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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
Four CA Energy Contracts Settled
LCG, July 16, 2002-The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and various energy companies have reportedly reached settlements regarding long-term electricity contracts.According to FERC Administrative Law Judge Curtis Wagner, California officials and energy companies have come to four settlements, and other contracts are under negotiation. The settled contracts have yet to be written up and signed.Discussions over contracts will continue for the next three weeks, and a settlement conference will occur on August 5 and 6 in Washington, D.C. Although the names of those involved in the specific four settlements have not been released, negotiation has been ongoing between the California Department of Water Resources and energy companies including Sempra Energy, Dynegy, Williams Cos., Mirant, and Allegheny Energy.
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