On January 26, 2026, the Department of Energy issued an emergency Order No. 202-26-08, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to New York ISO (NYISO). The order was issued subsequent to NYISO's application. The order allows NYISO to run all electric generating units located within the NYISO Region and to operate up to their maximum generation output levels, notwithstanding air quality or other permit limitations or fuel shortages during the pendency of this emergency. This order is in effect beginning on January 26, 2026, and continues until February 2, 2026.
| Date of Document | Submitter | Document Title |
| January 26, 2026 | New York ISO (NYISO) | NYISO Application - Order No. 202-26-08 |
| January 26, 2026 | New York ISO (NYISO) | NYISO Application Exhibit A - Order No. 202-26-08 |
| January 26, 2026 | Department of Energy | DOE Order No. 202-26-08 NYISO |