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3/6/26

March 5, 2026: Vistra Corp: Vistra Expands Residential Battery Aggregation Program with Enphase Energy

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Table of Contents  
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-Energy Storage 
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New: What was the ERCOT market performance during the winter storm Fern?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 2/25/26
At the 2/25/26 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee discussed TAC priority items and upcoming workshops; reviewed Large Load items; and heard a presentation on NOGRR245 (related to IBR requirements). 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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What were IMM’s observations of ESR behavior under RTC?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 2/20/26
At the 2/20/26 open meeting, the Commission finalized a rate case, heard an update on RTC, and considered several rulemakings.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What is ERCOT planning to strengthen its websites security?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) meeting 2/17/26
At the 2/17/26 meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee heard ERCOT staff reports, reviewed proposed cyber-security measures, and revised Service Level Agreements.  If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

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Headlines

Generation Adequacy

Energy Storage

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New: What revisions to credit reports may be expected soon?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 2/12/26
At the 2/12/26 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group reviewed NPRRs, heard an update on the credit data, and reviewed changes to reports.  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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What have been the benefits of RTC, as observed by ERCOT staff this winter?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Board of Directors (BOD) meeting 2/9-10/26
At the 2/9-10/26 meeting, the ERCOT Board heard a number of updates on the grid conditions and RTC implementation. Also, the IMM presented his thoughts on the need to support the Energy-only Market.  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 Commission’s view of the pace, with which ERCOT proposes to manage the Large Load Interconnection process?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 2/6/26
At the 2/6/26 open meeting, the Commission heard a presentation on the Large Load Batch process workshop; discussed a couple of rulemakings; and reviewed the roadmap for SB6 implementation.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What is ERCOT’s plan to finalize the Firm Fuel Supply Service requirements?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 2/4/26
At the 2/4/26 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee considered many revision requests; heard updates from ERCOT staff; and took note of its strategic objectives.  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 does the IMM oppose the Firm Fuel Supply service program?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 1/29/26
At the 1/29/26 open meeting, the Commission heard a presentation on ERCOT’s handling of Winter Storm Fern; discussed several rulemakings; and heard an update on a NERC project.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: Should ERCOT reduce the number of Large Load Interconnection Studies studies to speed up the interconnection process?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Large Load Working Group (LLWG) Meeting 1/22/26
At the 1/22/26 meeting, the Large Load Working Group heard an update on, and an alternative to, the Batch Studies; discussed solutions to Sub-synchronous Oscillation; and considered PGRR141.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What are the next steps for the RTCB Task Force?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 1/21/26
At the 1/21/26 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee considered several issues related to Large Loads, noted several upcoming workshops, and reviewed the 2025 RUC 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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: Have the Letter of Credit issuers improved their compliance with ERCOT’s credit limits?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 1/16/26
At the 1/16/26 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group elected new leadership, reviewed revision requests, and heard an update on the 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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: How is ERCOT planning to gather feedback for its Large Load Batch Study process?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 1/15/26
At the 1/15/26 open meeting, the Commission heard an update on ERCOT’s proposed Large Load interconnection process and Batch Study process; addressed a customer compliant case; and reviewed the Scope for an AS study.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What is the scope of the new group, set up to replace TXSET and Profiling WG?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) meeting 1/13/26
At the 1/13/26 meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee approved sunsetting a couple of groups; reviewed revision requests; and discussed the 2026 Service Level Agreements. If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: How many ERCOT project releases are planned for 2026?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technology Working Group (TWG) workshop Meeting 12/18/25
At the 12/18/25 meeting, the Technology Working Group reviewed a number of technical changes and updates, heard an overview of the 2026 projects, and got an update on the RTC stabilization.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What is ERCOT’s new proposal to improve the large load interconnection process?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 12/18/25
At the 12/18/25 open meeting, the Commission heard ERCOT’s new proposal for the interconnection process and an RTC update; it also addressed a number of new rulemakings.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: Which of the DRRS scenarios, studied by Aurora Energy Research, would provide the most benefit?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Dispatchable Reliability Reserve Service (DRRS) workshop meeting 12/17/25
On 12/17/25, ERCOT and Aurora Energy Research staff held a workshop on the Dispatchable Reliability Reserve Service to review the scenarios under consideration. 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 ERCOT’s projections for the generation capacity in years 2027-2041?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Regional Planning Group (RPG) meeting 12/16/25
