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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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NRG Announces Emergence from Bankruptcy

LCG, Dec. 8, 2003--The former subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc., NRG Energy Inc., announced that it has come out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and will raise cash, common stock and $500 million of new debt issues to be distributed to creditors.

While in bankruptcy, NRG rid itself of $6 billion worth of debt, leaving it with $510 million of corporate debt outstanding, and will have $4.4 billion of debt attached to specific projects. Xcel Energy has completely divested from its subsidiary.

NRG's unit NRG Power Marketing Inc. was also under bankruptcy protection, but announced its emergence last week. NRG Northeast Generating LLC and South Central Generation Holding LLC are expected to follow the same path once $2.2 billion worth of debt has been refinanced, according to the parent company.
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