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August 2, 2024

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)

ERCOT Reaches 50% Wind Penetration Mark
The ERCOT organized electric market set a new record for wind penetration last week when it hit 50% at 3:50 a.m. March 23.
Overheard at the Infocast ERCOT Market Summit 2017
Infocast gathered industry experts in the Texas state capital to share their insights on the “challenging times that lie ahead for ERCOT.”
Texas PUC Wary of Using ERS to Avoid Local Blackouts
The PUCT asked staff to revise a rulemaking on emergency response service, saying it didn't favor expanding the program to avoid local blackouts.
Trump Casts Shadow over Growing Mexican Market
At the ERCOT Market Summit, a Mexican energy official described the benefits and challenges of energy trading with the U.S. under President Trump.
ERCOT Sees Adequate Capacity for Spring, Summer
ERCOT’s latest seasonal assessment of resource adequacy indicates more than 82 GW of generation for an expected spring peak demand of 58 GW.
CenterPoint Mulling Midstream Stake, Sees Q4 Earnings Shortfall
CenterPoint Energy fell short of analysts’ expectations, reporting fourth-quarter net income of $101 million.
ERCOT Ending Greens Bayou RMR May 29
ERCOT announced it is terminating its reliability-must-run agreement for NRG Texas Power’s Greens Bayou Unit 5 in Houston, effective May 29.
ERCOT TAC Endorses Change to Unregistered DG Reporting Requirements
The ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee moving reporting requirements for unregistered distributed generation.
NextEra Still Faces Skepticism over Oncor Acquisition
NextEra Energy's bid to win PUCT approval of its Oncor acquisition will be no slam dunk if the first two days of hearings are any indication.
ERCOT Board of Directors Briefs
The ERCOT Board of Directors discussed a number of year-end reports, including the Market Monitor's and CEO Bill Magness'.

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