Approximately $967 million in additional funding has been approved to modernize the electrical grid, prevent disruptions, and strengthen reliability across the United States.
The Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program will issue the funding.
Regulators recently rejected parts of PJM Interconnection's plan to reduce consumption during emergencies. A demand management registry was approved.
The program enables diesel, propane, natural gas backup generators, and battery storage systems to maintain power during outages.
The new funding spans fiscal years 2025 and 2026, with deadlines extended to February 17, 2027, under the five-year 2021 infrastructure law.
Read more at: https://dailycaller.com/2026/10/22/department-of-energy-pours-nearly-1-billion-power-grid/