US launches $237M program to boost domestic grid supply chain

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-10-31 03:07

The United States Department of Energy has launched its inaugural Grid Supply Chain Program, allocating $237 million to bolster domestic manufacturing and refurbishment of critical electric grid components. This initiative aims to strengthen energy infrastructure and reduce reliance on foreign sources, particularly from countries like China and Russia. The program seeks to foster sustainable energy practices and ensure a more resilient domestic supply chain for essential components such as solar cells, wind turbines, and transformers. AI

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Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Noël Fletcher, Contributor · 2026-10-31 03:07

The U.S. Is Offering $237 Million In First Grid Supply Chain Program

The U.S. government is offering $237 million to domestic entities to manufacture and refurbish electric grid components in the nation’s first Grid Supply Chain Program.