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Faster-than-Expected Data Center Load Growth May Cause Increased Regional Short-term Fossil Fuel Generation and Wholesale Electricity Prices

LCG, March 18, 2026--The EIA released a new "In-depth Analysis" of the potential impact of faster-than-expected near-term growth in data center power demand on power generation and wholesale prices on March 12. The analysis models the lower 48 states through 2027 and compares results to its base case scenario. Key takeaway from this sensitivity analysis is the potential increase in fossil fuels in some regions and potentially a significant increase in wholesale prices in ERCOT.

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Faster-than-Expected Data Center Load Growth May Cause Increased Regional Short-term Fossil Fuel Generation and Wholesale Electricity Prices

LCG, March 18, 2026--The EIA released a new "In-depth Analysis" of the potential impact of faster-than-expected near-term growth in data center power demand on power generation and wholesale prices on March 12. The analysis models the lower 48 states through 2027 and compares results to its base case scenario. Key takeaway from this sensitivity analysis is the potential increase in fossil fuels in some regions and potentially a significant increase in wholesale prices in ERCOT.

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Shareholders Okay FPL-Entergy Merger

LCG, Dec. 18, 2000--Shareholders of FPL Group Inc. and Entergy Corp. approved at separate meetings Friday the merger of their two companies, a combination that will serve more than 6.3 million customers in the U.S. Southeast.

Though billed as a "merger of equals," the transaction is an acquisition of Entergy by FPL. FPL chairman James L. Broadhead will be chairman of the new company while Entergy chief executiveWayne Leonard will be president and chief executive officer. The 15-member board will consist ofeight members from FPL and seven from Entergy.

About 99 percent of Entergy shareholders who cast votes favored the marriage, as did some 97 percent of FPL's. The deal, which requires approval by federal, state and local agencies, is expected to be completed in about a year.

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