Mar 12, 2021
Mayor David Dreiling was at Thursday s public hearing, where the GEUS Board of Trustees outlined a plan to issue $20 million in short term financing. Brad Kellar | Herald-Banner
ERCOT, which manages the majority of the electrical grid in the state of Texas, is facing billions in unpaid bills related to the winter storm in February and GEUS, Greenvilleâs electric utility system, is on the hook for part of the deficit.
The GEUS board of trustees conducted a public hearing Thursday night, where General Manager Alicia Hooks explained why the utility was planning on seeking approximately $20 million in short term financing to help defray the costs of the bill. Hooks said some electric companies are already facing bankruptcy filings due to the shortfall.
As Hunt County residents managed to deal with rolling blackouts, low to now water pressure and the coldest weather in decades, area first responders handled emergencies for everything ranging from fires to busted pipes to stranded animals.
And while the end may be nearing for the worst winter storm in recent memory, the after effects are expected to be around for quite some time.
As of press time Thursday, the City of Greenville and several nearby communities were under boil water notices due to low water pressure issues, which may have been resolved. The Texas Commission on Environment Quality requires water-providing entities to notify customers to boil water in certain instances when water provided might contain bacteria or other microbes.
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