AECT is dedicated to reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity to meet the needs of today and support the future growth and economic success of Texas
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Electricity powers our homes and businesses. It powers our communications, our entertainment, and nearly everything we do. Today, AECT is launching Power Forward Texas, to highlight our shared goals for affordable, reliable electricity that helps Texas’ economy lead the nation in growth.
The average residential price listed on PowertoChoose.org, the electricity shopping website maintained by @puct, is about 13 cents per kWh. This is the lowest average offer price since March 2022, making it a great time to shop for electricity for eligible customers.
From 2022 to 2026, companies have added 16 times more energy storage to the ERCOT grid, from 1 GW to 16 GW. During the summer, energy storage is valuable for serving customer load when the sun goes down and solar power becomes unavailable.
A well-connected, modern grid can redirect power during extreme weather events, keeping the lights on and protecting communities from widespread outages.
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ICYMI: The Orange County Advanced Power Station is now online and delivering safe, reliable, and affordable power to meet Southeast Texas' growing needs.
Take a look at what's powering our future! 📸⚡ Read more: entergy.com/news/entergy-tex…
Transmission congestion occurs when power lines lack the capacity to move the cheapest electricity from where it is generated to where people need it. When that occurs, wholesale electricity prices rise, which can impact bills, while also indicating the need for new construction.
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Gov. Abbott touted Texas' economy as state employers added 154,300 nonfarm jobs over the last year – +1.1% growth, outpacing the U.S. rate by 0.8 points.
Texas continues to outpace national job growth while average wages have climbed to an all-time high.
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Congratulations to the WA Parish team and our partners on earning @POWERMagazine's 2026 Top Plant Water Award.
Their work helped deliver a first-of-its-kind wastewater treatment system that reduces wastewater volume by nearly 93% and enables zero liquid discharge from flue gas desulfurization, all while supporting the reliable operation of one of the nation's largest power plants.
See how the project came to life: bit.ly/4yyvgtT
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We’re exploring the next generation of nuclear energy in Indiana.
$AEP is working with @amazon and @xenergynuclear to evaluate a potential 960-megawatt advanced nuclear project, utilizing small modular reactors (SMRs), in Sullivan County.
aep.com/news/stories/view/12…
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AEP Texas employees enjoyed spending their morning at Rainbow Bible School’s Touch a Truck event where they gave young students a close look at a bucket truck. Read more: ms.spr.ly/6013asibt
#WeAreAEPTexas #education #Abilene #community
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Safety is always a priority at TNMP! Our Princeton employees participated in CPR training, gaining important skills to help them stay prepared in an emergency. Great job to everyone who took part!
Most Texans in the ERCOT market have access to dozens of retail electric providers (REPs), each offering electricity programs to suit consumer needs. In essence, REPs purchase power from generation companies that’s delivered through power lines to your home, with REPs taking on the risks of variable costs in the market.
Companies in ERCOT have installed over 4,500 MW of new solar capacity in the past year. Solar power has proven to effectively meet consumer daytime needs during the times of highest demand in the summer.
To power the future, we have to build the lines that get us there. High-voltage transmission and electric generation aren’t just infrastructure—they represent local jobs providing the backbone of local communities.
Due to increased wind shear across the Atlantic ocean and other factors, the Gulf Coast has seen significantly less tropical activity in 2026 compared with previous years. Hurricane season continues through November, so stay prepared.
Building and upgrading electric infrastructure is an important step for communities looking to grow, adding the families, jobs and long-term investment needed for Texas to thrive.
El Paso Electric Company recently celebrated 125 years of serving and powering their communities. They received proclamations and recognition from the City of El Paso for their dedication.
Texas benefits from a diverse mix of fuels for generating electricity. Natural gas, wind, solar power, nuclear power and coal all have roles in the market, and maximizing the availability of each depends on a robust, interconnected transmission network.
With dozens of retail electric providers (REPs) offering hundreds of plans in the competitive electric market, consumers can search for the type of service to best suit their needs and lifestyles. Start your research with PowertoChoose.org, and talk through the options with your current REP.
Texas summers are hot! In July, ERCOT set peak demand record of 91.1 GW of electricity demand, with several peak demands set along the way. This is a 5.5 GW increase over the previous annual peak demand record, yet ERCOT faced no electric supply shortages, indicating reliable summer operations.
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Helping students succeed starts with meeting basic needs. 💙
Through the 2026 TNMP Power Grant program, the TNMP Foundation awarded the College of the Mainland Foundation a $7,500 grant to support the COM Market, a campus food pantry that serves students in partnership with the Galveston County Food Bank. The College of the Mainland Foundation was one of 43 nonprofit organizations across Texas selected to receive funding through this year's Power Grant program.
During our visit, we had the opportunity to see the COM Market in its early stages and learn more about its impact on students and the community. The grant funds will help expand the market through the addition of another freezer and more shelving, allowing the pantry to increase storage capacity and serve even more students in need.
We are proud to support programs that help remove barriers to education and create opportunities for student success. Thank you, College of the Mainland Foundation, for the difference you're making in the lives of students every day.
#COM #PowerGrant #CommunityImpact #StudentSuccess #PoweringCommunitiesTogether 💙
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