February 4, 2025

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)

TAC Cancels Meeting; Approves Measure on Reserves via Email Vote
The ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee held an email vote to unanimously approve a nodal operating guide revision request.
Texas, ERCOT to Address Military’s Frustration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is working with ERCOT to require notifying the DOD of proposed generation projects that might impact military operations.
ERCOT Board of Directors Briefs
The ERCOT Board of Directors approved extending an RMR contract with NRG Energy for its Greens Bayou Unit 5 plant in the Houston area.
ERCOT Board OKs Rio Grande Valley Fixes
ERCOT’s Board of Directors unanimously approved two transmission projects intended to ease congestion and reliability concerns in South Texas.
PUCT to Look at Smart Meter Web Portal
The Texas PUC agreed with a recommendation by staff that it open a rulemaking proceeding to transfer some oversight of smart meter data to ERCOT.
Public Utility Commission of Texas Briefs
The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved a plan for a hybrid above/below-ground transmission line in the City of Frisco.
ERCOT to Keep NRG’s Greens Bayou Plant Running for Summer
ERCOT said it has executed a reliability-must-run agreement to keep NRG's Greens Bayou 371-MW natural gas-fired generator available through September.
SPP Squelching MMU Independence, Former Monitors Say
SPP has interfered with the autonomy of its internal MMU, according to two former monitors who say they were fired for voicing their concerns.
NERC Adds to Warnings on Gas Dependence
NERC released a short-term special assessment that highlighted the reliability risks created by increased dependence on natural gas
ERCOT Stakeholders Reject Ancillary Service Revisions
ERCOT members voted down the ISO’s attempt to salvage a revision request that would have replaced several ancillary services with new products.

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