Spotlight Feature Archive

Spotlights

Luminant Recruits Veterans at Fort Hood Job Fair

Accounting for 15 percent of Luminant's employee base, most veterans come equipped with a skill set that transitions well into the energy industry.



Luminant’s Angela Tortorice Runs into the Record Books

With 1,860 miles - 71 marathons - logged on her running shoes in 2011, Tortorice is named Female Marathon Maniac of the Year.



U.S. Court of Appeals Grants Request to Stay the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit today granted the request for a stay of the Environmental Protection Agency's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule.



Luminant Donates Rare Plants to Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas

Hundreds of rare carnivorous pitcher plants from Luminant's Turlington Mine area are currently taking root at Camp Bette Perot near Palestine, Texas.



VIDEO: Inside Luminant Fire Brigade Live-Fire Training

With safety as their top priority, fire brigade members across the Luminant fleet are completing hands-on training to ensure they're best prepared to handle any emergency that might come their way. Watch as one team battles live fires in training.



Luminant Responds to Dallas Morning News Story

On Saturday, Oct. 22, the Dallas Morning News published a story on the cover of its Business section that raises the issue of why Luminant would continue to pursue a mine expansion permit started in July of 2010. The reporter makes a connection between the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule and this permitting action. It is important for readers, our employees and our advocates to understand the context of this story.



Luminant CEO Testifies Before Texas State House Committee

Hearing focused on the requirements of the EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule and the importance of saving Texas jobs and protecting our state’s electric reliability. Click through to read David Campbell's testimony.



Luminant Files Motion to Stay in Lawsuit Challenging Cross-State Air Pollution Rule

Luminant today filed a motion to stay with the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in its lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule.



Luminant CEO Testifies Before Texas State Senate Committee; Company Responds to EPA Letter

Click through to read the testimony and see the September 12 letter.



Luminant Announces Facility Closures, Job Reductions in Response to EPA Rule; Company Forced to Take Difficult Steps; Files Suit to Protect Jobs, Reliability

In employee meetings today across its Texas operations, Luminant leadership announced the need to close facilities to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which will cause the loss of approximately 500 jobs.



Luminant Requests EPA’s Reconsideration of the Recently Announced Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (Updated 9/9/2011)

Additionally, 31 of 32 Texas members of the U.S. House of Representatives and both U.S. Senators have signed letters expressing serious concern about the final rule and its impact on Texas jobs and market reliability.



Luminant Responds to Inaccurate Dallas Morning News Editorial

On July 24, the Dallas Morning News published an editorial with several inaccuracies about the Environmental Protection Agency’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, Texas’ inclusion in it and the possible impacts to the state.



New! 20th Annual Luminant Environmental Review and Fact Sheets Online Now

As the largest power generator in Texas, Luminant has long made environmental stewardship and innovation a day-to-day priority.



Luminant Power Track Announces Inaugural Scholarship Class

From Bogata to Wortham, Luminant Power Track is giving away 35 scholarships toward an associate degree in power plant technology.



VIDEO: Rep. Joe Barton Tours Comanche Peak

Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant recently opened its doors to share its strong message on safety.



Luminant Launches Innovative Career Development Scholarship Program

Luminant Power Track offers highly motivated students the chance to earn a full scholarship toward an associate degree in power plant technology and gain skills for a lifetime.



VIDEO: Retired River Crest Boiler Imploded, Recycled

It took nearly two years to build and only seconds to come down. This January, crews imploded Luminant's River Crest Power Plant boiler, with plans in place to help the plant's legacy live on.



Luminant Partnership Offers Students Hands-On Environmental Experience

An unconventional partnership between Luminant and Glen Rose High School offers students hands-on environmental experience.



New Mining Simulators Offer State-of-the-Art Training Experience

Luminant's training facility in East Texas is putting employees in the driver's seat with the latest in state-of-the-art training equipment.



Luminant Scholar Program Kicks Off This Fall

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.



Comanche Peak Celebrates 20 Years of Commercial Operations

Comanche Peak Unit 1 achieved commercial operation on August 13, 1990. Since then, the plant and its employees have been committed community members, making significant local and regional contributions.



New Data Highlights 2009 Environmental Successes

As Texas’ largest power generator, Luminant is committed to improving our environment through cleaner, more efficient energy and consistent, measurable environmental stewardship.



Squaw Creek Park Opens to Sold-Out Weekend

It's official - Squaw Creek Park is now open to the public following a successful, sold-out opening weekend.



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.



Luminant Featured in Discovery Channel Series

Luminant’s Winfield South Mine is taking a starring role in an episode of the new Discovery Channel series “What a Tool.” The series, which begins Wednesday, April 14, profiles massive machines across the country, including the mine’s cross pit spreader system.



VIDEO - Generations: Our Luminant Legacy

With a legacy more than 100 years in the making, Luminant and its employees help power Texas, ultimately building a business that not only feels like family, but one that over the years has become the family business. Watch as generations of Luminant families share their stories.



VIDEO - Powering Texas: Our Luminant Legacy

Powering Texas - it's who we are and what we do. For more than 100 years, Luminant and its employees have helped power the state. Hear what Powering Texas means to us, in our employees' own words.



Luminant Scholar Program Reaches New Heights

Through the 2009 Luminant Scholar Program, Luminant spread its message of environmental conservation across Texas schools, while achieving countless milestones along the way.



History of Luminant

In our nearly 130 years of powering Texas, our company has grown and evolved to meet the dynamic needs of our state. Take a closer look at our company’s transformation through a new timeline that highlights our rich history and legacy.



Plans Announced to Reopen Squaw Creek Reservoir

Luminant is developing plans to reopen Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant's Squaw Creek Reservoir for fishing on a limited basis to employees, charitable events and eventually to the public.



The Luminant Legacy

Luminant’s legacy is much more than the power plants and mines that help power Texas – in fact, you don’t have to look further than the people who built that legacy to know there’s a strong relationship between family and business.