Energy Department Invests $1.9 Billion in Power Grid Upgrades Across 26 States

Why it matters locally: California is among the 26 states slated to receive a portion of the Department of Energy's $1.9 billion investment in power grid upgrades, which could improve the state's electricity capacity and reliability.

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The Department of Energy announced a nearly $2 billion investment to enhance the national power grid. The department will distribute these funds among 31 projects spanning 26 states. These projects aim to increase the country's electricity capacity by more than 23 gigawatts. This additional capacity could power approximately 16 million homes, according to departmental estimates. The investment focuses on improving the existing infrastructure. Officials expect the upgrades to contribute to the reliability and efficiency of the power grid.