Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Recent News About Electric Reliability Council of Texas
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Peacock: Renewables behind Texas grid emergency
When the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the operator of most of the Texas electric grid, declared an Energy Emergency Alert 2 on Sept. 6 for the first time since Winter Storm Uri, it exposed how renewable energy and renewable energy subsidies are rapidly undermining the reliability of the Texas electric grid.
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Abbott, PUC seeking 'full overhaul and redesign' of energy market
After receiving their marching orders from Gov. Greg Abbott, energy regulators in the Lone Star State are poised to rework the makeup of the state’s power grid, including eschewing wind and solar power for natural gas.
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Energy analyst: 'Parasitic' renewables inflict damage on Texas power grid
Following the disastrous Winter Storm Uri in February, Texas lawmakers and energy experts set out to fix the power grid system and ensure reliability.