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The U.S. Department of Energy today announced its intent to deploy Defense Production Act (DPA) funding to accelerate the expansion of transmission capacity in Virginia and West Virginia, strengthening grid reliability and infrastructure essential to national defense.

The Energy Department Announces Intention to Support Adding 2.5 GW of Grid Capacity and 800 Jobs

DOE urges PJM to require large new electricity users to pay for the generation and infrastructure needed to serve them.

The U.S. Department of Energy today announced its intent to deploy Defense Production Act funding to develop a second high-voltage connection between Southcentral and Interior Alaska, strengthening grid infrastructure essential to national defense.

The U.S. Department of Energy today announced updated operating directives for its National Laboratories, plants, and sites as part of a broader effort to modernize operations across DOE’s laboratory complex.

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy will not move forward with designating the three proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors previously selected in December 2024 to advance in the review process.

Secretary Wright issued an emergency order to stabilize the grid to mitigate the risk of blackouts during hot weather conditions

Secretary Wright issues an emergency order to stabilize the Mid-Atlantic grid and mitigate blackout risks ahead of forecasted hot weather conditions