Resource Adequacy Report: Evaluating the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid

The Attorneys General of Maryland, Washington, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, and New York move to intervene in this proceeding pursuant to Section 313l of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. § 825l, and request that the Department of Energy grant rehearing of its July 7, 2025 report titled "Resource Adequacy Report: Evaluating the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid." The report claims the U.S. will face a significantly increased risk of power outages by 2030 if scheduled coal and natural gas plant retirements are allowed to proceed. It recommends keeping these plants running to maintain grid reliability. The coalition warns that the DOE report could be used as the basis to renew emergency orders under the Federal Power Act that force the continued operation of aging coal-powered plants. The report may also serve as justification for future orders affecting coal plants in the state and across the country.