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Matrix Renewables Announces the Commissioning of Pleasant Valley Solar 1

LCG, April 15, 2025--Matrix Renewables announced today the successful commissioning of the Pleasant Valley Solar 1 power generation facility in Ada County, Idaho. The 200-MWac solar facility includes a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that was secured through negotiation with Meta and Idaho Power. Matrix Renewables states the facility is the largest operational solar facility in Idaho Power's system. Sundt Renewables, the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services provider, completed construction of the project on March 2nd.

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Duke Energy Seeks to Extend Operating License for Robinson Nuclear Plant

LCG, April 9, 2025--Duke Energy announced yesterday its submission of a subsequent license renewal (SLR) application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the Robinson Nuclear Plant, a 759-MW nuclear unit located near Hartsville, South Carolina. The application requests extending the plant's operations for an additional 20 years.

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Kevin S. Crutchfield will become president of Coastal Coal Co., an affiliate of El Paso Corp. subsidiary El Paso Merchant Energy, beginning today. He most recently was president of Amvest Corp. and previously held the position of chairman, president and chief executive of Cyprus Australia Coal Co., as well as other executive positions with Pittston Coal Co.

Michael P. Holstein, a utility executive with more than 20 years of business experience, has been named vice president and chief financial officer of the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc.

Constance H. Lau has been elected a director of Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. and appointed president and chief executive officer of American Savings Bank, F.S.B., one of Hawaiian Electric's two core operating subsidiaries. She most recently was treasurer and chief financial officer of HEI Power Corp., another subsidiary.

David G. Mengebier has bee promoted to senior vice president for governmentaland public affairs by CMS Energy Corp., succeeding John W. Clark, who will retire effective August 1. Mengebier is currently vice president of governmental and international affairs, based in Washington, D.C.

Mark Ruelle, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Sierra Pacific Resources Inc. has been named president of subsidiary Nevada Power Co., replacing Steve Rigazio, who is retiring June 1 due to health reasons. Ruelle will continue to serve as chief financial officer until a replacement is named.

W. Mark Schmitz has been appointed vice president and chief financial officer of fuel cell maker Plug Power Inc. He joins the company from General Motors Corp., for which he most recently was vice president and chief financial officer of its DirecTV Latin America subsidiary.

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