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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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The results of the Nuclear Energy Institute elections have reestablished the positions of many already holding posts. New appointees include Alan J. Fohrer and Michael B. Sellman, who have joined the Nuclear Energy Institute's Executive Committee. Also, Donald C. Hintz, president of Entergy Corp. was elected NEI vice-chairman, and Robert E. Prince will join the NEI board. The NEI develops industry policy and is located in Washington D.C. James A. Messersmith will become vice president of the Oglethorpe Power Corporation and will be responsible for gas-fired and hydroelectric generation. He has been with the company since 1991 and has been in the energy generation industry for 27 years. Simon Kukes, president of Tyumen Oil Company, will join the Maguire Energy Institute Board of Advisors. Maguire Energy Institute is located at SMU's Cox School of Business in Dallas, Texas. Sydney M. Ferguson has been given the position of senior vice president responsible for corporate communications and government relationships at USEC Inc., an international energy company and major uranium fuel supplier. Ferguson most recently served as Managing Director of Qorvis Communications, Inc.
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