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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
Four CA Energy Contracts Settled
LCG, July 16, 2002-The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and various energy companies have reportedly reached settlements regarding long-term electricity contracts.According to FERC Administrative Law Judge Curtis Wagner, California officials and energy companies have come to four settlements, and other contracts are under negotiation. The settled contracts have yet to be written up and signed.Discussions over contracts will continue for the next three weeks, and a settlement conference will occur on August 5 and 6 in Washington, D.C. Although the names of those involved in the specific four settlements have not been released, negotiation has been ongoing between the California Department of Water Resources and energy companies including Sempra Energy, Dynegy, Williams Cos., Mirant, and Allegheny Energy.
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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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