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Austin Energy approves $38 million multi‑year security fencing contract for generation sites
Summary
The Austin Energy Commission approved a multi‑year procurement for security fencing covering generation stations and future substations. Commissioners sought and received clarification that the $38 million authorization spans three contractors over three years (about $12 million per year) intended to meet NERC security requirements.
The Austin Energy Commission voted to approve a multi‑year fencing contract on Nov. 10, authorizing up to $38 million for security fencing at generating stations and future substations.
Commissioner Alvarez raised concerns about the size of the authorization, asking, “Well, obviously, this is a pretty large expenditure… $38,000,000 and it's for fencing,” and whether the work would be concentrated with a single…
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