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The Valley landed the projects. Now it has to power them — and the others that are following
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Reynosa’s strained power grid is raising costs for businesses and threatening investment
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For manufacturers eyeing Reynosa, power has become the dealmaker
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AEP Texas secures approval for North McAllen substation despite pushback — but it’s temporary
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U.K. business plans massive data center in Harlingen, records show
Eneus Energy is under contract to purchase 1,780 acres from a Raymondville-based farmer, Cameron County records show.... Read more »
Why Willacy County’s first $50M data center project will be powered by wind
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AEP Texas is buying land in South McAllen, but its plan to reduce power outages might stir up a fight
Utility aims to balance growing demand with community concerns as it seeks sites for new substations.... Read more »
AEP Texas customers are smashing electricity demand records, especially in the Rio Grande Valley
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How McAllen neighbors blocking a new AEP Texas electric substation may affect power outages
A recent decision by McAllen city commissioners may delay how quickly AEP Texas can invest in its electric lines to... Read more »
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