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11/21/24

November 20, 2024: ‘Beware of utility scammers,’ warns energy industry

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Table of Contents  
-Headlines 
-General Adequacy 
-Energy Storage 
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New: What changes have ERCOT staff made to their latest EAL proposal?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 11/15/24
At the 11/15/24 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group reviewed revisions to the credit system and letters of credit; it also considered yet again Estimated Aggregate Liability changes.  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 amount of load is ERCOT estimating for 2030? (Hint: it is a lot.)
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Regional Planning Group (RPG) meeting 11/12/24
At the 11/12/24 meeting, the Regional Planning Group reviewed a  number of newly proposed transmission projects, and also discussed a plan for the Extra High Voltage lines. 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: Why did one Commissioner vote no on Oncor’s energy efficiency case?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 11/14/24
At the 11/14/24 open meeting, the Commission finalized the first resiliency plan; discussed the need for a CNP audit; and noted problems with certain settlements. 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 20, 2024: ‘Beware of utility scammers,’ warns energy industry

November 19, 2024: High Bills and Low Brand Trust Propel Texas Consumers to Reevaluate Their Retail Electric Providers

November 19, 2024: Tesla turns to its ‘Tesla Electric’ utility service to help sell cars

November 18, 2024: Oncor will invest $3B in grid upgrades following system resiliency plan approval in Texas

November 18, 2024: Report lays out plan for expanding Texas nuclear industry

November 18, 2024: Judge signs off on Xcel Energy’s request to give refunds to Texas customers

November 18, 2024: Public Utility Commission of Texas to audit CenterPoint Energy

November 18, 2024: CenterPoint Energy Completes 42 Post-Beryl Commitments Under Phase 1 of Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative

November 15-17, 2024: Texas Is Among Few States Experiencing a Surge in Energy Demand

November 15-17, 2024: PUC to audit CenterPoint Energy following Dan Patrick’s criticism over Hurricane Beryl failures

November 15-17, 2024: Oncor’s resiliency plan approved by PUCT, making way for $3B to help withstand, recover from severe weather

November 15-17, 2024: KDC Delivers 422,000 SF Distribution Center for Oncor in Midlothian, Texas

November 15-17, 2024: Trading Firm, Whose Founder Was Profiled As “Smartest Man In Trading”, Seeks Texas Retail Provider Certificate

November 15-17, 2024: Texas PUC Staff Decline To Modify Proposed Crypto Mining Registry Rule To Impose Sought New Obligation On REPs; But Also Won’t Require Sharing Of Registration With REPs

November 15-17, 2024: Texas PUC Staff: “Some” Form Of Dynamic Ancillary Services Procurement Should Occur As Soon As Practicable

November 15-17, 2024: AEP Leveraging Fuel Cell Technology to Power Data Center Growth

Generation Adequacy

November 19, 2024: Texas report recommends low-interest loans for advanced nuclear, similar to gas plant fund

November 18, 2024: Texas Senate looks to harden state’s power grid against worst-case disasters

November 15-17, 2024: ERCOT says Texas could see a significant chance of outages if 2021 freeze were to repeat

November 15-17, 2024: Can a virtual power plant controlled by AI thermostats help Texas grid?

Energy Storage

November 18, 2024: Enel Group starts ‘new chapter’ with increased focus on grid stability, wind, and storage

November 14, 2024: Strata signs tolling agreement for Arizona battery, Energy Vault takes FID on Texas project

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New: How did new STEC comments change stakeholder view of NPRR1229, Real-Time Constraint Management Plan Energy Payment?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Working Group (WMWG) meeting 11/11/24
At the 11/11/24 meeting, the Wholesale Market Working Group noted the standard market reports, discussed new comments on NPRR1229, and reviewed again proposals for the CARD/CRRBA allocation.  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 is ERCOT’s proposal for revisions to the Capacity, Demand, Reserves (CDR) report?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 11/6/24
At the 11/6/24 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee reviewed changes to the CDR report; discussed the CARD allocation; and considered 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: 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.

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 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.