October 1, 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 PUC Strengthens Oversight of ERCOT
The Texas PUC appointed former staffer Adrianne Brandt and former ERCOT COO Brad Jones to guide an analysis of last month’s outages.
Is the ERCOT ‘Casino’ Going Bust?
Texas utilities are coming up short on payments to ERCOT, as the state legislature begins considering restructuring the grid operator's governance.
PUCT’s Botkin Resigns, 1 Commissioner Left
Texas Public Utility Commissioner Shelly Botkin resigned Monday, leaving the three-person body with just one member, Chair Arthur D’Andrea.
Former ERCOT CEO Rejoins Board
Former ERCOT CEO Bob Kahn has rejoined the Texas grid operator’s Board of Directors as it begins to reconstitute itself after a wave of resignations.
Texas PUC Won’t Reprice $16B Error
The Texas PUC declined to reprice $16 billion in market transactions that may have been incorrectly priced during the February winter storm.
ERCOT Board Cuts Ties with Magness
The names of potential successors to ERCOT CEO Bill Magness have already begun to circulate after the grid operator’s Board of Directors fired him.
ERCOT Board Fires CEO Bill Magness
ERCOT’s Board of Directors decided to invoke the termination notice in CEO Bill Magness’ contract during an emergency teleconference.
House Oversight Committee Pokes into ERCOT
The U.S. House of Representatives’ principal oversight committee joined the roster of agencies investigating ERCOT following February’s severe winter storm.
ERCOT’s Brazos Electric Declares Bankruptcy
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it was unable to pay ERCOT $2.1 billion in unexpected charges.
PUCT’s Walker Steps Down from Commission
Under heavy fire from state politicians over her response to the massive Texas blackouts, DeAnn Walker resigned as the chair of Texas’ PUC.

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