Electric
With an industrial community based in technology, Allen has implemented every type of utility enhancement possible. A multitude of options are available for corporate users. Electric power is available through Oncor Electric Delivery, CoServ and Grayson-Collin Cooperative. Dual-feed electric power from separate substations can be found in Allen's business parks and provides the highest redundancy capabilities with high reliability ratings. TXU/Oncor provides the majority of the electric infrastructure in Allen. CoServ also provides infrastructure in a portion of Allen. In Texas, the electric industry is deregulated and users have the choice of over 30 providers. Rates are negotiated directly with the provider chosen. A list of providers can be found at www.powertochoose.org. AT&T provides the majority of the back-bone communication infrastructure in Allen. AT&T can provide fiber optic loops, sonet ring, and other necessary telecommunication equipment for even the most demanding users. Users in Texas have the choice of multiple providers for local and long-distance service. The city's water supply is ready to meet the needs of a growing technology-based community.
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Oncor Electric Delivery 888-313-6862 |
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Reliability rating-.999765 |
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Total capacity: 22,808,000 KW |
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Reserve at system peak: 15.1% |
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Transmission voltage: 69 KV, 138 KV, 345 KV |
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Service voltage: 120/208, 120/240, 240/480, 277/480 |
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Dual feed power from separate substations: YES |
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Electricity- CoServ - 800-274-4014 |
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Reliability rating: .99997 |
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Total capacity: 1401 MW |
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Reserve at system peak: 15.2% |
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Transmission voltage: 138kV |
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Service voltage: 120/208, 120/240, 277/480 |
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Dual feed power from separate substations: YES |
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Grayson-Collin Electric - 800-967-5235 |
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Reliability rating: 99.9996 |
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Total capacity: 220 KW |
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Reserve at system peak: 50% |
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Transmission voltage: 69 KV |
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Service voltage: 120/240/208/277/480 |
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Dual feed power from separate substations: YES |
