Entergy Texas brings 1,215 — MW Orange County power plant into service

Entergy Texas placed its 1,215-megawatt Orange County Advanced Power Station into service today to meet growing electricity needs in Southeast Texas. The combined-cycle facility can power more than 230,000 homes. * Lower fuel and operating costs are expected to generate more than $1 billion in customer savings over time. Electricity demand across the utility's service area is expected to grow about 13% between 2024 and 2028. Plant construction generated approximately $1.8 billion in economic activity, supporting more than 7,000 direct jobs. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Entergy Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 14, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)