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PUC of Texas Approves Entergy Texas' Plans to Build Over 1,200 MW of Gas-Fired Capacity

LCG, September 12, 2025--Entergy announced yesterday that the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved Entergy Texas’ proposal to build two efficient natural gas-fired power plants to support the region’s rapid growth. The combined electric generating capacity of the two facilities, the Legend Power Station and the Lone Star Power Station, will add over 1,200 MW to the Southeast Texas power grid to support new customer demand, increase reliability and lower costs for all customers. Both facilities are scheduled to commence operations by mid-2028.

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Puget Sound Energy Starts Construction on 142-MW Appaloosa Solar Project in Washington

LCG, September 4, 2025--Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced yesterday that phased construction has commenced on its 142-MW Appaloosa Solar Project, a utility-scale solar facility underway in southeastern Washington. The project is being built by Qcells EPC, who will serve as the module manufacturer and the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solution provider. Construction is scheduled through 2026, and commercial operation is expected at the end of next year.

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NextEra Energy Transmission Submits Offshore Wind Transmission Proposals to Serve New Jersey

LCG, November 5, 2021--NextEra Energy Transmission Mid-Atlantic Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc., yesterday announced that it has submitted multiple proposals, collectively called the New Jersey Seawind Connector, into the PJM State Agreement Approach Proposal Window.

NextEra Energy Transmission stated that the proposals are all cost-effective, help New Jersey meet its future energy needs, and designed to minimize environmental and marine impacts.

NextEra Energy Transmission’s president said, “For more than 20 years, NextEra Energy companies have been supporting New Jersey's energy needs. As the largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and the sun in the world, we support and applaud New Jersey's clean energy goals. We believe no one in the industry can match our experience and unique skillset and we look forward to participating in this project.”

According NextEra, the proposals submitted considered a number of different injection locations and designed routes to minimize marine and environmental impacts. The proposals are designed to provide reliable and cost-effective delivery of offshore wind energy to New Jersey electric customers at significant savings compared to current transmission plans.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will analyze a number of factors to evaluate the proposals and may select one or more proposals to move forward with development and construction in the second half of 2022.
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