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09.08.10
Luminant Response to EPA Coal Ash Hearing
Luminant released the following statement regarding today's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hearing in Dallas on its proposed coal combustion residuals (CCR) rule.
09.02.10
Luminant Response to Martin Lake Lawsuit
We are disappointed that Sierra Club has decided to use litigation instead of continuing a dialogue with us that we initiated after receiving Sierra Club's expression of alleged concerns.
08.24.10
Environmental Awareness Pays for Texas Fifth-Graders
For the past two years, fifth-grade students across Texas have demonstrated creative environmental conservation ideas – from community recycling programs to planting neighborhood tree farms – as part of the Luminant Scholar Program.
08.23.10
Luminant Helps Meet ERCOT Record-Setting Demand for Fourth Day in Four Weeks
Luminant's skilled team of more than 4,200 employees relied on 23 nuclear, coal and natural gas power plant units to help power Texas through ERCOT's fourth record-setting day this month.
08.16.10
Luminant Generates Much-Needed, Reliable Power on Third ERCOT Record-Setting Day this Month
Luminant helped power Texas through record-setting demand for the third time in three weeks.
08.10.10
Luminant Helps Power Texas on Second ERCOT Record-Setting Day
For the second time this month, Luminant, the state's largest generator, today helped produce much-needed electricity to keep Texans safe and cool during record-setting demand.
08.10.10
Comanche Peak Celebrates 20 Years of Commercial Operations
Comanche Peak has provided reliable electricity and strong community support since August 1990.
07.22.10
Monticello Power Plant Achieves 18 Years Without a Lost-Time Injury
Employees at Monticello Power Plant in Mount Pleasant, Texas are celebrating a new plant safety record - 18 years without a lost-time injury.
07.15.10
Luminant Responds to U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee Approval of Nuclear Loan Guarantee Funding
Luminant, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Future Holdings, today released the following statement regarding the approval of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development for an additional $25 billion in loan guarantees for new nuclear projects:
06.21.10
Luminant Releases Latest Data Highlighting 2009 Environmental Successes
Redesigned 2009 Environmental Review and new environmental fact sheets now available on Luminant.com.
06.09.10
Luminant Statement Regarding Milam County, Texas Decision
Luminant today released the following statement regarding the decision of the 20th District Court in Milam County, Texas regarding the civil trial against Luminant initiated by Alcoa
06.08.10
State Highway 322 Overpass to Reopen Following Reconstruction
Reconstruction of the State Highway 322 overpass has been completed and the road will reopen to traffic before noon on Wednesday, June 9.
06.03.10
Luminant Statement Regarding Milam County, Texas Jury Verdict
Luminant is pleased that the jury agrees with Luminant that Alcoa’s claims related to the operation of Sandow 4 were without merit.
06.03.10
Second Unit at Oak Grove Power Plant Achieves Substantial Completion
The second and final unit at Luminant's new Oak Grove Power Plant in Robertson County has achieved substantial completion, signaling the turnover of day-to-day operations to Luminant from the general contractor of the unit.
05.25.10
Squaw Creek Park Opening for Limited Public Fishing
Get your fishing rods, bait and boats ready - Squaw Creek Park is reopening for fishing on a limited basis starting Friday, June 4.
05.20.10
Demolition of State Highway 322 Overpass Now Complete
After several days of demolition, the affected portion of the State Highway 322 overpass has been removed and post-demolition assessments have been completed.
05.17.10
Demolition of State Highway 322 Overpass Progressing Safely, Quickly
Over the weekend, crews worked to remove much of the affected section of the State Highway 322 bridge. Given no unexpected schedule impacts, demolition should conclude over the next few days.
05.13.10
Preliminary Demolition of State Highway 322 Overpass Underway
Initial demolition work is underway as crews work to repair a damaged portion of the State Highway 322 overpass.
05.07.10
Luminant to Begin Work to Repair State Highway 322 Overpass
Luminant is moving forward with plans to demolish and reconstruct a section of the State Highway 322 overpass following last week's incident.
05.05.10
Luminant Working to Expedite Bridge Repairs
Luminant is working with TXDOT, MSHA and a variety of contractors to expedite the demolition and reconstruction of the State Highway 322 overpass that was damaged in last week's incident.
05.03.10
Oak Hill Mine Incident Update
Luminant is continuing to work closely with the appropriate agencies as they investigate Friday's incident.
