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February 2, 2026

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Bonneville Power Administration
BPA Exempted from Federal Staffing Cuts, Hairston Says
BPA will not see further staffing cuts, CEO John Hairston said during the agency’s quarterly business review, adding that he hopes to strengthen the workforce when the government lifts federal hiring freezes.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Wright Defends DOE Budget at House Appropriations Subcommittee
Energy Secretary Chris Wright testified about the Trump administration's budget request and took flak mostly from Democrats on his department's review of previously authorized spending.
NERC
Counterflow: Stop the Insanity, Trump 2.0
Columnist Steve Huntoon wrote recently about two of President Trump's executive orders. Now, he takes on a third executive order that he considers foolish.
Bonneville Power Administration
Northwest Faces Increased Fire Risk in July, BPA Says
The Northwest faces “above normal significant wildland fire potential” in July 2025, and the Bonneville Power Administration is taking steps to enhance mitigation efforts.
EIA
EIA Projects Demise of Coal, Rise of Renewables
The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts sharp increases in renewable power generation and sharp decreases in coal-fired power in its 2025 Annual Energy Outlook.
Daimler Truck
Corrected. Electric, Hydrogen Trucks Promoted for Port NY-NJ
New Jersey is investing up to $13 million in a pilot project to put six hydrogen fueled trucks to work in the Port of New York and New Jersey.
NERC
Robb: NERC Working with DOE on Energy Orders
NERC's CEO told attendees at an MRC informational session that the ERO is in discussions with the Energy Department to assist with a recent executive order requiring nationwide reliability assessments.
DOE
Industry Must Share Risk Over Nuclear-Powered Data Centers, Experts Say
As the Department of Energy explores using federal land for data centers powered by nuclear power, experts say public-private risk-sharing will be crucial to make nuclear a viable option.
Bonneville Power Administration
BPA to Restore 89 ‘Probationary’ Staff, Agency Confirms
DOE will allow the Bonneville Power Administration to reinstate 89 “probationary” employees and could provide the federal power agency exemptions from OPM’s reductions in force order, a BPA representative confirmed.
Shutterstock
Feds Pause $1M Pathways Initiative Funding, Group Leader Says
The federal government has put on hold nearly $1 million in funding toward the development of a new independent Western RO to oversee CAISO’s WEIM and EDAM, the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative’s Launch Committee said.

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