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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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Calpine Announces Completion of Expansion Project at The Geysers Geothermal Complex

LCG, June 10, 2026--Calpine, a business unit of Constellation, announced early this week the completion of a 25 MW expansion project at The Geysers geothermal complex located in Sonoma County, California. The addition builds on Calpine's continued investments in The Geysers to support California's renewable energy goals and to provide reliable, around-the-clock renewable power as the demand for clean electricity continues to grow.

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NextEra's Appleseed Solar Project Commences Operations in Indiana

LCG, November 11, 2025--NextEra Energy Resources, together with local officials, today celebrated the recent start of operations at the Appleseed Energy Center, a 200-MW solar facility located in Cass County, Indiana. NextEra Energy Resources expects the completion of the facility will improve grid reliability and support Northern Indiana Public Service Company, LLC’s (NIPSCO) plans to deliver reliable energy across northern Indiana.

The Appleseed Energy Center, which encompasses approximately 2,000 acres, will be owned and operated by Appleseed Solar, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. the facility is estimated to contribute approximately $30 million in tax revenue to Cass County over its operational life.

NIPSCO and NextEra Energy Resources have a fixed-price power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Appleseed Energy Center that is designed to ensure stable energy costs and deliver long-term value.

NIPSCO's President and Chief Operating Officer stated, "We’re proud to stand alongside NextEra Energy Resources in celebrating the commissioning of Appleseed Solar in Cass County. This project is a testament to what collaboration can achieve, including economic benefits for the communities we serve. Guided by our Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) process, NIPSCO remains committed to a diverse and flexible energy mix that ensures reliability, affordability and sustainability for our customers. Together with organizations like NextEra Energy Resources, we’re building a resilient energy future to benefit our customers and communities."

"We’re proud to be part of Indiana’s energy future and to continue our long-standing collaboration with NIPSCO," said NextEra Energy Resources' Vice President. "The Appleseed Energy Center is an example of our shared commitment to advancing energy independence and delivering real benefits to Hoosiers—strengthening Indiana’s energy infrastructure, supporting local communities and helping drive economic development."

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, together with its affiliated entities, ("NextEra Energy Resources") is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc.
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