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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
Westcoast Energy in Plant Sale to TransCanada
LCG, Sept. 7, 2000Westcoast Energy Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia said yesterday it would sell two Canadian cogeneration power plants and its 50 percent interest in three others to TransCanada Power of Calgary.The deal will bring Westcoast $234 million Canadian ($160 million U.S.) is cash and TransCanada will assume $512 million ($348 million) in debt associated with the plants. Westcoast said it will report a net gain after taxes and other costs of about $75 million ($50 million) on the sale.Michael Phelps, chairman and chief executive of Westcoast, said "This sale is at a very attractive price and will allow us to redeploy the proceeds to new power generation and other projects that are part of our ongoing capital investment program."Phelps said Westcoast would focus on opportunities in the merchant power business. The cogeneration assets being sold to TransCanada are:- A 100 percent interest in the 250 megawatt Island Cogeneration Plant near Campbell River, British Columbia, which is expected to begin operation in the fourth quarter of 2000.
- A 100 percent interest in the 110 megawatt Fort Frances Cogeneration Plant in Fort Frances,Ontario.
- A 50 percent interest in the 110 megawatt Lake Superior Cogeneration Plant at Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.
- A 50 percent interest in the 50 megawatt Whitby Cogeneration Plant at Whitby, Ontario.
- A 50 percent interest in the 117 megawatt McMahon Cogeneration Plant at Taylor, British Columbia.
Westcoast said it expects to close the sale later this year, subject to regulatory approvals.
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