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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’s new long-term load forecast for COVID-19 scenarios indicates the Texas grid operator will continue to see a loss of demand into 2024.
The Texas PUC adopted rules establishing a cybersecurity monitor and coordination program for utilities that count on their voluntary participation.
The Environmental Defense Fund on released a report on ERCOT‘s competitive energy-only market that concludes it can meet future demand growth, increase grid resilience and keep energy costs down through demand-side solutions.
ERCOT said it still expects record demand this summer and the potential need for emergency measures, despite a drop in load from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Entergy reported “solid” earnings in the first quarter, saying it has taken quick action to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Enable Midstream partners CenterPoint and OGE lost $1.2 billion and $492 million, respectively, following the partnership’s recent cutbacks.
In an earnings call, NRG CEO Mauricio Gutierrez touted the company’s strong position despite the social disruptions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
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ERCOT released its 2019 State of the Grid report, while the Technical Advisory Committee approved a change to the Retail Market Guide by email vote.
ERCOT added two weeks to most of its COVID-19 coronavirus response measures, extending virtual meetings and barring visitors from facilities through May 17.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued several orders revising its efforts to mitigate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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