U.S. Energy Department Allots $2 Billion to Modernize Grid for AI Power Demands

By Associated Press · Fast Company · 2026-09-25

U.S. Energy Department Allots $2 Billion to Modernize Grid for AI Power Demands

Fast Company reports that federal officials are distributing nearly $2 billion across 26 states to upgrade American power infrastructure. The funding targets 31 specific projects designed to increase electricity capacity by 23 gigawatts, primarily to manage the massive energy req

Fast Company reports that federal officials are distributing nearly $2 billion across 26 states to upgrade American power infrastructure. The funding targets 31 specific projects designed to increase electricity capacity by 23 gigawatts, primarily to manage the massive energy req