US Department of Energy Announces USD 1.9 billion Investment to Modernise Power Grid Infrastructure
The US Department of Energy has announced USD 1.9 billion funding opportunity through its Office of Electricity to accelerate upgrades to the country’s power grid infrastructure. The funding will be deployed under the SPARK programme.
March 13, 2026. By News Bureau
The funding will be deployed under the Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) programme. The initiative will support projects that upgrade existing transmission lines through reconductoring and the deployment of Advanced Transmission Technologies (ATTs).
Reconductoring involves replacing existing power lines with higher-capacity conductors to expand grid capacity and improve operational efficiency. By upgrading existing transmission corridors, the programme aims to deliver faster and more cost-effective power grid modernisation while maintaining reliability and system security.
According to the DOE, the programme will help expand grid capacity and improve transmission efficiency while supporting long-term electric grid reliability across the United States. The SPARK funding opportunity builds on the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Programme, which allocated up to USD 10.5 billion in competitive funding to strengthen grid resilience and innovation across the country. Through rapid deployment of advanced grid infrastructure and transmission technologies, the initiative aims to enhance grid performance, improve energy reliability, and reduce electricity costs for consumers.
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