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ERCOT Provides Look at Battery Storage Production on the Grid with New Web Portal

ERCOT Provides Look at Battery Storage Production on the Grid with New Web Portal

by TCCFUI | Dec 8, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT

Dubbed the Energy Storage Resources” or “ESR” dashboard, the new online resource displays previous day and current day real-time information about discharging, charging, and net output from battery storage. ________________________________________________ An online...
ERCOT Provides Look at Battery Storage Production on the Grid with New Web Portal

Industrial Consumers Push Back on Proposed ERCOT Interconnection Changes

by TCCFUI | Oct 16, 2023 | Blog, ERCOT

Anxiety over the proliferation of cryptocurrency mines in Texas has prompted the proposed regulation, but it also could affect oil fields, steel mills and other major electricity consumers ________________________________________________ ERCOT is considering new rules...
Texas Railroad Commission Receives New Funding, Regulatory Duties

Texas Railroad Commission Receives New Funding, Regulatory Duties

by TCCFUI | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Gas

Chair Craddick described new legislative funding for inspections, critical energy mapping and other purposes. ________________________________________________ Armed with more funding and called upon to shore up energy delivery after the 2021 winter disaster, the...
ERCOT Provides Look at Battery Storage Production on the Grid with New Web Portal

ERCOT Releases New Monthly Report; High Reserves for December Indicated

by TCCFUI | Oct 6, 2023 | ERCOT

The first report also indicates that the monthly capacity reserve margin, expressed as a percentage, is 30.7 percent during the peak load hour in December. This is in contrast to the historical planning reserve margin target of 13.75 percent....
Texas Railroad Commission Considers Rules Pertaining to Energy Conservation Programs

Texas Railroad Commission Considers Rules Pertaining to Energy Conservation Programs

by TCCFUI | Oct 4, 2023 | Blog, Regulatory Action

The rules, if given final approval, would modify that part of the administrative code relating to Energy Conservation Programs. ________________________________________________ On September 19, staff at the Texas Railroad Commission proposed new rules to implement...
New ERCOT Seasonal Report Predicts Very High Energy Reserves for Fall 2023

New ERCOT Seasonal Report Predicts Very High Energy Reserves for Fall 2023

by TCCFUI | Sep 22, 2023 | Blog, Electricity

The report projected planning reserves at 53.7 percent, which is well above a historical target of 13.75 percent. ________________________________________________ ERCOT should have plenty of energy on hand to meet demand during the upcoming fall season, barring...
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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.

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