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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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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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William V. Hickey has been elected a director of utility holding company Public Service Enterprise Group. He is president and chief executive officer of Sealed Air Corp., a leadingprovider of protective, food and specialty packaging materials and systems.Christopher P. Johns has been promoted to senior vice president and controller by PG&E Corp. Since joining the company in 1996, he has been responsible for accounting, tax and financial planning and analysis.Wilma Kumar-Rubock has been named vice president and chief information officerof Washington Gas Light Co. A 30-year veteran of Washington Gas, she became chief information officer last year.Terry McCallister has been named president and chief operating officer of WGL Holdings Inc. and its subsidiary Washington Gas Light Co. He joined Washington Gas last year from Southern Natural Gas Co. where he was vice president and director of operations. John G. Russell has been elected president and chief executive officer-electric of Consumers Energy Co. He succeeds David W. Joos who became president and chief operating officer of parent company CMS Energy Corp. on October 1. Russell was previously senior vice president of electric transmission and distribution, a post he had held since September 1999.Karen Tomcala has been named vice president for regulatory relations by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. She joined PG&E in 1998 as director of federal governmental and regulatory regulations from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, where she was senior counsel and policy advisor to then-chairman James Hoecker.DQE Announces Executive Suite AppointmentsUtility holding company DQE Inc. has announced five executive appointments aimed at achieving a more concentrated focus on its core utility operations.- Frosina C. Cordisco becomes a vice president and treasurer. She has held various executive positions at Duquesne Light Co. and other DQE affiliates.
- Lora E. Dikun has also been named a vice president and will be responsible for executive compensation. She most recently served as DQE assistant vice president, responsible for executive compensation and benefits design, corporate risk management and pension investments.
- Stevan R. Schott has been named a vice president and controller of DQE. He most recently was vice president for finance and customer service with Duquesne Light Co.
- James E. Wilson becomes vice president for corporate development. Previously, he was controller of several subsidiaries, including Duquesne Light and DQE Financial.
- Anthony F. Pekny has been promoted to assistant vice president for corporate development. He has occupied various managerial positions with Duquesne Light.
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