OE announces $1.9B Investment in Critical Grid Infrastructure
On March 12, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity (OE) announced an approximately $1.9 billion investment to accelerate urgently needed upgrades to the nation’s power grid. This investment will meet rising electricity demand and resource adequacy needs, while lowering electricity costs for American households and businesses.
Projects selected under the Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) funding opportunity will deliver rapid, durable grid upgrades with real results.
“The United States must increase grid capacity to meet demand, and ensure the grid provides reliable power—day-in and day-out,” said OE Assistant Secretary Katie Jereza. “Through this SPARK funding opportunity, we will stabilize and optimize grid operations to strengthen it for rapid growth.”
