ERCOT Proposes Major Grid Reliability Rules Ahead of Record Summer Demand Forecasts AUSTIN, TX – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the independent system operator managing the flow of electric power to more than 27 million Texas customers, today formally submitted a comprehensive set of proposed new operating rules to the Public Utility Commission…
Texas Fortifies Power Grid with Stringent New Reliability Standards AUSTIN, TX – In a significant move aimed at bolstering the resilience of the state’s power infrastructure, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) today unveiled a series of stricter grid reliability standards. These new regulations, officially approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC),…
Texas Lawmakers Respond Swiftly to Grid Stress with New Reliability Mandates A recent early April heatwave in Texas, which peaked notably on April 16th, served as an unexpected and concerning stress test for the state’s independent power grid. The unseasonable spike in demand prompted quick legislative action, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities within the system operated by…
