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Governor DeWine Announces $273 Million from U.S. DOE to Update Ohio's Electric Infrastructure
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Sep 24, 2026
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Dewine press release masthead newest *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* September 24, 2026 *MEDIA CONTACTS: *Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Lauren Niner: 614-644-0957 Governor DeWine Announces $273 Million from U.S. DOE to Update Ohio's Electric Infrastructure (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE) has awarded Ohio a $273 million grant to update Ohio’s existing high-voltage electric infrastructure via the Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) initiative.…
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Dewine press release masthead newest *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* September 24, 2026 *MEDIA CONTACTS: *Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Lauren Niner: 614-644-0957 Governor DeWine Announces $273 Million from U.S. DOE to Update Ohio's Electric Infrastructure (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE) has awarded Ohio a $273 million grant to update Ohio’s existing high-voltage electric infrastructure via the Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) initiative. “Upgrading existing infrastructure makes sense, and this grant opportunity allows us to do that," said Governor DeWine. "Ohio, like much of the country, is facing increasing electricity demand over the next decade. Thank you to the Trump Administration and Secretary Chris Wright for this funding that will help Ohio meet the needs of our businesses and our citizens.” As part of the total grant award, Governor DeWine announced $137 million is being allocated to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to work with transmission utilities to implement advanced transmission tech
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