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energy2 years ago

ERCOT Scraps Winter Power Reserve Program

ERCOT has canceled a program aimed at increasing power reserves ahead of winter due to limited responses from energy companies. The program was introduced as a precautionary measure to mitigate risks during extreme weather conditions. Despite the cancellation, ERCOT believes there is potential for expanding grid demand response through industrial, commercial, and residential entities and will work with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to explore incentives and product designs. ERCOT has made improvements to the grid since the 2021 winter storm, including weatherization inspections and additional ancillary services.

via KXAN.com|
#energy#energy-companies#ercot
energy2 years ago

ERCOT Scraps Winter Power Reserve Program Amid Uncertain Conditions

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has canceled a program to boost power reserves for the upcoming winter after no energy companies volunteered to reactivate their shuttered plants. ERCOT had sought additional electricity generation to power about 600,000 homes, but only received offers for enough power to cover 2,200 homes. The cancellation comes as ERCOT forecasted a near 20% chance of emergency conditions this winter.

via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|
#electricity-generation#energy#energy-companies
energy2 years ago

ERCOT Scraps Winter Capacity Program, Raises Concerns for Texas Power Grid

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has canceled its winter capacity program after no energy companies volunteered to activate their shuttered power plants. ERCOT had sought additional electricity generation to bolster power reserves for the upcoming winter, but only received offers for enough power to supply 2,200 homes. The program faced criticism from some generation companies and regulators, who saw it as government interference and expressed concerns about the lack of a firm cost cap. Despite canceling the program, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas believes the risk of power cuts is low due to improved weatherization standards and increased communication between industry stakeholders. The focus now is on designing a demand response program to attract utilities and private power providers, potentially involving residential and small business participation.

via The Dallas Morning News|
#electricity-generation#energy#ercot