ERCOT RPG Meeting – September 25, 2024
The ERCOT Regional Planning Group (RPG) meeting on September 25, 2024, included status updates on several key transmission projects, discussions on future infrastructure plans, and sensitivity study assumptions. The meeting focused on reviewing ongoing transmission projects, assessing potential upgrades, and updating the group on grid reliability and resiliency. EIR Status Update – Brownsville Area Improvements […]
ERCOT PLWG Meeting – September 24, 2024
The ERCOT Planning Working Group (PLWG) met on September 24, 2024, to review the progress on planning-related topics, revision requests, and upcoming regulatory requirements. The meeting included key discussions on load terminology, large load interconnection requirements, resiliency assessments, and economic evaluation methods for transmission projects. General Updates PGRR115 Related to NPRR1234 – Interconnection Requirements for […]
ERCOT IBRWG Meeting – September 16, 2024
The ERCOT Inverter-Based Resource Working Group (IBRWG) meeting on September 16, 2024, focused on updates and developments around the integration, testing, and performance of inverter-based resources (IBRs) within ERCOT. The discussions centered on revisions to the DWG procedure manual, updates on NERC standards driven by FERC Order 901, a draft proposal for advanced grid support […]
ERCOT WMS Meeting – September 11, 2024
The ERCOT Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) met on September 11 to discuss key operational updates, market revisions, and transmission elements. The meeting focused on proposed changes for 2025, congestion revenue rights (CRR) auction challenges, and load interconnection reports, among other topics. Discussions were framed around improving transparency, market design, and system performance, with a strong […]
ERCOT LFLTF Meeting – September 6, 2024
The ERCOT LFLTF meeting focused on updates regarding large load integration, key revisions to planning criteria for large load connections, and ongoing discussions on load shed scenarios. The meeting also addressed task force progress and possible steps moving forward, including a discussion about whether to continue the LFLTF meetings once key revisions and projects are […]
ERCOT Reliability and Markets Committee Meeting – August 19, 2024
The ERCOT Reliability & Markets Subcommittee (RMS) meeting on August 19, 2024, focused on key topics related to market performance, revision requests, and system planning updates. The meeting covered a wide range of discussions, including responses to the Independent Market Monitor (IMM) report, approval of revision requests, and updates on ongoing projects and market conditions. […]
ERCOT RPG Meeting – August 13, 2024
The ERCOT Regional Planning Group (RPG) meeting on August 13, 2024, focused on updates and discussions regarding various transmission projects, severe weather event analysis, and long-term system assessments. The meeting provided insights into ongoing projects and studies, highlighting ERCOT’s efforts to enhance grid resiliency and address future load growth scenarios. Miscellaneous Updates The meeting began […]
ERCOT IBRWG Meeting – August 9, 2024
The ERCOT Inverter-Based Resource Working Group (IBRWG) meeting on August 9, 2024, provided a thorough update on ongoing initiatives and discussions related to the integration and regulation of inverter-based resources (IBRs). Key topics included updates on grid support capabilities, coordination efforts between working groups, ERCOT’s request for information (RFI) to support single model ESRs, and […]
ERCOT NOGRR245 Update – August 8, 2024
The meeting provided a comprehensive update on NOGRR245, covering its background, the basis for recent changes, and the anticipated process if approved. The discussion included the timeline, rationale for changes, and implications for resource entities required to comply with new ride-through capability standards. Background of NOGRR245 ERCOT staff provided a detailed history of NOGRR245, which […]
ERCOT RMS Meeting – August 6, 2024
The ERCOT Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) meeting held on August 6, 2024, covered a broad range of topics, including updates on ongoing projects, system improvements, and responses to the recent impacts of Hurricane Beryl. The discussions were in-depth, focusing on routine updates as well as significant issues affecting market participants. The meeting began with the […]