Valiant Energy Sources presented a turnkey energy-consulting and street-lighting program to the Starr County Commissioners Court on Dec. 23, saying the firm will audit meters and street lights, identify billing anomalies and work with the county’s electric provider on repairs and rate-code corrections.

The presenter said the company reviews up to 12 months of usage to identify unusual increases and can work with AEP or the local cooperative — referenced in the record as Medina Electric — to fix nonworking street lights or incorrect rate codes. “Our services are completely free,” the Valiant Energy representative told the court, adding the firm earns compensation if later retained to negotiate energy contracts or pursue cost savings.

As described in the presentation, the street-lighting program includes a countywide inventory to find nonfunctioning or misclassified lamps, switching halogen or high-pressure-sodium fixtures to LED where appropriate, and coordinating repairs through the provider; the presenter said instances in other jurisdictions produced immediate fixes and bill corrections. The company cited past work with IDEA Public Schools and described a recent example in which a site received a billing adjustment of $11,400.

Commissioners asked about the firm’s experience; the presenter said the team’s combined experience exceeded two decades and said the firm already works with other Rio Grande Valley jurisdictions. The court accepted the presentation for consideration but did not vote to authorize procurement or enter into an agreement during the meeting. The presenter left informational packets and requested an opportunity to return on the agenda if the court wanted an action item or further discussion.

The court did not take action on the presentation itself; county staff or commissioners signaled they would follow up if they wanted a formal procurement or contract review.