Metco Engineering Launches Resilient Facilities Business Unit with Initial Projects in Harris County, Texas
(YourDigitalWall Editorial):- Houston, Texas Feb 15, 2026 (Issuewire.com) – Metco Engineering, Inc., a Texas-based provider of onsite clean energy solutions, today announced the launch of its new Resilient Facilities Business Unit, dedicated to transforming public buildings into community-powered safe havens during grid outages and extreme weather events.
The business unit’s first projects are underway in partnership with Harris County as part of the County’s Distributed Energy Resources Strategy (DERS) initiative. Multiple community centers, libraries, and public facilities are being upgraded with advanced solar and distributed energy technologies to enhance resilience, reduce operating costs, and lower environmental impact.
The inaugural project at Almendarez Community Center in Aldine demonstrates how solar energy systems can support day-to-day operations while enabling facilities to serve as emergency shelters during widespread power outages.
“Five years after Winter Storm Uri exposed vulnerabilities in the Texas power grid, communities are demanding solutions that deliver both reliability and affordability,” said Clifton Braddock Director of Business Development for Metco Engineering. “Through our Resilient Facilities Business Unit, we are helping public agencies convert everyday buildings into dependable places of refuge, safety, and comfort when neighborhoods need them most.”
Metco’s resilient facility model integrates:
- Onsite solar generation
- Intelligent energy management systems
- Critical load prioritization
- Infrastructure designed to support emergency shelter operations
By generating clean energy onsite, participating facilities reduce their reliance on the grid, cut long-term energy costs, and strengthen their ability to operate during extreme heat, winter storms, hurricanes, or unexpected outages.
The Harris County projects serve as a scalable blueprint for cities, counties, school districts, and other public entities across Texas seeking to enhance energy security while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
“Resilience is no longer optional,” the spokesperson added. “It is a core component of public infrastructure. We are proud to support Harris County’s leadership in delivering storm-ready, solar-powered facilities that protect residents and taxpayer dollars alike.”
Metco Engineering plans to expand its Resilient Facilities Business Unit across Texas and beyond, partnering with public and private clients to design, build, and maintain onsite clean energy systems that ensure continuity of operations when it matters most.
About Metco Engineering, Inc.
Metco Engineering, Inc. is a Texas-based engineering and energy services firm specializing in onsite clean energy solutions that improve building resilience, reduce energy costs, and minimize environmental footprint. The company designs and implements solar, distributed energy, and energy management systems for commercial and public sector clients throughout Texas.
Media Contact
METCO Engineering, Inc. / Cliff Braddock
972-246-8924
11120 Petal Street, Suite B300, Dallas, Texas 75238
