DOE Speeds Up Permits to Export U.S. Electricity
Published Date: 6/22/2026
Rule
Summary
The Department of Energy is making it easier and faster for companies to get permission to send electricity across U.S. borders. This new rule starts on July 22, 2026, and helps keep our electric supply safe while encouraging cross-border energy trade. If you’re involved in exporting electricity, get ready for a simpler application process with clear deadlines and fewer headaches.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Simpler Export Application Requirements
If you apply to export electricity from the U.S., the rule lets you submit only the information you deem relevant to DOE's decision under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act. This change removes the prior detailed document requirements (10 CFR 205.301-205.309 were removed) and takes effect on July 22, 2026.
Application Filing Fee Eliminated
The rule eliminates the $500 application filing fee for export authorizations, reducing DOE's estimated annual applicant burden by about $10,000 across all applicants. The fee removal takes effect July 22, 2026.
Faster, Streamlined Public Comment Process
DOE will stop its voluntary use of FERC procedures (Rules 211/214) for protests and motions and will instead publish notice of applications on its website or in the Federal Register and place timely public comments in the public file. This aims to reduce procedural delays for export authorization decisions beginning July 22, 2026.
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