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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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William Powers Jr., dean of the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas, has been elected a director of Enron Corp., effective immediately. The company said he will be chairman of a special committee to examine and take any appropriate actions "with respect to transactions between Enron and entities connected to related parties."James T. Rhodes, a veteran of more than 30 years in the energy industry, has been named to the Duke Energy Corp. board of directors the company. Dr. Rhodes recently retired as chairman, president and chief executive of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations.Susan M. Stalnecker, vice president for finance and treasurer of DuPont Corp., has been named to the PPL Corp. board of directors.Chesapeake Utilities Adds Three DirectorsDiversified utility Chesapeake Utilities Corp., has announced the appointment of three new members to its board of directors, all effective November 1.- Thomas J. Bresnan will be a Class I director with a term running from 2001 to 2003. He is chief executive of Anaheim, Calif.-based of New Horizons Worldwide Inc.
- J. Peter Martin becomes a Class II director with a term running from 2001 to 2004. He is the retired founder, president and chief executive of Miami, Fla.-based of Atlantic Utilities Corp.
- Joseph E. Moore Esq. will be a Class III director and serve from 2001 to 2002. He is a partner in the Maryland law firm of Williams, Hammond, Moore, Shockley and Harrison.
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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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