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LCG, July 24, 2025--The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the next steps in the Trump administration’s plan to accelerate the development of AI infrastructure by using Federal lands to lower energy costs and help power the global AI race, as previously outlined in President Trump’s Executive Orders on Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure, Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security, and Unleashing American Energy.
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LCG, July 22, 2025--Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge) today announced that it has reached a final investment decision on the Clear Fork solar project located near San Antonio, Texas. Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), has signed a long-term contract for all of the renewable power generated from the 600-MW project.
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Industry News
PPL to Build 540 Megawatt Plant Near Chicago
LCG, April 24, 2001PPL Corp. said yesterday it plans to build a 540 megawatt simple-cycle, natural gas-fueled power plant near the University Park suburb of Chicago, at a cost of about $305 million."Increased demand for electricity in many areas of the United States is triggering an urgent need fornew generation sources," said William F. Hecht, PPL chief executive.The plant will be built in an industrial park with close access to natural gas and high-voltage transmission lines. It will use 12 combustion turbines to produce power and will be equipped with advanced emissions reduction equipment, PPL said.During construction, the plant will provide up to 150 jobs, the company said. Commercial operation is expected to begin by the summer of next year.
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