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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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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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Industry News
Pepco-Conectiv Merger Gets FERC Approval
LCG, Sept. 28, 2001--Potomac Electric Power Co. and Conectiv said yesterday they have received approval of their proposed merger from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, calling the green light "a significant milestone on the path to completing the combination of the two utilities." Pepco also announced that regulators in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, and the District of Columbia have now established schedules for reviewing the merger which are consistent with the companies' plans to complete the merger in the first quarter of 2002.The companies said the merger will create the largest electricity delivery company in the Mid-Atlantic states with the largest transmission network serving the regional power grid. The new company will serve 1.8 million customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Virginia.The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Justice Department cleared the merger in August. Shareholders of both companies approved the merger in July.
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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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