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EIA Analysis of Southwest Hydropower Generation Shows Record Lows and Slow Recovery

LCG, November 13, 2026--The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) today issued an "In-Brief Analysis" highlighting the record lows for hydropower generation in the Southwest this summer. The prolonged drought conditions affecting the Colorado River Basin caused record low hydropower generation this summer in the Southwestern electricity supply region, which includes Arizona, New Mexico, and small parts of Nevada and California. Hydropower generation from April through August 2026 was a full 28 percent lower than the 10-year average and 19 percent lower than during the same period last year.

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NRC Issues Construction Permit for Long Mott High-Temperature, Gas-Cooled Reactor in Texas

LCG, November 11, 2026--The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced on November 9 that it has approved the Construction Permit Application ("CPA") for the Long Mott Generating Station in Texas. Long Mott Energy, LLC (LME) must obtain a separate operating license from the NRC before loading fuel or operating the reactors.

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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Announces Joint Venture Agreement with RES Americas for Michigan Wind Project

LCG, October 20, 2015-Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. yesterday announced a joint agreement with Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) to develop the 150-MW Deerfield Wind Energy Project in central Michigan. The project, which is currently under construction, is scheduled to commence commercial operation at the end of 2016.

The Deerfield Wind Energy Project is located on the Thumb of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, and the site includes approximately 20,000 acres of leased land. The project will use 44 Vestas V110-2.0 wind turbines and 28 Vestas V110-2.2 turbines. The annual generation is projected to be 555.2 GWH. The estimated total project cost is approximately $303 million.

The power generated by the Deerfield Wind Energy Project will be purchased by Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc., a local electric distribution utility, under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA).
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