Video: Woodville Renewable Energy Project Groundbreaking
Texas AG, Tyler County Commissioners and local officials break ground on Bio-Mass project in Woodville—After several years of planning and permitting, construction offically begain June 26 on ETEC's Woodville Renewable Power Project. Texas Agricultural Commissioner Todd Staples, members of area electric cooperatives, and local officials gathered Tuesday at the new plant's location south of Woodville for the Groundbreaking ceremony. The project is projected for Fall 2014 completion. It will supply power to approximately 35,000 area homes, and will generate $25 million to the economy. It will also create 250 construction jobs and 25 full-time jobs.