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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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PacifiCorp Unit Inks 2 Long-term Wind Power Deals

LCG, Dec. 17, 2001--PacifiCorp and the Bonneville Power Administration announced jointly on Friday the federal power agency's largest renewable energy purchase in Bonneville's history.

PacifiCorp Power Marketing Inc. will supply Bonneville with 90 megawatts from the Stateline Wind Generating Plant on the Washington-Oregon border for a period of 25 years at undisclosed prices.

Terry Hudgens, chief executive of the PacifiCorp unit, said "I believe that our two organizations complement each other very well, and look forward to future business opportunities with (Bonneville). Ours is a partnership that can only advance the cause of renewable energy in the Pacific Northwest."

Steve Wright, acting Bonneville administrator. "We believe wind energy brings economic and environmental benefits to Northwest citizens."

In addition to the Bonneville deal, PacifiCorp Power Marketing said it has signed with Seattle City Light the biggest public utility wind power contract to date in the United States. Under the 20-year contract, Seattle City Light will start buying 50 megawatts of power in January of next year, doubling to 100 megawatts in August 2002, then 150 megawatts in January 2004 and, potentially, to 175 megawatts in August 2004.

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