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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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FERC Allows Access to Some Enron-Related Data

LCG, January 14, 2003FERC will allow California officials to request the release of some information regarding a case against Enron.

Previously, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission refused to share information about the Enron investigation with public officials.

Last year FERC began an investigation of the Enron Corporation when memos were released referring to the companys possibly intentionally manipulative market practices.

Currently various legal cases are underway regarding the manipulation of Western energy markets. The judge in one lawsuit aimed particularly at Enron requested a six month postponement because of a delay in the Justice Departments release of evidence it holds regarding Enron.

According to a Reuters report, FERC announced that, The commission will permit California parties to seek through data requests served on the sellers certain documents provided to the commission and its staff, although the commission will not release depositions.

FERC will give 100 additional days for the submission of new evidence, and the commission wants to finish the investigation by the end of March.

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