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Portland, Ore. – September 07, 2026 -- OpConnect, a turnkey EV charging solutions provider, has moved its headquarters to 115 SE Yamhill St. in Portland, marking the company's third relocation since its 2016 founding and expanding its capacity to serve customers across 36 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces.

U.S. senators and Portland's mayor attend Aug. 18 grand opening

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Oregon State Rep. Rob Nosse and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson joined OpConnect employees, investors, customers, partners and vendors for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which included facility tours and technology demonstrations.

New facility adds space for advanced charging R&D

The expanded headquarters will support OpConnect's manufacturing operations alongside dedicated electrical infrastructure for research into battery-backed charging, bi-directional charging and microgrid integration.

Madison, Wisconsin – September 7, 2026 -- Realta Fusion has entered a strategic partnership with Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) and its parent, MGE Energy, Inc., to explore joint development of a 200-megawatt electric fusion power plant in Wisconsin.

MGE Energy makes direct equity investment in Realta Fusion

MGE Energy has completed a direct equity investment in Realta as the first phase of the partnership. The utility has also committed to supplying equipment, engineering, and technical support, along with assistance on siting, permitting, interconnection, and financing for the proposed plant.