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In Memory of Rajat Deb: Inspiring Man of Ideas and Remarkable Silicon Valley Archetype

By Anjuli Deb -- With deep sadness and profound appreciation, we share the passing of LCG's founder, Dr. Rajat K. Deb. He was our president and one of the first entrepreneurs in the computer revolution. He was also our friend, our teacher and mentor, and for a few of us, our father and grandfather.

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Avantus and Clean Power Alliance Sign PPA for 200-MW Solar Plus Storage Facility for Southern California Communities

LCG, July 13, 2026--Avantus, an independent power producer (IPP), and Clean Power Alliance (CPA) today announced a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Rexford 2 solar and storage project in Tulare County, California. The project will deliver 200 MWac of solar power combined with a 200 MW/800 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) to the California grid. The project is scheduled to commence construction in 2027 and achieve operations in late 2028. Commercial operations under the PPA are scheduled to start in May 2029. Avantus plans to own and operate facility.

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Industry News

El Paso Chief Exec to Resign

LCG, February 11, 2003-William Wise, chief exectutive officer of the El Paso Corporation, announced his resignation Monday, although he will stay on through this year.

El Paso Corporation, a natural gas pipeline company, has been facing severe debt, in addition to lawsuits, and last week declared $2.9 billion in asset sales as well as a large cut in annual dividends, from 87 cents to 16 cents per share.

Shareholders, including an investor group led by the largest single shareholder, Selim Zilhka, have been rallying for changes in the El Paso board and the replacement of the management team.

Wise has worked for El Paso for 33 years and as CEO beginning in 1990. He will stay on until a new CEO is found and keep his title as chairman through this year.

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