AECT Launches ‘Power Forward Texas’ Campaign for Reliable, Affordable and Resilient Electricity

Power Forward Texas emphasizes the urgent need for investment in Texas’ electric grid infrastructure, both now and into the future.

From July 2022 to July 2023, Texas once again had the fastest growing economy in the United States, while also welcoming more than 473,00 new residents, outpacing every other state.

Yet pressure is mounting on our electric infrastructure. Over the past two summers ERCOT recorded 21 new consumption records due to residential growth, industrial electrification, and extreme weather events. Meeting these needs requires investment in electric generation, transmission and distribution.

Electricity is the lifeblood of Texas' prosperity. Assuring Texas residents and businesses that they can count on the reliable delivery of affordable electricity is fundamental to maintaining Texas’ status as the 8th largest economy in the world.

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March 14, 2024

"Texans should be confident that they have access to a reliable, affordable and resilient supply of electricity, both now and for generations to come.

“We’re raising awareness about the urgent need for strategic investments to keep up with the state’s growing population and industrial demand, strengthen against the evolving grid challenges and support innovations in technology. “

Mark Bell, President of AECT