04.29.10
Luminant Contributes $56,000 to Teacher Workshops
As part of its commitment to energy and environmental education, Luminant recently donated more than $50,000 to fund two teacher workshops this summer.
04.26.10
Squaw Creek Park Finalizing Preparations for Reopening
With roughly 300 work hours now under their tool belts, a team of Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant employee volunteers are leading the effort to reopen Squaw Creek Park for limited fishing.
04.21.10
Luminant Celebrates Environmental Successes
From growing wind-power purchases to a pilot project that generates hydropower in power plant discharge canals, Luminant is delivering on its commitment to provide reliable and increasingly clean sources of electricity.
04.14.10
Luminant Featured in Discovery Channel Show Tonight
Luminant’s Winfield South Mine in Titus County, Texas, is taking a starring role in tonight’s episode of the new Discovery Channel series “What a Tool.”
03.22.10
Luminant to Recruit Latinos at Upcoming Job Fair
Recruiters will meet with an estimated 2,000 jobseekers.
03.09.10
Luminant Currently Planting 1.2 Million Trees on Previously Mined Lands
More than one million new trees in three months - that's the plan for Luminant's 2010 reforestation program.
03.01.10
Luminant Power Plants and Support Services Achieve 10 Million Safe Work Hours
For the first time in company history, Luminant's power plant fleet and supporting services have achieved 10 million safe work hours without a lost-time injury.
02.16.10
Squaw Creek Reservoir Prepares for Reopening
The buoys are in place, dock cleats installed and the parking lot clean. Thanks to a group of employee volunteers, Comanche Peak's Squaw Creek Reservoir is one step closer to reopening for fishing on a limited basis.
02.08.10
Luminant Announces Plans to Expand Big Brown Mine
Big Brown Mine is moving forward with plans to enter its next phase of mining, through an expansion that could open as soon as late 2010.
02.01.10
Luminant to Recruit Veterans at Fort Hood Job Fair
As thousands of men and women prepare to transition out of the military and into civilian life, Luminant is helping them take that first step.
01.08.10
Luminant Helps Power Texas During Record Winter Weather Demand
Relying on a fleet of nuclear, coal and natural gas power plants, Luminant and its employees helped provide much-needed electricity to keep Texans warm and safe throughout this morning’s record winter demand.
01.07.10
Luminant Employees Set More Than 35 New Safety Records
Luminant employees' dedicated focus on safety is more evident than ever with more than 35 safety milestones achieved in the past six months; of those, 15 are significant new safety records.
12.28.09
Construction Complete on Luminant’s Oak Grove Unit 1
The first of two 800-megawatt units at Luminant's new Oak Grove Power Plant in Robertson County is now online, having recently achieved substantial completion.
12.14.09
2009 Luminant Scholar Program Awards Three Texas Schools $5,000 Grand Prize Grants
Three Luminant Scholar Program environmental essays from Glen Rose, Mt. Pleasant and Paris were selected as grand prize winners out of nearly 12,000 submissions across 40 Texas school districts.
12.04.09
Plans Announced to Reopen Squaw Creek Reservoir
Luminant is developing plans to reopen Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant's Squaw Creek Reservoir on a limited basis to employees, charitable events and eventually to the public.
11.19.09
Luminant Introduces Expanded, More Dynamic Web Site
Luminant has unveiled a redesigned and upgraded Web site, www.Luminant.com, featuring an enhanced look, crisper format, new content and direct access to a variety of tools.
10.29.09
Luminant Wins Top National Award for Mine Reclamation Program
For an unprecedented fifth time, Luminant has been honored with the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining's (OSM) Director's Award for its exemplary demonstration of advancing the science of reclamation. This is the second consecutive year that Luminant has been recognized with the OSM's highest distinction.
09.21.09
Luminant Academy Achieves LEED Certification
Luminant Academy has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for its green interior design – making it the first LEED-certified facility in Tyler, Texas.
09.03.09
Lake Hubbard Power Plant Employees Set New Company Safety Record
Plant achieves 10 years, 740,000 safe work hours without a recordable injury
09.02.09
Luminant's Operational and Economic Impact Far-Reaching in Texas
A recent calculation by the State Comptroller's Office offers new insight into Luminant's economic impact on employment in Texas. Using the REMI model, the Office estimates Luminant is responsible for the creation of 12,713 jobs in industries that supply inputs to and support the company. When combined with Luminant's more than 4,000 employees, the company has an estimated influence on employment amounting to nearly 17,000 jobs.
