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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
NRG Buys 2 Connecticut Plants from Wisconsin Energy
LCG, Dec. 28, 2000--NRG Energy Inc. said yesterday it has agreed to acquire the Bridgeport and New Haven Harbor power plants in Connecticut from Wisconsin Energy Corp. for $325 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The two plants had earlier been acquired from United Illuminating Co. by Wisconsin Energy. Bridgeport is a 660 megawatt oil-fired steam turbine plant and has an additional 19 megawatts of combustion turbine capacity. New Haven Harbor is a 431 megawatt oil-fired steam turbine plant.David H. Peterson, chief executive of NRG, said the acquisition will be immediately accretive to earnings. "Acquiring these generating facilities is consistent with NRG's strategy of developing and maintaining a top-three position in the Northeast," he said. Richard A. Abdoo, chief executive of Wisconsin Energy, said "We are focusing on our core competencies of international manufacturing, electric generation and electric and natural gas distribution in the Midwest. And while we are impressed with the quality of these facilities because of their fuel flexibility and skilled workforce, we have decided to monetize the value of these assets to benefit our shareholders."The transaction, subject to approvals from the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal EnergyRegulatory Commission, is expected to close during the first half of next year.
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