Governor Abbott Announces Nearly $30 Million In Grants For Electric Reliability In The Panhandle
Governor Abbott announced a nearly $30 million Texas Energy Fund grant to strengthen electric reliability for Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative in the Texas Panhandle.
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced a nearly $30 million Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grant to strengthen electric reliability for Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative, Inc. (RBEC) members in the northwestern corner of the Texas Panhandle. The grant will help fund construction of a new substation, automation of an existing substation, transformer improvements, and upgrading wood poles to steel structures. "Every corner of our state deserves to have a strong, reliable energy infrastructure built to serve the needs of Texans," said Governor Abbott. "This grant will help ensure that families and businesses across the Panhandle have the electrical capabilities to thrive in their community." “The scope and scale of improvements to this system will strengt
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