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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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Iberdrola Commissions Three Wind Farms Across the U.S.

LCG, January 24, 2013--Iberdrola announced early this week that its installed capacity has increased by 265 MW following the commissioning of three wind farms located in California, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

The largest of the three wind farms is the 189-MW Manzana Wind Farm, located in the Tehachapi area near the town of Rosamond, California. The project includes 126 of GE's 1.5-MW wind turbines. San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for 100 MW of the plant output, and the City of Santa Clara?s Silicon Valley Power (SVP) has a 20-year PPA for 50 MW.

In New Hampshire, the 48-MW Groton Wind Farm is sited along two ridge features in the town of Groton and consists of 24 Gamesa G87, 2.0-MW wind turbines.

The third project is the 28.5-MW Hoosac Wind Power Project, located in Massachusetts. The project includes 19, 1.5-MW turbines from GE, and all of the energy is under a PPA with NSTAR Electric, a subsidiary of Northeast Utilities.
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