November 25, 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.
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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Correction: ERCOT Board Eliminated Unsecured Credit
ERCOT’s Board of Directors approved a protocol change that eliminated unsecured credit.
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ERCOT Board of Directors Briefs: Aug. 16, 2022
ERCOT’s Board of Directors unanimously approved a nodal protocol revision request that will lower unsecured credit limits from $50 million to $30 million.
Pattern Energy
ERCOT Board Gives Southern Cross Project a Boost
ERCOT’s Board of Directors has added its endorsement of the Southern Cross Transmission merchant project’s last three regulatory directives.
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ERCOT Names NiSource’s Vegas as New CEO
ERCOT has selected Pablo Vegas, a senior executive with Indiana-based utility NiSource, as its next CEO, replacing interim CEO Brad Jones.
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ERCOT Could Name New CEO this Week
The ERCOT Board of Directors could finally unveil its choice to lead the Texas grid operator in its continued recovery from last year’s winter disaster.

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