by OCSC | Mar 16, 2020 | Blog, Generation
__________ The Southern Cross project raises a number of difficult technical issues for engineers at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. _____________ AUSTIN – In recent years, ERCOT, the PUC, and market participants have devoted much attention to what is known...
by OCSC | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, Generation
ERCOT technicians and market participants already have begun taking steps to ensure the grid continues functioning reliably. ____________ Another broken record for electricity use — that’s what the organization that manages the state’s primary power grid...
by OCSC | Feb 28, 2020 | Blog, Generation
_______ During 2019, revenues exceeded the organization’s budget by 13.3%, equating to a net positive budget variance of $35.4 million _____________ At its February meeting, ERCOT’s Board of Directors received a budget report from the organization’s CEO. ERCOT...
by OCSC | Feb 27, 2020 | Blog, Generation
_______ A recent study has found that combining hydro-power with mountain storage could represent a realistic option for areas with high electricity costs. _____________ In Greek mythology, the story of Sisyphus is one of pointless labor. Sisyphus — so the story goes...
by OCSC | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog, Renewable Energy
“Solar is the big story here.” — Bill Magness, ERCOT Chief Operating Officer ________________ Solar power and plenty of it — that’s what’s in store for Texas in the not-too-distant future, according to a top official with the state’s primary power grid. “Solar...
by OCSC | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, Generation
____________ “These projects are sufficient to meet the current load forecast through 2024, but if the load grows faster than currently forecast, there may be challenges to serve the load at that time.” — Chad Seely, ERCOT General Counsel. ________________...
