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Purpose: to enhance the safety, reliability, security, and efficiency of the Texas electric transmission and distribution system through research, development and commercialization of
emerging technologies.

About CCET

The Center for the Commercialization of Electric Technologies was created in 2005 by the electric industry and technology companies. CCET is made up of 21 Texas electric and high tech companies joined with five universities in a collaborative effort to modernize the Texas electric system. CCET's purpose is to encourage private sector initiatives that promote growth in high-quality employment, and to lead to scientific breakthroughs in the operation of the Texas electric system. Among the CCET's objectives is to develop and capture the benefits of advancing technologies in electric energy transmission, distribution and end use by bringing together the extensive existing facilities and technical capabilities of electric utilities, high technology leaders, and Texas universities and colleges.