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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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FERC Allows Access to Some Enron-Related Data

LCG, January 14, 2003FERC will allow California officials to request the release of some information regarding a case against Enron.

Previously, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission refused to share information about the Enron investigation with public officials.

Last year FERC began an investigation of the Enron Corporation when memos were released referring to the companys possibly intentionally manipulative market practices.

Currently various legal cases are underway regarding the manipulation of Western energy markets. The judge in one lawsuit aimed particularly at Enron requested a six month postponement because of a delay in the Justice Departments release of evidence it holds regarding Enron.

According to a Reuters report, FERC announced that, The commission will permit California parties to seek through data requests served on the sellers certain documents provided to the commission and its staff, although the commission will not release depositions.

FERC will give 100 additional days for the submission of new evidence, and the commission wants to finish the investigation by the end of March.

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