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Clearway Signs Portfolio of Power Purchase Agreements with Google Totaling Nearly 1.2 GW Across Three States

Clearway will deliver carbon-free energy to local grids to support Google’s data centers in SPP, ERCOT, and PJM for up to 20 years Source: Clearway Energy Group Clearway Energy Group (Clearway) announced the 2025 execution of three new long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Google totaling 1.17 GW of carbon-free energy projects located in Missouri,Continue reading “Clearway Signs Portfolio of Power Purchase Agreements with Google Totaling Nearly 1.2 GW Across Three States”

APA Member Avangrid Invests $7 Million in American-Made Transformers

Avangrid sources five transformers from WEG Transformers USA to support its $18.5B grid modernization efforts Source: Avangrid Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced a strategic investment of $7 million to purchase five power transformers manufactured in Washington, Missouri by American manufacturer WEG Transformers USA. The investment, partContinue reading “APA Member Avangrid Invests $7 Million in American-Made Transformers”

Lightsource bp and Toyota Enter Into a Power Contract, Bringing New Energy and Economic Development to Texas

Source: Lightsource bp Lightsource bp and Toyota Motor North America have finalized a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for energy from the 231MW Jones City 2 solar farm, part of the larger Jones City Energy Center, which began construction in spring 2025. This 15-year, fixed-rate power contract supports Toyota’s renewable energy goals while delivering meaningfulContinue reading “Lightsource bp and Toyota Enter Into a Power Contract, Bringing New Energy and Economic Development to Texas”

APA Member T1 Energy Inc. Announces Manufacturing Investment to Strengthen American Solar Supply Chain

Source: Press Release From T1 Energy Inc T1 Energy Inc. has announced the start of construction on its G2_Austin solar cell manufacturing facility in Milam County, Texas, an investment that represents a significant step forward for domestic solar power manufacturing while enhancing domestic supply-chain resilience. The more than $400 million project will bring more advancedContinue reading “APA Member T1 Energy Inc. Announces Manufacturing Investment to Strengthen American Solar Supply Chain”

Geronimo Power Hosts Community Event in Texas at Blevins Solar and Storage

270 MW solar project is paired with 360 MWh storage in Falls County From Geronimo Power: https://geronimopower.com/press-release/geronimo-power-hosts-community-event-in-texas-at-blevins-solar-storage/ In November, Geronimo Power (Geronimo) hosted a community event for its 270-megawatt (MW), 360 megawatt-hour (MWh) Blevins Solar and Storage Project (Blevins). Currently under construction, Blevins has supported over 360 construction jobs to date and will produce millions in localContinue reading “Geronimo Power Hosts Community Event in Texas at Blevins Solar and Storage”

RWE Brings More American-Generated Power to Texas with Stoneridge Project

Project created more than 200 jobs and provides millions in tax revenue benefitting schools and first responders. From RWE: https://americas.rwe.com/press/2025-11-26-rwe-brings-more-american-generated-power-to-texas-with-stoneridge-project/ On November 26, RWE commissioned Stoneridge Solar, delivering homegrown energy to Milam County, Texas. The project delivers 200 MW of solar power and 100 MW (200 MWh) of battery storage, strengthening the state’s supply ofContinue reading “RWE Brings More American-Generated Power to Texas with Stoneridge Project”

Report: Agrivoltaics – An Economic Option for Farmers and Rural Development

Agrivoltaics increases crop yields, reduces water usage, and boosts rural participation in the growth of renewable energy From the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis: https://ieefa.org/resources/agrivoltaics-economic-option-farmers-and-rural-development Key Takeaways: Across the United States, the race to secure affordable, reliable energy is transforming the rural landscape. Fueled by data centers, artificial intelligence, electrification, and industrial reshoring,Continue reading “Report: Agrivoltaics – An Economic Option for Farmers and Rural Development”

America’s LNG Boom Demands an All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy, Before Power Prices Surge at Home

The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest report paints a striking picture of America’s energy future. North American LNG export capacity is on track to more than double by 2029—from about 11.4 billion cubic feet per day to nearly 28.7 billion. The United States alone will add nearly 14 billion cubic feet per day of newContinue reading “America’s LNG Boom Demands an All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy, Before Power Prices Surge at Home”

Clark: Renewable Energy Is a Lifeline for Rural America

By Jeff Clark, President, Advanced Power Alliance Across America’s small towns, farms, and ranches, the pressure has never been greater. Independent agriculture — the very backbone of rural life — is fighting an uphill battle against the forces of consolidation. Corporate farming has made it harder for families to hang on to their land toContinue reading “Clark: Renewable Energy Is a Lifeline for Rural America”