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LCG, January 8, 2026--Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) announced today that it has selected Siemens Energy to provide steam turbine generator sets for B&W’s groundbreaking project to install and deliver one GW of power for an Applied Digital AI Factory. B&W and Siemens have entered into an agreement for a limited notice to proceed to secure the turbine sets, which will enable B&W to deliver power for the project by the end of 2028. The estimated cost of the project is approximately $2 billion. The full contract release is expected in the first quarter of 2026.
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LCG, January 7, 2026--Constellation today announced that it completed its acquisition of Calpine Corporation from Energy Capital Partners (ECP). Constellation is now the largest producer of electricity in the U.S., with electric generation facilities across the nation.
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Industry News
Market Manipulation Lawsuit Thrown Out
LCG, January 8, 2003--A U.S. District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by Snohomish County Public Utility District against eight energy companies.Judge Robert Whaley of the U.S. District Court of Southern California stated that the case brought forth by the Snohomish PUD should be handled by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission because of the potential effects of a ruling in the case.Snohomish PUD alleges that several companies intentionally worked together to manipulate the electricity market in order to inflate electricity prices. Those companies named in the suit are Reliant Resources, Inc., PG&E Energy Trading, Duke Energy Corp., Sempra, Mirant Corp., Powerex, Xcel Energy, Inc., and Williams Cos.Judge Whaley decided that FERC should be responsible for the lawsuit because the issues involved are under the authority of FERC.Snohomish PUD intends to appeal the decision with the Ninth Circuit. The utility district is also waiting on complaints that it filed with FERC.Snohomish PUD is also participating in settlement talks with American Electric Power Company regarding an energy contract.
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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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