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Microsoft and Avangrid Sign PPA for Bluebird Solar Project in Washington State

LCG, May 27, 2026--Avangrid, Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Microsoft for the 140 MWdc (100 MWac) Bluebird Solar project in Klickitat County, Washington. Bluebird is located near four other energy projects owned and operated by Avangrid in Klickitat County and represents another $300 million investment in the community. The Bluebird Solar project is expected to achieve commercial operation in 2028.

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ERCOT Summer 2026: What’s Driving the Next Wave of Market Risk?

LCG, May 27, 2026--ERCOT enters Summer 2026 with healthy near-term reserve margins, but rapidly growing data center demand, persistent West Texas congestion, and the rollout of RTC+B are reshaping market dynamics faster than ever.

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Perryville Plant Operating in Louisiana

LCG, July 3, 2002--A new, 568-megawatt combined-cycle unit owned by Cleco Corp. started operations Monday, according to the Pineville, Louisiana-based company.

The Perryville plant is located about 12 miles north of Monroe, in northeast Louisiana. The plant's 157-megawatt peaking unit, operating independently of the combined-cycle unit, has been connected to the grid since July 2001.

Cleco said that another power plant under construction, the 1,160-megawatt Acadia plant, should be operational by the end of the month. The 50-50 joint venture with Calpine, south of Eunice, Louisiana, utilizes combustion turbines.
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