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Energy Department plans billions for grid upgrades as demand rises

ABC News reports federal officials will allocate up to $2 billion across 26 states to expand electricity capacity.

Updated Sep 24, 2026 · 15:27 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • The Energy Department plans to award roughly $1.9 billion to $2 billion across 31 projects in 26 states, matched by $3.35 billion from recipients.[ABC News]
  • The initiative aims to add more than 23 gigawatts of capacity, enough to power around 16 million homes and potentially benefit 100 million Americans.[ABC News]
  • Federal funding originates from the bipartisan infrastructure law passed under former President Joe Biden.[ABC News]
  • The investments seek to ease strain on electrical transmission as artificial intelligence data centers rapidly increase domestic power demand.[ABC News]

Key facts

  • The Energy Department is preparing to allocate approximately $1.9 billion to $2 billion across 31 grid enhancement projects in 26 states.[ABC News]
  • Recipient organizations are providing $3.35 billion in matching cost-share funds for the projects.[ABC News]
  • The projects are expected to generate more than 23 gigawatts of capacity, equivalent to powering roughly 16 million homes.[ABC News]
  • Grant money originates from the bipartisan infrastructure law enacted under former President Joe Biden.[ABC News]
  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright was scheduled to announce the program in Allentown, Pennsylvania.[ABC News]

What remains uncertain

  • The total federal expenditure is cited both as almost $2 billion and as $1.9 billion in agency statements.[ABC News]

Sources

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