AUSTIN, Texas — Tesla has confirmed plans to launch a new electricity retail business in Texas, according to a report from Electrek, an online publication dedicated to transportation news.
The report cites a recent job posting for a new role overseeing a new business unit called Tesla Energy Venture. Electek reports Tesla has also applied with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to sell electricity on the retail market.
According to the job posting, the role will be responsible for the launch and growth of the new electricity retailer:
"This Product Operations Manager will be central to the success of Tesla’s emerging Electricity Retail business. This person will support the launch and growth of a new electricity retailer in the Texas market. This person will be responsible for managing retail electricity products, administering the customer portfolio, coordinating customer support, and tracking financial performance."
According to the posting, the role will be based in Austin, where Tesla has recently moved its headquarters. Tesla also hosted the grand opening for its local Gigafactory earlier this year.
Read Electrek's full report here.
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