by R.A. Dyer | Jul 27, 2026 | ERCOT
According to reports, Texans inside ERCOT consumed 87,403 MW of power on July 22, just as temperatures across the state soared past 100 degrees. ________________________________________________ ERCOT, the state’s primary electric grid operator, appears to have set at...
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 22, 2026 | Electric Consumers
Dated July 17, the letter comes in response to a recent request from Abbott for details on what steps the PUC has taken to protect Texas ratepayers from the aftereffects of the ongoing AI data center boom. ________________________________________________ Ensuring that...
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 20, 2026 | Electric Consumers
The reduction goal, which applies to residential customers who have authorized their utility to reduce their usage during peak hours, is 20 percent. ________________________________________________ The state has fallen far short for meeting its demand response goal...
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 14, 2026 | ERCOT
The new rules require “Large Computational Loads” to ride through grid disruptions without disconnecting. This can present challenges because such facilities typically are designed to protect their equipment by disconnecting or momentarily ceasing operations during...
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 8, 2026 | ERCOT
On June 18, 2026, the PUC granted ERCOT’s request to not file the reports due to the length of time necessary to develop them, the urgency of ERCOT’s transition to the Batch Zero process, and because of delays this year in finalizing the long-term load forecast (LTLF)...
by R.A. Dyer | Jul 2, 2026 | Electric Consumers
Under 4CP, large businesses can reduce their electricity bills on a year-ahead basis by cutting back on their power consumption during only four discrete high-usage days. ________________________________________________ The Texas Public Utility Commission should allow...