DOE announces up to $42 million for Constitution Pipeline development
The Energy Department plans Defense Production Act funding for permitting and pre-construction work on a proposed Pennsylvania-to-New York gas pipeline.
What the record says
The U.S. Department of Energy announced October 19 that it will use up to $42 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding to advance the proposed 125-mile Constitution Pipeline from Pennsylvania to New York. DOE says the funding can support eligible environmental reviews, engineering, site preparation and other work needed to secure regulatory approvals. It may also support complementary gas infrastructure after permits are completed. The department presents the investment as support for energy security and the defense industrial base.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Follow DOE and the project's regulatory proceedings for permitting decisions and later development milestones.
Limits and what is not established
The funding announcement does not mean the pipeline has received all permits, been constructed or begun operating. DOE's predictions of lower heating and electricity costs are prospective claims, not independently verified savings.
Sources checked October 20, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
U.S. Department of Energy: original information