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AES and Meta Announce PPAs to Provide 650 MW of Solar Capacity for Data Centers

LCG, May 22, 2025--The AES Corporation (AES) yesterday announced that it has entered into two, long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to support Meta's data centers with 650 MW of solar capacity from two AES projects that will be starting operation in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). AES expects these two solar projects will provide economic benefits to communities in Texas and Kansas, including hundreds of new construction jobs and contributing millions in long-term tax revenue.

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TVA Submits First Construction Permit Application for SMR at Clinch River Site

LCG, May 21, 2025--The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced yesterday that it is the first utility in the U.S. to submit a construction permit application (CPA) for the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) small modular reactor (SMR) BWRX-300 technology to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The application is TVA's next step in pursuing an SMR at its Clinch River site, near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Preliminary SMR site preparation could begin as soon as 2026.

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Construction Commences on Hopkins Ridge Wind Project

LCG, March 18, 2005--Puget Energy Inc. yesterday announced yesterday that construction has started on the initial phase of its 150-MW, Hopkins Ridge Wind Project in southeastern Washington. The project, which is estimated to cost nearly $200 million, includes over 80 Vestas 1.8-MW wind turbines and is scheduled to be completed by early next year.

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) recently acquired the Hopkins Ridge Wind Project from Blue Sky Wind LLC. RES America Construction has initiated roadwork to support the project development and subsequent maintenance activities. Blue Sky Wind LLC and RES America Construction are both are affiliates of Renewable Energy Systems, Ltd. Following completion of the project, PSE will own the entire project. In addition to the Hopkins Ridge Wind Project, PSE has executed a letter of intent to purchase the proposed 230-MW Wild Horse Wind Power Project in Kittitas County, Washington.

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