1.9B in DOE funding

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