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In Memory of Rajat Deb: Inspiring Man of Ideas and Remarkable Silicon Valley Archetype

By Anjuli Deb -- With deep sadness and profound appreciation, we share the passing of LCG's founder, Dr. Rajat K. Deb. He was our president and one of the first entrepreneurs in the computer revolution. He was also our friend, our teacher and mentor, and for a few of us, our father and grandfather.

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Constellation Files License Renewal Applications with the NRC for Two New York Units

LCG, June 29, 2026--Constellation announced on June 26 that it has filed license renewal applications with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to extend for 20 years the operations of Ginna Clean Energy Center and Nine Mile Point Unit 1 reactors in upstate New York to 2049. Constellation stated that it's decision to invest in these plants to extend their safe and reliable operations into mid-century demonstrates that New York State's renewal of its Zero Emissions Credit (ZEC) program is working as intended. Furthermore, Constellation stated that maintaining its nuclear fleet is estimated to save New Yorkers $50 billion and sustain reliable emissions-free generation resources to serve increasing electricity demands.

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LCG Releases ERCOT Electricity Market Outlook for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017



LCG, January 11, 2013 –LCG Consulting (LCG) of Los Altos, California has released the electricity market assessment and forecast of ERCOT operations for the years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. These reports are based on ERCOT SSWG transmission topology and UPLAN simulations using ERCOT nodal protocol. Simulation results are also available for 2015 and 2017 using ERCOT Regional Planning Group’s transmission plan.

The extensive 2013 ERCOT Electricity Market Outlook report includes results of comprehensive hourly simulations of market operations as well as volatility simulations for Peaker Net Margin (PNM). The results from the extended simulations for the years 2014 through 2017 are based on most likely market conditions and are available in Excel format.

The reports include monthly forecasts of key metrics such as load zone and hub prices, ancillary service prices, top congested transmission lines, generation by fuel type, wind production and curtailment, and valuation of congestion revenue rights.

Customized details such as individual generator costs and revenues, hourly nodal prices (LMPs), transmission congestion, contingency, and other information of interest are available from the modeling results. These results can be used to assess capital investment opportunities and valuation of new and existing generation and transmission assets.

To purchase the 2013 Outlook or for information regarding custom reports or other market studies, please contact Julie Chien .

About LCG Consulting and UPLAN Models:
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, LCG’s expertise in modeling the ERCOT market is unparalleled. UPLAN, LCG’s comprehensive modeling system, has been proven to forecast market operations with a high degree of accuracy. It simulates power markets and operations to forecast the financial and physical operation of the entire grid.

Contact: Julie Chien
LCG Consulting
julie.chien@energyonline.com
www.EnergyOnline.com



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