Federal Register #2026-13844

DOE Requests Public Comment on Draft 2026 National Transmission Needs Study

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Electricity, is inviting public comment on its draft 2026 National Transmission Needs Study. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Electricity - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on the draft study assessing national electric transmission capacity constraints and congestion - Study fulfills a statutory requirement to evaluate transmission needs every three years - No OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - No products or services are being procured - The study will inform DOE decisions on National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor designations and coordination of transmission-related authorities and funding - Unique Requirements: - Public comments are requested to help shape the final study - No technical or procurement requirements are specified beyond the scope of the study and statutory context

Description

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces the availability of the draft 2026 National Transmission Needs Study for public review and comment. The study assesses electric transmission capacity constraints and congestion, fulfilling a statutory requirement to conduct this study every three years. The draft is open for public comment from July 9, 2026, through September 8, 2026, with comments to be submitted via email. The study will inform DOE decisions related to National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor designations and coordination of transmission-related authorities and funding.

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