08.18.09
Going Green Pays For Many Texas Students
Meeting the new teacher, reuniting with friends and increasing environmental awareness — three things many fifth-graders across Texas will be doing this fall.
07.08.09
Luminant Helps Power Texas on ERCOT's Record-Setting Day
Luminant, the state's largest power generator, today helped to produce much-needed electricity to keep Texans safe and cool. The company's mix of nuclear, coal and natural gas plants provided reliable power during one of the hottest parts of the year.
07.06.09
Contract Development Begins for Proposed Comanche Peak Expansion
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Company LLC (CP Nuclear Power) today announced their intention to negotiate the engineering and procurement contracts as well as a preliminary construction plan necessary for the proposed expansion of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant.
06.29.09
Luminant Employees Set 24 Safety Records in Six Months
Luminant employees have kept safety a top priority in 2009, setting 24 significant new safety records in just six months.
06.18.09
Luminant Releases 2008 Environmental Report
In 2008, Luminant recycled almost 3.1 billion pounds of materials; avoided, reduced or sequestered more than 25 million tons of carbon dioxide; and planted nearly 1.5 million trees on 1,600 acres of reclaimed mined land. These and many other environmental achievements are highlighted in Luminant's 2008 Environmental Review, released today.
06.01.09
Luminant Actively Recruits Military Veterans
Luminant is looking for a few good men and women to fill a variety of open positions, from engineers to project managers.
05.27.09
Luminant Joins in Creation of New National Carbon Capture Center
Luminant is joining with the U.S. Department of Energy and other leading energy companies to create the National Carbon Capture Center, a new facility dedicated to developing and testing technologies to capture carbon dioxide from coal-fueled power plants.
04.20.09
Luminant Retains Status as Top Wind Purchaser in Texas
For the sixth year in a row, Luminant has remained both the top wind power purchaser in the state and the fifth largest in the United States, according to a recent American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) report – purchasing enough wind energy to power roughly 177,000 average Texas homes.
03.18.09
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Sets Review Schedule for Comanche Peak Expansion Application
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced an official review schedule for the license application to potentially expand Luminant's Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, a key milestone in moving the application process forward.
03.09.09
Luminant Academy Recognized by International Awards Program
Luminant Academy, located on the Tyler Junior College campus, received two Exemplary Practice awards in the Launching and Alliances categories at the 10th Annual Global Innovation and Excellence Awards presentation sponsored by Corporate University Xchange. The longest-running independent evaluation of corporate learning and talent programs, the Corporate University Xchange Awards recognize outstanding work in corporate learning and talent development.
03.09.09
Luminant Statement Regarding Thriving Texas Electric Market
This anti-Texan proposal is an attack on the free enterprise system and a strong-armed attempt to take private property while harming the long-term economic development of the state and disrupting a thriving competitive market.
02.02.09
Luminant & Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Establish Nuclear Plant Development Joint Venture
Luminant and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), today announced they have established a joint venture to further the development of Comanche Peak Units 3 & 4 using MHI's US-Advanced Pressurized Water Reactor (US-APWR). The joint venture, known as Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Company, will fund project development costs during the period preceding the issuance of the combined license (COL) to build and operate Comanche Peak Units 3 & 4. Under the terms of the joint venture, Luminant holds an 88 percent ownership share in the company and MHI has a 12 percent stake.
01.09.09
Luminant Scholar Program Awards Three $5,000 School Grants
Three Texas schools, located in Cleburne, Madisonville and Paris, are now $5,000 richer thanks to the environmental awareness shown by their fifth-grade students and the Luminant Scholar Program. Nearly 6,500 fifth-graders in 34 Texas school districts competed in the program's 2008 contest, writing one-page papers on environmental protection. Out of the 34 district-winning essays, Luminant selected Coleman Elementary School in Cleburne, Madisonville Intermediate School in Madisonville and Aiken Elementary School in Paris to win the grand prize award.
12.18.08
Monticello Steam Electric Station Employees Set Record Safety Milestone: 16 Years with No Lost-Time Injuries
For 16 years Luminant's Monticello Steam Electric Station employees have placed safety first, working nine million hours without a single lost-time injury. This achievement is a record for Luminant and its affiliates and is believed to be one of the longest such streaks in the industry.
