luminant

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luminant

(ˈluːmɪnənt)

something that provides light, an illuminant

adj

illuminating

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The flickering candle lighted the way before him, and a moment later he was thankful for the possession of this crude and antiquated luminant, which, a few hours before he might have looked upon with contempt, for it showed him, just in time, a yawning pit, apparently terminating the tunnel he was traversing.

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Luminant Energy phased out operations at its Big Brown coal plant in Freestone County today, ceasing electricity production at the nations largest source of sulfur dioxide in 2016 and one of the nations largest sources of mercury.

United States : Phase-out of Luminants massive Big Brown coal plant starts today, signaling cleaner air for communities in Texas

Luminant, a subsidiary of Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST), is closing two coal-fuelled power plants in Central Texas.

Luminant to close Central Texas two coal-fuelled power plants

Luminant recently announced its plan to retire its Monticello power plant in Titus County, Texas.

Luminant to Retire Monticello Plant

Vistra Energy, parent company for TXU Energy and Luminant, said the Odessa plant will provide flexible generation capabilities to its Luminant's ERCOT portfolio.

Vistra Energy Closes USD 350m Acquisition of Texas, US Power Plant for USD 350m

Dallas-based Luminant, whose vast fleet of power plants relies heavily on coal, announced plans on Tuesday to tap 116 megawatts of West Texas solar power - enough to power 58,000 homes during typical conditions.

Coal-Dependent Power Company Eyes West Texas Sun

Luminant recently relocated four draglines more than 30 miles in total to new mining areas across east and central Texas using a state-of-the-art 1,000-wheel vehicle.

Luminant completes dragline relocation project

com)-- Luminant Software is pleased to announce the launch of "AudioNote LITE - Notepad and Voice Recorder" today in the Mac App Store.

Luminant Software Launches AudioNote LITE - Notepad and Voice Recorder for the Mac App Store

Luminant is seeking permission to build and operate two new reactors at the Comanche Peak site near Glen Rose, Texas.

Panel to hold hearing this week on Texas' Comanche Peak License

Also joining in the MOU are Luminant Generation Company LLC (Luminant), and Mitsubishi Nuclear Energy Systems, Inc.

MHI and Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Company Contract Development Begins for Proposed Comanche Peak Expansion

is a Dallas-based energy holding company with a portfolio of competitive and regulated energy subsidiaries, primarily in Texas, including TXU Energy, Luminant and Oncor.