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11/6/24

November 5, 2024: ACCIONA Energía acquires two new wind farms in Texas

November 5, 2024: Start-up Registers As Texas Electric Broker

November 5, 2024: TXNM Energy leader tapped as interim president, CEO of Edison Electric Institute

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Table of Contents  
-Headlines 
-General Adequacy 
-Energy Storage 
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New: What is ERCOT’s plan for RTC trials?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 10/30/24
At the 10/30/24 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee considered the remand of NPRR1190, discussed how to forecast load and include it in analyses, and reviewed a proposal to limit bids in CRR auctions. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What would be the financial impact of staff’s proposal to revise certain credit calculations?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 10/23/24
At the 10/23/24 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group heard an update on the credit system enhancements; reviewed the final proposal for EAL changes; and received the latest credit update.  To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What improvements is the Commission contemplating to expand TDU-customer communications during emergencies?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 10/24/24
At the 10/24/24 open meeting, the Commission discussed Oncor’s resiliency plan; heard oral arguments in a couple of cases; and reviewed a potential delay of CNP’s rate case. If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing the Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

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Headlines

November 5, 2024: ACCIONA Energía acquires two new wind farms in Texas

November 5, 2024: Start-up Registers As Texas Electric Broker

November 5, 2024: TXNM Energy leader tapped as interim president, CEO of Edison Electric Institute

November 4, 2024: KDC, Oncor host ribbon-cutting ceremony for completion of distribution center in Dallas market

November 4, 2024: Tesla Reigns Supreme In Texas EV Market As Drivers Weigh Environment Vs. Savings

November 4, 2024: Judge says Texas law restricting power business discriminatory

November 4, 2024: Xcel Ramps Up Sales Growth Outlook

November 4, 2024: IT & Cloud Solutions Consultant Registers As Texas Electric Broker

November 4, 2024: Another LLC Related To Start-up Planning To Install Thousands Of “Nanogrids” Across Houston Registers As Texas Electric Broker

November 1-3, 2024: TXU Energy Partners with Texas Trees Foundation to Plant 400 Trees Across Texas

November 1-3, 2024: Third-party review of CenterPoint’s Hurricane Beryl response outlines 77 recommendations

November 1-3, 2024: Former Retail Energy President Leading Start-Up Touting The “Future Of Home Heating And Cooling”; Registers As Texas Electric Broker

Generation Adequacy

October 31, 2024: A massive solar farm north of Houston just came online, and it’s not connected to ERCOT

October 28, 2024: Texas’ electrical grid more reliable than in 2021 — when millions lost power in winter storm

Energy Storage

November 1-3, 2024: Lithium battery storage facility to open in Van Zandt County

November 1-3, 2024: Looking to buy a generator or invest in solar plus battery storage? Here’s what you need to know.

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New: What steps are included in the TXSET Implementation Plan?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) meeting 10/15/24
At the 10/15/24 meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee reviewed the 2025 Service Level Agreement, discussed the upcoming TXSET v5.0 upgrade, and considered revisions to the TXSET Guides. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: How does ERCOT CEO view the recent DOE action on the Southern Spirit project?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Board of Directors (BOD) meeting 10/10/24
At the 10/10/24 meeting, the ERCOT Board announced changes to the Board membership, heard a CEO update, and reviewed the progress of CPS’ RMR/MRA process.. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: How should stakeholders evaluate the market design framework?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 10/7/24
At the 10/7/24 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee discussed the market design framework; CRR long-term auction solutions; and reviewed a number of revision requests. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: Can REPs pass through fluctuations in the securitization charges implemented by ERCOT?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 10/3/24
At the 10/3/24 open meeting, the Commission finalized a CPS CCN case, issued a declaratory order on REP pass-through charges, and heard several updates on recently filed reports and upcoming workshops. If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing the Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What was the main problem with Vistra’s proposal for DRRS, as expressed by some participants?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Supply Analysis Working Group meeting 9/27/24
At the 9/27/24 meeting, the Supply Analysis Working Group discussed at length a proposal by Vistra for the Dispatchable Reliability Reserve Service.  To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What are the latest numbers for the Large Flexible Load interconnection requests?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 9/19/24
At the 9/19/24 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee reviewed the 2025 AS Methodology, considered a number of revision requests, and heard several reports by ERCOT staff.  There was also a long debate about the stakeholder process and potential improvements. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: Is the PUCT planning to revise the 4CP process?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 9/26/24
At the 9/26/24 open meeting, the Commission discussed CPS’ potential RMR efforts, reviewed recommendations for the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, and considered staff’s response to the IMM market recommendations. If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing the Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What does the latest analysis of the EAL calculations indicate?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 9/18/24
At the 9/18/24 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group discussed NPRR1205, reviewed proposed changes to the EAL calculations, and heard an update on the latest credit data. To read more, please subscribe to ERCOT Monitor Reports. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.