The USA Is Modernizing Its Power Grid to Support Clean Energy Growth by 2026 The United States is undertaking a major modernization of its aging power grid to prepare for a rapid expansion of clean and renewable energy. With solar, wind, battery storage, and electric vehicles growing at record pace, the existing grid—much of it built decades ago—is being upgraded to handle higher loads, two-way power flows, and more variable energy sources. This modernization includes deploying smart grid techno