Map of New Electric Generating Plants in Texas. The report shows 5,385 megawatts of generating capacity were added in 2000 and another 9,188 megawatts will be added this year. Texas built a positive environment for clean, efficient power plants and investors continue to come here. Now it's time for customers to enjoy the benefits of choice. Several new retail electric providers are currently signing up customers in advance of the pilot that begins June 1.
Participation is limited to five percent of each existing utility's customer base.
The PUC will continue to regulate the reliability, transmission and delivery of electric service. This information is brought to you by the Public Utility Commission of Texas .