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