At the 12/16/25 meeting, the Regional Planning Group reviewed a number of transmission projects, including a combined CPS project, and also reviewed assumptions for the 2026 LTSA. 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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: Why are some TX Energy Fund applications being delayed?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 12/12/25
At the 12/12/25 open meeting, the Commission addressed a couple of transmission cases; discussed a good cause exception for ERCOT; and reviewed Texas Energy Fund applications.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: How many ERCOT staff members participated during the RTC go-live activities?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Board of Directors (BOD) meeting 12/8-9/25
At the 12/8-9/25 meeting, the ERCOT Board heard an update on the RTC go-live; finalized three transmission projects, at the cost of over $10.2 billion; and adopted a new vision document for ERCOT. 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 have been proposed to the ‘ADER Details of the Aggregation’ document?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 12/3/25
At the 12/3/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee reviewed several new revision requests; heard working group updates; and discussed improvements to the ADER platform. 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 are PUCT filing requirements changing?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 11/20/25
At the 11/20/25 open meeting, the Commission finalized a rule on filing requirements and considered several FERC cases.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What concerns were expressed regarding the proposed ‘backbone’ transmission project, whose cost is close to $9.5 billion?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 11/19/25
At the 11/19/25 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee considered a number of revision requests, heard updates on RTC and new transmission projects; and discussed new revision requests on DRRS and Large Electronic Loads Ride-through issues.  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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What credit changes will be implemented for the Real-Time Co-optimization?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 11/14/25
At the 11/14/25 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group reviewed revision requests, considered RTC changes to the current credit requirements, and heard an update on the recent 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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What is ERCOT’s plan for the implementation of the Dispatchable Reliability Reserve Service?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 11/14/25
At the 11/14/25 open meeting, the Commission finalized a resiliency plan; heard several ERCOT updates; and discussed the proposed DRRS program.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What congestion costs are projected for years 2027 and 2030 in the RTP cases?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Regional Planning Group (RPG) meeting 11/11/25
At the 11/11/25 meeting, the Regional Planning Group reviewed a number of transmission projects, including those that are part of STEP. Participants also heard updates on the 2025 Regional Transmission Plan. 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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What revisions to the ERCOT budget were proposed by the Commission?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 11/6/25
At the 11/6/25 open meeting, the Commission considered ERCOT’s budget, reviewed a couple of rulemakings, and discussed the 2026 AS Methodology.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What revisions/improvements were proposed for ERCOT’s planned Residential Demand Response program?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 11/5/25
At the 11/5/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee heard ERCOT staff reports and updates from working groups; it then considered a number of revision requests. Later, WMS also reviewed several presentations on NPRR1296 (Residential DR program). 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 new process is ERCOT developing to identify/confirm its secure site users?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) meeting 11/4/25
At the 11/4/25 meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee discussed a merger of two groups, reviewed NPRR1296 on a new DR program, and reviewed SLAs.  If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What is the status of the $9.4 billion STEP Eastern backbone project?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Regional Planning Group (RPG) meeting 10/28/25
At the 10/28/25 meeting, the Regional Planning Group reviewed many transmission projects, took note of the 2025 Reginal Transmission Plan, and discussed the accessibility of certain models. 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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What important workshops on reliability issues have been scheduled?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Supply Analysis Working Group (SAWG) meeting 10/24/25
At the 10/24/25 meeting, the Supply Analysis Working Group reviewed NERC’s efforts to address nat-gas matters during emergencies; discussed a data request for NERC’s Probabilistic Assessment; and noted planned reliability workshops.  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 main points in ERCOT’s current Large Load interconnection process?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 10/23/25
At the 10/23/25 open meeting, the Commission reviewed ERCOT’s LL interconnection process and possible revisions; addressed a customer complaint on electric sub-metering; and discussed the AS study progress.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What were some of the concerns Large Loads expressed regarding ERCOT’s new requirements?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 10/22/25
At the 10/22/25 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee reviewed revision requests, discussed Large Load and policy-by-market-notice concerns, and heard an update on RTC (which is five weeks away from the go-live).  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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What were the credit amount decreases in Aug.-Sept.?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 10/15/25
At the 10/15/25 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group reviewed revision requests for credit impacts and also the credit data for August-September.  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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What were stakeholder concerns about the ERCOT-proposed Residential Demand Response program?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 10/3/25
At the 10/3/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee held a long debate about the proposed Residential DR program; reviewed a number of revision requests; and heard working group updates.  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 was Commission’s justification for sending a consumer complaint to SOAH?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 10/2/25
