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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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Shareholders File Suit Against El Paso Electric

LCG, January 21, 2003-A lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas against El Paso Electric regarding alleged violation of federal laws.

The lawsuit, on behalf of shareholders and filed by a shareholder owning 100 common shares, addresses allegations that El Paso Electric Company did not comply with federal securities laws.

El Paso Electric is not related to the El Paso Corporation, a large energy and natural gas pipeline company also undergoing legal scrutiny.

The Form 8-K was filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The lawsuit comes as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is investigating improper behavior in the Western electricity market.

Little information is available regarding the suit, but El Paso Electric denies any wrongdoing.

El Paso Electric distributes and generates electricity in West Texas and New Mexico. The company serves over 300,000 customers.

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