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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
PJM Approves Transmission Upgrades
LCG, October 8, 2002-Transmission operator PJM Interconnection LLC has authorized over $725 million in upgrades to the Mid-Atlantic region's electricity transmission system. PJM's Independent Board passed the upgrades last week, and the Board of Directors approved the upgrades yesterday.In coming to this decision, officials considered proposed projects and opinions from energy companies, transmission owners, and state regulatory bodies.The upgrades are said to serve 39 new power plants, which will provide an additional capacity of nearly 8,600 MW.PJM Interconnection is a non-stock company responsible for electricity grid reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.
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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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