At the 10/2/25 open meeting, the Commission considered a consumer complaint, finalized a transmission line decision, and reviewed proposed projects under the Texas Energy Fund’s (TXEF) Outside ERCOT Grant Program (OEGP).   If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What is the estimated cost for the proposed TX 765 kV STEP Eastern Backbone projects?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Regional Planning Group (RPG) meeting 9/25/25
At the 9/25/25 meeting, the Regional Planning Group reviewed several transmission projects, heard updates on the 765kV system plan, and considered the 2025 Regional Transmission Plan.  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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What is ERCOT staff’s view of the proposed stress-testing process?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 9/24/25
At the 9/24/25 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group considered several revision requests, heard an update on the stress-testing proposal, and reviewed its Charter.  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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What led to a testy exchange of views between a Board member and the IMM?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Board of Directors (BOD) meeting 9/22-23/25
At the 9/22-23/25 meeting, the ERCOT Board reviewed the 2026 AS Methodologies; finalized two transmission projects; and heard updates from stakeholders on the RTC impact and the Texas Reliability Entity.  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 various considerations in assuring that ERCOT has accurate load numbers?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 9/18/25
At the 9/18/25 open meeting, the Commission heard oral argument in an Entergy transmission case; reviewed rules on net metering arrangements and load forecasting, and approved the raising of certain salaries.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What are Commission’s concerns with CNP’s resiliency plan?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 9/11/25
At the 9/11/25 open meeting, the Commission discussed the CNP transmission resiliency plan, reviewed Entergy’s plan for mobile generation, and heard an update on the Life Cycle units at CPS.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What changes did WMS make to its working groups?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 9/10/25
At the 9/10/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee discussed a number of revision requests, revised its working group composition, and reviewed several CRR auction issues.  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 some of the changes to the Demand Response survey?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) meeting 9/9/25
At the 9/9/25 meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee discussed the Digital Certificate renewal process; reviewed a new Change Control; and took note of several planned training classes.   If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What changes are planned for the Digital Certificate process?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technology Working Group (TWG) meeting 8/28/25
At the 8/28/25 meeting, the Technology Working Group heard an update on the RTC project, reviewed a number of topics on RTC+B, and discussed market trials.  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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: Why are some stakeholders calling for the rethinking of ERCOT’s “conservative operations?”
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 8/27/25
At the 8/27/25 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee discussed previous two workshops, reviewed a number of ERCOT reports, and had a debate about the AS Methodology. 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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What project, costing over $1 billion, is planned for North Texas?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Regional Planning Group (RPG) meeting 8/26/25
At the 8/26/25 meeting, the Regional Planning Group reviewed a number of transmission projects; it also heard information on loads at desalinization and ammonia plant projects.  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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: Why was the PUCT reluctant to approve a Cross Texas Transmission rate case?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 8/21/25
At the 8/21/25 open meeting, the Commission finalized a transmission resiliency plan, discussed several proposed rules, and reviewed a way forward for a couple of new projects.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What are IMM’s objections to ERCOT’s 2026 AS Methodology proposal?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 8/6/25
At the 8/6/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee reviewed ERCOT’s latest AS Methodology proposal; considered IMM’s feedback on the AS Methodology; and heard updates from ERCOT staff.  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 the status of the ‘click-to-cancel’ rule?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) meeting 8/5/25
At the 8/5/25 meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee discussed changes to the Flight Test and meeting calendars; heard an update on the Smart Meter Texas upgrade; and reviewed retail projects.  If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: How will the PUCT and ERCOT proceed in implementing a net metering arrangement, which is part of Senate Bill 6?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 7/31/25
At the 7/31/25 open meeting, the Commission considered CNP’s resiliency plan, heard oral argument on a transmission line, and reviewed a rules calendar.   If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: How is ERCOT planning to address the revision request backlog?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 7/30/25
At the 7/30/25 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee discussed changes to CRR auctions, reviewed several upcoming workshops, 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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: How much new ammonia plant load is planned in the STEC area?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Regional Planning Group (RPG) meeting 7/29/25
At the 7/29/25 meeting, the Regional Planning Group reviewed many proposed projects, considered assumptions in the 2025 Regional Transmission Plan, and heard an update on the 2025 RTP economic study stability interface limits.   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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: How do ERCOT staff plan to proceed with the review of the CRR collateral calculation framework?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 7/23/25
