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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
Newsmakers
Scott Forbes has been promoted to senior vice president, chief financial and accounting officer at Texas-New Mexico Power Company. Forbes joined Texas-New Mexico in 1996, and was most recently vice president, chief accounting and information officer. He also held accounting positions at Entergy Services.Douglas Hobbs becomes senior vice president, chief operations officer of Texas-New Mexico Power Company, where he was most recently vice president-transmission and distribution. Hobbs, a registered professional engineer, was a power plant manager for TXU Electric, and a project manager with an energy consulting firm.Texas-New Mexico Power Company has also named Joe Hegwood assistant controller. Hegwood will move to this position from his role as director of accounting, and previously director of finance.CMS Energy has named Tom Webb chief financial officer, succeeding Alan Wright, who is moving to a new company.
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