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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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Duke Unit to Buy Waste Management Power Plants

LCG, Nov. 2, 2000--Duke Energy Corp. said yesterday its Duke Solutions business unit has agreed to acquire eight independent power plants with a combined capacity of 244 megawatts from a subsidiary of Waste Management Inc.

Duke Solutions said it will invest approximately $100 million in the facilities, including purchase price and planned improvements, adding that expected revenues over the next 15 years could exceed $1 billion.

The assets to be acquired include cogeneration and renewable energy facilities in California,Pennsylvania, Maine and Florida that provide steam and chilled water under long-term contracts with industrial and institutional customers and long-term electricity under long-term electric sales contracts with several utilities.

Duke Solutions will own and operate the plants, calling on other Duke companies for services such as maintenance, commodity supply and risk management.

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