At the 7/23/25 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group reviewed the CRR collateral framework; heard additional information on the credit stress testing; and considered several 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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What should the Commission focus on, when implementing the new legislation?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 7/10/25
At the 7/10/25 open meeting, the Commission heard an update from the Texas Reliability Entity; finalized one resiliency plan; and discussed the implementation of new legislation.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here.  If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What were the proposed changes NPRR1290, related to RTC+B?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 7/9/25
At the 7/9/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee heard updates on RMR costs and a recent OCN; discussed a number of revision requests; and considered a solution to NPRR1290. 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 changes have been proposed for the 2026 AS Methodology?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Working Group (WMWG) meeting 7/7/25
At the 7/7/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Working Group heard a presentation on the 2026 AS Methodology and discussed NPRR1279, on exceptional fuel costs.  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 recommendations did the IMM publish in its report, and what was ERCOT staff’s response?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Board of Directors (BOD) meeting 6/23-24/25
At the 6/23-24/25 meeting, the ERCOT Board heard many staff reports; considered stakeholder comments on NPRRs 1264 and 1282 and transmission projects; and reviewed IMM’s update on the State of the Market Report.  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 did the Commission finally resolve SWEPCO’s resiliency plan?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 6/20/25
At the 6/20/25 open meeting, the Commission reviewed a couple of resiliency plans, discussed an ERCOT workshop, and considered a couple of proposed rules. If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: Why did ERCOT staff ask CFSG to review the proposed Residential DR program?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 6/18/25
At the 6/18/25 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group considered additional information about the planned credit stress test proposal, reviewed revision requests, and heard an update on the Residential DR program. 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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What changes are coming with the latest Smart Meter Texas upgrade?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) meeting 6/12/25
At the 6/12/25 meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee considered a number of revision requests; noted a new DR workshop; and reviewed revisions to the AMS data practices matrix.   If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What was the cause of Commissioner Hjaltman’s dissatisfaction with ERCOT staff?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 6/5/25
At the 6/5/25 open meeting, the Commission discussed again SWEPCO’s resiliency plan; reviewed a couple of new rules; and considered ERCOT’s request for a good cause exception for its long-term load forecast. If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing to Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What are MPs’ objections to NPRR1278, Establishing Advanced Grid Support Service as an Ancillary Service?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 6/4/25
At the 6/4/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee considered a number of revision requests, heard an update on the RMR costs billing, and agreed to monitor price corrections. 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 IMM’s objections to the ESR Non-Spin duration requirement in NPRR1282?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 5/28/25
At the 5/28/25 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee discussed at length two revision requests, heard a number of ERCOT reports, and reviewed the ADER pilot progress.  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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What is the importance of selecting a particular weather year for ERCOT’s analyses?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Regional Planning Group (RPG) meeting 5/20/25
At the 5/20/25 meeting, the Reginal Planning Group reviewed several transmission projects; heard an update on the long-term system assessment; and discussed the process of selecting of a weather year.  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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What changes is ERCOT proposing to stress test MPs and the credit system?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 5/19/25
At the 5/19/25 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group reviewed ideas for the CRR collateral calculation review, discussed stress-testing MPs, and heard an update on changes to the credit system because of RTC. 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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What changes will REPs have to make to accommodate the latest SMT upgrade?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) meeting 5/13/25
At the 5/13/25 meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee reviewed proposed Smart Meter Texas (SMT) changes, considered several revision requests, and discussed the click-to-cancel rule.  If you are interested in purchasing this ERCOT Monitor Reports issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: What did the audit of CNP’s mobile generation effort show?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 5/15/25
At the 5/15/25 open meeting, the Commission reviewed a resiliency plan, heard un update on the load forecast calculations, and added another applicant to the Texas Energy Fund. 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: Where will any new TDSP reports be filed from now on?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 5/8/25
At the 5/8/25 open meeting, the Commission discussed the ERCOT exemption process, reviewed EOP filing compliance, and heard an update on the new filing portal.  If you are interested in purchasing this TEPN issue, please click here. If you are interested in subscribing to the Texas Electric Policy News, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: How is ERCOT planning to start recovering CPS/Life Cycle RMR costs?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 5/7/25
At the 5/7/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee discussed ADER governing document; considered a number of revision requests; and heard updates from several working groups. 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: Which transmission system did the Commission pick for the Permian Basin??
