US energy department makes it easier to export power to other countries

The US Department of Energy wants to simplify the process for companies to get permission to export electricity. This means fewer steps and less paperwork for companies that want to sell power across borders.

For decades, exporting electricity required a specific authorization process, even for routine transactions. This change streamlines that process, making it faster and cheaper for power companies to sell surplus electricity to Canada or Mexico. It removes a small but persistent bureaucratic hurdle for cross-border energy trade.