On January 31, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued emergency DOE Order No. 202-26-14, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to the city of Lakeland, Florida, on behalf of Lakeland Electric (Lakeland). The order was issued subsequent to Lakeland’s application. In the event that Lakeland Electric determines that generation from the Specified Resources is necessary to meet the electricity demand that Lakeland Electric anticipates in its service area, Lakeland Electric can dispatch such unit or units and to order their operation only as needed to maintain reliability. The order is in effect January 31, 2026, until 10:00 a.m. EST on February 6, 2026.
| Date of Document | Submitter | Document Title |
| January 31, 2026 | Lakeland Electric (Lakeland) | Lakeland Electric 202(c) Application - Backup Generators |
| January 31, 2026 | Lakeland Electric (Lakeland) | Lakeland Electric 202(c) Application Exhibit A - Backup Generators |
| January 31, 2026 | Department of Energy | DOE 202(c) Order No. 202-26-14 Lakeland Electric |
| February 1, 2026 | Lakeland Electric (Lakeland) | Lakeland Electric 202(c) Application Exhibit A - Updated as of Feb. 1, 2026 1:20 p.m. EST |
| February 4, 2026 | Department of Energy | Order Granting Rehearing Request No. 202-26-14A |