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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
Edison Acquires Wildorado Wind Ranch
LCG, February 22, 2006--Edison Mission Group (EMG), a subsidiary of Edison International, announced yesterday that it has completed an agreement to purchase the 161-MW Wildorado Wind Ranch from Cielo Wind Power, LP, which will retain a minority interest. The electricity generated from the wind farm will be purchased by Southwestern Public Service, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy, under a long-term contract.The project is located in Potter, Oldham and Randall counties in West Texas. The initial phase of the project includes 70 wind turbines and is scheduled to begin construction this spring, with commercial operations to commence in early 2007. The Wildorado Wind Ranch will be both the largest wind farm in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and the largest in EMG's growing portfolio of wind farms in the United States.
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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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