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August 3, 2024

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)

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.
ERCOT Board of Directors Briefs
The ERCOT Board of Directors approved extending an RMR contract with NRG Energy for its Greens Bayou Unit 5 plant in the Houston area.
ERCOT Board OKs Rio Grande Valley Fixes
ERCOT’s Board of Directors unanimously approved two transmission projects intended to ease congestion and reliability concerns in South Texas.
PUCT to Look at Smart Meter Web Portal
The Texas PUC agreed with a recommendation by staff that it open a rulemaking proceeding to transfer some oversight of smart meter data to ERCOT.
Public Utility Commission of Texas Briefs
The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved a plan for a hybrid above/below-ground transmission line in the City of Frisco.

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