Dallas – Luminant’s fleet of nuclear, coal and natural gas power plants helped power Texas – and contribute to continued reliability – through today’s record-setting demand. All of Luminant’s baseload power plant units were available for generation, including two nuclear units, 12 lignite-fueled units, as well as multiple peaking natural gas units. “We owe a huge […]
Read MoreDallas – 20th-annual Luminant Environmental Review and new environmental fact sheets now available As Texas’ largest power generator, Luminant has long made environmental stewardship and innovation a daily mindset. In 2010 alone, Luminant: Planted almost 1.2 million trees on previously mined land as part of a program that sets the standard in land reclamation Remained […]
Read MoreDallas – Unit 4 began commercial operation in 1981 Sandow Power Plant’s Unit 4, located in Milam County, began generating power on May 15, 1981. Over the past 30 years, the unit has generated more than 122 million net megawatt-hours of electricity. Additionally, the plant and its employees have volunteered tens of thousands of hours […]
Read MoreDallas – First class of 35 will receive a full scholarship to gain skills for a lifetime Due to strong interest and well-qualified candidates, Luminant Power Track, Luminant’s career development scholarship program, is increasing the size of its inaugural scholarship class from 30 and is now awarding 35 scholarships toward an associate degree in power […]
Read MoreDallas – Donation will fund environmental education programs for elementary and secondary teachers In keeping with its long history of responsible environmental stewardship and ongoing support of continuing education, Luminant recently donated $60,000 to fund two environmentally focused teacher workshops this summer. Luminant contributed $30,000 to fund the “Energy, Economics and the Environment” summer […]
Read MoreDonation given on behalf of corporate partner Mitsubishi to help provide critical resources in Japan In support of continuing relief efforts following Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, Energy Future Holdings and its employees recently raised more than $120,000 for the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Fund. Given on behalf of […]
Read MoreDallas – Luminant today released the following statement regarding the safety and reliability of its nuclear power plant in light of the impact of recent seismic events: Luminant’s highest priority each and every day is the safety of our neighbors, employees and plants. Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant was designed to meet the stringent requirements […]
Read MoreDallas – Luminant today released the following statement regarding its combined operating license application for Comanche Peak Units 3 & 4. The ongoing incidents in Japan represent a tragic event, and we continue to monitor developments there. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Japanese people. We remain committed to pursuing the development of two […]
Read MoreDallas – New Luminant career development program offers full scholarship and a career “test drive” Do you know a recent high school graduate looking to gain skills for a lifetime? Luminant Power Track, Luminant’s new career development program, is offering highly motivated students the chance to earn a full scholarship toward an associate degree in […]
Read MoreDallas – Contribution pushes financial commitment to $2.3 million in five years In support of new and emerging solutions to produce even cleaner power for the future, Luminant has given $500,000 to The University of Texas at Austin’s Luminant Carbon Management Program. This brings the company’s total program contribution to $2.3 million over five years. […]
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