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The utility infrastructure in Commerce is excellent and offers industrial customers a number of competitive options for both gas and electric.  Electric Deregulation of the electric industry in Texas in 2002 allows all consumers a choice in energy providers. TXU Electric Delivery is the local distribution company. However, the FM 3218 Industrial Park is dually certified and can be served by FEC Electric as well. TXU Electric Delivery | | Reliability | 99.98564% | Total Capacity | 23,981 | KW Reserve at System Peak | 16.2% | Transmission Voltage | 69KV 138KV 345KV | Services Voltage | 120/208, 120/240, 240/480, 277/480 |
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy provides natural gas for the City of Commerce. Industries can also contract for transportation gas. In addition, the CEDC assisted in the construction of a 4" gas line tested to 800 pounds pressure to serve the FM 3218 Industrial Park. Texas Energy Management, pipeline owner, can serve industries with high volume gas requirements. Atmos Energy Gas: BTU per cubic foot: 1,050 Telephone Service
Commerce is served by Sprint as its local service provider; numerous choices are available for long distance telephone service. Fiber optic is installed and T-1 service is available. Sprint | | Digital | Yes, Lucent 5ESS | Fiber Optics | Yes | Switched 56 KBPS | Yes (128k ISDN) | High Capacity Digital (T-1) | Yes | Digital Data Service | Yes | 911 ANI/ALI | Yes - Enhanced |
Local Internet Providers DSL & high speed wireless internet is available through both Sprint and Koyote Communications. The non-profit Commerce Community Network (CCN) received a $500,000 Telecommunications Infrastructure (TIF) grant in 2000 to bring high speed internet service to Commerce. In partnership with Koyote Communications, the task has been accomplished. Further expansion is planned. Commerce Community Network
Koyote Communications
DSL, High-speed wireless Water & Sewer The City of Commerce provides water & sewer to its citizens and business & industry. Both the Commerce Industrial Park and FM3218 Industrial Park have 12" looped water lines and 10" sewer lines. City of Commerce | | | | Water | | Source: Lake Tawakoni, deep wells | | Max System Capacity (daily) | 4,200,000 gallons | Max. Daily Use to Date | 2,500,000 gallons | Pressure on Mains | 50-80 PSI | Storage Capacity | 2,723,000 gallons | Size of Mains | 6" - 16" | System Looped | Yes | | | Sewer | | Type Treatment Plant | Activated Sludge | Max Capacity | 3,000,000 gals | Max Daily Use to Date | 2,650,000 gals |
Of Special Interest to Industrial Customers
Electric Deregulation allows for a choice of energy providers and competitive pricing in Texas. Transportation gas is an option for industrial customers in Texas.
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