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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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King County, Wash., Sewage Gas to Run Fuel Cell

LCG, July 18, 2000--Fuel Cell Energy Inc. said this morning that it has been selected the winning bidder in competitive negotiations with King County, Wash., for installation of a 1 megawatt fuel cell electricity generator at a county sewage plant in Renton.

The company said it expects to deliver the generator next year, with financial and other details to be made available upon completion of contract terms.

The fuel cell will use methane-rich gas from the sewage plants digester, the company said. The Fuel Cell Energy unit will be part of a demonstration program supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the King County Department of Natural Resources.

Jerry Leitman, president and chief executive of Fuel Cell Energy said "We see this large water treatment application as further validation of our carbonate technology and its capability with multiple fuels for commercial applications. We anticipate that applications for water treatment will be a significant new market."

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