September 29, 2024

ERCOT

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas manages the flow of electric power to about 90 percent of the state’s electric load. The nonprofit independent system operator is governed by a board of directors and is subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature.
Texas House of Representatives
Texas Lawmakers to Vet ERCOT Market Redesign
The head of Texas’ Public Utility Commission told state lawmakers they will get a chance to vet ERCOT’s market redesign next year before it becomes operational.
Admin Monitor
Texas PUC Briefs: Sept. 15, 2022
Texas regulators are working with the industry to streamline the interconnection processes for all resources at both the transmission and distribution levels.
ERCOT
ERCOT TAC Considers Membership Requirements, Process Changes
ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee is discussing proposed revisions to its membership qualifications and ways to accelerate the revision request process.
Shutterstock
ERCOT to Host Presentations on Brazos Settlement
ERCOT will host two virtual presentations to discuss the terms of its proposed settlement with Brazos Electric Power Cooperative in its bankruptcy case.
White Construction Co.
Judge Approves Brazos Chapter 11 Exit Plan
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has conditionally approved Brazos Electric’s proposed exit from bankruptcy and settlement with ERCOT over winter storm charges.
Office of the Texas Governor
Texas Gov. Abbott Touts ERCOT’s Fall Resource Adequacy
ERCOT has quietly dropped its latest report on resource adequacy, saying it has enough capacity to meet peak demands under normal conditions this fall.
Entergy
Texas Advisory Committee: Renewables Create ‘Operational Challenges’
A Texas energy advisory committee has produced what it calls a “comprehensive” plan to guide lawmakers and stakeholders in more changes to ERCOT's market.
Fluor
ERCOT, Brazos Reach Agreement in Bankruptcy Case
Brazos Electric has offered to pay ERCOT as much as $1.44 billion, settling its dispute with the Texas grid operator over market prices after the winter storm.
Library of Congress
5th Circuit Finds in Favor of NextEra’s ROFR Appeal
A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas’ right-of-first-refusal law violates the dormant Commerce Clause, granting NextEra's appeal of the legislation.
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Texas Regulators Open Energy Efficiency Docket
Texas regulators have opened a docket proposing changes to peak-demand reduction and energy efficiency goals following a petition from the Sierra Club.

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