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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
Williams Settles Many Claims in Western States
LCG, January 2, 2003-Williams Cos. has settled most of the lawsuits filed against it by California.Many lawsuits were filed against energy generating companies like Williams after California's energy crisis in 2000/2001 forced the state's utilities into expensive long-term power contracts.As part of the settlement, Williams will be free of California's claims regarding possible overpriced electricity. Some private class-action plaintiffs have also consented to the settlement.California, in exchange, will see a reduction in its $4.3 billion energy deal with Williams. Williams will pay $150 million over eight years in addition to yielding some energy assets to California. Six generators, worth about $90 million, will go to the state. Williams will also supply more electricity to California through 2001.
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