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OG&E and Google Announce Contract for Three Data Centers in Oklahoma

LCG, April 30, 2026--OG&E, the operating subsidiary of OGE Energy Corp., announced today that it will power three new data centers that Google announced in Muskogee and Stillwater, Oklahoma last year. As part of the agreement, Google will also make power generation capacity available from two solar facilities in Stephens and Muskogee Counties that are currently under construction. The data centers and associated Electric Service Agreements are expected to provide economic growth for local communities and the state, contribute to grid stability, and benefit OG&E's current customers.

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Graphic Packaging and NextEra Energy Resources Sign 250-MW Virtual Power Purchase Agreement

LCG, April 29, 2026--Graphic Packaging Holding Company today announced a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. With the VPPA agreement, NextEra Energy Resources plans to build the Selenite Springs Energy Center, a 250-MW solar energy facility in West Texas, and Graphic Packaging will be the sole buyer of the facility's renewable energy attribute certificates. Graphic Packaging, a global provider of sustainable consumer packaging, expects the agreement to cover approximately 43 percent of its 2025 electricity usage in the U.S. and Canada. The agreement will advance Graphic Packaging's commitment to source renewable electricity and reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Electric power technology corporation Cummins Inc. declared Susan Carter as Vice President - Corporate Controller on March 18, replace Bob Crane, who served Cummins for 25 years. Carter had been part of Honeywell for six years, most recently as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Transportation and Power Systems.

Dixie Barrett has been appointed as vice-president of trading services for Platts. Barrett previously served as vice-president of electronic trading services at Altra Energy Technologies.

Theodore Bennett will take over as corporate vice president of Oklahoma's Kerr-McGee Corporation. Bennet formed a human resources consulting firm last year and has served in executive positions at Comerica and Coca-Cola.

American Electric Power appoints vice president and associate general counsel. Hartsoe has been an attorney with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for eight years as well as holding positions at United Gas Pipeline Company, Enron, and Electric Power Supply Association.

Daniel E. Merchant II will become vice president of business development for Primen, a Wisconsin energy firm. Merchant has served as vice president of sales for USPowerSolutions and in various positions at Enercom.

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