U.S. DOE issues emergency power order for CenterPoint, MISO in Indiana
A federal emergency power directive is set to keep generating capacity available in southern Indiana during the fall period. The order covers Unit 2 at the F.B. Culley Generating Station in Warrick County and runs from September 20, 2026 through December 18, 2026.
Highlights
- U.S. Department of Energy issued Emergency Order No. 202-26-47 on September 18, 2026 to CenterPoint Energy and MISO.
- The directive requires F.B. Culley Generating Station Unit 2 in Indiana to remain available for operation for nearly three months.
- Economic dispatch measures must be implemented to minimize power costs while supporting electricity system flexibility under the emergency order.
Emergency order for Culley unit operations
According to U.S. Department of Energy, it issued emergency Order No. 202-26-47 on September 18, 2026 under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to CenterPoint Energy and Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., or MISO.The directive requires the two entities to take all measures necessary to ensure Unit 2 at the F.B. Culley Generating Station is available to operate. It also calls for the use of economic dispatch to minimize costs for the American people.
Implications for Indiana power supply
The action centers on the F.B. Culley facility in Warrick County, Indiana, placing the plant's Unit 2 within a federal reliability framework for nearly three months.For the power sector, the order signals a short-term operational step aimed at preserving electricity system flexibility while seeking to limit cost impacts through economic dispatch.
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