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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
DTE’s Georgetown Project Begins Operations
LCG, Aug. 9, 2000--DTE Energy Services, an affiliated of Detroit Edison Co., said yesterday it has begun commercial operation of its 160 megawatt Georgetown power plant in suburban Indianapolis, Ind."This new facility is providing power to meet growing electric demand in the region spurred byeconomic growth and increased air conditioner use during hot summer periods," Barry G. Markowitz, president of DTE Energy Services, said in a statement.The plant consists of two natural gas fired combustion turbines, each with a capacity of 80 megawatts. Natural gas fuel will be supplied by a new pipeline owned by Citizens Gas & CokeUtility, which has also joined with DTE in a synthetic fuel facility in the Indianapolis area.
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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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