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<\/p>\nPORT ARTHUR, Texas \u2013\u00a0Texas is growing fast, and its energy needs are growing even faster. To help meet that demand, leaders from\u00a0Entergy Texas\u00a0joined\u00a0Texas Governor Greg Abbott, local\u00a0officials\u00a0and community leaders\u00a0to break ground\u00a0on\u00a0Legend and\u00a0Lone Star power stations, two major generation projects that will help power the region\u2019s expanding population and economy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Together, the highly efficient natural gas\u00a0facilities\u00a0will add more than 1,200 megawatts of\u00a0reliable\u00a0generation\u00a0capacity\u2014producing\u00a0electricity\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0capable of powering\u00a0more than 300,000 homes. Both plants\u00a0were approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, or PUCT, in 2025 and\u00a0are expected to begin serving customers\u00a0in\u00a02028.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Investing ahead of Southeast Texas growth\u00a0<\/p>\n
Texas has led the nation in population growth in recent years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and Southeast Texas is experiencing that momentum firsthand as new residents, industries and economic development projects continue to move into the region. To stay ahead of rising demand, Entergy Texas is investing in new infrastructure through its\u00a0Southeast Texas\u00a0Energy Plan<\/a>, also known as STEP Ahead.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Legend and Lone Star power stations are the latest major projects advancing this comprehensive strategy to expand power generation, strengthen reliability and help keep electricity\u00a0affordable for customers.\u00a0The two new generation resources are expected to deliver over $280 million in customer benefits, including approx. $41 million in fuel savings for the first full year of operation.\u00a0<\/p>\n Including\u00a0the\u00a0Orange County Advanced Power Station<\/a>,\u00a0which\u00a0is scheduled to begin\u00a0operating\u00a0later this year, Entergy Texas\u00a0plans to\u00a0add more than 2.4 gigawatts\u00a0of new generation capacity by 2028.\u00a0As the region continues to grow,\u00a0the company\u00a0is investing in a modern, resilient energy future to power new homes,\u00a0businesses\u00a0and industries. Through its STEP Ahead plan, the company is planning years ahead to\u00a0ensure it can continue delivering reliable and affordable electricity for its customers and communities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Supporting jobs and economic development\u00a0<\/p>\n Investments in reliable power are critical to attracting new businesses and supporting the region\u2019s major industrial employers, which rely on consistent electricity to\u00a0operate\u00a0safely and efficiently. Beyond strengthening the power grid, Legend and Lone Star power stations will deliver significant economic benefits across Southeast Texas. Combined, construction of the two facilities is expected to generate approx. $2.7 billion in economic activity and create more than 9,000 construction jobs across the Port Arthur and Cleveland areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n QUOTES\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cEntergy is proud to serve Southeast Texas \u2014 a region defined by its skilled workforce, strong infrastructure, community support, and global reach. Its continued growth depends on\u00a0affordable\u00a0and\u00a0reliable power.\u00a0Legend and Lone Star\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0how\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0investing\u00a0to meet\u00a0today\u2019s\u00a0needs while supporting\u00a0the region\u2019s\u00a0long\u2011term\u00a0future.\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Drew Marsh, Entergy\u00a0chair\u00a0and CEO\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cMore families, businesses and industries are choosing Southeast Texas, and they are counting on power\u00a0they can depend on every day.\u00a0These two generation resources position us to meet that demand, drive job creation and support economic development that will keep our communities moving forward.\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Eliecer Viamontes, Entergy Texas CEO\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cNo state provides more power generation than the great State of Texas. Today, we are expanding that leadership by breaking ground on two new massive power generation stations. We thank Entergy for investing in our state and for powering our future.\u201d \u2013\u00a0Greg Abbott, Governor\u00a0of Texas\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cEvery new megawatt\u00a0benefits\u00a0Texans by ensuring we have the power necessary to keep the Texas economy growing. These power plants will be critical in supporting new industry, creating\u00a0jobs\u00a0and strengthening energy security in Southeast Texas.\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Courtney\u00a0Hjaltman, PUCT Commissioner\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve\u00a0called Southeast Texas home for my entire life, and\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0seen this region grow in more ways than I can count. With more than 1,200 megawatts of reliable power coming online, breaking ground on the Legend and Lone Star stations is exactly the kind of effort it takes to ensure Southeast Texas keeps leading the way.\u201d \u2013\u00a0Randy Weber, U.S. Representative,\u00a014th\u00a0District\u00a0of Texas\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cReliable and affordable energy is essential to the continued success of Southeast Texas. The approval of these new power plants is a major step forward in supporting the rapid growth we are experiencing across our region. These projects not only strengthen our energy infrastructure and improve reliability for families and businesses, but they also bring significant economic investment and job creation to our communities. This investment reflects a strong commitment to meeting the needs of today while planning responsibly for\u00a0the future of House District 18 and\u00a0all of\u00a0Southeast Texas.\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Janis Holt,\u00a0State Representative, 18th\u00a0District\u00a0of Texas\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI appreciate the foresight and planning of the Entergy Texas team in breaking ground on the new Legend and Lone\u00a0Star power stations. Southeast Texas has seen unparalleled growth in the commercial and industrial sectors\u00a0over the last 20 years,\u00a0and I fully expect that this growth and job creation will continue. Entergy Texas has met the challenge of continuing to provide for our energy needs through their Southeast Texas Energy Plan. I congratulate them on their investment in our future growth and prosperity.\u201d \u2013\u00a0Jeff Branick, Jefferson County\u00a0Judge<\/p>\n About Entergy Texas\u202f\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Entergy Texas provides electricity to approximately 538,000 customers in 27 counties. Its customers are connected to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. power grid, which is a regional transmission organization responsible for administering the transmission systems of member utilities in 15 states stretching across the central region of the United States and Manitoba, Canada. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy generates,\u00a0transmits\u00a0and distributes electricity to power life for more than 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana,\u00a0Mississippi\u00a0and Texas. Its customers are connected to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. power grid, which is a regional transmission organization responsible for administering the transmission systems of member utilities in 15 states stretching across the central region of the United States and Manitoba, Canada.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0focused on keeping costs for our customers as low as possible while providing reliable energy that our communities count on.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0also investing in growth for the future with a more resilient, cleaner energy system that includes modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy generation. As a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy,\u00a0volunteerism\u00a0and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at\u00a0EntergyTexas.com<\/a>\u00a0and connect with\u00a0@EntergyTX<\/a>\u00a0on social media.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PORT ARTHUR, Texas \u2013\u00a0Texas is growing fast, and its energy needs are growing even faster. 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