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NextEra Energy and Google Collaborate on Accelerating Nuclear Power Deployment

LCG, October 28, 2025--NextEra Energy and Google yesterday announced two agreements that will help meet growing electricity demand from artificial intelligence (AI) with clean, reliable, 24/7 nuclear power and strengthen the nation's nuclear leadership. First, Google signed a new, 25-year agreement for power generated at the Duane Arnold Energy Center, Iowa's only nuclear power facility. The 601-MW boiling water reactor unit was shut down in 2020 and is expected to commence operations by the first quarter of 2029, pending regulatory approvals to restart the plant.

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Google Announces Gas-fired Broadwing Energy Project with CCS

LCG, October 23, 2025--Google announced today a first-of-its kind agreement to support a natural gas-fired power plant with carbon capture and storage (CCS). The 400-MW Broadwing Energy power project, located in Decatur, Illinois, will capture and permanently store its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. By agreeing to buy most of the power it generates, Google is helping get this new, baseload power source built and connected to the regional grid that supports our data centers.

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Williams May Separate Energy, Communications

LCG, July 25, 2000--The board of directors of The Williams Cos. has given the companys management preliminary approval to plan for spinning off the firms energy and communications businesses.

The company said that no specific course of action has been determined, but if it happened the process would take no more than 18 months. Any change from the current ownership structure would be contingent upon a number of factors, including ensuring favorable tax treatment for Williams' shareholders.

Keith E. Bailey, Williams chief executive, said "We believe these steps are the best way to ensure that both our energy and communications businesses have the efficient and effective access to the capital necessary to pursue the substantial growth opportunities that each enjoys."

A portion of Williams Communications Group Inc. was sold in public and private equity offerings last October. The company retains ownership of about 85 percent of the unit.

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