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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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PacifiCorp Unit Inks 2 Long-term Wind Power Deals

LCG, Dec. 17, 2001--PacifiCorp and the Bonneville Power Administration announced jointly on Friday the federal power agency's largest renewable energy purchase in Bonneville's history.

PacifiCorp Power Marketing Inc. will supply Bonneville with 90 megawatts from the Stateline Wind Generating Plant on the Washington-Oregon border for a period of 25 years at undisclosed prices.

Terry Hudgens, chief executive of the PacifiCorp unit, said "I believe that our two organizations complement each other very well, and look forward to future business opportunities with (Bonneville). Ours is a partnership that can only advance the cause of renewable energy in the Pacific Northwest."

Steve Wright, acting Bonneville administrator. "We believe wind energy brings economic and environmental benefits to Northwest citizens."

In addition to the Bonneville deal, PacifiCorp Power Marketing said it has signed with Seattle City Light the biggest public utility wind power contract to date in the United States. Under the 20-year contract, Seattle City Light will start buying 50 megawatts of power in January of next year, doubling to 100 megawatts in August 2002, then 150 megawatts in January 2004 and, potentially, to 175 megawatts in August 2004.

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