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DOE Announces Site Selection for Energy Infrastructure and AI Data Centers on Federal Lands

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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Enbridge Announces 600-MW Solar Project in Texas to Power Meta Data Center Operations

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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Kevin S. Crutchfield will become president of Coastal Coal Co., an affiliate of El Paso Corp. subsidiary El Paso Merchant Energy, beginning today. He most recently was president of Amvest Corp. and previously held the position of chairman, president and chief executive of Cyprus Australia Coal Co., as well as other executive positions with Pittston Coal Co.

Michael P. Holstein, a utility executive with more than 20 years of business experience, has been named vice president and chief financial officer of the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc.

Constance H. Lau has been elected a director of Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. and appointed president and chief executive officer of American Savings Bank, F.S.B., one of Hawaiian Electric's two core operating subsidiaries. She most recently was treasurer and chief financial officer of HEI Power Corp., another subsidiary.

David G. Mengebier has bee promoted to senior vice president for governmentaland public affairs by CMS Energy Corp., succeeding John W. Clark, who will retire effective August 1. Mengebier is currently vice president of governmental and international affairs, based in Washington, D.C.

Mark Ruelle, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Sierra Pacific Resources Inc. has been named president of subsidiary Nevada Power Co., replacing Steve Rigazio, who is retiring June 1 due to health reasons. Ruelle will continue to serve as chief financial officer until a replacement is named.

W. Mark Schmitz has been appointed vice president and chief financial officer of fuel cell maker Plug Power Inc. He joins the company from General Motors Corp., for which he most recently was vice president and chief financial officer of its DirecTV Latin America subsidiary.

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