PUCT Approves Plan for the First Extra High Voltage Transmission Lines in ERCOT Region

The Time Has Come for Competitive Transmission in Texas

Texans have long championed free enterprise and competition. Over 25 years ago, our state was one of the first to deregulate most of our electricity market, unleashing billions in private investment and innovation. We know that when businesses compete, consumers win. Yet today, one critical part of our electric system remains shielded from competition by outdated policy.  When it comes to building high-voltage transmission lines – the “interstat…

PUCT Approves Plan for the First Extra High Voltage Transmission Lines in ERCOT Region

AUSTIN, Texas – In a landmark decision, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today approved a plan to build the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region’s first extra high voltage transmission lines to meet the Permian Basin’s rapidly growing power needs. “The PUCT is fully committed to building an ERCOT grid that will serve Texans reliably for decades to come,” PUCT Chairman Thomas Gleeson said. “Extra high voltage lines ar…

Electricity transmissions charges continue to spark debate

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