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CPS Energy buys 4 new power plants for $1.4B, a move that could save customers money in the long run

CPS Energy is buying four natural gas facilities near Houston at a cost of nearly $1.4 billion. These plants can produce enough energy to meet more than a quarter of CPS Energy’s peak demand. Never miss San Antonio Report's biggest stories. Sign up for …

CPS Energy to acquire four Texas gas power plants from ECP-backed...

CPS Energy to acquire four Southeast Texas power plants for $1.3B

CPS Energy to acquire 1,632-MW gas portfolio for $1.38B in Southeast Texas

CPS Energy has entered an agreement to acquire a portfolio of four natural gas generation facilities, totaling 1,632 MW, from PROENERGY for $1.387 billion. The transaction, subject to standard net working capital adjustments, is expected to close in the …

GUEST VIEW: Energy abundance is the key to Texas economic leadership

By Judd Messer Since the winter freeze of 2021 paralyzed Texas and much of the southern U.S., state lawmakers have worked to strengthen the grid and prevent the energy shortages and rolling blackouts that left millions of Texans without power. While many …

Entergy wins approval for two gas power plants in Texas

Entergy just won approval to build two more natural gas power plants in Texas. The state’s Public Utility Commission signed off on the projects as Texas, Oklahoma and many other states face a growing boom of electricity demand caused in part by …

‘Push back – or they’ll eat you alive’: James Cromwell on life as Hollywood’s biggest troublemaker

Amid the hustle of midtown Manhattan on Wednesday 11 May 2022, James Cromwell walked into Starbucks, glued his hand to a counter and complained about the surcharges on vegan milks. “When will you stop raking in huge profits while customers, animals and the …

Entergy Texas approved to build two new gas plants, totaling over 1.2 GW

The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved Entergy Texas’ proposal to build two natural gas power plants as part of the company’s plan to increase its dispatchable generation portfolio. Together, the new Legend and Lone Star power stations will add …

US natgas futures little changed on steady demand, spot prices in Texas turn negative

U.S. natural gas futures were little changed on Monday on forecasts for steady demand over the next two weeks even as cash prices in West Texas fell into negative territory. Front-month gas futures for October delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange …

Elon Musk Has Criticized Environmental Regulations. His Companies Have Been Accused of Sidestepping Them.

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Before and after the 2024 election, Elon Musk made it clear he disliked environmental regulations and considered them …

PJM tries to ease threats to grid from supersize data centers

The potential threat to grid reliability from supersize AI data centers has grid operators searching hard for answers, with the latest initiative a new policy proposal from PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. regional power market. The PJM proposal would …

CPS Energy to Acquire Nearly 2 GW Gas Plants from ProEnergy

CPS Energy has signed an agreement to acquire four natural gas power plants operated by ProEnergy in the ERCOT area for $1.387 billion. The facilities have an aggregate capacity of 1.632 gigawatts, according to a joint statement. "Located in the …

CPS Energy to acquire 4 natural gas plants in the Houston area as a cost-saving measure to meet demand

Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. CPS Energy has agreed to purchase four natural gas power plants in Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston counties for nearly $1.4 billion from …

Sun Day: Solar Offers Power to the People

Great news, everyone: Solar is cheap, easy and only going to improve in efficiency decade after decade, forever. That is unless we choose—against economics and reason—to dig deeper and deeper into the ground for less and less oil at greater cost decade …

US natgas futures edge up to 1-week high on daily output drop

U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a one-week high on Tuesday on a drop in daily output. Front-month gas futures for October delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 2.1 cents, or 0.7%, to $3.064 per million British thermal units (mmBtu …

Thermal power plants more competitive than clean energy when considering reliability: Vistra CEO

Wind, solar and storage may produce the cheapest electricity, but when prioritizing grid reliability, 1 GW of coal-fired, gas-fired or nuclear generation equals 9 GW of those clean energy resources, Vistra President and CEO Jim Burke said Wednesday during …

Boeing Built A Flying Star Wars X-Wing: Here's Why

In December of 2019, Walt Disney World opened the Rise of the Resistance attraction at its then-new "Star Wars": Galaxy's Edge area. What better way to celebrate than by partnering with Boeing's NeXt division to transform a pair of …

CPS Energy Takes Environmental Step Backward With Methane Gas Plant Purchase

September 16, 2025 SAN ANTONIO – Today, the country’s largest municipally owned energy utility – San Antonio’s CPS Energy – announced an agreement to purchase power plants that burn methane gas at a cost of nearly $1.4 billion, dealing a substantial blow …

Public Utility Commission approves new Entergy power plants in Port Arthur, Cleveland

The Public Utility Commission of Texas approves Entergy Texas' plan for two new power plants adding 1,200 MW to the grid by 2028. PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved Entergy Texas’ plan to build two new natural gas …

First Mold's Smart Injection Molding Factory Completes Low-Carbon Transformation

First Mold claimed that its smart plastic injection molding factory has achieved significant results in energy consumption management. GERMANY, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First Mold claimed that its smart plastic injection molding …

Driver Industrial Safety Launches RhinoGuard™ Composite Outrigger Pads to Improve Heavy Equipment Safety

