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Oglethorpe Power Announces Selection of Kiewit Subsidiary as EPC Partner for New 1,425-MW Combined-cycle Facility in Georgia

LCG, January 13, 2026--Oglethorpe Power today announced it has selected Kiewit Corporation through its subsidiary, The Industrial Company (TIC), as the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partner for its new combined-cycle (CC), natural gas-fired power plant in Monroe County, Georgia. The new, 1,425-MW facility represents a capital investment of more than $3 billion. Commercial operation of the new generation capacity is planned to commence in 2029.

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Meta Announces Up to 6.6 GW of Nuclear Projects to Power American AI

LCG, January 9, 2026--Meta today announced new, landmark agreements that will (i) extend and expand the operation of three existing nuclear power plants and (ii) drive the development of advanced nuclear technology. Meta's new agreements with Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo follow Meta's request for proposals (RFP) issued last month. Meta expects these projects to deliver up to 6.6 GW of new and existing clean nuclear energy by 2035.

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NextEra's Appleseed Solar Project Commences Operations in Indiana

LCG, November 11, 2025--NextEra Energy Resources, together with local officials, today celebrated the recent start of operations at the Appleseed Energy Center, a 200-MW solar facility located in Cass County, Indiana. NextEra Energy Resources expects the completion of the facility will improve grid reliability and support Northern Indiana Public Service Company, LLC’s (NIPSCO) plans to deliver reliable energy across northern Indiana.

The Appleseed Energy Center, which encompasses approximately 2,000 acres, will be owned and operated by Appleseed Solar, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. the facility is estimated to contribute approximately $30 million in tax revenue to Cass County over its operational life.

NIPSCO and NextEra Energy Resources have a fixed-price power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Appleseed Energy Center that is designed to ensure stable energy costs and deliver long-term value.

NIPSCO's President and Chief Operating Officer stated, "We’re proud to stand alongside NextEra Energy Resources in celebrating the commissioning of Appleseed Solar in Cass County. This project is a testament to what collaboration can achieve, including economic benefits for the communities we serve. Guided by our Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) process, NIPSCO remains committed to a diverse and flexible energy mix that ensures reliability, affordability and sustainability for our customers. Together with organizations like NextEra Energy Resources, we’re building a resilient energy future to benefit our customers and communities."

"We’re proud to be part of Indiana’s energy future and to continue our long-standing collaboration with NIPSCO," said NextEra Energy Resources' Vice President. "The Appleseed Energy Center is an example of our shared commitment to advancing energy independence and delivering real benefits to Hoosiers—strengthening Indiana’s energy infrastructure, supporting local communities and helping drive economic development."

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, together with its affiliated entities, ("NextEra Energy Resources") is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc.
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