Greenbelt Electric Cooperative Secures $2.3M TxEF Grant for Grid Weatherization
· Texas Border Business
Governor Abbott has announced a $2.3 million grant from the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) to enhance electric reliability for members of Greenbelt Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GEC) in the Texas Panhandle. The funding will support technology upgrades aimed at weatherizing the utility's electricity distribution system. GEC's General Manager, Randy White, expressed gratitude for the grant, which aligns with their wildfire mitigation efforts. Key improvements include the installation of nearly 70 electronic reclosers to enhance emergency response and reduce safety risks. This initiative will benefit residents in Armstrong, Childress, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, and Wheeler Counties.
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