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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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Entergy Announces Close of Agreement to Sell Gas-fired Power Plant in Rhode Island

LCG, December 18, 2015-Entergy Corp. yesterday announced that its wholesale generation division, Entergy Wholesale Commodities, has closed on its sale of the 583-MW Rhode Island State Energy Center to Carlyle Power Partners. The agreement was announced in October 2015.

The base sales price for the Rhode Island State Energy Center (RISEC), excluding adjustments, is approximately $490 million. Entergy purchased the plant from NextEra Energy Resources, LLC for $346 million in December 2011.

RISEC is a natural gas-fired, combined-cycle electric generating facility located about five miles from Providence, Rhode Island. The facility entered commercial service in 2002.

Entergy's Chairman and CEO stated, "RISEC has been a good investment for us, and its sale is consistent with our strategy for Entergy Wholesale Commodities - to be disciplined about reducing risk and freeing up financial resources for other opportunities."
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