We learned that many of our customers want renewable energy and energy-efficiency choices. A large percentage also said they are willing to pay extra for electric service that will help protect and improve the environment, preserve natural resources and give them choices. Renewable energy for the WTU pilot will be provided by Small Hydro of Texas, Inc., from its 1.2 megawatt hydro-electric power generation facility near Cuero, Texas, on the Guadalupe River, southeast of San Antonio, Texas. The facility can generate enough renewable energy for approximately 1,000 Clear Choice participants. Later phases of the Clear Choice program will use new renewable energy resources.
Contracts are under negotiation to acquire additional renewable resources.
Eventually, CSW also plans to offer the program to other cities in the WTU service area and through its other U.S. electric subsidiaries. In 1992, CSW made a commitment to construct, operate and gather data on a comprehensive, renewable energy project in West Texas near Fort Davis, Marfa and Alpine. Central and South West Corporation is a public utility holding company based in Dallas.