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- The U.S. Department of Energy will invest $1.9 billion in 31 grid-upgrade projects across 26 states.
- The projects are expected to add 23 gigawatts of capacity, enough for about 16 million homes.
- DOE expects the upgrades to improve reliability and lower electricity costs for 100 million Americans.
- Project sponsors will contribute $3.4 billion, raising total spending to roughly $5.3 billion.
- Two projects will strengthen links between the Eastern and Western interconnections, a $1.2 billion Colorado effort.