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U.S. Coal-fired Generating Capacity Retirements in 2025 Are Less Than 20 Percent of Retirements in 2022

LCG, April 13, 2026--The EIA today released an "In-brief Analysis" of U.S. coal-fired generating capacity retirements in 2025. A highlight of the analysis is that, during 2025, the electric power sector retired 2.6 GW of coal-fired generating capacity at four power plants, which is (i) the least since 2010 and (ii) 5.9 GW less than the planned retirement of 8.5 GW at the beginning of 2025.

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EPA Proposes Rule Changes to Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Requirements to Restore American Energy Dominance

LCG, April 10, 2026--The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced yesterday a rule proposing several revisions to the federal regulations governing the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) and the beneficial use of CCR. The EPA designed the rule to encourage resource recovery, allow for site-specific considerations in permitting, and provide regulatory relief while continuing to protect human health and the environment. The EPA will be accepting comments on the rule for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, and it will also hold an online public hearing on the rule.

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UPLAN Users Conference



WHAT:
UPLAN USER’S CONFERENCE


WHEN:
MARCH 13 & 14, 2008


WHERE:
PARC 55 HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO

55 CYRIL MAGNIN STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94102


To prepare for the release of its latest groundbreaking energy market model – UPLAN-Altos – LCG Consulting is hosting a user conference that will involve discussions of diverse applications that should be of interest to all current and potential UPLAN users. Please join us in beautiful San Francisco on March 13-14, 2008.


REGISTRATION

Send the Registration Form, or contact:

   Julie Chien

   Tel: 650-962-9670 ext.110

   Fax: 650-962-9615


The cost for this 2-day conference is $495 per person, which includes conference materials, access to all presentations and forum discussion, as well as personal consultation with LCG development and consulting staff. The conference offers excellent networking opportunities, including working lunches and an evening of dining, live entertainment and breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay on a three-hour scenic dinner cruise. You may wish to extend your stay and enjoy all of the attractions that have made San Francisco famous.


CALL FOR PRESENTATION

We invite you to contribute to this forum by sharing your practical experience with other users and to, in turn, benefit from their stories. We recommend allotting approximately 30 minutes for core content and 15 minutes for questions and answers. Registration fees for all presenters will be waived.


TOPICS

Introducing UPLAN-ALTOS, FTR/CRR analysis, wind modeling, transmission studies, UPLAN wish list, user presentations and more.





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