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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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Calpine Announces 336 Megawatt Colorado Plant

LCG, March 19, 2001Calpine corp. said Friday that its SkyGen Energy subsidiary would build a 336 megawatt natural gas-fueled peaking plant in Aurora, Colo., to supply power to Xcel Energy, the former Public Service Co. of Colorado, with electricity during periods of high demand.

The plant, which will employ two General Electric combustion turbines, will be located near natural gas pipelines serving the area east of Denver and will have access to existing transmission lines belonging to Xcel.

Tom Ashburn, community service manager for Xcel, said "SkyGen Energy's facility will be a crucial component in helping us meet the power needs of our customers in an economic and efficient manner."

Construction of the Colorado Energy Center is expected to begin during the summer of 2002, with commercial operation starting in 2003. The initial agreement with Xcel is for a term of ten years. Under the agreement, Xcel will have dispatch rights for all of the capacity and energy produced by the facility and will also manage the purchase and delivery of fuel used at the facility.

Calpine said it will manage construction of the project and will own and operate the facility.

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