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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
Calpine Brings 550-MW Texas Plant On Line
LCG, October 17, 2002-The Corpus Christi Energy Center began operations, according to an Calpine announcement today.Corpus Christi is a gas-fired facility with two combustion turbines and one steam turbine. The plant, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, has a capacity of 550 megawatts and can produce steam at a rate of over 1.4 million pounds per hour.The plant is already under contract for its steam; 750,000 pounds per hour of steam will be sold to Citgo Refining Company, and 140,000 pounds per hour will be sold to Elementis Chromium.70 megawatts of the plant's capacity will go to Citgo Refining as well, and the remaining capacity will be available on the wholesale electricity market.Calpine is headquartered in San Jose, California, and operates 12,100 megawatts of capacity.
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The Locational Marginal Price Model (LMP) Network Power Model
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Day Ahead and Real Time Market Simulation
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The Gas Procurement and Competitive Analysis System
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