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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
Connecticut Plant Trips Off Line in Heat Wave
LCG, August 14, 2002-A 400 MW Connecticut plant tripped off line today, straining New England electric capacity.Bridgeport Harbor plant managers said that an electrical problem in Unit 3 led to a small leak of oil and hydrogen. The subsequent small and short-lived fire caused no injury to workers or the plant.The Bridgeport Harbor 158 MW Unit 2 was also shut down briefly as a precaution but is now back on line.Plant officials do not know when Unit 3 will go back on line as the exact cause of failure is as yet unknown.Wisconsin Energy Corp. unit Wisvest, which owns the plant, has agreed to sell it to PSEG Energy for roughly $280 million.
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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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