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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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TransCanada Completes Ontario Power Plant

LCG, Aug. 17, 2000--TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. said yesterday its TransCanada Power unit had completed construction of its Calstock power plant adjacent to the companys Canadian Mainline natural gas pipeline compressor station near Hearst in the province of Ontario.

"We are pleased with the completion of the Calstock facility, which is a value-added addition to (our) portfolio of high-quality power facilities," said Doug Baldwin, TransCanada's chief executive.

The Calstock power plant is a 35 megawatt facility fueled two-thirds by wood waste and one-third by waste heat from the compressor station. Power generated by the plant is sold under a 20-year contract to Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation, a successor to Ontario Hydro.

TransCanadatransports about 77 per cent of western Canada's natural gas production over its 24,000 miles of pipeline, with 60 per cent of total volume delivered to the United States.

TransCanada Power owns six operating power plants in Canada and the U.S. and expects to have a seventh plant in operations this quarter. The total generating capacity of the firm is 328 megawatts.

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