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September 5, 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.
ERCOT Approaches 50% Wind Penetration Mark
ERCOT continues to creep closer to the 50% mark for wind penetration, reaching 48.28% of load on March 23. 
ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee Briefs
The ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee discussed how the ISO and its market participants exchange data and handle changes to data reports.
Texas Commission Approves Oncor REIT Structure
The Texas PUC's order would split Oncor into two companies, one of which would operate as a real estate investment trust.
Company Briefs
This week's company briefs include news on TransCanada, Columbia Gas, Calpine, Alevo, Cleco, Peabody Energy.
State Briefs
This week's state briefs include news on Arkansas, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas.
Storage, DR Dominate Talk at ERCOT Market Summit
Energy storage, demand response and solar have a place alongside wind in the Texas market, speakers at Infocast’s ERCOT Market Summit said last week.
ERCOT: Ample Capacity to Meet Spring, Summer Peaks
ERCOT said it continues to expect to have sufficient resources to meet projected peak-demand during the spring and summer.
Witnesses Ask CFTC to Drop ‘Private Rights’ Clause
A parade of witnesses implored the CFTC to reverse its position in a case that they say could undermine the broad exemptions the commission granted RTOs and ISOs in 2013.
ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee Briefs
A roundup of news from the ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee meeting last week.
Company Briefs
This week's company briefs include news on DTE, Talen, Duke, Oncor and SunEdison.

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