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U.S. Launches $1.9B SPARK Program for Grid Upgrades

3/13/2026

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The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $1.9 billion funding opportunity under the Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) program on March 12, 2026.
The SPARK program builds on the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program to upgrade transmission lines.
Projects will focus on reconductoring and deploying advanced technologies to improve grid capacity and reliability.
Applications are due by May 20, 2026.

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The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $1.9 billion funding opportunity under the Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) program on March 12, 2026.
The SPARK program builds on the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program to upgrade transmission lines.
Projects will focus on reconductoring and deploying advanced technologies to improve grid capacity and reliability.
Applications are due by May 20, 2026.