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DOE loans Southern $26.5B for 5 GW of new gas, other grid investments

Feb 27, 2026·Infrastructure

This record loan isn't just about grid investment; it's a strategic federal bet on natural gas as a long-term stabilizer for the Southeast. The unstated story is the multi-decade lock-in of fossil fuel infrastructure and how it could reshape the competitive landscape for renewables. The critical variable to watch is whether the promised $7 billion in savings can survive the volatility of global gas markets.

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