ERCOT CEO and President Pablo Vegas attended the Texas Electricity Policy Summit in Houston today to discuss incentivizing the investment of new dispatchable generation in Texas and what a reliable resource mix looks like in the future. Baker Institute

With severe weather in the forecast across #Texas , if you experience outages, contact your local provider. Monitor outage maps and find contact information on the PUCT's Storm Resources page: puc.texas.gov/storm/ #txwx #txlege

ERCOT has released its Monthly Outlook for Resource Adequacy (MORA) report for June 2024. This report indicates a low probability of an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) during the highest risk hours (8 - 9 p.m. CDT) when electricity demand is still high and solar generation is…

It was an honor to join Pablo Vegas of ERCOT, Pat Wood of Hunt Energy Network and Brett Perlman at the Harvard University HBSClubHouston Energy CEO Summit today for a panel on the #Texas electric grid, the future of energy and how we harness our Texas-sized potential to get there. 💡

Hear the leaders from AESO, ERCOT and SPP discuss shifting energy market dynamics and how new technologies are impacting the grid. Tune in to learn about new technologies, combatting peak load volatilities, policy impacts and more. gridforward.podbean.com/e/episode-2-se…

The impact of reduced solar generation during the April 8 eclipse (between approximately 12:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.) will be reflected in the forecasts generated beginning April 1, and will continue to be updated hourly through the day of the eclipse. ERCOT does not expect any grid…

A total solar eclipse will pass over the ERCOT region on Monday, April 8, 2024, between approximately 12:10 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. CDT. ERCOT has been proactively working on forecasting models to reflect reduced solar power production (similar to a sunset and sunrise in the middle of…

ERCOT is monitoring the severe storm expected to move across Texas over the next few days. Grid conditions are expected to be normal. Any outages are local in nature. If you are experiencing an outage, please contact your local provider for information: bit.ly/4c9LgYR

Remember to set your clocks forward one hour tonight. Did you know? Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the U.S. begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.

Venkat Tirupati, ERCOT’s vice president of DevOps and Grid Transformation (pictured on far left), discussed the importance of innovative transmission and distribution grid technology solutions during the DISTRIBUTECH International event in Orlando. He was part of a TRC Companies, Inc.-sponsored…

ERCOT has released its Monthly Outlook for Resource Adequacy (MORA) report for May 2024. This report indicates a low risk of ERCOT having to declare an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) during the peak electricity demand day in May. bit.ly/3uDhdYF

🔥As emergency responders continue to support #wildfire response in the Texas Panhandle, do your part to prevent additional fires:

🚗Never drive your vehicle onto dry grass or brush
💥Take safety precautions when using outdoor equipment

More tips: ready.gov/wildfires#duri…

The ERCOT Board of Directors is meeting this morning, February 27, beginning at 10 a.m. CT. Watch live: bit.ly/3wxuD95

Along with monitoring real-time and extended grid conditions on ercot.com, you can view the different ERCOT grid condition levels and what each means, here: bit.ly/3I3ILcJ

During today’s Market Summit panel, ERCOT’s Vice President of Commercial Operations Kenan Ögelman discussed the impacts of new incentives on the development of dispatchable generation assets to meet future system balancing needs.

Kristi Hobbs, Vice President of System Planning and Weatherization, explained how ERCOT is continuing to evolve to meet the energy needs of a rapidly growing state during a Greater Waco Chamber event today. She outlined how strategic programs like weatherization, the Reliability…

ERCOT has released its Monthly Outlook for Resource Adequacy (MORA) report for April 2024. This report indicates a low risk of capacity reserve shortages and includes a probabilistic low wind generation scenario. It also highlights the total solar eclipse that will pass over…

Between Jan. 14—16, ERCOT set 5 new all-time winter records and 6 new January peak demand records as Texas faced extreme winter temperatures this week. You can view all peak demand records here: bit.ly/4b48rmu

Actualización de TXANS: 17 de enero de 2024: La alerta meteorológica de ERCOT terminará a la medianoche y no se extenderá por el momento. Se prevé que las condiciones de la red sean normales. Gracias a los residentes y empresas de Texas para sus esfuerzos de conservación.…

TXANS Update—Jan. 17, 2024: The ERCOT Weather Watch will end at midnight & will not be extended at this time. Grid conditions are expected to be normal. Thank you to Texas residents & businesses for your conservation efforts. Sign up for #TXANS emails: bit.ly/3vAsd97