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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
RES-Americas Purchases Wind Turbines for Texas Project
LCG, January 4, 2007--RES-Americas announced yesterday that it has ordered 26 wind turbine units for the Whirlwind Energy Center in Texas. The electric generating capacity of the turbines will total nearly 60 MW.
The power produced by Whirlwind Energy Center will be purchased by Austin Energy, which recently signed a long-term, power purchase agreement. RES-Americas plans to own a significant portion of the project and to operate the facilities.
The wind farm will be built this year in Floyd County, Texas. Siemens Power Generation will manufacture the 26, 2.3-MW turbines. On-site construction is scheduled to begin in March, with the facility completed by the end of 2007.
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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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