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 4/24/25
At the 4/24/25 open meeting, the Commission finalized a resiliency plan, considered issues around the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, and discussed ongoing work for the CPS Energy’s RMR process. 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 new working group did TAC create?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 4/23/25
At the 4/23/25 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee heard an update on RTC training; reviewed new load forecast and outage methodologies; and endorsed a new transmission project. 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 to ERCOT Monitor Reports, please click here or call Texas Electric Market Monitor at 512-299-0648.

New: How is CFSG preparing for the RTC-related credit changes?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 4/17/25
At the 4/17/25 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group reviewed new revision requests, heard an update on the credit data, and discussed potential credit changes, following the RTC implementation. 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 the solution to Lancium holding a patent that affects Controllable Load Resources’ registrations and activities in the ERCOT market?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Board of Directors (BOD) meeting 4/7-8/25
At the 4/7-8/25 meeting, the ERCOT Board heard from the IMM on the importance of shortage pricing; reviewed a number of staff’s reports, and listened to an update on the Texas economy. 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 was Commission’s view on ERCOT’s request for a good cause exception in the CPS RMR case?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 4/3/25
At the 4/3/25 open meeting, the Commission considered another resiliency plan; discussed expanding the Firm Fuel Supply Service; and reviewed issues related to the Permian Basin Reliability Plan. It also addressed ERCOT’s request for a good cause exception. 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 the solution to certain loads’ participation in the ADER program?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 4/2/25
At the 4/2/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee reviewed ADER topics, including Non-Controllable Load Resources in RT Energy and AS imbalance, discussed two action items from TAC, and considered several 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 is the “click to cancel” rule?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) meeting 4/1/25
At the 4/1/25 meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee reviewed several revision requests; discussed a proposal for a new DR program; and heard updates on new PUCT and FTC rules. 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 new workshops have been proposed by ERCOT staff?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 3/26/25
At the 3/26/25 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee considered a number of revision requests, including on RTC; reviewed a change to the Large Flexible Load Task Force; and heard several reports from ERCOT staff. 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 the appropriate offer floor for the AS Demand Curve?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: RTCBTF meeting 3/25/25
At the 3/25/25 meeting, the RTC+B Task Force discussed unresolved issues and revision requests. ERCOT staff also presented an overview of some training materials. 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:  Which RPG project did not meet the ‘reliability needs’ test?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Regional Planning Group (RPG) meeting 3/18/24
At the 3/18/25 meeting, the Regional Planning Group reviewed many projects that have been proposed to address transmission needs. All, but one, may move forward. 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 did the Commission decide about the handling of requests for the various cases’ service lists?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 3/13/25
At the 3/13/25 open meeting, the Commission finalized TNMP’s resiliency plan, considered a somewhat complex complaint, and made a couple of administrative changes. 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 are the next steps for the Aggregate Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) pilot project?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 3/5/25
At the 3/5/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee reviewed information on the ADER pilot project; discussed mane 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: How did TAC finalize Board’s remand of NPRR1190?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 2/27/25
At the 2/27/25 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee reviewed ADER pilot project; discussed RTC revision requests; and heard a number of ERCOT reports.  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 investigation did the PUCT direct in the case of OnPoint Energy?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 2/20/25
At the 2/20/25 open meeting, the Commission again discussed TNMP’s resiliency plan, heard an update on CPS RMR process, and reviewed a couple of rules. 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: How did the Board change the composition of its committees?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Board of Directors (BOD) meeting 2/25/25
At the 2/25/25 meeting, the Board reviewed a draft agreement for CPS units; discussed the RMR exit strategy; and agreed on the new committee structure. 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 changes have been drafted for the Estimated Aggregate Liability calculation?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 2/19/25
At the 2/19/25 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group reviewed a draft NPRR on EAL changes, considered new NPRRs, 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.

