Eversource and Dartmouth Engineering selected for U.S. Department of Energy SPARK Award to expand grid capacity and deliver customer benefits through grid-enhancing technology

Eversource and Dartmouth Engineering have been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for the SPARK program to develop the DREAM initiative, which uses dynamic line rating technology to increase transmission capacity across 4,000 miles of grid in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The project could unlock additional transfer capability, potentially delaying new transmission construction while reducing costs for customers. Pending successful negotiations, the award could represent approximately $47.7 million in funding, with implementation expected to begin in 2027.