And in fact, this highly complex interplay among ERCOT and the deregulated generation and retail power companies has resulted in consistently low prices for power since the market deregulated in 2002.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — This month’s devastating winter storm and the mass power outages it brought have shoved the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages most of the state’s ...

The Texas power grid operator and some utilities on Tuesday called on residents to voluntarily cut back on air conditioning and appliance use as a record-setting heat wave stressed the grid.

Power demand reached 85,559 megawatts in the 5 p.m. hour, according to ERCOT spokesperson Trudi Webster, exceeding the previous record of 85,508 megawatts set in August 2023. One megawatt can ...

Considered to be one of the biggest power outages in U.S. history, Uri spurred leadership changes at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and ERCOT, along with several adjustments within ...

ERCOT had the most expensive wholesale electricity market in the nation last year. Every other grid had lower electricity prices because of much cheaper natural gas prices in 2023.

ERCOT called on consumers and businesses to reduce their electricity use through 7 p.m. Tuesday and suggested turning up thermostats, using fans, limiting the use of large appliances, shutting off ...

As temperatures climb in Texas, so does demand for electricity — but a preventative measure against power grid failure caused energy prices to soar at peak hours.

Take a look at the ERCOT grid’s health through three crucial factors — supply and demand, fuel mix and wholesale price.

ERCOT leaders predict Texas could break its record for energy demand this summer, but they're also predicting a lower change of tight conditions and forced outages.

ERCOT manages the electric grid and power flow for 24 million Texans. ERCOT late last week warned of a potential power emergency starting Monday evening through Wednesday.

Despite a poor month for wind generation, ERCOT is managing to keep electricity prices in check thanks to its increasingly diverse fuel mix.