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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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330 MW Plant To Be Built in New Jersey

LCG, Jan. 21, 2002--An affiliate of Consolidated Edison Development has contracted with Jones Lockwood Greene for engineering, procurement and construction services related to a 330-megawatt plant to be sited in Lakewood Township, New Jersey.

The plant, Ocean Peaking Power, will be a neighbor to Consolidated Edison Development's Lakewood Cogeneration facility. The facility will be developed using GE Frame 7FA gas turbine generators, and simple-cycle technology. The planned configuration is to include two generator sets, with the possibility of a third.

The project is worth $40 million, with a planned completion date of December 2002. Con Edison Development is a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., and is a New York City-based company that invests in energy infrastructure development projects.
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