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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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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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Industry News
BG&E Cuts Some Slack as Disconnect Moratorium Ends
LCG, April 9, 2001The Maryland Public Service Commission's winter moratorium on service disconnects for low-income customers ended March 31, but Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. said it will cut its customers some slack to keep their service on."We know the end of the moratorium might cause more concern for our customers already in adifficult situation," says Frank O. Heintz, president of BG&E. "We want these customers to know wewill remain flexible in helping them find the best solution for their circumstances."High natural gas prices have left some BG&E customers unable to stay current with their bills, the company said. The utility said it offers an option under which they pay an even monthly charge for service and it also provides guidance to customers seeking assistance from the Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs."We want to work with our customers to help find solutions to the winter's heating costs," said Heintz.
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UPLAN-NPM
The Locational Marginal Price Model (LMP) Network Power Model
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UPLAN-ACE
Day Ahead and Real Time Market Simulation
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UPLAN-G
The Gas Procurement and Competitive Analysis System
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PLATO
Database of Plants, Loads, Assets, Transmission...
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