Published September 24, 2026 at 8:27 AM ET · Updated September 24, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Energy Department puts $5 billion into grid upgrades for data centers and lower bills
2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Newsmax. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
The Energy Department is spending billions of dollars on power grid upgrades intended to support data centers and lower electricity bills. The Washington Examiner reported the figure at 5 billion dollars, while Newsmax put the spending at 2 billion dollars.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 d ago, when Newsmax reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 6 d ago from Washington Examiner.
