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LCG, September 15, 2025--Longroad Energy announced today the financial close of 1000 Mile Solar, its 300 MWac (400 MWdc) solar project in Yoakum County, Texas. Longroad Energy finalized a long-term offtake agreement with Meta late last year in the form of an Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement, which includes a financial settlement arrangement for the entire energy output of 1000 Mile Solar.
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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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Newsmakers
Kevin S. Crutchfield will become president of Coastal Coal Co., an affiliate of El Paso Corp. subsidiary El Paso Merchant Energy, beginning today. He most recently was president of Amvest Corp. and previously held the position of chairman, president and chief executive of Cyprus Australia Coal Co., as well as other executive positions with Pittston Coal Co.Michael P. Holstein, a utility executive with more than 20 years of business experience, has been named vice president and chief financial officer of the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc.Constance H. Lau has been elected a director of Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. and appointed president and chief executive officer of American Savings Bank, F.S.B., one of Hawaiian Electric's two core operating subsidiaries. She most recently was treasurer and chief financial officer of HEI Power Corp., another subsidiary.David G. Mengebier has bee promoted to senior vice president for governmentaland public affairs by CMS Energy Corp., succeeding John W. Clark, who will retire effective August 1. Mengebier is currently vice president of governmental and international affairs, based in Washington, D.C.Mark Ruelle, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Sierra Pacific Resources Inc. has been named president of subsidiary Nevada Power Co., replacing Steve Rigazio, who is retiring June 1 due to health reasons. Ruelle will continue to serve as chief financial officer until a replacement is named.W. Mark Schmitz has been appointed vice president and chief financial officer of fuel cell maker Plug Power Inc. He joins the company from General Motors Corp., for which he most recently was vice president and chief financial officer of its DirecTV Latin America subsidiary.
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