Department of Energy to Deploy Defense Production Act Funding for Alaska Railbelt Transmission Project

The U.S. Department of Energy announced its intent to deploy Defense Production Act (DPA) funding to develop a second high-voltage connection for the Alaska Railbelt Transmission Project. This $418 million investment, including up to $150 million in DPA funds, aims to strengthen grid infrastructure essential for national defense and improve reliability and lower electricity costs for approximately 75% of Alaska's population.