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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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LCG, May 14, 2026--The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of eight companies to support the near-term deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors (SMRs) in the United States. The DOE states that awardees will collectively receive more than $94 million in Federal cost-shared funding to spur additional Gen III+ SMR deployments by addressing key gaps that have hindered the domestic nuclear industry in licensing, supply chain, and site preparation.
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Industry News
PacifiCorp Commissions Two Wind Projects in Wyoming
LCG, October 8, 2009--Two wind projects, both owned by PacifiCorp, were commissioned late last month in southeast Wyoming. Together, the two projects add nearly 128 MW of electric generating capacity to PacifiCorp's portfolio. Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) was the Balance Of Plant (BOP) contractor.
The High Plains wind project has a capacity of 99 MW and includes 66, 1.5-MW GE turbines. The McFadden Ridge I wind project, located adjacent to the High Plains project, has a capacity of 28.5 MW and includes 19, 1.5-MW GE turbines. Commercial operations at the High Plains project began on September 13, 2009. Construction on the McFadden Ridge I project started in late July, and commercial operations began September 29, 2009.
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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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