Texas Outside ERCOT Grant Program awards $73M for pole replacement
Key Questions
What grant amount was announced and to whom?
Governor Abbott announced a $73 million grant to Sam Houston Electric Cooperative. The funding supports grid improvements in East Texas.
What is the purpose of the Texas Outside ERCOT Grant Program award?
The grant funds steel pole replacements to harden the electric grid against hurricanes. It serves approximately 38,000 consumers in the region.
Which program is providing the funding and where is it focused?
The award comes from the Texas Energy Fund's Outside ERCOT Grant Program. It targets hurricane-prone Southeast Texas outside the main ERCOT grid.
Governor Abbott announces $73M grant to Sam Houston Electric Cooperative for steel pole replacement under Texas Energy Fund's Outside ERCOT Grant Program. Direct state-level grid hardening analogous to IRA 40101(d) in hurricane-prone East Texas, serving 38k consumers.
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Updated Jun 3, 2026