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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
Duke Closing Merchant Business Unit
LCG, Mar. 7, 2003--Duke Energy will sell off assets and discontinue new financing arrangements through its Duke Capital Partners unit, which provided capital financing and advisory services to merchant energy developers.Duke Capital Partners operations have been conducted through offices in Charlotte, N.C., and Houston, and currently employ 30 people. Richard Osborne, Duke Energy's executive vice president and chief risk officer said, "Duke Capital Partners built a sound portfolio of quality assets in its three years of operations. However, the energy industry has changed tremendously in that time."The unit, which started assisting clients in North America with debt and equity financing in 2000, will sell approximately $350 million worth of assets over two years.
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