12.09.08
Luminant Announces Agreement with Sierra Club and Public Citizen
Luminant today announced that it has collaborated with Sierra Club and Public Citizen to reach an innovative agreement. This new agreement provides for an additional regulatory review of environmental controls at Luminant's Oak Grove power plant and provides for Luminant to offset any emissions above the final levels set in that regulatory review. In return, the environmental and consumer groups have agreed to forego legal opposition to the construction and operation of the Oak Grove facility, although they may participate in the additional regulatory review.
12.03.08
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Accepts Luminant’s Nuclear Expansion Application
Luminant announced today that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has docketed, or accepted for review, the company’s application to expand its Comanche Peak nuclear facility. This determination indicates the application is complete and technically sufficient to allow the NRC to begin its comprehensive review.
11.26.08
Luminant Statement Regarding NOV Settlement Agreement with PUC
Luminant today released the following statement regarding the settlement reached with the Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) regarding the PUC's proposal to seek penalties for alleged rule violations, which the PUC Staff announced in March 2007. Under the agreement reached today, upon approval of the settlement by the full Commission, Luminant will pay an administrative penalty of $15 million to the State of Texas.
10.23.08
Martin Lake Wins Regional Award for Manufacturing Excellence
Luminant's Martin Lake Complex has been honored with the Association for Manufacturing Excellence's (AME) 2008 Manufacturing Excellence Award in the Southwest Region, its latest award for operational excellence.
09.30.08
Luminant Statement Regarding Alcoa Layoffs
Luminant has issued the following statement in response to Alcoa's decision to lay off more employees at its Rockdale facility: Unfortunately, it appears Alcoa is once again refusing to take responsibility for its business decisions.
09.24.08
Luminant Wins National Award for Reforestation Efforts
Luminant today announced it has been honored with the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining's (OSM) highest honor, the Director's Award, for Luminant Mining's “extraordinary” reforestation practices. This is Luminant's fourth Director's Award since 1989, and its 10th such national award.
09.19.08
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Luminant Agree to Joint Venture for Development of New Nuclear Generating Units
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), and Luminant announced today they have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture to advance the development of two potential new nuclear reactors at Luminant's Comanche Peak facility located near Glen Rose, Texas.
09.19.08
Luminant to Submit Application to Expand Nuclear Power Plant
Luminant will today submit an application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the potential expansion of its Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant near Glen Rose, Texas.
09.18.08
Cities Aggregation Power Project Announces Long-Term Electricity Contract with Luminant Could Save Texas Cities Millions
Cities Aggregation Power Project (CAPP), a non-profit organization that makes bulk electricity purchases on behalf of its member cities and local subdivisions, has signed an unprecedented 24-year agreement to purchase power from Luminant and its affiliates at highly-competitive, long-term energy prices, potentially saving Texas communities and taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
09.04.08
North Lake Settlement Ends Land Use Controversy
An agreement in principle has been reached among the City of Coppell, The Coppell Independent School District, Luminant Generation Company and Billingsley Company that will result in the resolution of all previous litigation and complete the development addressing the use of close to 1,700 acres of land known as Cypress Waters.
08.22.08
Luminant Statement Regarding Alcoa Layoffs
Luminant has issued the following statement in response to Alcoa's decision to lay off employees at its Rockdale facility:
07.31.08
Luminant Continues to Advance New Carbon-Control Technologies
Luminant has continued to invest in and support emerging emission-reduction technologies by participating in a Department of Energy (DOE) partnership project to advance carbon-capture technology.
07.24.08
Luminant Facilities Win Top Awards for Best-Business Practices
Luminant's Martin Lake Complex and Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant have both been recognized by the prestigious Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence in recognition for their world-class improvement tools, systems and principles.
07.17.08
Big Brown Named Industry Group's Plant of the Year
Luminant's Big Brown Plant has been named the Powder River Basin (PRB) Plant of the Year for 2008 by the PRB Coal Users' Group (PRBCUG) for its innovation and the implementation of “best practices and best available technologies.”
06.12.08
Luminant Names Secretary of State Phil Wilson SVP Public Affairs
Luminant today announced that Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson will join the company as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs. He will have oversight of the company's community relations, communications, regulatory and government affairs efforts.
05.23.08
Luminant Supports Wind Infrastructure Improvements; Files Testimony with Public Utility Commission
Luminant today filed testimony with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) in support of building additional electric transmission infrastructure that would make economical and renewable wind generated electricity more easily available to Texans. Today, Texas is the unrivaled leader in the United States in wind generation, with the most installed wind generation capacity of any state, far exceeding the total of California (the state with the second highest installed wind capacity).
