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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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DOE Awards $94 Million to Eight American Companies to Accelerate SMR Deployments and Develop Supply Chain

LCG, May 14, 2026--The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of eight companies to support the near-term deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors (SMRs) in the United States. The DOE states that awardees will collectively receive more than $94 million in Federal cost-shared funding to spur additional Gen III+ SMR deployments by addressing key gaps that have hindered the domestic nuclear industry in licensing, supply chain, and site preparation.

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LG&E, Powergen Get SEC Okay,Deal Should Close in a Few Days

LCG, Dec. 7, 2000--Powergen Plc of the United Kingdom received approval yesterday from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for its acquisition of LG&E Energy Corp. ofLouisville, Ky.

The companies said it was the last approval needed for consummation of the merger, which is expected to close "in the next few days."

"The speed with which this transaction has been concluded is a tribute to the people at bothcompanies who have worked diligently to make this powerful combination a reality," said Roger W.Hale, LG&E Energy's chief executive. "We sincerely appreciate their efforts."

"Additionally, we'd like to thank our regulators, both in the United States and the United Kingdom, who recognized the value of this merger for the companies, their employees, their communities and theirshareholders," he added.

LG&E said that shortly after the closing its shareholders will receive letters of transmittal containing instructions for submitting their stock certificates at the agreed upon price of $24.85 a share.

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