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LCG, February 24, 2026--The AES Corporation (AES) and Google today announced agreements for clean power generation that will be co-located with a new Google data center in Wilbarger County, Texas. The agreements include a 20-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for co-located power generation. These coordinated energy projects and powered land will enable Google to rapidly expand its operations to meet demand for core services, while AES will expand its power generation portfolio.
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LCG, February 23, 2026--Amazon today announced plans to invest $12 billion to develop and construct state-of-the-art data center campuses in northwest Louisiana that will support cloud computing technologies. Amazon is partnering with STACK Infrastructure, the developer and owner of the campuses, to lead the construction and development of the data center facilities. Amazon has already invested in solar energy projects in Louisiana, bringing up to 200 MW of new carbon-free energy onto the grid.
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Industry News
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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