As of December 23, 2025, the US Department of Energy (DOE) ordered Northern Indiana Public Service Co. and CenterPoint Energy to continue three coal-fired units in Indiana, amounting to 950 MW, beyond their retirement at the end of the month. [1] DOE suggests that parts of the Midcontinent Independent System Operators face an emergency situation, according to studies by the grid operator. Additionally, recent capacity auction results indicate tightening supply conditions. [2] In its 90-day emergency orders, DOE stated that the emergency conditions resulting from increasing demand and a shortage caused by the accelerated retirement of generation facilities will likely continue in the near term and in subsequent years. A string of last-minute emergency orders under the Federal Power Act was issued to keep power plants in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Washington from retiring.

[1] https://www.energy.gov/documents/order-number-202-25-12-schahfer

[2] https://www.energy.gov/documents/order-number-202-25-13-culley