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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
Western RTO Requested by Utilities
LCG, April 1, 2002-A group of western utilities has requested the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve its proposal for a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) to oversee energy transactions in the west.Sierra Pacific Power, Puget Sound Energy, Portland General Electric, Nevada Power, NorthWestern Energy, Idaho Power, British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, Bonneville Power Administration, and Avista came together to submit the proposal.The request would open up transmission lines over the whole region, facilitating the delivery of wholesale electricity and eliminating additional transmission fees incurred when electricity moves from one system to the next. Instead, utilities would pay one base fee to use transmission lines in the region.The RTO, as a non-profit corporation, will cost between $125 and $140 million per year, and independent analysts project that RTO West will save $300 million. Foreseen to be in effect around 2005 if approved, RTO West still requires a lot of assessment and paperwork. BC Hydro, as a Canadian utility, will require special authorization. Also, some utilities require state approval.
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The Locational Marginal Price Model (LMP) Network Power Model
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Day Ahead and Real Time Market Simulation
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The Gas Procurement and Competitive Analysis System
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Database of Plants, Loads, Assets, Transmission...
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