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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.
PUCT Asks ERCOT, SPP to Coordinate on Lubbock PL Move
Staff from ERCOT and SPP began discussions to determine how to work together on Lubbock Power & Light’s (LP&L's) planned move to the ERCOT grid.
With Oncor Back on the Market, Multiple Suitors Line Up
Interest in bankrupt Energy Future Holdings’ Texas transmission and delivery subsidiary Oncor continues to grow, even as the troubled company struggles.
ERCOT Discusses Wind Integration at GCPA Luncheon
Wind energy is quickly becoming a dominant force in ERCOT’s resource mix, and the grid operator is making changes to address it.
Solar Poised for Texas-sized Growth in ERCOT
Texas, which ranks 10th in installed solar capacity among the states boasts two assets that could see it rise in the rankings.
ERCOT Seeks Alternatives to Houston-Area RMR Unit
ERCOT is soliciting must-run alternatives  to the reliability-must-run agreement it recently extended to NRG’s Greens Bayou Unit 5.
NextEra Said to be Leading Candidate for Texas’ Oncor
NextEra is said to have offered Energy Future Holdings a combination of cash and debt for its Oncor subsidiary, according to Bloomberg.
Texas PUC Takes Slow Approach with LPL Integration
The PUCT it will invite stakeholder comments as it takes a cautious approach to Lubbock Power & Light’s planned integration into the ERCOT grid.
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.
Hunt Reopens Oncor Bid in Lawsuit Against PUCT
Hunt Consolidated renewed its bid for Texas utility Oncor with a lawsuit alleging errors by the Texas PUC in an order on the deal.

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