September 30, 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.
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ERCOT Weathers 2nd Cold Snap of Year
ERCOT sailed through its second stress test of its winter readiness, easily meeting demand that came short of its peak during last February’s storm.
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Texas PUC Pushes ERCOT on Market Changes
The Texas PUC expressed concern that ERCOT is not moving quickly enough to implement the many changes to the market directed by the state legislature.
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ERCOT Preps for 2nd Cold Snap of Year
ERCOT is bracing for the second major cold front of the year, issuing an operating condition notice for Thursday and Friday ahead of “extreme cold weather.”
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Insurance Companies Suing ERCOT, Generators
More than 100 insurance companies are suing ERCOT and generators for policy holders’ “significant property damage” during last February’s winter storm.
Xcel Energy
ERCOT, PUC Say Grid is Ready for Winter Weather
ERCOT and Texas regulators and politicians say the grid is ready for severe winter weather this time, but some stakeholders aren't so sure.
Entergy
ERCOT Reports Optimistic About Coming Winter
ERCOT broke its silence on social media when it tweeted the release of its semiannual report that provides a 10-year forecast of its planning reserve margins.
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Jones Working to Restore Confidence in ERCOT
Interim CEO Brad Jones is working hard to restore confidence in ERCOT following February's winter storm with a cross-state listening tour.
Eric Goff
PUC Forges Ahead with ERCOT Market Redesign
Texas regulators on Thursday pushed ahead with a market re-design strawman, issuing directives to ERCOT to work with PUC staff in implementing the changes.
ERCOT
ERCOT In-person Meetings Delayed to February
ERCOT has pushed back the resumption of in-person stakeholder meetings from January to February.
Entergy
ERCOT Generators Near 100% Winter Readiness Compliance
ERCOT says it has received all but one winter readiness report from system generating resources as part of the state’s new winter readiness requirements.

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