Energy

FY 2026-2028 Proposed Power Transmission Rate Adjustments Public Hearing

The Bonneville Power Administration has issued a notice regarding proposed power and transmission rate adjustments for Fiscal Years 2026-2028. The notice announces a public hearing and opportunities for public review and comment on these proposed rate changes.

FY 2029 Rate Design Methodology Public Hearing and Comment

The Bonneville Power Administration has issued a notice regarding the Fiscal Year 2029 Public Rate Design Methodology. This notice announces a public hearing and provides opportunities for public review and comment on the proposed methodology.

Proposed Modifications to Open Access Transmission Tariff

The Bonneville Power Administration has published proposed modifications to its Open Access Transmission Tariff. The agency is seeking public comment and has scheduled a prehearing conference to discuss these changes.

Bonneville Power Administration Provider of Choice Policy Record of Decision

The Bonneville Power Administration has published its Provider of Choice Policy and Record of Decision. This notice details the agency's decision regarding its policies for selecting energy providers.

Proposed Modifications to Open Access Transmission Tariff Public Hearing

The Bonneville Power Administration has published a notice regarding proposed modifications to its Open Access Transmission Tariff. A public hearing is scheduled for November 14, 2023, to discuss these proposed changes and provide opportunities for public review and comment.

Energy Department Announces $26.5B Loan for Electricity Cost Savings

The Department of Energy announced a $26.5 billion loan package, the largest in its history, to Southern Company subsidiaries. This initiative is projected to save customers in Georgia and Alabama over $7 billion in electricity costs and enhance grid reliability.

Energy Department Restructures $83 Billion in Loans and Commitments

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the restructuring, revision, or elimination of over $83 billion in loans and conditional commitments from the Biden-era portfolio. This action involves reallocating funds from wind and solar projects to natural gas and nuclear initiatives.

Energy Department Closes $1 Billion Loan for Nuclear Plant Restart

The Department of Energy has closed a $1 billion loan to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, to finance the restart of the Crane Clean Energy Center nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. This initiative supports the administration's goals of lowering energy costs and strengthening the domestic nuclear industrial base.

Energy Department Announces $1.5B Loan for Indiana Fertilizer Facility

The Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office has closed a $1.5 billion loan to Wabash Valley Resources, LLC, for a coal and ammonia fertilizer facility in Indiana. This initiative aims to boost domestic fertilizer production and strengthen national food security.

Energy Dept Approves LNG Export Increase at Plaquemines Terminal

The U.S. Department of Energy has authorized an immediate 13% increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG Terminal in Louisiana. This approval allows for an additional 0.45 billion cubic feet per day of exports to non-free trade agreement countries.