美国能源部完成51亿美元贷款交割：Alliant Energy在Iowa与Wisconsin新增发电容量逾2.6吉瓦、预计节省电费逾10亿美元
华盛顿——美国能源部（DOE）能源主导融资办公室（EDF）10月28日宣布，已完成向 Alliant Energy 提供总额51亿美元贷款组合的财务交割，用于降低 Iowa 与 Wisconsin 两州的电费成本、扩大稳定发电能力并加强电网可靠性。能源部称，相关投资将新增或升级逾2.6吉瓦（GW）发电容量，为两州家庭与企业带来逾10亿美元的电费节省，新增电力可供近200万户家庭用电。
能源部称，这批投资将支持新建天然气发电厂、储能系统以及既有发电设施的升级改造，并创造数百个建筑相关岗位。此次宣布是落实特朗普总统《加强美国电网可靠性与安全》行政令的一步，目的是确保美国拥有可靠电力，满足不断增长的用电需求并加强能源安全。
能源部长 Chris Wright 在能源部声明中说：「能源部正在兑现特朗普总统降低电费成本、释放美国能源全部潜力的承诺。这些投资将降低 Iowa 与 Wisconsin 家庭与企业的能源成本，加强我国电网，并为未来数十年注入美国繁荣的动力。」EDF 主任 Gregory A. Beard 说：「在特朗普总统与 Wright 部长的领导下，EDF 正在把资本投入使用，扩大美国的可靠能源基础设施。让新的、可靠的电力上线，我们就能加强国家能源安全，并降低 Iowa 与 Wisconsin 家庭与企业的电费成本。」
能源部称，这笔贷款是特朗普政府完成的第十笔财务交割，也是通过能源主导融资计划完成的第六笔和第七笔公用事业融资。能源部称，EDF 正在为对美国能源安全、电网可靠性和降低全体美国人成本有实质贡献的美国能源与制造项目提供融资，并更负责任地管理纳税人资金。
DOE Closes $5.1 Billion Loan to Alliant Energy, Adding Over 2.6 GW of Power in Iowa and Wisconsin
Washington — The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) announced on October 28 the financial close of a $5.1 billion loan package to Alliant Energy to lower electricity costs, expand firm power generation, and strengthen grid reliability in Iowa and Wisconsin. DOE said the investments will add more than 2.6 gigawatts (GW) of new or upgraded power generation capacity and deliver more than $1 billion in electricity cost savings for families and businesses across both states, adding enough electricity to power the equivalent of nearly 2 million homes.
DOE said the projects will support new natural gas-fired power plants, energy storage systems, and upgrades to existing generation facilities, and will create hundreds of construction-related jobs. The announcement advances President Trump's executive order Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid, ensuring the nation has the dependable power needed to meet growing electricity demand and strengthen American energy security, DOE said.
"The Energy Department is delivering on President Trump's promise to lower electricity costs and unleash the full potential of American energy," Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said in the DOE statement. "These investments will drive down energy costs for families and businesses in Iowa and Wisconsin, strengthen our nation's electric grid, and fuel American prosperity for decades to come." EDF Director Gregory A. Beard said: "Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Wright's leadership, EDF is putting capital to work to expand America's reliable energy infrastructure. By bringing new, dependable power online, we are strengthening our nation's energy security and lowering electricity costs for families and businesses across Iowa and Wisconsin."
DOE said the loan marks the Trump administration's tenth financial close, and the sixth and seventh utility financing completed through the Energy Dominance Financing Program. Under President Trump's leadership, DOE said, EDF is financing American energy and manufacturing projects that meaningfully contribute to U.S. energy security, grid reliability, and lowering costs for all Americans, while more responsibly managing taxpayer dollars.
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