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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
Bankrupt Enron to Hold Asset Sale to Fund Settlements
LCG, August 28, 2002-Enron Corporation will sell several significant assets in order to pay for settlements.Enron announced that Oregon utility Portland General Electric and Transwestern Pipeline Company will be auctioned, along with a 50 percent stake in the Citrus Corporation, a join venture with El Paso Corporation, as will some nine other holdings.Final bids are expected in November in order to finalize decisions by the end of the year. Decisions will be subject to bankruptcy court approval.Experts point to the pipeline as the most likely asset to be sold at a fair price because of its reliable source of revenue.Other financially desperate companies, such as Dynegy Corp., have also made asset sales plans as well.
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UPLAN-NPM
The Locational Marginal Price Model (LMP) Network Power Model
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UPLAN-ACE
Day Ahead and Real Time Market Simulation
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UPLAN-G
The Gas Procurement and Competitive Analysis System
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PLATO
Database of Plants, Loads, Assets, Transmission...
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