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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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IDACORP Pays Settlement Regarding Discrimination Allegation

LCG, May 16, 2003-IDACORP Inc., the Boise -based parent to several energy companies, has come to an agreement regarding allegations of discriminatory grid operation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said that IDACORP subsidiary Idaho Power improperly made use of transmission lines that should have been reserved for retail power customers selling wholesale power.

IDACORP Inc. has agreed to pay a fine of $5.8 million. Idaho Power will pay $5.8 million to IDACORP, recovering the cost from ratepayers.
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