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Veteran Utility Executive Pablo Vegas Selected as ERCOT Chief Executive Officer

Veteran Utility Executive Pablo Vegas Selected as ERCOT Chief Executive Officer

by TCCFUI | Aug 16, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT

A veteran industry executive, Mr. Vegas will take the reins at ERCOT on October 1. ________________________________________________ Pablo Vegas, a former AEP Texas president, has been selected as the next chief executive for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas....
Veteran Utility Executive Pablo Vegas Selected as ERCOT Chief Executive Officer

ERCOT Independent Monitor Questions New Conservative Operations Approach

by TCCFUI | Jun 14, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT

“While we continue to believe that an energy-only market can be successful and adapt to changing system needs, it is not compatible with ERCOT’s current conservative operational posture.” ________________________________________________ ERCOT’s new...
ERCOT Reports Show Relatively Safe Energy Reserves in Short and Mid Term

ERCOT Reports Show Relatively Safe Energy Reserves in Short and Mid Term

by TCCFUI | May 24, 2022 | Electricity, ERCOT

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...
ERCOT Braces for Stunning Increase in Crypto Industry Power Consumption

ERCOT Braces for Stunning Increase in Crypto Industry Power Consumption

by TCCFUI | May 9, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT

A gigawatt — or 1,000 megawatts  — is approximately the same amount of power as used by 750,000 homes. ERCOT has tallied more than 17 gigawatts in potential crypto-mining related interconnections by 2026. ________________________________________________ About two...
Veteran Utility Executive Pablo Vegas Selected as ERCOT Chief Executive Officer

BLOG: Grid Operator Projects Healthy Electricity Reserves for Spring Season

by TCCFUI | Mar 21, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT

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. ________________________________________________...
Veteran Utility Executive Pablo Vegas Selected as ERCOT Chief Executive Officer

Blog: ERCOT’s “Conservative” Operations Approach Causes Energy Costs to Jump

by TCCFUI | Mar 16, 2022 | Blog, ERCOT

Side-effect market disruptions from ERCOT’s conservative operation approach have begun fueling divisions between key stakeholders. ________________________________________________ A key component of ERCOT’s recent strategy to increase power reserves also has had...
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Why TCCFUI

TCCFUI is comprehensively focused on utility issues for Texas cities! With its volunteer board of city representatives, we work with other state and local organizations to fill unserved city needs.

Recent Blog Posts

  • 88th Legislative Update: Filed bills, New Committee Assignments, & Sunset Process
  • News Round-Up: February 2023
  • Major ERCOT Market Overhaul to Subsidize Generators Receives Go-Ahead from Regulators
  • PUC, ERCOT Board Adopts Controversial Governance Change for Texas Power Grid
  • Settlement with ERCOT Reached in $1.9 Billion Brazos Electric Coop Bankruptcy Case

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