Southeast Texas Grid Gets $200 Million Boost to Power Reliability
· Texas Border Business
Governor Greg Abbott announced a $200 million grant from the Texas Energy Fund to enhance electric reliability for over 538,000 Entergy Texas customers in Southeast Texas. The funding will support projects aimed at strengthening power lines, upgrading utility poles, and protecting electric equipment from severe weather and flooding. Abbott emphasized the importance of reliable electricity for all Texans. The grant will finance two major projects, including the enhancement of over 400 miles of transmission lines and the fortification of five substations. These improvements are expected to reduce outages and improve power restoration times during extreme weather events.
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