Federal Policy

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DOE Extends Order to Keep Centralia Coal Plant Online
The Department of Energy extended an order that will continue to keep Washington’s last remaining coal-fired plant open past its long-scheduled retirement at the end of 2025.
Department of the Interior
New Alaska Coal-fired Plant Mentioned at Energy Summit
The Trump administration announced energy, technology and resource deals worth $56 billion coming out of an Asia-Pacific energy security summit.
Ørsted
Vineyard Completes Construction, Revolution Starts Generation
One New England offshore wind farm has completed construction, and another has begun sending electricity ashore as it finishes construction.
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NRC Finds Minor Violations, Elevates Oversight of 5 Reactors
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission reports that 90 of the nation’s 95 operational commercial nuclear reactors met the highest category of performance in the 2025 oversight process.
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Policy Roundup: DOJ Sues California on EVs; DOE Offers $1.9B for ATTs
The Trump administration is suing California over its mandates for electric vehicles and offering $1.9 billion for advanced transmission.
Wood Mackenzie
SEIA, WoodMac Chart Whiplash in U.S. Solar Industry
Nearly 40% fewer U.S. solar power projects reached completion in the fourth quarter than in the third quarter as developers pivoted to start new projects in time to qualify for tax credits.
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler
Energy Secretary, Congressman Call for Restart of N.Y. Nuclear Plant
No specifics are being offered, and the site’s owner indicates significant financial and political support must be established before such a restart of Indian Point could be considered.
Earthjustice
Wash. AG, PIOs Sue to Overturn DOE Order to Keep Centralia Plant Running
Washington’s attorney general and a coalition of public interest organizations filed separate lawsuits to overturn the Department of Energy’s order requiring TransAlta to continue operating the state’s last coal-fired plant beyond its scheduled retirement.
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NYSERDA Lays Out High Cost of Climate Law Compliance
The state authority managing New York’s clean-energy transition estimated one part of complying with the state’s climate law could carry a gross impact of more than $4,000 per year per household in some cases.
CEC
Solar and Wind Dominate California’s Energy Future, CEC Model Shows
Solar and wind resources could generate up to 85% of California’s electricity by 2045, according to a report being drafted by the energy commission.

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