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September 4, 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.
Report: Vistra Energy Suggests Takeover of Dynegy
Vistra Energy has approached Dynegy regarding a potential takeover that would create the nation’s largest independent power producer.
ERCOT Sets New April Demand Record
ERCOT set a new record for April peak demand, registering a high of 53,420 MW during the hour ending 5 p.m. on April 28, easily exceeding forecasted demand.
NextEra’s Rejected Oncor Bid Gets Second Look
Texas regulators have agreed to reconsider its recent rejection of a bid for Oncor by Florida-based NextEra Energy.
OGE Anticipates Legislative Review of Oklahoma Regulators
OGE Energy hopes that a proposed legislative review of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission will relieve some of the company’s frustration.
Texas PUC Agrees to Take up SPP, SPS Request on ROFR
PUCT agreed to take up SPS and SPP's joint request to determine whether Texas law includes a right of first refusal that overrides FERC Order 1000.
ERCOT Sees Enough Generation Through 2022, 73-GW Peak for Summer
ERCOT said it has sufficient capacity to meet demand for the next five years, including a forecast record peak this summer.
ERCOT TAC OKs Changes to CRR Calendar, Communications Rules
ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee unanimously approved changes to the ISO’s congestion revenue rights activity calendar and its Nodal Operating Guide.
Q1 Earnings Briefs
Summaries of first-quarter earnings reports for AEP, Xcel Energy and NextEra Energy.
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Overheard at the GCPA 2017 Spring Conference
The Gulf Coast Power Association’s 2017 Spring Conference attracted around 400 attendees for discussions on energy storage and ERCOT transmission policies.
Mexico’s Power Market Continues to Gain Strength
Mexican policymakers said their country is progressing in its efforts to inject competition into the Mexican power market.

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