PPL Receives Up to $71.5M DoE Grant for Pennsylvania Transmission Upgrade
PPL Electric Utilities has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) to receive up to $71.5 million in funding through its SPARK program, aimed at modernizing an existing 230-kV transmission corridor as part of PPL's Montour Grid project. The grant is intended to support infrastructure upgrades that enhance grid reliability and integrate renewable energy sources more effectively into the power system. This initiative aligns with broader national efforts to strengthen the U.S. electrical grid in response to increasing demand for clean energy and climate resilience.
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