Katie Coleman

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[Katie Coleman @katiecolemack]

Happy 2026 RTP Eve for all who celebrate. @ERCOT_ISO @PUCTX

[Vistra @VistraCorp]

⚡ Reliability First.

Vistra is expanding our Permian Basin Power Plant, tripling the site’s current capacity. Two new natural gas units, totaling 860 MW, will support the region’s energy needs, including the expanding oil and gas industry.

[SEARUC @SEARUC]

Tony Bennett, president and CEO of the Texas Association of Manufacturers, joined Pat Wood, former chairman of FERC & PUCT, this morning at #SEARUC to discuss:

— economic development
— training a skilled industrial workforce
— the importance of reliable power for manufacturers

[Texas Association of Manufacturers @TXManufacturers]

Thx to Chairmen @PhilKingTX @DrSchwertner @KingForTexas, staff for the balanced outcome in SB6 to create new tools to plan for & manage large electrical loads It's a measured approach to bringing biz w/large electricity demands to TX & ensures access to reliable affordable power

[Katie Coleman @katiecolemack]

We had so much fun visiting "Da Capitow" this morning! Thank you @Burrows4TX @charliegeren @PhilKingTX @PUCTX

[Texas Oil & Gas Association @TXOGA]

.@PUCTX today took a major step in ensuring the long-term energy reliability and economic vitality of the Lone Star State by announcing that the buildout of the Permian Basin Reliability Plan will proceed using 765-kilovolt (kV) transmission lines—the highest-voltage transmission standard to be used in Texas.

Following the announcement, TXOGA President @Todd_Staples issued the following statement:

“Today’s decision by the PUC to approve transmission lines in the buildout of the Permian Basin Reliability Plan further reinforces Texas’ ongoing commitment to fostering economic growth, creating jobs and strengthening our energy independence. We thank PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson, Commissioners Kathleen Jackson and Courtney Hjaltman, as well as staff, for their diligent and thoughtful work to advance this project. Former PUC Commissioner Lori Cobos also worked extensively on this issue. This decision is critical to ensuring that reliable power is available for oil and natural gas production and industrial development across West Texas—enabling the energy sector to continue delivering affordable, secure energy to Texas, the nation, and the world.”

Read more: https://t.co/VmTY8k21i9

#txlege #txenergy

[Katie Coleman @katiecolemack]

@TXConsumer @ERCOT_ISO @PUCTX This is misleading and lacks context. NONE of these organizations are "opposed" to EHV. They are appropriately asking questions to understand cost and execution risk for the options, as any responsible consumer advocate would for a multi-billion dollar plan. #TxLege #TxEnergy

[Katie Coleman @katiecolemack]

@TXConsumer @ERCOT_ISO @PUCTX This is misleading and lacks context. NONE of these organizations are "opposed" to EHV. They are appropriately asking questions to understand cost and execution risk for the options, as any responsible consumer advocate would for a multi-billion dollar plan. #TxLege #TxEnergy

[Phil Jankowski 🌟 @PhilJankowski]

Federal nuclear power regulators gave the go-ahead Monday for the first research nuclear reactor in more than 40 years, and it's here in Texas. Where? @ACUedu

[Texas Association of Manufacturers @TXManufacturers]

Our members heard important policy perspectives from Senators @PhilKingTX @KHancock4TX and Reps. @JaredLPatterson @DavidSpillerTX @RepDavidCook this week in #FortWorth. Thank you all for joining us! #manufacturingmatters #txlege

[Public Utility Commission of Texas @PUCTX]

PUCTX Chairman Gleeson joins Texas Industrial Energy Consumers today. Great turnout to discuss the work PUCTX is doing for #Texas, grid reliability and more. #TxLege #TxEnergy

[That’s Not ERCOT @thatsnotercot]

For folks talking about under-grounding electric distribution, understand that the cost is $1.9m-$6m per mile.

Centerpoint has 50k miles of distribution.

At a low end of $2m/mi, every 10k miles is $20B.

CNP’s current total T&D rate base is like $12B.

[Katie Coleman @katiecolemack]

@cyrustx Well this is adorable

[Katie Coleman @katiecolemack]

@miamccord @TexanHealthCare Ugh I'm sorry Mia! My dad has encountered the same issues, he also takes it for diabetes.

[Texas Oil & Gas Association @TXOGA]

Thanks to policymakers, legislators, industry reps and the @BakerInstitute for making today’s Texas Electricity Policy Summit a success! We addressed a breadth of critical issues involving electricity that will affect Texas now and for years to come. #txlege #txenergy

[Lower Colorado River Authority @LCRA]

Today LCRA announced plans to double the energy production from the new peaker plant in Central Texas by adding a second unit. The new plant will help LCRA continue to meet the increasing need for reliable power and support the Texas power grid.
https://t.co/9tQwtJmrH3

[Governor Abbott Press Office @GovAbbottPress]

Honored to deliver the keynote address at the Texas Electricity Policy Summit in Houston today.

By bolstering our grid, we will help meet the growing needs of our booming economy.

Texas will remain the energy capital of the world.

More: https://t.co/WJzX85JeD5

[Katie Coleman @katiecolemack]

@AnaHdzTx @TXOGA @texaschemistry @TXManufacturers @toddahunter @NathanForTexas @SarahEckhardtTX @CharlesTX127 Thank you for being there today! We appreciate your hard work and leadership on these issues.

[Ana Hernandez @AnaHdzTx]

Glad to join my #txlege colleagues Chair Hunter, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Eckhardt & Rep. Cunningham at the TX Electricity Policy Summit. Great convo on making our electric grid affordable, reliable & responsible. TY @TXOGA @texaschemistry & @TXManufacturers for organizing the summit⚡️

[Governor Abbott Press Office @GovAbbottPress]

Joined @LCRA today to break ground for the two new peaker power plants in Maxwell.

These plants will create over 300 good-paying jobs for Texans and add 380 megawatts of power to the state grid, ensuring it remains STRONG.

Learn more here: https://t.co/Lof5fYOD8J