Hunter Voegele

On Oct. 28, the Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) released an interim final rule amending the regulations for the Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program. This interim final rule implements the Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) provisions enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4. The rule takes effect immediately while inviting public comment through Dec. 29, representing a significant transformation of the program.

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on July 4, 2025. Among many changes, the bill established new federal grant and loan programs, re-allocated the funding of existing programs, and significantly restructured the flow of federal incentives, shifting focus towards the Department of Defense (DOD) and away from the Department of Energy (DOE).