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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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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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Industry News
Oregon Approves Sierra Pacific-Portland General Deal
LCG, Oct. 31, 2000--The Oregon Public Utility Commission yesterday approved the pending acquisition by Sierra Pacific Resources Corp. of Portland General Electric Co. from Enron Corp.Walter M. Higgins, chief executive of Sierra Pacific, said "PGE is one of the premier electric utilities in the West and this approval moves us one step closer to the merging of our two companies." Peggy Fowler, chief executive of the Portland-based utility, said "The ultimate winners are our Oregon customers. The agreement assures they can continue to receive the same level of outstanding service that they have come to expect from PGE."Sierra Pacific said the PUC approval calls for a six-year price freeze for PGE customers and a $95 million credit for Oregon consumers. The "acquisition credit" will be shown on monthly power bills as soon as the transaction is complete and will continue through Sept. 30, 2007."We still have additional approvals to obtain, but the PUC approval is a significant step," addedHiggins. "We must still obtain approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and theSecurities and Exchange Commission. We're working toward that and anticipate closing thetransaction early next year."
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