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SPP and Member Utilities Successfully Achieve Western Expansion Milestone

LCG, April 2, 2026--Southwest Power Pool (SPP) today announced that the expansion of its service territory into the Western Interconnection has been a success. The milestone makes SPP the first regional transmission organization (RTO) with services spanning the Eastern and Western Interconnections. Its member organizations, which cover all or part of 17 states, can now benefit from a more operationally and geographically diverse integrated system.

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Holtec Achieves Milestone towards Restarting Palisades Nuclear Facility and Advances Plans to Build Two SMRs at Palisades Site

LCG, March 31, 2026--Holtec International yesterday announced that it successfully completed a milestone test necessary to return Holtec's Palisades Nuclear Generating Station to service. The 805-MW pressurized water reactor (PWR) is located in Michigan and was shut down by Entergy in May 2022. Holtec acquired the facility in June 2022 and has pursued a path to return the plant to service.

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LCG Webinar: Real-Time, Real Change: ERCOT’s Market Overhaul Explained

LCG, August 1, 2025--LCG is pleased to invite you to register for our upcoming LCG Consulting Webinar, titled "Real-Time, Real Change: ERCOT's Market Overhaul Explained." scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 11 AM CT.

As ERCOT continues to strengthen real-time grid reliability, the implementation of Real-Time Co-optimization Plus Batteries (RTC+B) Analysis marks an important shift for operators, traders, planners, and market participants across Texas.

We are hosting a free live webinar to break down what RTC is, how it will be rolled out, and what changes you can expect in day-to-day operations and market workflows.

In this session, you'll learn:
- What RTC is: A clear look at Real-Time Co-optimization Analysis and its role in supporting grid stability.
- How it's being implemented: Key details on the processes and timeline.
- What to expect: How RTC may affect system operations, dispatch, and market activities - and how your team can prepare for these changes.

Whether you work directly in real-time operations, support market strategy, or simply want to understand the evolving ERCOT landscape, this session will help you stay informed and prepared for what's next.

Register Here!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the webinar.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Events Coordinator at LCG_Zoom@energyonline.com.
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