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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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Shareholders Okay FPL-Entergy Merger

LCG, Dec. 18, 2000--Shareholders of FPL Group Inc. and Entergy Corp. approved at separate meetings Friday the merger of their two companies, a combination that will serve more than 6.3 million customers in the U.S. Southeast.

Though billed as a "merger of equals," the transaction is an acquisition of Entergy by FPL. FPL chairman James L. Broadhead will be chairman of the new company while Entergy chief executiveWayne Leonard will be president and chief executive officer. The 15-member board will consist ofeight members from FPL and seven from Entergy.

About 99 percent of Entergy shareholders who cast votes favored the marriage, as did some 97 percent of FPL's. The deal, which requires approval by federal, state and local agencies, is expected to be completed in about a year.

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