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The NRC Issues Summary of 2025 Successes

LCG, December 29, 2025--The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) today issued a summary of its 2025 accomplishments to highlight its commitment to "enabling the safe and secure use of civilian nuclear energy and radioactive materials through efficient and reliable licensing, oversight, and regulation to benefit society and the environment."

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Energy Secretary Issues Emergency Orders to Ensure Indiana Coal-fired Facilities Remain Open to Prevent Midwest Blackouts

LCG, December 24, 2025--The U.S. Secretary of Energy today issued emergency orders to keep two Indiana coal plants operational, with the stated goal to ensure Americans in the Midwest region of the United States have access to affordable, reliable, and secure electricity heading into the winter months. The orders direct CenterPoint Energy, the Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) to take all measures necessary to ensure specified generation units at both the F.B. Culley and R.M. Schahfer generating stations in Indiana are available to operate.

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Texas May Raise Energy Market Admin Fees

LCG, August 21, 2002-Ercot may raise wholesale power market fees by as much as 90 percent.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is considering increasing the fees applied to market players. The current administration cost is 22 cents per megawatt-hour, but this may be raised between 36 and 90 percent, according to Ercot chief executive Tom Noel.

The revenue from the fee increase would be dispensed to some 100 market improvement endeavors such as improved transparency. The projects will cost an estimated $100 million and would involve a 42 cent per megawatt-hour fee.

October will see more a more serious move to change in the Texas market as the Ercot board will vote on its budget and may also make changes to board seats, possibly adding members from outside of the Texas market.

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