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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
California Plant Licenses Delayed Due to NOx and other Emissions
LCG, July 23, 2002-Calpine Corporation did not get the California Energy Commission's initial approval for the construction of a 670 MW gas-fired, combined cycle power plant.The plant's emissions in nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, PM 10 and sulfur oxides have not been offset sufficiently, and the plant's initial recommendation from the Commission has been suspended.Calpine's $325-400 million project will await recommendations voted on by the Commission staff.The Inland Empire Energy Center was planned to begin operations in late 2004 and will be located near Romoland in Riverside county.
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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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