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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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SCE&G and Santee Cooper Execute Agreement for New Nuclear Plant

LCG, May 28, 2008--Santee Cooper and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) announced yesterday a new contractual agreement with Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC, and Stone & Webster, a subsidiary of The Shaw Group Inc., for the design and construction of two nuclear reactors at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station in South Carolina. SCE&G executed the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract on behalf of itself and Santee Cooper. The first unit is planned to commence operations in 2016, with operations of the second unit following in 2019.

The estimated cost for both units is approximately $9.8 billion, including inflation, owner's costs, and contingencies. Additional costs will be incurred for related finance costs and transmission upgrades. A significant portion of the contract price is fixed, or fixed with agreed-upon inflation factors, according to the company's press release.

SCE&G and Santee Cooper jointly own the existing 966-MW V.C. Summer plant, and SCE&G is the plant operator. A similar arrangement will apply to the new, 1,117-MW units, with SCE&G accounting for approximately 55 percent of the cost and output and Santee Cooper accounting for the remainder.

SCE&G plans to file a combined application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility, Public Convenience and Necessity, and for a Base Load Review Order, with the South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSC) and the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) later this week.

On March 31, the utilities submitted an application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a combined construction and operating license (COL). The companies announced in August 2005 plans to extend their existing nuclear generation joint ownership arrangement to study the construction of a new nuclear generation facility.

In February 2006, SCE&G and Santee Cooper selected the Westinghouse AP1000 reactor design, which uses passive safety features. The NRC approved the Design Certification for the Westinghouse AP1000 standard nuclear plant design on December 30, 2005.
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