ERCOT TAC Meeting Summary – May 22, 2024
The ERCOT TAC Meeting covered several key topics with a focus on grid reliability, market efficiency, and transparency. One of the primary discussions was the release of Emergency Response Service (ECRS) capacity. Participants debated the timing and impact of releasing ECRS capacity, with differing viewpoints on the appropriate timing and quantity. Some participants argued that […]
ERCOT RPG Meeting Summary – May 14, 2024
The RPG meeting discussed updates on various transmission projects like West Texas 345kV Rebuild project, Eastside 345/138kV project, Omicron reliability project, Temple area project, Delaware basin project and Canton loop area project. The meeting also provided an update on the 2024 RTP, highlighting the large load types and proposed generation hubs. The large load types included crypto […]
ERCOT LFLTF Meeting Summary – May 6, 2024
During the ERCOT LFLTF meeting, several updates and discussions took place regarding various projects and topics related to the transmission system. Here is a detailed summary of the updates and discussions: Evan Neel provided an update on the large load queue and recent developments at ERCOT. A total of 684 MW was added to the […]
ERCOT WMS Meeting Summary – May 1, 2024
During the recent WMS (Wholesale Market Subcommittee) meeting, various key points and updates were discussed and summarized. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the previous WMS meeting held on April 3, 2024. Eric Blakey provided an update from the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), which included discussions on NOGRR245. Although NOGRR245 was […]
ERCOT Reliability and Markets Committee Meeting Highlights – April 22, 2024
The ERCOT meeting addressed several critical topics, reflecting the organization’s commitment to operational excellence and reliability. Colin Martin presented NPRR1197, which aimed to address load exclusion at ERCOT PD settlement metering facilities. Despite some opposition, the proposal received unanimous approval, enabling resources to separately meter and settle loads behind the EPS metering point. Another key […]
ERCOT TAC Meeting Highlights – April 15, 2024
The ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting on April 15, 2024, was a comprehensive exploration of critical grid operations and market dynamics. The meeting commenced with routine announcements, including the establishment of quorum and acknowledgment of member changes. Notably, a new member joined while another departed, reflecting the evolving composition of the committee. Discussion ensued […]
ERCOT RPG Meeting Highlights – April 9, 2024
During the meeting, updates on the Permian Basin Reliability Plan Study were discussed in detail. The study aims to address the region’s significant demand growth by extending transmission service to areas rich in mineral resources, increasing capacity to meet projected load, and reducing interconnection times. ERCOT presented the draft and updated study scope at RPG […]
ERCOT WMS Meeting Highlights – April 3, 2024
The ERCOT WMS Meeting convened to address critical operational and market issues, showcasing the organization’s steadfast commitment to reliability and market efficiency. Under the purview of ERCOT Operations and Market Items, Eric Blakey led discussions on pivotal topics. Luke Butler’s presentation on the 2023 Maximum Daily Resource Planned Outage Capacity (MDRPOC) emphasized the need for process enhancements […]
ERCOT RMS Meeting Highlights – April 2, 2024
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) update, led by John Schatz, highlighted the approval of RMGRR177 and the endorsement of RMS, ROS, and WMS 2024 goals. The meeting included discussions on Lubbock’s transition progress, indicating satisfaction with the process. Significant debate ensued regarding NOGRR245, eventually passing as recommended by the ROS Report and Joint Commenters. David […]
ERCOT Large Flexible Load Task Force Meeting Highlights – April 1, 2024
The meeting delved into crucial updates and discussions concerning large loads within ERCOT, showcasing the organization’s focus on grid reliability and operational efficiency. Evan provided an update on the Large Load Queue, highlighting a notable increase in project capacity over the past twelve months, with detailed discussions on project status breakdowns. Further discussions revolved around the […]