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Avangrid and Puget Sound Energy Sign PPA, Including Upgrade and Life Extension, for Washington Wind Project

LCG, May 19, 2026--Avangrid, Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the signing of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for the 199.5-MW Big Horn I wind project in Klickitat County, Washington. This agreement represents the fourth PPA executed by the two companies for projects in the Pacific Northwest.

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DOE Acts to Ensure Key Coal-fired Power Plants Are Available in MISO to Supply Peak Summer Demands

LCG, May 18, 2026--The U.S. Secretary of Energy today issued an emergency order to address critical grid reliability issues in the Midwest anticipated this summer. The order is in effect beginning on May 19, 2026, through August 16, 2026. The emergency order directs the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), in coordination with Consumers Energy, to ensure that the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant (Campbell Plant) in West Olive, Michigan shall take all steps necessary to remain available to operate and to minimize costs for the region.

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El Paso Chief Exec to Resign

LCG, February 11, 2003-William Wise, chief exectutive officer of the El Paso Corporation, announced his resignation Monday, although he will stay on through this year.

El Paso Corporation, a natural gas pipeline company, has been facing severe debt, in addition to lawsuits, and last week declared $2.9 billion in asset sales as well as a large cut in annual dividends, from 87 cents to 16 cents per share.

Shareholders, including an investor group led by the largest single shareholder, Selim Zilhka, have been rallying for changes in the El Paso board and the replacement of the management team.

Wise has worked for El Paso for 33 years and as CEO beginning in 1990. He will stay on until a new CEO is found and keep his title as chairman through this year.

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