FPL Energy Completing 520MW Power Plant in Southern California for Early 2003

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September 16, 2002--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). FPL Energy (Juno Beach, Florida), a subsidiary of FPL Group (NYSE: FPL) (Juno Beach, Florida), operating as Blythe Energy LLC (Blythe, California), is completing their 520 megawatt (MW) power plant in Eastern Riverside County, California. The plant is expected to be online by January 2003.

Dick Pacific (Honolulu, Hawaii), a division of Dick Corporation (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), started construction of the natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant in spring of 2001. The plant will consist of two gas turbine/generators, two heat recovery steam generators, and a steam turbine/generator set. The plant will help stabilize the California power situation.

FPL Energy is a leading producer of clean energy from natural gas, solar, and hydroelectric sources. The company's portfolio includes 76 facilities totaling more than 10,600 megawatts in operation, under construction, or announced as acquisitions in 19 US states. Wind power represents 28% of the company's portfolio and 80% of the power output being fuelled by renewable sources or clean burning natural gas.

Dick Corporation, a nationally recognized contractor, construction manager, and design-builder, is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. Founded in 1922 by Noble J. Dick, the company serves the needs of both domestic and international clients through its building, heavy/industrial, and construction management operating divisions.