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Public Power Pool tells Nueces County it saved $629,000 in 2023 and seeks flexibility for 2026 electricity procurement
Summary
Public Power Pool manager David Quinn told the court that participation in the P3 bulk electricity purchasing program saved Nueces County an estimated $629,000 in 2023 (PUC methodology) and $3.6 million since joining; P3 recommended a procurement strategy with ceiling rates and flexible yearly purchases ahead of the county’s contract expiration.
David Quinn, program manager for Public Power Pool (P3), briefed the Commissioners Court on P3’s upcoming procurement and reported estimated savings for Nueces County from the cooperative electricity purchase program.
Quinn said P3’s in‑house calculation shows approximately $3.6 million in cumulative savings since the county joined the group; using the Texas Public Utilities Commission reporting method tied to House Bill filings, he said the county saved about $629,000 in 2023. "That is comparing your fixed rate with P3 to…
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