“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...
Carrie Bivens worked previously at ERCOT and FERC. ________________________________________________ An energy market veteran and former staffer at both the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has assumed the role of...
Potomac Economics, a Virginia-based consulting firm, serves as the Independent Market Monitor for ERCOT. Comparatively low generation reserves may become commonplace in Texas during future years, but that doesn’t mean the state’s electric grid will face big...
Key wholesale power prices in Texas increased during 2017 — an upward surge largely driven by rising natural gas prices. Average demand for power in the ERCOT market also increased in 2017. However, peak-hour demand fell by 2.2 percent from the all-time record set...
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.