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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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TXU Acquires 51 Percent of German Municipal Utility

LCG, July 14, 2000--TXU Europe said yesterday that it will acquire a 51 percent interest in Stadtwerke Kiel, the municipal energy utility for the capital of Germanys Schleswig-Holstein province, for $215 million.

Stadtwerke Kiel serves about 250,000 electricity and gas customers in and around the city, which lies at south end of the Kieler Frde and is home to a major German naval base. The Kiel Canal connects the North Sea with the Baltic Sea.

Phil Turberville, chief executive of TXU Europe, said "We are delighted that this partnership hasbeen unanimously approved by the supervisory boards and the parliament, and we are veryencouraged by the support we have had from all parties, including the workers council and tradeunion."

Alan Wyatt, a TXU Europe senior vice president, said the acquisition "provides a very strongentry point for us into the German market."

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