Texas Coop Seeks to Supply Electricity to New Jail
Posted on Nov 27, 2013 in Grid & Infrastructure, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Texas Coop Seeks to Supply Electricity to New Jail
Central Texas Electric Co-operative (CTEC) has presented a proposal to the Gillespie County Commissioners outlining the cooperative’s plan for providing power to the new two-story jail under construction in Gillespie County. The cooperative’s chief executive officer cited the 200-foot rule, which allows an entity to choose between the utility designated in that area or another service provider if, prior to 1976, the alternative service provider had a line existing in the area within 200 feet of the relevant location. The City of Fredericksburg, which would like to provide service to the jail as the designated provider, has contested whether CTEC’s existing line is within the required 200 feet. Click here for more.
