U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

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MISO-SPP JTIQ Fed Funds Caught Up in DOE Review of Grants

The U.S. Department of Energy is preparing a case-by-case review of all the agency’s financial assistance awards under the Biden administration that it says could have “significant ramifications” for current and prospective recipients.

Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy Seeking Compensation for Keeping Campbell Open

Consumers Energy filed a complaint with FERC against MISO seeking compensation for keeping open the J.H. Campbell coal plant this summer as ordered by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Meeting the Surge in Demand Without Sacrificing Affordability

The Edison Electric Institute’s annual conference and thought leadership forum featured numerous discussions on the industry's ability to meet the explosive demand without sacrificing reliability and affordability.

Constellation
DOE Orders PJM, Constellation to Keep 760-MW Eddystone Generators Online

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to keep Constellation Energy’s Eddystone Units 3 and 4, located outside Philadelphia, online under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act.

Holtec International
Palisades Nuclear Restart Clears Environmental Review

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has determined there would be no significant environmental impact from restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan.

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Pathways Initiative Seeks $7.1M to Fund RO

The West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative’s Launch Committee estimates it will cost about $7.1 million to launch the independent regional organization that eventually will oversee energy markets in the West.

Arizona Public Service
Arizona Utilities Explore Expanded Use of Nuclear

Arizona utilities are seeking U.S. Department of Energy funding to help plan for additional nuclear power facilities in the state.

Bonneville Power Administration
BPA Exempted from Federal Staffing Cuts, Hairston Says
BPA will not see further staffing cuts, CEO John Hairston said during the agency’s quarterly business review, adding that he hopes to strengthen the workforce when the government lifts federal hiring freezes.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Wright Defends DOE Budget at House Appropriations Subcommittee
Energy Secretary Chris Wright testified about the Trump administration's budget request and took flak mostly from Democrats on his department's review of previously authorized spending.
NERC
Counterflow: Stop the Insanity, Trump 2.0
Columnist Steve Huntoon wrote recently about two of President Trump's executive orders. Now, he takes on a third executive order that he considers foolish.

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