Targeting the $150M outrigger pad market where inadequate ground support causes 50% of crane accidents in construction, utility, and industrial operations. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Driver Industrial …

Centrifugal Compressors Market share to Reach USD 20.21 Billion by 2032 Growth, Key Players and Opportunities 2025-2032

Centrifugal Compressors Market was valued at USD 14.06 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 20.21 Bn by 2032, WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Centrifugal Compressors Market was valued at USD 14.06 Bn in 2024 …

BioVeritas to Present at SAF Investor New York 2025

Leading SAF innovator to discuss the most critical factors in successful commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel BRYAN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BioVeritas, LLC., a leading sustainable aviation fuel …

TRACT EXPANDS RENO PORTFOLIO: CLOSES ON 1,060 ACRES IN SILVER SPRINGS, NV WITH APPROVED REZONING & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

Acquisition lifts Tract’s Greater Reno portfolio to 12,500+ acres, positioning the market as a major data center hub for cloud, inferencing & AI training DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tract, a developer …

Next-Generation Solar Cells Market Poised for Breakthrough Growth, Driving the Future of Clean Energy 2025-2032

The Global Next-Generation Solar Cells Market is expected to reach at a CAGR of 21.21% during the forecast period 2025-2032. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Overview of the Market: The Global Next- …

Innovative Data Center Provider ChillMine Partners with One Gas Resources to Deliver AI Workloads in Southern Africa

Strategic MOU unlocks 10GW of gas-powered, liquid-cooled data centers in Zimbabwe and Botswana to fuel Africa’s digital future. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ChillMine and One Gas Resources Partner to …

Automotive Battery Market to Hit USD 100 Billion by 2031 | Driven by EVs, Hybrids and Solid-State Battery Innovation

Lithium-ion batteries power Automotive Battery Market growth as EV demand rises and global electrification accelerates AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to DataM Intelligence, the Automotive Battery …

North America Electrical Digital Twin Market to Hit $1.7 B by 2032 | 14.9% CAGR | Grows with EV & Smart Grid Adoption

North America Electrical Digital Twin Market grows 14.9% CAGR to $1.7 Billion by 2032, led by utilities, EVs, and smart grid adoption AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to DataM Intelligence, the North …

Grid-Scale Battery Market to Hit $38.46 Billion by 2031 | Grid Modernization Fuels $100B Investments in U.S. Batteries

Grid-scale battery market to grow from $6.84 Billion (2023) to $38.46 Billion (2031), driven by renewables and falling costs. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to DataM Intelligence, the grid-scale …

ATELIC, AN ROI-FIRST STARTUP LED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS, AIMS TO CHANGE HOW ENTERPRISE CUSTOMERS CREATE VALUE IN AI

A clear bridge between the technology and the business outcome is critical says the startup founders based in the United Arab Emirates. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A groundbreaking AI solutions company, …

Geothermal Exploration Market to Reach USD 3.01 Bn by 2032

The geothermal exploration market has traditionally been dominated by high-enthalpy regions where wells have been drilled at depths of between 2,000 and 3,000m. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Geothermal …

AVEVA launches ‘Radical Collaboration’ documentary highlighting the need for systemic change

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- - AVEVA has launched a documentary titled ‘Radical Collaboration’, exploring the need for concerted action from industries, governments and technology leaders to address …

Controlled Environment Agriculture Market to Hit USD 282.4 Bn by 2032

In 2024, The European region is poised to dominate the controlled environment agriculture market WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Controlled Environment Agriculture Market size was valued at USD 110.69 …

MEOX at Intermodal Europe 2025: Powering Sustainable Solutions

SUZHOU, CHINA, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solving Real-World Challenges Imagine a remote disaster area where relief teams need a power hub set up quickly. MEOX's solar containers arrive to transform an empty site into a solar …

Dry Type Transformer Market Set to Reach $7.3 Billion by 2027

🌍 Asia-Pacific Leads Dry Type Transformer Market Growth Amid Renewable Energy Push 🔋 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global dry type transformer market is witnessing significant growth as industries …

Hengtong Laureled with China's Top Quality Honor

HTGD (SH:600487) SHANGHAI, SHANGHAI, CHINA, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the 2025 China Quality Conference on September 16th, the 5th China Quality Award was officially announced. Hengtong Optic-Electric, a listed subsidiary of …

Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market to Hit $38.21 Billion by 2030

🌍 Europe Leads Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market as Electric Vehicle Growth Soars ⚡ WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global lithium-ion battery recycling market is gaining significant traction as …

Gausium Debuts Next-Gen Cleaning Robots at CMS Berlin 2025

Gausium debuts Phantas Turbo, Mira, and Marvel at CMS Berlin 2025—next-gen robots with thermal cleaning, spot cleaning mode, and hassle-free deployment. BERLIN, GERMANY, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gausium, a global leader in autonomous …

Power Optimizer Market to Reach $7.3 Billion by 2031 on Solar Adoption Surge

🌱 Asia-Pacific Dominates Power Optimizer Market as Solar Installations Expand Rapidly 🌏 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global power optimizer market is experiencing remarkable growth amid the …