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DOE Acts to Ensure Key Coal-fired Power Plants Are Available in MISO to Supply Peak Summer Demands

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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EPA Announces Proposed Rule Action to Revise ELG's and Support Reliable, Affordable Coal-fired Power Plants

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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Lebanese Cabinet Denies Rumors of Electricity Crisis

LCG, Jan. 18, 2002--The Lebanese Daily Star reported that Cabinet officials heard from Energy and Water Minister Mohammed Abdel-Hamid Beydoun at a routine session that no energy crisis was imminent.

Beydoun's remarks reportedly indicated that fuel oil stocks and expected additions would meet the requirements for the coming month. Further, he is to have said, rumored breakdowns at the Deir Ammar and Zahrani power plants were not true, due to the facilities' being diesel-powered. Leading the meeting were President Emile Lahoud and Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

Leaks to the press had indicated that blackouts might occur, a scenario which Information Minister Ghazi Aridi called "wrong." Aridi informed the press that talks between the Cabinet and Electricite du Liban Director-General Kamal Hayek will be held to clear up all issues regarding power security.

Lahoud has urged that dams approved by the government be brought into operation as soon as possible in order to obtain all possible benefits from hydropower.

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