New: What is the next step for the ADER pilot project?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 2/13/25
At the 2/13/25 open meeting, the Commission reviewed TNMP’s resiliency plan, discussed the CDR report, and reviewed a recommendation on the Reliability Standard ‘Magnitude. 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 new REP reporting requirement is being finalized at ERCOT?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) meeting 2/11/25
At the 2/11/25 meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee reviewed Demand Response survey results, discussed a new PUCT rule, and considered a new revision request. 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 changes are coming to the CDR report?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 2/5/25
At the 2/5/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee reviewed ERCOT reports, considered a number of revision requests, and discussed an upcoming workshop.  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 is ERCOT planning to complete its RMR work related to CPS’ units?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Board of Directors (BOD) meeting 2/4/25
At the 2/4/25 meeting, the ERCOT Board heard an initial assessment of a 765kV system; reviewed RMR efforts; and approved a number of Committee items. 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 the projected cost of a new 765kV transmission system?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 1/31/25
At the 1/31/25 open meeting, the Commission reviewed new transmission plans, discussed FFSS proposal, and heard an update on the CPS RMR negotiations. 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 changes may be expected to the EPA rules under the new administration?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Working Group (WMWG) meeting 1/30/25
At the 1/30/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Working Group   reviewed a presentation on changes to EPA rules, considered several revision requests, and heard a staff update on CARD allocations.  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 has been the growth in the Large Load Interconnection Queue in the last two months?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 1/22/25
At the 1/22/25 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee considered a number of revision requests, heard many ERCOT reports, and reviewed a proposal for EAL calculation changes.  There was also a debate about the market segment 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 changes is ERCOT planning to the Capacity, Demand, and Reserves report?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Supply Analysis Working Group (SAWG) meeting 1/24/25
At the 1/24/25 meeting, the Supply Analysis Working Group considered additional proposals for DRRS, heard an update on the revised CDR report, and reviewed planned SERVM projects. 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 many MWs have now been included under the Texas Energy Fund?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 1/16/25
At the 1/16/25 open meeting, the Commission reviewed one addition to the TEF program, finalized a resiliency plan, and addressed a cost cap for a solar facility program. 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 being proposed to replace the REC program?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 1/8/24
At the 1/8/25 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee reviewed a number of revision requests, heard an update on improvements to the managing of CRR auctions, and discussed SMOGRR028.  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 new retail projects is ERCOT planning for 2025?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Retail Market Subcommittee (RMS) meeting 1/7/25
At the 1/7/25 meeting, the Retail Market Subcommittee reviewed the Inadvertent Gains/Losses analysis, discussed new projects, and disbanded a couple of task forces. 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 will be the fate of the long-studied PCM design?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 12/19/24
At the 12/19/24 open meeting, the Commission reviewed several rules, finalized the PCM and AS Study findings, and ruled on a REP ECRS petition. 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: When will ERCOT’s Extra-High Voltage Infrastructure plan be ready?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Regional Planning Group (RPG) meeting 12/16/24
At the 12/16/24 meeting, the Regional Planning Group heard an update on the EHV plan, reviewed a number of proposed transmission projects, and reviewed the economic study for the 2024 RTP. 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 benefits of staff’s EAL change proposal?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Credit Finance Sub Group (CFSG) meeting 12/19/24
At the 12/19/24 meeting, the Credit Finance Sub Group discussed the final version of staff’s proposal for Estimated Aggregate Liability (EAL) 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 was the difference in PCM cost estimates in ERCOT’s vs IMM’s analyses?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 12/12/24
At the 121/12/24 open meeting, the Commission reviewed a couple of new rules, discussed PCM analyses, and considered a new resiliency plan.  It also addressed the AS study and Texas Energy Fund applications. 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 compromise was offered for the remanded NPRR1190?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Wholesale Market Subcommittee (WMS) meeting 12/4/24
At the 12/4/24 meeting, the Wholesale Market Subcommittee again considered the CARD allocation, heard updates from many working groups, and reviewed several 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: How will ERCOT proceed in the matter of retiring CPS Energy units?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Board of Directors (BOD) meeting 12/3/24
At the 12/3/24 meeting, the ERCOT Board heard an update on the upcoming weather forecast; finalized an RMR decision; and reviewed CEO and TAC updates. 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 “an elegant solution” to the RMR matter ERCOT is now considering?
Texas Electric Policy News: Open Meeting 11/21/24
At the 11/21/24 open meeting, the Commission discussed new reports on Ancillary Services, nuclear power, and storm restoration efforts; it also discussed the Reliability Must Run analysis for three CPS units. 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: How is ERCOT planning to address the market segment changes?
ERCOT Monitor Reports: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 11/20/24
At the 11/20/24 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee noted improvements to the stakeholder process, reviewed a number of revision requests, and heard a detailed update on the Real-Time Co-optimization project.  There was also a debate about the market segment 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 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.

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.