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July 6, 2024

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)

Counterflow: Texas Gifting — Still Yikes
Columnist Steve Huntoon remains wary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy's proposed 10 GW of emergency generation to solve Texas' resource adequacy issues.
ERCOT Blame Share: Weather (54%); Equipment (14%), Gas (12%)
ERCOT said “weather-related” issues accounted for most of February’s widespread and lengthy outages in Texas, according to a report it filed with the PUC.
Securitization Offers Texas a Way Forward
Texas lawmakers are considering securitization as a way to help market participants and customers saddled with costs from the February winter storm.
Counterflow: Beware Those Bearing Gifts
Steve Huntoon shares why he is skeptical of Berkshire Hathaway Energy's proposal to give Texas 10 GW of emergency generation in exchange for $8.3 billion.
NYISO Management Committee Briefs: March 31, 2021
NYISO officials briefed the Management Committee on the ISO's performance during an historic snowstorm in December last year.
Colo. Regulators Consider the Advantages of Interstate Tx
The Colorado PUC discussed the potential benefits of interstate transmission planning, while the Senate is reviewing a bill requiring RTO membership.
Abbott Taps ABC Texas President McAdams for PUC Seat
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott nominated Will McAdams, president of the Associated Builders & Contractors of Texas lobbying firm, as the PUCT's newest commissioner.
Legislation Would Impose Fees on Renewables
Sweeping legislation that the Texas Senate passed unanimously in response to February’s winter blast could hit renewable resources with extra costs.
Former ERCOT CEO Kahn Resigns from Board
Former ERCOT CEO Bob Kahn resigned from the Texas grid operator’s Board of Directors over a conflict of interest as general manager of TMPA.
ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee Briefs: March 24, 2021
ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee conducted its first regular meeting since the February winter storm, which unsurprisingly dominating the discussion.

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