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Carolinas Get $15M Grid Boost | Charleston News
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The Carolinas are set to receive a massive $15 million federal boost from the National Science Foundation to upgrade its aging power grid—preparing it for the surge of electric vehicles, AI data centers, and digital demand. With potential funding rising to $160 million over ten years, this initiative is part of a national effort to modernize infrastructure and turn lab innovations into real-world solutions. Led by South Carolina’s Research Authority and backed by utilities like Duke Energy and Santee Cooper, the project aims to optimize existing systems rather than rebuild from scratch. Governor Henry McMaster sees it as a key driver for economic growth and future-proofing the region’s energy supply amid unprecedented demand fueled by tech expansion and population growth.
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