04.24.08
Luminant Wins State Reclamation Award For 8th Time in 9 Years
Luminant today announced it has been honored by the Railroad Commission of Texas (RCT) with its highest honor, the Texas Reclamation Award, for the eighth time in nine years.
02.18.08
Luminant Announces Details of Voluntary Emissions Reduction Plan
Luminant today released the details of its voluntary emissions reduction program. The plan includes new emissions control technologies to voluntarily offset 100 percent of key emissions from new coal-fueled power plants and further reduce key emissions from existing coal-fueled plants 20 percent below 2005 levels.
02.13.08
Luminant Provides Update on IGCC Initiative: 14 Companies Respond to Request for Proposals
Luminant, the power generation subsidiary of Energy Future Holdings (EFH), today announced that it has received 14 expressions of interest in response to its request for proposals (RFP) from companies offering Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) or other coal gasification technologies with the ability to capture carbon dioxide emissions.
02.04.08
NETAC & Luminant Detail East Texas Voluntary Emission Reduction Plan
Luminant and the Northeast Texas Air Care Group (NETAC) today announced details of the company's East Texas voluntary emission reduction plan for the region. The goal of the voluntary plan is to install new technology to voluntarily offset 100 percent of key emissions from new coal power plants and lowering coal-fueled key emissions even further to 20 percent below 2005 levels.
01.22.08
Testing Tomorrow’s Technology Today
A Dallas-based television station recently broadcast a news story about a demonstration project Luminant is sponsoring at the company's Big Brown power plant.
12.18.07
Luminant FutureGen Response Statements
While we are understandably disappointed that the FutureGen Alliance selected the Illinois site, we are as committed as ever to exploring new, innovative, emerging technologies that will help produce cleaner, more efficient energy.
12.14.07
Luminant Provides Update on Voluntary Emission Reduction Plan
Luminant today announced new mercury and nitrogen oxide reduction technologies as part of its voluntary plan to reduce power plant emissions. The company is voluntarily offsetting 100 percent of key emissions from new power plants and lowering coal-fueled key emissions even further to 20 percent below 2005 levels.
12.06.07
CCTFT Applauds Luminant Joining FutureGen Alliance
The Clean Coal Technology Foundation of Texas (CCTFT) applauded today’s announcement that Luminant has joined the FutureGen Alliance. The Alliance announced today that Luminant, formerly TXU Corp., had joined the multi-national 501-c3 tasked with building the world’s first zero emission power plant.
12.06.07
Williams: Luminant Important To FutureGen Effort
Railroad Commission Chairman Michael L. Williams, who is leading the Texas effort to bring the $1.8 billion FutureGen project to Texas, today said the Luminant commitment to the FutureGen Alliance is a milestone for the project and for the Texas utility.
12.06.07
Luminant Joins FutureGen Alliance
The FutureGen Alliance announced today that Luminant, a subsidiary of Energy Future Holdings (EFH), has joined the non-profit consortium of global electric utilities and coal companies working with the U.S. Department of Energy to site and develop FutureGen, a first-of-a-kind coal-fueled power plant with near-zero emissions.
12.04.07
Luminant Requests Proposals on IGCC/Gasification Feasibility
Luminant today announced that it has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from companies offering Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) and/or other coal gasification technologies with the ability to capture carbon dioxide emissions. This is the first step in the planning process for two commercial demonstration plants to be located in Texas, fulfilling a commitment made by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Texas Pacific Group during their acquisition of TXU Corp., now EFH.
11.13.07
Luminant Applies for USCAP Membership
Luminant announced it is applying for membership in the United States Climate Action Partnership (USCAP). Luminant is a subsidiary of Energy Future Holdings (EFH). EFH was formerly known as TXU Corp. before its acquisition by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Texas Pacific Group and other investors last month.
07.27.07
Luminant and Shell Join Forces to Develop a Texas-Sized Wind Farm
Shell WindEnergy Inc. and Luminant, a subsidiary of TXU Corp., announced today a joint development agreement for a 3,000-megawatt wind project in the Texas Panhandle and to work together on other renewable energy developments in Texas.
07.10.07
Luminant Name Adopted for TXU Corp.’s Power Generation and Related Businesses
Starting today, “Luminant” is the new name for TXU Corp.’s power generation and related businesses, which include mining, wholesale marketing and trading, construction and development operations. The Luminant brand was announced in May with advertising to help business partners and the public become familiar with the new name prior to today’s official transition.
