U.S. Department of Energy
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CX-270888: Thurlow Dam-Union Springs 115kV Transmission Line Rebuild
CX-270888: Thurlow Dam-Union Springs 115kV Transmission Line Rebuild
The United States Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) is considering whether to issue a loan guarantee of a funding facility to Alabama Power Company (APC) pursuant to its authority under the EDF Program.
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January 29, 2026
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The United States Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) is considering whether to issue a loan guarantee of a funding facility to Alabama Power Company (APC) pursuant to its authority under the EDF Program. In its application, APC has identified the Thurlow Dam-Union Springs 115kV Transmission Line Rebuild Project (Project) for inclusion in the funding facility that is the subject of DOE's loan guarantee.
The Project will rebuild approximately 31.5 miles of existing overhead transmission line infrastructure within its existing 100-foot-wide right-of-way (ROW). This Project will address constraints that limit the electrical grid's ability to integrate additional generation sources. Additionally, the Project will safety increase the carrying capacity of the existing infrastructure, improve efficiency, reduce power loss potential, and enhance reliability.
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