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Everllence to Operate New Plant to Stabilize Kerrville Power Rates

Everllence has signed an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement with the Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB) to operate a new 124-megawatt balancing power plant currently under construction in Colorado County, Texas.

The plant is the first project to be financed by the Texas Energy Fund (TEF), and it aims to stabilize electricity tariffs for over 24,000 households and businesses in Kerrville and the surrounding Hill Country region.

Under the agreement, Everllence will handle the daily operation and maintenance of the facility, including providing spare parts for gensets and auxiliary systems, as well as managing the supply of urea, lubricants, logistics, and administration. This full-service O&M approach is designed to ensure reliable and cost-effective operation of the flexible generation plant.

“This lighthouse project is the first generation facility KPUB will own—a major leap forward for our utility,” said Mike Wittler, General Manager & CEO of KPUB. “The plant will deliver reliable, flexible generation that helps shield our customers from market volatility while supporting the long-term affordability of electric service in Kerrville.”

Bernd Philipp, Head of Operation & Maintenance Agreements at Everllence PrimeServ, added, “We’re honored that KPUB has entrusted us with the full operation and maintenance of their 124 MW plant. The project marks our first O&M contract in the US under our new name, Everllence. While our name may be new, we remain the same competent and reliable partner that we have always been.”

The Colorado County plant will serve as a model for grid-stabilizing generation as Texas continues to invest in infrastructure designed to enhance energy reliability, especially during periods of peak demand and market price volatility.

Raeylee Barefield

Raeylee Barefield is a student at the University of Texas at Austin pursuing a degree in Government. She enjoys reading, writing, and cooking in her spare time.

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