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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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Avantus and Clean Power Alliance Sign PPA for 200-MW Solar Plus Storage Facility for Southern California Communities

LCG, July 13, 2026--Avantus, an independent power producer (IPP), and Clean Power Alliance (CPA) today announced a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Rexford 2 solar and storage project in Tulare County, California. The project will deliver 200 MWac of solar power combined with a 200 MW/800 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) to the California grid. The project is scheduled to commence construction in 2027 and achieve operations in late 2028. Commercial operations under the PPA are scheduled to start in May 2029. Avantus plans to own and operate facility.

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Industry News

Susquehanna Nuke Produces Record Power in 2001

LCG, Jan. 3, 2002--The Susquehanna nuclear power plant owned by PPL Corp. produced more electricity in 2001 than it has in any year since the plant began operation in 1983, the company said this morning.

According to PPL, the plant's 1,050 megawatt Unit 1 and 1,168 megawatt Unit 2 combined to produce more than 17.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2001, setting a new record for the second straight year.

"This record is a tribute to the outstanding efforts of dedicated PPL employees. Theircommitment ensures that the Susquehanna plant provides safe, reliable electric service tonortheastern and central Pennsylvania," said Herbert D. Woodeshick, PPL special assistant to thepresident.

He also noted "We achieved this generation record through improvements that support our focus on plant safety. The natural result is reliable equipment and excellent operating procedures."

Woodeshick noted that 17.8 billion kilowatt-hours is enough electricity to provide for the annual needs of 1,780,000 households in the eastern U.S., where PPL Susquehanna's electricity is marketed.

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