February 1, 2025

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)

ERCOT
ERCOT Board of Directors Briefs: Oct. 9, 2018
ERCOT’s Board unanimously approved staff’s determination that no market changes are needed to address price formation issues as a result of DC tie flows.
Overheard at the GCPA 2018 Fall Conference
The 33rd Annual GCPA Fall Conference attracted more than 640 registered attendees to Austin, Texas, for discussions on the issues facing the ERCOT market.
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PUCT Urges 2nd Look at Freeport Project Costs
The PUCT signaled its discomfort with the rising costs of CenterPoint Energy’s planned 345-kV transmission line to serve load in the Freeport area.
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ERCOT Technical Advisory Briefs: Sept. 27, 2018
ERCOT stakeholders granted Southern Cross Transmission’s request to create a new market participant category for DC tie operators after months of inaction.
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New England Senators Urge FERC to End Press Ban
Six New England senators urged FERC Tuesday to end the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) ban on public and press attendance at stakeholder meetings.
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ERCOT: Market Performed ‘as Expected’ During Summer Heat
ERCOT said an "exceptional" response by generators and a lack of extreme temperatures helped it meet record demand this summer without issuing alerts.
AEP Announces Closure of Oklaunion Coal Plant
American Electric Power (AEP) announced it will close the Oklaunion Power Station near the Oklahoma border by October 2020.
PUCT Grants Oncor CCN for Far West Texas Project
The PUC of Texas (PUCT) approved the Oncor application for a certificate of convenience and necessity to begin work on its Far West Texas Project.
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Overheard at the Infocast Texas Renewables Summit
Infocast’s Texas Renewable Energy Summit attracted developers, potential off-takers and other industry insiders to the state’s capital.
ERCOT Sees Ample Capacity for Fall, Winter Seasons
ERCOT said that it expects to have enough installed generating capacity available to meet fall and winter peak demand.

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