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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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Susquehanna Nuke Produces Record Power in 2001

LCG, Jan. 3, 2002--The Susquehanna nuclear power plant owned by PPL Corp. produced more electricity in 2001 than it has in any year since the plant began operation in 1983, the company said this morning.

According to PPL, the plant's 1,050 megawatt Unit 1 and 1,168 megawatt Unit 2 combined to produce more than 17.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2001, setting a new record for the second straight year.

"This record is a tribute to the outstanding efforts of dedicated PPL employees. Theircommitment ensures that the Susquehanna plant provides safe, reliable electric service tonortheastern and central Pennsylvania," said Herbert D. Woodeshick, PPL special assistant to thepresident.

He also noted "We achieved this generation record through improvements that support our focus on plant safety. The natural result is reliable equipment and excellent operating procedures."

Woodeshick noted that 17.8 billion kilowatt-hours is enough electricity to provide for the annual needs of 1,780,000 households in the eastern U.S., where PPL Susquehanna's electricity is marketed.

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