Energy

Energy is a top industry in the Waco region and surrounding counties in central Texas, where mining and power plants are prevalent.

The Sandy Creek Energy Station in Riesel, TX

Heart of Texas Companies Explore Renewable Energies

Mining and utility companies in the Heart of Texas are maximizing natural resources by developing sustainable technologies that promise to generate new, cost-effective energy sources.

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Innovation Fuels New Energy Source at Mars in Waco, TX

Mars plant harvests landfill methane to cut energy costs.

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Wind Energy in the Waco, TX Area

Wind energy updraft brings business to McGregor.

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Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce in Waco, Texas

Waco, TX Businesses Go Green, Grow More Sustainable

Businesses in Waco are seeing the value of embracing sustainability.

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McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas

Technology Helps Heart of Texas Turn Waste into Fuel, Energy

From eco-friendly buildings and businesses to recycling programs that find a new use for just about everything, the Heart of Texas is going green in a big way.

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The Sandy Creek Energy Station in Riesel, TX

Power Plant Energizes Waco, TX Area Economy

The $1 billion price tag is enough to make the Sandy Creek Power Generation Facility get noticed, but supporters say that job creation and ongoing tax revenue are what make the project really stand out.

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Heart of Texas Sponsors

Hubbard Economic Development - City of Hubbard
Mexia Economic Development Corporation
Workforce Solutions - Heart of Texas
Heart of Texas Council of Governments
Parkview Regional Hospital
City of Hillsboro
Best Western Atrea

Heart of Texas Guide To Services

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