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Arbor Signs Agreement with GridMarket for 5 GW of Baseload Power

LCG, March 25, 2026--Arbor Energy today announced an agreement with GridMarket, an energy and infrastructure project facilitator, to deliver up to 5 GW of zero-emission power starting in 2029. GridMarket supports large energy users, including data centers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, with securing reliable and cost-effective power.

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Faster-than-Expected Data Center Load Growth May Cause Increased Regional Short-term Fossil Fuel Generation and Wholesale Electricity Prices

LCG, March 18, 2026--The EIA released a new "In-depth Analysis" of the potential impact of faster-than-expected near-term growth in data center power demand on power generation and wholesale prices on March 12. The analysis models the lower 48 states through 2027 and compares results to its base case scenario. Key takeaway from this sensitivity analysis is the potential increase in fossil fuels in some regions and potentially a significant increase in wholesale prices in ERCOT.

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MidAmerican Hopes to Build 310-MW Wind Farm

LCG, Mar. 25, 2003--A unit of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co., MidAmerican Energy, has plans to build a wind farm in Iowa by 2006 that would be capable of generating up to 310 megawatts.

The investment needed to build the project is estimated at $323 million, based on 180 to 200 turbines. The size of the project would surpass that of the current largest land-based wind farm operating in the world, near the Oregon-California border. Approval will need to be given by the Iowa Public Utilities Board, and legal provisions will need to be enacted regarding ownership of renewable energy generation within Iowa.

MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. is majority-owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the holding company overseen by Warren Buffett.
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