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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
KCP&L Sells Some Colorado Gas Assets
LCG, Sept. 21, 2000--Kansas City Power & Light Co. said yesterday hat its natural gas development subsidiary would sell about 24,000 acres of producing natural gas properties to EvergreenResources Inc. for $70 million in cash, $100 million in mandatory redeemable preferred stock and $6 million in Evergreen common stock.The properties KLT Gas Inc. has agreed to sell to Evergreen are located in the Raton Basin of Colorado and represent about fifteen percent of the Company's current natural gas development acreage, the company said.Gregory J. Orman, chief executive of KLT, said "We have developed these properties to the stage where they are an excellent fit for the buyer, which has allowed us to sell the assets and redeploy the capital in other high growth opportunities." The transaction will produce a gain of between 60 cents and 80 cents per share for KCP&L, depending on accounting treatment. Bernie Beaudoin, president of the Kansas City utility, said "The significant gain on the sale of these properties demonstrates our ability to create value. We envision a continuous process of recognizing gains for our shareholders through these kinds of transactions."
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