First Extra High-Voltage Power Lines Approved in ERCOT Region

Sending Electrical Power to the Permian Basin

Posted 4/30/25

In a landmark decision, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved a plan on Thursday, April 24th, to build the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region’s first extra high voltage transmission lines to meet the Permian Basin’s rapidly growing power needs.

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