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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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Enel Orders Turbines for Kansas Project

LCG, January 3, 2007--Enel North America has ordered 56 wind turbine units for the Smoky Hills Wind Farm in Kansas. Vesta, which made the announcement yesterday, will manufacture the 1.8-MW turbines and plans to deliver, install and commission the equipment in the third quarter of 2007.

The Smoky Hills Wind Farm will be constructed about 25 miles west of Salina, Kansas. The project will be completed in phases, with the initial, 100-MW phase targeted for completion by the end of this year. The planned electric generating capacity of the entire project is 250 MW.

The wind farm is being developed by TradeWind Energy, LLC, which formed a joint development agreement with Enel North America in September of 2006. On December 14, 2006, Sunflower Electric Power Corp., wholesale power supplier, announced its agreement to purchase 50.4 MW of wind energy from TradeWind's Smoky Hills Wind Farm.


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