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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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Glacier Hills Wind Farm Approved by PSC of Wisconsin

LCG, January 13, 2010--The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin yesterday approved We Energies' application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to construct the Glacier Hills Wind Farm in Columbia County. The project is estimated to cost between $335 million and $435 million, with an electric generating capacity of up to 207 MW.

The Glacier Hills Wind Farm project will include 90 wind turbines, and each turbine will have a generating capacity of 1.5 to 2.3 MW. The project will be connected to an existing 138-kV electric transmission line. The wind farm footprint encompasses approximately 17,300 acres.

The application for the CPCN was filed in October 2008. Wisconsin legislation passed in March 2006 increased renewable portfolio standards (RPS) and set a renewable energy target of 10% by December 31, 2015 for utilities.
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