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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 has announced the promotion of Bill Berilgen to president, Calpine Natural Gas Company (CNGC). Berilgen, also a senior vice president, will manage the company's North American oil and gas assets. Berilgen has managed the company's natural gas subsidiary since Calpine acquired Sheridan Energy in 1999.

Beth S. Perlman will join Constellation Energy Group as vice president and chief information officer. Prior to her appointment, Perlman had been vice president of Enron Wholesale Trading Technology. She began her career with Enron in 1995 as Director, Risk Management Administration.

Jean H. Gibson will replace Frank Boyle as chief financial officer of Central Vermont Public Services. She has most recently served as vice president of the Exelon Corporation.

Hanover Compressor has appointed Mark S. Berg Senior Vice President and General Counsel. Berg has acted as executive vice president and general counsel for American General Corporation over the last five years.

Richard T. Ashbeck has been promoted to the position of vice president-treasurer of energy and communications company Black Hills Corporation. Ashbeck, who joined Black Hills in July 2000, had previously been employed as Chief Financial Officer by Indeck Capital, Inc., an independent power company which was later acquired by Black Hills.

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