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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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Ron Hinson has been named vice president, comptroller and chief accounting officer for Georgia Power, replacing Cliff Thrasher, who became chief financial officer and comptroller for Southern Company Generation and Energy Marketing. Hinson was previously named an assistant corporate secretary in 2001, in addition to his role as assistant comptroller since 1995. Hinson, who has been with Georgia Power for 23 years, will be responsible for overall corporate and regulatory accounting functions and for providing information to regulatory agencies and investors.Janie Wolfe has been named assistant comptroller for Georgia Power. Wolfe will continue to serve as corporate secretary, as she has since June 2001. She replaces Ron Hinson. Wolfe started her career as an auditor in the Southern Company Services Internal Auditing department in 1981.

CMS Energy has named Kinnie Smith Jr. as vice chairman and general counsel. Smith replaces Rodger A. Kershner, whose resignation was announced Wednesday. Smith served on CMS' board of directors from 1987 to 1996, when he retired to enter a private law practice.

Frederick Pastor Jr. has been appointed vice president-construction by PSEG Power, the independent power producer. Previously, Pastor was vice president-nuclear plant services with the Washington Group, which he joined in 2000 following a 30-year career with Stone & Webster, where he held a number of construction executive management positions. At PSEG Power, he will oversee construction in progress in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Indiana.

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