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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
New Hampshire Regulators to Auction Seabrook Nuke
LCG, Dec. 3, 2001--The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission said this morning it has retained the investment banking firm of JPMorgan as exclusive financial advisor to conduct an auction sale of 88.2 percent of the Seabrook nuclear power plant, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2002.Seabrook is a 1,160 megawatt pressurized water facility located 13 miles south of Portsmouth, N.H., and one of the largest power plants in New England. The commission said the sale would include buildings and components of a second Seabrook unit which was never completed.The selling owners of Seabrook, owning 88.2 percent of the plant among them, include North Atlantic Energy Corp. with 35.98 percent ownership, The United Illuminating Co.(17.50 percent), Great Bay Power Corp. (12.13 percent), New England Power Co. (9.96 percent), The Connecticut Light & Power Co. (4.06 percent), Canal Electric Co. (3.52 percent), Little Bay Power Corp. (2.90 percent) and New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Inc. (2.17 percent).The commission said the auction is being conducted in accordance with New Hampshire and Connecticut restructuring laws. General Counsel Gary Epler said "We are pleased to begin the auction process and look forward to executing a timely process which will maximize the value of Seabrook and reduce stranded costs for customers."
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UPLAN-NPM
The Locational Marginal Price Model (LMP) Network Power Model
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Day Ahead and Real Time Market Simulation
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The Gas Procurement and Competitive Analysis System
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