The power plants are designed to provide electricity during high-usage periods but will only be utilized on hot summer days or during major consumption periods.CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coastal Bend's two universities could soon be part of a network of power plants whose main purpose is to help alleviate strain on the Texas power grid.
The plants will be built across the lands owned by the system, which include Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Texas' Dist. 32 State Rep. Todd Hunter is the sponsor of Senate Bill 2627, better known as the Powering Texas Forward Act. It helps support the construction of on-demand power sources aimed at bolstering the state's power grid, especially as we head into the hot summer months.
"It will allow our colleges and universities to get involved in research and involvement," he said."We may spark on some new technology jobs in the area.".