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DOE Acts to Ensure Key Coal-fired Power Plants Are Available in MISO to Supply Peak Summer Demands

LCG, May 18, 2026--The U.S. Secretary of Energy today issued an emergency order to address critical grid reliability issues in the Midwest anticipated this summer. The order is in effect beginning on May 19, 2026, through August 16, 2026. The emergency order directs the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), in coordination with Consumers Energy, to ensure that the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant (Campbell Plant) in West Olive, Michigan shall take all steps necessary to remain available to operate and to minimize costs for the region.

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EPA Announces Proposed Rule Action to Revise ELG's and Support Reliable, Affordable Coal-fired Power Plants

LCG, May 14, 2026--The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it is proposing a rule to revise wastewater limits, known as effluent limitations guidelines (ELG), for steam electric power plants that will help improve grid reliability and lower electricity prices while continuing to support clean and safe water resources. If finalized, the EPA's proposal is estimated to reduce electricity generation costs by as much as $1.1 billion annually, which could provide cost-savings to American consumers.

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Reliant to Spin Off Unregulated Businesses

LCG, Oct. 18, 2000--Reliant Energy Inc. said yesterday that its wholly owned subsidiary Reliant Resources Inc. has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the initial public offering of Reliant Resources common stock.

In the filing, Reliant said it expects to realize up to $1.3 billion in the public offering. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes including the development of generating facilities, acquisitions and the repayment or refinancing of indebtedness, the company said.

Reliant Resources is the vehicle for the parent company's unregulated businesses, which include power plants and energy trading, marketing and risk management operations.

In notes along with the filing, Reliant Resources said "We intend to become a provider of retail electric services in Texas when the market opens to retail competition in Jan. 2002 and in other U.S. markets with favorable regulatory structures and profit opportunities thereafter."

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