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TCAP’s mission and guiding tenets
In September 2011, the board of Texas Coalition for Affordable Power met to collaboratively create a mission statement and guiding tenets.
Mission Statement —
The vision of TCAP is to proactively and strategically promote an affordable market for power procurement through advocacy and education
Guiding Tenets —
- Treat all members fairly regardless of size or kWh load
- Never take your eye off the market (always be aware of the market)
- Maintain stability and best value
- Purchase and supply electricity at the most affordable price
- Be a leading authority and engaged in the industry on legislative, educational, informational, technological and market matters
- Be mindful of who our customers are
- Be an advocate for consumers/citizens
- Continue the growth of the organization-one city at a time
- Recognize and respond to the diverse energy needs of our customers
- Be a “one-stop shop” for energy market needs for our members
- Cultivate relationships with other organizations (HGAC, etc.) as partners in the provision of energy
- Intensively monitor key market actors (utilities, ERCOT) other federal, state and local initiatives that may affect energy in the future
CAPP/STAP Merger
January 1, 2011 – Cities Aggregation Power Project (CAPP) and South Texas Aggregation Project (STAP) merge to form TCAP
The Texas Coalition for Affordable Power is a unique alliance formed for a singular purpose – to purchase electricity in bulk for municipal needs. TCAP is a non-profit city coalition that pools the energy needs of its more than 150 member cities to negotiate better prices from power generators.
TCAP supports electric market reforms that will save money for Texans. Affordable power in a fully competitive market means economic development for Texas communities and a better life for its citizens.
To read more about TCAP’s purpose and goals, please visit our Legislation Position.
If you are interested in joining TCAP, please visit our Membership page.
