Entergy Texas issues RFP for new power generation to support Southeast Texas growth

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Entergy Texas has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new dispatchable generation resource as part of its ongoing, long-term resource planning efforts to serve continued customer and industrial growth across Southeast Texas.

The 2026 Entergy Texas Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine (CCCT) RFP seeks qualified gas-fired CCCT generation resources beginning in 2032 or sooner. This RFP serves as a market test to evaluate the potential development of a new CCCT power station within the company’s service territory that will produce clean energy and support long-term sustainability. The RFP supports Entergy Texas’ planning efforts to meet approx. 1 gigawatt of projected load growth by 2030, driven by continued residential growth and significant industrial investment across the region.

“ETI’s service territory is experiencing significant industrial and residential growth, and thoughtful planning today helps ensure we’re ready for the energy needs of our customers tomorrow,” said Abby Weaver, vice president of business operations and strategy of Entergy Texas. “This RFP is an important step in evaluating the most effective path forward to support reliable, affordable and sustainable service to our customers.”

A planning milestone to build on STEP Ahead strategy

The RFP is aligned with Entergy Texas’ Southeast Texas Energy Plan, known as STEP Ahead – a long-term approach focused on strengthening grid reliability, supporting economic development and planning responsibly for growth while keeping customer costs top of mind.

Through STEP Ahead, Entergy Texas evaluates future infrastructure needs well in advance, ensuring the company can continue delivering reliable, affordable and sustainable power as Southeast Texas grows at a rapid pace.

Bidders’ conference scheduled

To encourage participation and engagement, Entergy Texas hosted an initial virtual bidders’ conference on Feb. 12 and will host a second virtual bidders’ conference on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

The conference will include an overview of the RFP, evaluation criteria, key milestones and an opportunity for prospective bidders to hear directly from Entergy Texas subject matter experts. Read more for information on the bidding process and how to participate.

Final decisions regarding future generation resources, like the resources proposed in the RFP, will be subject to regulatory approval by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, or PUCT.