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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
Mirant's Debt Rating Lowered to Junk
LCG, October 22, 2002-In line with the state of numerous energy companies lately, Mirant Corporation saw its debt rating lowered to junk status late yesterday by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services.Mirant, which has outstanding debt of $10.7 billion, went from a unsecured debt rating of BB to BBB-minus.On October 10, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the company's debt to near junk, at which point Mirant spokespeople made a point of the company's devotion to "strengthen liquidity and reduce trading and marketing activity," as was stated by company chief financial officer Ray Hill.Mirant owns or controls 17,000 megawatts worth of electric capacity in the United States.
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