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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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Niagara Mohawk to Cut Power Delivery Charges

LCG, Aug. 17,2000--Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. said yesterday that the New York State Public Service Commission had approved its plan to lower electricity delivery prices for most of its customers beginning next month.

Residential and small commercial customers will see average electricity delivery price reductions of about 1.5 percent when compared to last September. The reduction would be on top of an average 1.7 percent delivery price cut over the last two years.

The companys largest industrial customers will see their delivery prices reduced by about 1.9percent when compared to a year ago.

William E. Davis, Niagara Mohawk's chairman and chief executive, said "These savings and New York state's important energy tax reductions will play a significant role in our efforts to promote economicdevelopment and competition across our service territory."

Total savings the three-year plan will come to about $600 million, including gross receipts tax reductions and discounts currently offered to Niagara Mohawk's largest customers under the company's flexible pricing programs, the company said.

Davis said the new pricing structure will allow customers to make more meaningful comparisons between Niagara Mohawks prices and those of other service providers.

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