The commission reviews grid policies as demand rises from data centers and other major users. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced its plans to take action…
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Federal Agencies Announce Ohio Energy and Data Center Partnership with Private Sector
The project includes new power generation, grid upgrades, and large-scale computing development at the Portsmouth site. The U.S. Departments of Energy and Commerce announced a public-private partnership with…
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Energy Department Invests in Critical Power Grid Infrastructure
The program focuses on increasing transmission capacity and reliability through advanced technology projects. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a funding opportunity of about $1.9 billion through…
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Energy Secretary Issues Emergency Order to Keep Critical Mid-Atlantic Generation Operational
The order requires two Eddystone Units to remain available through May 2026. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order directing PJM Interconnection L.L.C. (PJM) and…
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Energy Secretary Extends Operations of Essential Coal Plant
The department cites a need for the continued use of coal-powered energy. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright renewed an emergency order, directing the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)…
Read MoreDOE Issues Emergency Orders to Keep Coal Plants Operating
Orders are intended to stabilize regional power grids during the winter months. Energy Secretary Chris Wright (DOE) issued emergency orders requiring coal-fired power plants in Colorado and Indiana…
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House Passes Bill to Allow FERC to Keep Retiring Power Plants Operational
The Power Plant Reliability Act allows retiring plants to stay open for up to five years if their closure would negatively impact grid reliability. The House of Representatives…
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Interior Department Releases Five-Year Plan for Offshore Drilling Leases
This new schedule represents the most active offshore oil and gas leasing plan in decades. The Interior Department recently released a five-year plan in support of offshore oil…
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DOE Releases National Guideline to Promote Fusion Energy Development
New strategy outlines steps to accelerate research, innovation, and commercialization of fusion power by the mid-2030s. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its Fusion Science and Technology…
Read MoreDOE Reallocates Solar Rooftop Funding to Puerto Rico Power Grid
Redirects $365 million from the previous administration’s program to overall grid upgrades. The Department of Energy has redirected funding from a solar program under President Biden’s administration to…
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