06.13.07
TXU Power Statement Regarding TCEQ Approval of Oak Grove Permit
TXU Power, a subsidiary of TXU Corp. (NYSE: TXU), issued the following statement regarding today’s meeting of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Austin. At the meeting, the TCEQ Commissioners voted to approve the air permit for the Oak Grove facility.
06.12.07
TXU Power Announces Plans to Install Mercury Emissions Controls
TXU Power, a subsidiary of TXU Corp. (NYSE: TXU), and Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership (TEF), the holding company formed by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), Texas Pacific Group (TPG) and other investors to acquire TXU Corp., announced today plans to install new activated carbon sorbent injection systems (SIS) at all of TXU’s existing coal-fueled generation units to reduce mercury emissions. SIS are also included as part of the Best Available Control Technology used in the three new units planned for Oak Grove and Sandow.
05.15.07
TXU Wholesale Adds to Wind Energy Portfolio With 209-MW Deal
TXU Wholesale, a subsidiary of TXU Corp., announced today it has increased its portfolio of wind power contracts with a 209-megawatt (MW) agreement with Airtricity, a world-leading renewable energy company based in Dublin, Ireland.
05.10.07
KKR, TPG and TXU Commit $1 Million To Support FutureGen Texas Project Bid
TXU Corp. and Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership (TEF) today announced a one million dollar commitment to support Texas’ bid for the FutureGen power plant. Specifically, the donation will be used by the State of Texas to purchase rights to inject carbon dioxide near the proposed Jewett FutureGen site.
05.03.07
TXU Corp. Announces Luminant Energy Brand
TXU Corp., a Dallas-based energy company, announced today the brand identity for Luminant Energy. TXU’s power generation and related businesses will be transitioned to the new Luminant Energy brand as part of the proposed merger agreement with an investor group led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Texas Pacific Group.
04.06.07
TXU Issues Apology On Plant Closing Issue
Today, TXU Corp. (NYSE: TXU) issued the following statements from TXU Corp. CEO John Wilder and Michael McCall, CEO of TXU Wholesale.
04.05.07
TXU Responds to “Plant Shut Down” Article
In response to today’s Dallas Morning News...
03.30.07
New 125-Megawatt Texas Wind Farm Providing Energy to TXU; Milestone in Expansion of Wind Power in Texas
TXU Wholesale, a subsidiary of TXU Corp. (NYSE: TXU), and Airtricity, a world-leading renewable energy company based in Dublin, Ireland, today announced that Airtricity has completed construction of the Forest Creek Wind Farm, increasing TXU Wholesale’s renewable energy capacity by 125 MW.
03.29.07
TXU Statement on Contested Case Hearing
TXU Wholesale this afternoon formally responded to PUC allegations by filing a motion for a contested case hearing. A copy of the filing is attached. TXU Wholesale strongly believes it is important to bring the facts in this case to light immediately.
03.09.07
KKR, TPG & TXU Corp. Announce IGCC Plans
Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership (TEF), the holding company formed by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) and Texas Pacific Group (TPG) to acquire TXU Corp. (NYSE:TXU), and TXU announced today that they have started the planning process for two integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) commercial demonstration plants to be located in Texas.
03.01.07
TXU Halts Efforts To Obtain Permits for Eight Coal-Fueled Units
TXU announced today it has officially suspended efforts to obtain permits for eight coal-fueled power units in Texas.
03.01.07
Court Ruling Allows Expansion of Existing Sandow Facility to Proceed
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division yesterday approved a stipulated resolution of the consent decree for the Sandow Unit 5 electric generation facility. TXU Sandow, a subsidiary of TXU Corp. (NYSE:TXU), is building the new, state-of-the-art Sandow Unit 5 at the site of the existing Sandow power generation facility near Rockdale to provide reliable and cleaner power for Texans.
02.27.07
TXU Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
TXU Corp. today reported consolidated results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006.
02.26.07
TXU to Set New Direction As Private Company; Public Benefits Include Price Cuts, Price Protection, Investments in Alternative Energy and Stronger Environmental Policies
TXU Corp. a Dallas-based energy company, together with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) and Texas Pacific Group (TPG), two of the nation’s leading private equity firms, and Goldman Sachs & Co., a leading global investment bank, announced today the execution of a definitive merger agreement under which an investor group led by KKR and TPG will acquire TXU in a transaction valued at $45 billion.