The U.S. Interior Department on Nov. 20 issued a directive titled Unleashing American Offshore Energy to replace the Biden administration’s 2024–2029 offshore leasing program with a more expansive plan set for completion by October 2026. The action begins development of the 2026–2031 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and reflects the administration’s…...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Nov. 20 announced a new Texas Energy Fund loan agreement for a 455-megawatt natural gas project that NRG Energy will develop in the Houston area. The agreement supports the construction of a new unit at the Greens Bayou Generating Station in Harris County, placing the facility within the state’s effort…...
The U.S. Department of Energy on Nov. 19 issued an emergency order directing the Midcontinent Independent System Operator to ensure continued availability of the J.H. Campbell coal plant in West Olive, Michigan through Feb. 17, 2026. The department determined that grid conditions in the Midwest remain strained heading into the winter season, with the region…...
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation on Nov. 18 released its 2025–2026 Winter Reliability Assessment, finding that much of North America faces higher reliability risks if severe cold develops this winter. Resources appear adequate for typical seasonal conditions, but prolonged and wide-area cold snaps could strain supply. Electricity demand has grown by 20-gigawatts since last…...
The U.S. Department of Energy on Nov. 18 approved a $1 billion loan for Constellation Energy Generation to restart the Crane Clean Energy Center in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania. The project involves bringing an 835-megawatt reactor back online to lower electricity costs and provide a reliable source of power for the PJM Interconnection region. The action…...
The U.S. Department of Energy on Nov. 14 launched two funding opportunities totaling $355 million to expand domestic production of critical materials and support the development of advanced mining systems. The DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy issued the actions as part of a broader federal strategy to strengthen supply chains that support energy production, manufacturing,…...
The New York State Public Service Commission on Nov. 13 approved a new set of updates to the Coordinated Grid Planning Process to improve the efficiency, transparency and accuracy of long-term transmission planning. The action enhances stakeholder engagement efforts and streamlines both modeling work and proposal development. The planning process continues to evolve and remains…...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Nov. 12 announced the designation of a new NRG Energy natural gas facility in Chambers County as a qualified development under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation program. The designation places the project within a priority track aimed at supporting new firm generation across the state to reinforce grid…...
The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Nov. 10 approved the first award under the Texas Energy Fund Completion Bonus Grant Program, signing an agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority for the 188-megawatt Timmerman Power Plant Unit 1 in Caldwell County. The natural gas-fired facility, which joined the Electric Reliability Council of Texas grid…...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Nov. 7 approved required environmental permits, including a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification, for the proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement natural gas pipeline. The decision, issued to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC, follows a comprehensive review evaluating compliance with state and federal environmental…...
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Nov. 6 announced the release of a comprehensive roadmap outlining strategies to decarbonize the state’s building sector, which represents the second-largest source of emissions. The plan, developed under Executive Order 316 signed in 2023, provides a policy and regulatory framework to electrify 400,000 residential and 20,000 commercial units by…...
Southwest Power Pool Board of Directors on Nov. 5 approved the grid operator’s 2025 Integrated Transmission Plan, authorizing $8.6 billion in transmission upgrades and new high-voltage lines across its 14-state region. The plan represents one of the most ambitious investments in SPP’s history and is designed to ensure a reliable, affordable, and resilient grid as…...