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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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Slovakia Privatizes Energy (a Bit)

LCG, May 22, 2002-The government of Slovakia decided to allow the sale of 49 percent of each of three electricity distributors.

Final approval for the sale came after three weeks of delay, which saw discussions between parties within the group responsible for approval.

49 percent of Zapadoslovenska Energetika AS will be sold to Germany's E.On for €330 million ($304 million). RWE Plus will buy the same percent of Vychodoslovenska Energetika AS for €130 million ($120 million), and Electricite de France will buy 49 percent of Stredoslovenska Energetika for €158 million ($145 million).

Having chosen from 10 bids, the Slovak government is selling its assets with the help of HSBC Holdings, CAIB Securities, and BNP Paribas, and expects payment within three months.

The sale of Slovak electricity generator Slovenske Elekrarne AS will wait until after fall elections.

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