DOE Speeds Up Permits for International Power Line Projects
Published Date: 9/11/2025
Rule
Summary
The Department of Energy is updating rules about building and running electric power lines that cross U.S. borders. This affects companies wanting to connect their electric systems internationally, making sure everything is safe and fair. The new rules kick in on September 12, 2025, helping speed up approvals and keep the lights on across borders.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New Cross-Border Transmission Permit Rules
If you run a company that wants to build, connect, operate, or maintain electric power lines that cross U.S. borders, the Department of Energy updated the application rules. The update responds to comments on the May 16, 2025 DFR and is effective September 12, 2025; it emphasizes safety and fairness for those international connections.
Faster Approvals to Keep Lights On
The Department of Energy says the new rules will help speed up approvals for international transmission connections, effective September 12, 2025, which is intended to help keep electric service running across borders. This aims to support cross-border grid reliability and continuity of electric service.
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