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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
PG&E Unit Buys 16,000 Megawatts of Turbines
LCG, Sept. 12, 2000The National Energy Group unit of PG&E Corp. said yesterday it had signed contracts with manufacturers for 50 turbines representing about 16,000 megawatts of electric generation.The PG&E unit will buy 23 turbines from GE Power Systems, 21 from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and six from Siemens Westinghouse. The company said the turbines would be used around the U.S. in new power plant projects. Delivery of the turbines is scheduled through 2004."These purchase agreements indicate our dedication to our overall growth strategy," said ThomasG. Boren president and chief executive officer of PG&E National Energy Group. "With a substantialturbine procurement program, our commitments to satisfying regional energy needs and meeting ourdevelopment goals are well underway."Boren said the company was "greatly diversifying" its presence around the U.S. "As we strengthen our foothold nationally with projects to meet critical market needs, we achieve a three-way win: value for our shareholders, confidence for our customers, and reliability for consumers," he said.
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UPLAN-NPM
The Locational Marginal Price Model (LMP) Network Power Model
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Day Ahead and Real Time Market Simulation
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The Gas Procurement and Competitive Analysis System
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Database of Plants, Loads, Assets, Transmission...
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