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EIA Analysis of Southwest Hydropower Generation Shows Record Lows and Slow Recovery

LCG, November 13, 2026--The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) today issued an "In-Brief Analysis" highlighting the record lows for hydropower generation in the Southwest this summer. The prolonged drought conditions affecting the Colorado River Basin caused record low hydropower generation this summer in the Southwestern electricity supply region, which includes Arizona, New Mexico, and small parts of Nevada and California. Hydropower generation from April through August 2026 was a full 28 percent lower than the 10-year average and 19 percent lower than during the same period last year.

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NRC Issues Construction Permit for Long Mott High-Temperature, Gas-Cooled Reactor in Texas

LCG, November 11, 2026--The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced on November 9 that it has approved the Construction Permit Application ("CPA") for the Long Mott Generating Station in Texas. Long Mott Energy, LLC (LME) must obtain a separate operating license from the NRC before loading fuel or operating the reactors.

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Calpine has announced the promotion of Bill Berilgen to president, Calpine Natural Gas Company (CNGC). Berilgen, also a senior vice president, will manage the company's North American oil and gas assets. Berilgen has managed the company's natural gas subsidiary since Calpine acquired Sheridan Energy in 1999.

Beth S. Perlman will join Constellation Energy Group as vice president and chief information officer. Prior to her appointment, Perlman had been vice president of Enron Wholesale Trading Technology. She began her career with Enron in 1995 as Director, Risk Management Administration.

Jean H. Gibson will replace Frank Boyle as chief financial officer of Central Vermont Public Services. She has most recently served as vice president of the Exelon Corporation.

Hanover Compressor has appointed Mark S. Berg Senior Vice President and General Counsel. Berg has acted as executive vice president and general counsel for American General Corporation over the last five years.

Richard T. Ashbeck has been promoted to the position of vice president-treasurer of energy and communications company Black Hills Corporation. Ashbeck, who joined Black Hills in July 2000, had previously been employed as Chief Financial Officer by Indeck Capital, Inc., an independent power company which was later acquired by Black Hills.

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