Federal Register #EERE-2025-OT-0037

DOE Rescinds Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program Regulations

This notice announces a regulatory update from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation: - DOE is rescinding the regulations for the Renewable Energy Production Incentive (REPI) program - The REPI program was designed to incentivize renewable energy production by state, local, and non-profit electric utilities - No products, services, or equipment are being procured or requested - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named or involved - The program has not been funded since Fiscal Year 2009 and is now obsolete - The rule clarifies that no incentive payments will be made after the end of Fiscal Year 2026 - This action removes outdated regulations and aligns DOE rules with current law - No new requirements, deliveries, or services are associated with this notice

Description

This final rule by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) addresses the Renewable Energy Production Incentive (REPI) program, which was established to encourage production of electric energy from renewable resources by state-owned or non-profit electric cooperatives. The rule aligns the regulations with the statute that includes a payment sunset date, specifying that no incentive payments will be made after September 30, 2026. The rule removes the inactive and obsolete regulatory program effective October 1, 2026, reflecting that no funds have been appropriated for the program since Fiscal Year 2009.

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