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ERCOT Independent Monitor Questions New Conservative Operations Approach

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...

BLOG: New Independent Market Monitor Appointed to ERCOT

by TCCFUI | Apr 7, 2020 | Blog, Electricity, Regulatory Action

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...

ERCOT Market Report: Lower Reserves Don’t Mean Unmanageable Risk

by TCCFUI | Jun 12, 2019 | Blog, Electricity

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...

BLOG: ERCOT Power Prices, Congestion Costs Increase in 2017

by TCCFUI | Jun 21, 2018 | Blog, ERCOT

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.

Recent Blog Posts

  • Oncor Provides Rate Case Update, Reports Annual and Quarterly Financial Results
  • 88th Legislative Update: Filed bills, Committee Assignments, & Market Redesign Review
  • Quarterly Report: CenterPoint Increases Shareholder Profits and Capital Spending
  • Railroad Commission Releases Additional Details into Atmos Service Disruptions
  • 88th Legislative Update: Filed bills, New Committee Assignments, & Sunset Process

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