Texas Electric Cooperatives (TEC) is proud to announce a new alliance with Rayburn Electric Cooperative (Rayburn), marking a significant milestone as Rayburn becomes the first Generation & Transmission Cooperative to join forces with TEC. Rayburn is a trusted provider of dependable, cost-effective wholesale electric energy solutions to its members, which include Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative, Fannin Electric Cooperative, Farmers Electric Cooperative, and Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative—two of which, Farmers Electric Cooperative (FEC) and Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative (TVEC), are already active TEC alliance members.
Headquartered in Rockwall, Texas, Rayburn owns Rayburn Energy Station, a state-of-the-art natural gas plant, and holds a significant ownership stake in the Freestone Energy Center, a prominent natural gas combined cycle energy producer. With over 265 miles of transmission lines, Rayburn is committed to ensuring the seamless and reliable delivery of electricity to its member cooperatives.
"This alliance with TEC strengthens our ability to provide affordable, reliable energy solutions for our members," said David A. Naylor, President and CEO of Rayburn Electric Cooperative. "TEC's support enhances our infrastructure and supply chain efficiency, helping us continue to serve the people of Texas with the same trusted service they've come to expect."
TEC's mission to support electric cooperatives statewide is bolstered by this new partnership. "Rayburn's focus on its members and dedication to reliability mirrors our own values at TEC," said Johnny Andrews, Chief Operating Officer of TEC Utility Supply & Services. "We're excited to support Rayburn in their mission and help them continue to deliver dependable energy solutions to their member cooperatives."
By leveraging the scale and expertise that TEC offers, Rayburn and its members will benefit from greater purchasing power, streamlined operations, and access to high-quality products and services at competitive prices. These improvements will help both Rayburn and TEC fulfill their shared commitment to improving the energy landscape across Texas.
