The U.S. Department of Energy issued emergency DOE Order No. 202-26-26 on June 4, 2026, under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to the Orlando Utilities Commission. The order directs OUC to keep Unit 1 at the Stanton Energy Center in Orlando, Florida available to operate, and is in effect from June 4, 2026 through September 1, 2026.
In response, OUC stated it will not be able to place Stanton Energy Center Unit 1 into extended cold shutdown at this time. The utility said it will fully comply with the order while continuing to prioritize safe and reliable delivery of electricity to its customers and community.
OUC, which describes itself as The Reliable One, provides electric, water, chilled water, lighting and solar services to nearly 300,000 customers in Orlando, St. Cloud and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties.
Press release issued by Orlando Utilities Commission:
https://www.ouc.com/about/news/u-s-department-of-energy-directive-for-curtis-h-stanton-unit-1/
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