ERCOT Board Endorses Transmission Build-Out for Freeport, Texas

SUGAR LAND--December 19, 2017--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Board of Directors endorsed a two-phase transmission buildout by CenterPoint Energy Incorporated (NYSE:CNP) (Houston, Texas) last week to help address growing electricity needs in Freeport, Texas. Freeport is home to several petrochemical plants and projects, as well as a seaport. Peak customer demand in the area is expected to be 92% higher in 2019 than it was in 2016, and is expected to continue to grow through 2022, according to the council.

Within this article: Details of CenterPoint Energy's Freeport Master Plan Project.