by OCSC | Feb 1, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT, Generation
The market overhaul would create new subsidies for power generators, but at ratepayer expense. ________________________________________________ Afar-reaching and controversial overhaul of the ERCOT market has received approval from the Public Utility Commission,...
by OCSC | May 24, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT, Generation
Read together, the twin reports provide a relatively upbeat picture of expected operating reserves. ________________________________________________ Texas should enjoy relatively healthy energy reserves in the short and medium term, according to two new reports from...
by OCSC | Mar 21, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT, Generation
ERCOT’s projections, included in its most recent Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy Report, cover the months of March, April and May and apply to normal operating conditions and various risk scenarios. ________________________________________________...
by OCSC | Feb 25, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT, Generation
Changes in the generation resource mix and related factors are contributing to new operational challenges for the grid operator. ________________________________________________ Solar power continues growing exponentially in Texas, although wind power and...
by OCSC | Jan 31, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT, Generation
ERCOT interim CEO Brad Jones said the grid operator needs more advance warning of potentially disruptive gas shortages. ________________________________________________ A special “gas desk” to monitor the supply of natural gas to the state’s power plants may begin...
by OCSC | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog, Generation
Had Energy Transfer followed through, about a third of the plants owned by the state’s largest power generator, Luminant, could have suspended operations. ________________________________________________ Energy Transfer — a major natural gas pipeline company with...
