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THE WOODLANDS, Texas - The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved Entergy Texas' proposal to build two highly efficient natural gas power plants that will provide enough reliable electricity capable of powering more than 300,000 homes and support the region's rapid growth.

Together, Legend and Lone Star power stations will add more than 1,200 megawatts of modern, affordable, around-the-clock energy to the Southeast Texas power grid. In addition to meeting new customer demand, increasing reliability and lowering costs for all customers, these projects are expected to generate approximately $2.8 billion in economic activity and create over 9,000 construction jobs in the Port Arthur and Cleveland areas. Both facilities are planned to be in service by mid-2028.

"We've heard directly from our customers and communities about the need for more power to support our rapidly growing region, and these facilities will deliver just that," said Eliecer Viamontes, CEO of Entergy Texas. "From families and business owners to schools and essential services, these power plants strengthen our ability to serve our customers who count on us every day. It's also a reflection of the extraordinary expansion in our service area and our continued commitment to meeting that growth head-on."