Panhandle Times

The Public Utility Commission of Texas denied authorization to Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) to implement its plan to add 810 megawatts of wind energy. 

SWEPCO President Malcolm Smoak said it will be disappointing for Texans not to benefit from that wind energy. 

“It is disappointing that our customers in East Texas and the Panhandle will not have access to this major wind project, missing the opportunity for long-term cost savings and making it more difficult for businesses, residents and communities to meet their renewable energy goals,” Smoak said in a news release.  

The program may have been denied approval, but Smoak said the company will continue to look for ways to bring renewable energy to Texas. 

“We are grateful for the support this project received from our customers and communities in Texas and look forward to continuing to pursue renewable energy projects to serve them," Smoak said. "It is our sincere hope that we will have another opportunity to bring our Texas customers more clean energy and cost savings."