PUC Chair Proposes $2.4 Billion Hard Cap for Entergy's Gas Plants

DOUG LEWIN | Source: Doug Lewin | Posted 09/12/2025

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PUC Chairman Gleeson would like Entergy consumers to have some protection from rising costs; PUC issues RFI for Backup Power Packages; new records this week for both solar and storage

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At a recent Public Utility Commission (PUC) meeting, Chair Gleeson proposed a $2.4 billion hard cap for Entergy's two gas plants, which would limit costs to $2,000 per kilowatt. This proposal comes in response to Entergy's lack of consideration for alternative energy sources, placing the risk of cost overruns on customers without a cap. The hard cap aims to share some of that risk with Entergy, which operates as a monopoly utility outside of ERCOT.

Additionally, the PUC is moving forward with the Texas Backup Power Package Program, which will allocate $1.8 billion for backup power solutions at critical facilities. The program aims to enhance resilience during outages, offering incentives for microgrid installations. Meanwhile, solar energy production has reached new heights, with solar output nearing 30GW and battery discharge surpassing 7,500 megawatts, indicating significant advancements in renewable energy capacity in the region.

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