A recent order from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has mandated that the Campbell Plant, a coal-fired power plant located in Michigan, remain operational for 90 days. This emergency action was prompted by concerns regarding the stability and reliability of the regional power grid. Consequently, Consumers Energy, the plant’s owner, has petitioned the Federal…

Louisiana and the broader MISO region, encompassing parts of 15 states and one Canadian province, are facing a sharp increase in electricity demand, largely due to the rapid construction of data centers. This surge in power consumption is raising concerns about the region’s ability to maintain a stable and reliable power supply. MISO, the organization…

The energy landscape is shifting, and a recent Utility Dive article highlights a crucial strategy for MISO states: embracing utility-led Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). Unprecedented demand growth is challenging traditional solutions, and DERs—including solar, storage, and demand response—offer a faster, cheaper, and more flexible path to resource adequacy. Shifting DERs from a “backup option” to…

Legal actions have been initiated in Michigan against a recent federal decision to temporarily extend the operational life of the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in west Michigan. Environmental organizations and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel have jointly filed legal challenges to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) emergency order. This order prevents Consumers Energy…

MISO has addressed a letter from the Jefferson Parish Council concerning the May 25th power outage that impacted over 100,000 residents in areas like Mid-City, Lakeview, Metairie, and Terrytown. The outage resulted from a load shed event, a measure considered a last resort by MISO operators who attempted alternative solutions beforehand. The load shed was…

A recent power outage impacting over 100,000 customers in Louisiana on May 25th was triggered by system limitations, according to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). MISO attributes the forced outage to a threshold being reached within the transmission system, necessitating a “load shed”—a deliberate reduction of power—to avert a broader grid collapse. The affected…

A recent move by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Trump administration is drawing attention for its reversal of regulations established during the Biden era concerning power plant emissions. The core of this action centers on safeguarding the resilience of the U.S. electric grid and maintaining affordable energy access for consumers. Concerns have been…

The US Department of Energy’s recent decision to extend the operational life of the J.H. Campbell Power Plant is facing legal and political challenges. This action, which delays the plant’s planned early retirement, is being contested by ten environmental and consumer advocacy organizations, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, and a resolution passed by Ottawa County…

Ten public interest groups are contesting the U.S. Department of Energy’s decision to extend the operating life of the J.H. Campbell power plant. Their challenge focuses on an order mandating the plant’s continued operation, raising objections related to financial burdens and potential environmental consequences. Originally scheduled for retirement in 2021, with a portion slated to…