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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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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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Industry News
Wind Turbine Manufacturers Stress Need for Congress to Extend the PTC
LCG, April 23, 2008--Representatives of four of the largest wind turbine manufacturers spoke Monday at a meeting organized by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) to highlight the need for Congress to proceed rapidly and extend the renewable energy production tax credit (PTC).
Historically, Congress has frequently acted at the last minute to extend the PTC or even let the PTC lapse in some years. The impact has been a boom-bust cycle for the wind industry in the U.S.
Representatives of GE Energy, Gamesa, Siemens and Vestas outlined their justification for quick action by Congress to extend the PTC, which is now set to expire December 31, 2008. The PTC provides an incentive of approximately two cents per kWh generated to renewable energy facilities, including wind, as well as closed-loop biomass, solar, and geothermal facilities. The incentive is available for a period of up to ten years, given the facility commences operation prior the expiration of the PTC.
Representatives of the wind turbine manufacturers touted the growing wind industry in the U.S. and the need to support it. According to the press release, the wind energy industry has created 45,000 jobs for Americans, including 10,000 new jobs in 2007. Furthermore in 2007, six new wind manufacturing plants opened in 2007, and plans for eight more were announced.
With regards to actual installation of renewable energy facilities, approximately 5,200 MW of wind generation was installed last year, setting a new record. At the end of 2007, the total installed capacity in the U.S. was 16,818 MW.
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