Electric Firm Applies to Export Power to Mexico for Five Years
Published Date: 1/23/2026
Notice
Summary
Electric Power Markets USA, LLC wants permission to send electricity from the U.S. to Mexico for the next five years. This affects energy buyers and sellers in Texas and could boost cross-border power trade without hurting U.S. electricity supplies. If you have thoughts or concerns, you’ve got until February 23, 2026, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Five-Year Texas-to-Mexico Power Exports
On July 30, 2025 Electric Power Markets USA, LLC applied for permission to send electricity from the U.S. to Mexico for a five-year term. This application could boost cross-border power trade and affects energy buyers and sellers in Texas; DOE will evaluate environmental impacts and whether U.S. electricity supplies or reliability would be harmed before making a decision. Stakeholders may submit comments, protests, or motions to intervene by February 23, 2026.
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