DALLAS – Luminant today released the following statement regarding the death of Terrell Cowherd: We are extremely saddened by the tragic death this weekend of Luminant employee Terrell Cowherd.
Read MoreHelping meet the needs of Texas’ growing population and economy, Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant’s Unit 2 began commercial operations on Aug. 3, 1993, and since then, has generated more than 180 million net megawatt-hours of electricity. Located in Somervell County, the Luminant plant and its employees have also powered the surrounding communities through more […]
Read MoreDALLAS – Cultivating interest in environmental education, more than 100 rare carnivorous pitcher plants from Luminant’s Big Brown Turlington Mine are finding a second life at the Dallas Arboretum. The recently donated plants will be featured in the new Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden and are helping plant the seed of environmental awareness and stewardship with future […]
Read MoreDALLAS – Taking the classroom outdoors, Luminant recently hosted its sixth annual Environmental Awareness Day at Big Brown Power Plant and Mines, helping nearly 200 Teague ISD fourth- and fifth-graders gain a greater understanding of the link between energy and the environment.
Read MoreDALLAS – Helping fuel the energy industry workforce with skilled employees, Luminant is pleased to announce that more than 20 students from the first Power Track class will graduate this month with degrees in power plant technology from Tyler Junior College. This summer, 19 graduates will begin their energy careers at a Luminant power plant.
Read MoreDALLAS – Following a yearlong search for the top applicants, Luminant Power Track is pleased to welcome 31 select students, who now have the ability to pursue a career path in either power plant or mining operations.
Read MoreDALLAS – Building on a legacy of responsible environmental stewardship and commitment to educational outreach, Luminant has contributed $60,000 to support two environmentally focused teacher workshops this summer.
Read MoreDALLAS – Luminant is pleased to welcome longtime WFAA-TV (Channel 8) senior reporter Brad Watson to his new role as director of communications. Watson will oversee the company’s internal and external communications efforts, develop communications strategies and serve as a key spokesperson.
Read MoreDALLAS – Luminant employees across both plant and mine operations closed out their safest year since extensive company-wide record-keeping began 35 years ago. In fact, safety performance was so strong the company experienced its best incident rate for a calendar year – an achievement made possible by employees’ commitment to safety.
Read MoreDALLAS – Luminant is kicking off 2013 with a new, yet familiar, face as CEO. Mac McFarland, the company’s former chief commercial officer, stepped into his new role on Jan. 1.
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