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DOE Unleashes $1.9B to Upgrade Grid for Data Center Demand

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $1.9 billion to 31 utility projects under the SPARK program to add 23 GW of transmission capacity. These upgrades aim to address data center power demands by modernizing existing lines rather than building new corridors, with total project costs reaching $5.3 billion.

11 hours ago•Source: The Register

DOE Awards $1.9B to 31 Projects for Rapid Grid Upgrades

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DOE Awards $1.9B to 31 Projects for Rapid Grid Upgrades

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $1.9 billion in funding to 31 utility projects under its SPARK program, aiming to add 23 GW of transmission capacity without new construction. By upgrading existing lines with advanced technologies, the initiative seeks to reduce congestion and lower consumer electricity bills within record timeframes.

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