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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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Utah PSC Authorizes Lake Side Power Project

LCG, November 16, 2004--Utah Public Service Commission authorized PacifiCorp and its regulated affiliate, Utah Power, to proceed with the construction of the 534-MW Lake Side Power Project. The gas-fired project will be located northwest of Provo near Vineyard, Utah and is estimated to cost $330 million.

The Lake Side Power Project will be built by Summit Energy, with a target completion date of 2007. The plant will be owned and operated by PacifiCorp.

In March of this year, the Commission also approved Pacificorp's 525-MW, gas-fired Currant Creek power project, which was estimated to cost $345 million. Both plants are expected to be included in PacifiCorp's ratebase.

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