Biden Administration Invests $3.46 Billion to Upgrade Aging Electric Grid for More Clean Energy

The Biden Administration announced $3.46 billion to upgrade the U.S. electric grid, funding 58 projects in 44 states.

The upgrades will allow more clean energy from wind and solar onto the grid, adding over 35 gigawatts of capacity.

Much of the current grid infrastructure is outdated, with over half of transmission lines and transformers installed before the 1970s.

Extreme weather fueled by climate change continues to strain aging grid infrastructure.

Upgrades aim to improve climate resilience and reliability of the grid while creating jobs.