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Army awards Dominion contract for grid-independent Fort Hood microgrid

Planning at least three more Fort Hood microgrids

The Army Corps of Engineers awarded Dominion Privatization Texas $61.5 million on Oct. 30 to build the Phantom Warrior Microgrid at Fort Hood. The system pairs 3 megawatts of natural gas generators with a 1.5-megawatt solar canopy and a 1-megawatt battery, enough to keep critical facilities running for 14 days without the Texas grid.

Updated Nov 3

Army awards Texas Southern University $10 million for defense engineering program

Money Moves

As of September 2026: Funder — investing in STEM education at minority-serving institutions

The Department of the Army recorded a $10 million award to Texas Southern University on Aug 19, 2026. The money funds FORGE — Future-Oriented Readiness Through Growth in Engineering and Logistics — an effort to expand the HBCU's engineering and logistics programs, with work starting Aug 24.

Updated Sep 10