TransAlta Receives 90-Day Operation Order from U.S. Department of Energy
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 17 2025
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Source: Globenewswire
- Operation Order Confirmation: TransAlta's subsidiary, TransAlta Centralia Generation LLC, has received an order from the U.S. Department of Energy mandating that Centralia Unit 2 in Washington State remain operational for 90 days until March 16, 2026, ensuring continued power supply from this generation unit.
- Government Collaboration Assessment: TransAlta is currently evaluating the order and plans to collaborate with state and federal governments to ensure compliance, which will help maintain the company's operational stability and regulatory adherence in the U.S. market.
- Long-term Value Commitment: As one of Canada's largest wind power producers, TransAlta is committed to providing reliable power to customers while aligning with sustainable development goals, further solidifying its leadership position in the energy sector.
- Emission Reduction Achievement: Since 2015, TransAlta has achieved a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to 22.7 million tonnes of CO2e, demonstrating its proactive environmental responsibility, which may enhance investor confidence.
Analyst Views on TAC
Wall Street analysts forecast TAC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TAC is 17.38 USD with a low forecast of 12.96 USD and a high forecast of 19.44 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 12.700
Low
12.96
Averages
17.38
High
19.44
Current: 12.700
Low
12.96
Averages
17.38
High
19.44
About TAC
TransAlta Corporation owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. It provides municipalities, medium and large industries, businesses, and utility customers with affordable, energy-efficient, and reliable power. Its portfolio includes hydro, wind, solar, battery storage, natural gas, and thermal power. Its segments include Hydro, Wind & Solar, Gas, Energy Transition, Energy Marketing, and Corporate. It has over 88 energy assets in the portfolio. It has a diversified fleet of hydro, wind, solar, natural gas, and cogeneration generates over 9,000 megawatts of electricity. It delivers renewable energy solutions for large-scale commercial partners, including technology companies. It operates a fleet of electrical power generation assets, including Antrim Wind Project, Lakeswind Facility, Old Town Wind Project, White Rock East Project, Mass Solar Project, Fortescue River Gas Pipeline, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
