Governor Abbott Announces $2.3 Million In Grant Funding For Electric Reliability In The Panhandle
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $2.3 million Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grant to strengthen electric reliability for Greenbelt Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GEC) members in the Texas Panhandle region. Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $2.3 million Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grant to strengthen electric reliability for Greenbelt Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GEC) members in
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $2.3 million Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grant to strengthen electric reliability for Greenbelt Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GEC) members in the Texas Panhandle region. The grant will fund technology improvements for greater weatherization of the utility’s electricity distribution system. "Texas leads the nation in energy because we invest in reliable power and upgrade technology to improve reliability," said Governor Abbott. “This grant will improve infrastructure and help ensure Texans in the Panhandle have access to dependable, efficient power.” “Deploying distribution line technology to this region of rural Texas is a force multiplier in reducing safety risks,” said Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) Chairman
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