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SPARK (IIJA): Grants for Reconductoring & Advanced Transmission Upgrades

SPARK (under the IIJA) funds projects that rapidly increase electric transmission capacity and system value by combining reconductoring or other physical upgrades with advanced transmission technologies and operational improvements. Applicants must show measurable gains in transfer capability, reliability, resource adequacy, and consumer cost reduction while using existing rights-of-way; DOE w…

Source

Agency: National Energy Technology Laboratory

Award

Total Funding: $1.9B

Award Ceiling: $250M

Award Floor: $1

Dates

Open Date: March 12, 2026

Close Date: May 20, 2026

Eligibility

industry:energy

location:tennessee

Keywords

reconductoring

advanced transmission

grid upgrades

transmission capacity

resource adequacy

rights-of-way

iija

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