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DOE Closes Record $26.5 Billion Loan for Southern Co Grid Upgrades
The U.S. government just approved its largest-ever energy loan—$26.5 billion to upgrade power in the Southeast. Promised savings top $7 billion, but who really pays? The details might surprise you...
Financial market analysis from 28/02/2026. Market conditions may have changed since publication.
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