Federal Power Act - DOE's Emergency Authority Topic of White Paper From CRS
May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12991) on May 8, 2025, by energy policy analyst Ashley J. Lawson:
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Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. Sec.824a(c)) grants the Secretary of Energy certain authorities over the temporary operation of the electricity system during emergencies. An executive order issued by President Trump in April 2025 has highlighted this authority and raised quest . . .
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Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. Sec.824a(c)) grants the Secretary of Energy certain authorities over the temporary operation of the electricity system during emergencies. An executive order issued by President Trump in April 2025 has highlighted this authority and raised quest . . .