On January 24, Vistra announced that it plans to further expand its Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Moss Landing, California. The company has entered into a 15-year resource adequacy agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for a new 350-megawatt/1,400-megawatt-hour battery system. This would complement the existing 400 MW/1,600 MWh of energy storage […]
Vistra Announces Investigation Findings and Corrective Actions Related to Fall 2021 Incident at Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility
On January 21, Vistra announced its principal investigation findings and corrective actions related to the Sept. 4 incident that caused limited battery damage at its Phase I (300 megawatts/1,200 megawatt-hours) Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Monterey Bay, California. The investigation found that in response to detection of very low levels of smoke in one […]
Vistra Launches Green Finance Framework
On November 30, Vistra announced the publication of its Green Finance Framework, supported by a second-party opinion from V.E (formerly Vigeo Eiris), part of Moody’s ESG Solutions. The Framework allows Vistra to issue green financial instruments to fund new or existing projects that support renewable energy and energy efficiency, as defined in the Framework, with […]
Vistra, Dynegy Investments Power PA Communities
Since 2019, Vistra and our leading Pennsylvania retail electricity brand, Dynegy, have donated nearly half a million dollars to supporting community partners that are making a difference in their local communities. That means investing in food pantries, schools, fire departments, homeless shelters, and organizations that are focused on environmental sustainability, social justice and racial equity. […]
Vistra Zero – U.S. Facilities
Vistra Zero generates zero-carbon electricity, powering America toward a clean energy future. The one-pager below lists the facilities that are a part of Vistra Zero across the U.S.
Vistra Completes Expansion of Energy Storage Facility
Vistra (NYSE: VST) recently completed construction on Phase II of its Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility. The battery system is now storing power and releasing it to California’s grid when it is needed. The 100-megawatt expansion now brings the facility’s total capacity to 400 megawatts/1,600 megawatt-hours, making it the largest of its kind in the […]
Bill Payment Assistance Providers
With the summer months upon us we wanted to let Texas House, Senate and Congressional members know about the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). CEAP provides much needed utility bill payment assistance (electric, natural gas or propane) for low income (150% of federal poverty guidelines) households or families affected by COVID-19. This program is administered [...]
Zimmer Power Plant to Close
On July 19, Vistra announced it will close the Zimmer Power Plant in Moscow, Ohio, by mid-2022. The company had previously announced the plant would retire no later than 2027 based on environmental regulations. The early retirement decision comes after the plant failed to secure any capacity revenues in the latest auction held in May […]
Vistra Retail Brands Set Industry Standard in National Survey of Aggregators, Brokers, and Consultants
Vistra’s Dynegy retail brand ranked first in overall excellence, price competitiveness, and ease of doing business, as part of Energy Research Consulting Group’s (ERCG) national aggregator, broker, and consultant (ABC) survey-based study. Additionally, Vistra’s flagship retail brand, TXU Energy, made a strong showing in the ABC study, winning an excellence award for price competitiveness. See […]
TXU Energy Provides Thousands of Fans and A/C Units to Texans in Need
The company’s 23rd annual Beat the Heat program includes drive-thru distributions of new air conditioning units and fans, summer energy conservation tips, and information on financial assistance available both at the state level and for TXU Energy customers. See the enclosed release for full details.