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Grand River Dam Secures $28M Grid Boost | Tulsa News
Grand River Dam Authority just landed a $28.5 million federal grant to keep its aging coal-fired Unit Two online—saving hundreds of jobs and ensuring reliable power for eastern Oklahoma as demand surges. The funds will upgrade critical systems from coal handling to turbine controls, letting this 450-megawatt unit stay operational longer. With new power plants taking years to build, the Department of Energy sees keeping existing infrastructure running as the fastest way to meet rising demand—and keep electricity affordable. While future plans include possibly adding a fifth unit, the focus now…
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