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Official account of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). ERCOT is the independent system operator for 90 percent of the state's electric load.
Joined February 2011
The generation resource mix that powers the Texas electric grid is more diverse than ever before. View which types of energy are powering the grid in previous day, real-time, and current day views on ERCOT’s Fuel Mix dashboard. https://t.co/Iob29dprNA
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The ERCOT Board of Directors is meeting this afternoon, Dec. 8, beginning at 2:30 p.m. CST and continuing on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. CST. See the full regular meeting agenda and watch live: https://t.co/skbACzdwBH
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News release: ERCOT Goes Live with Real-Time Co-optimization Plus Batteries (RTC+B). This key market design change will provide operational and reliability benefits to the ERCOT market. Read more: https://t.co/V3y7QzvdHT
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ERCOT released its Monthly Outlook for Resource Adequacy (MORA) report for February 2026. There is a small risk of ERCOT issuing an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) due to colder weather and higher electricity demand during the morning hours when there is low solar generation. Under
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Many different companies work together to keep the lights on. This video outlines the basic process for how electricity gets from a power source to your home or business. As part of this process, ERCOT works to ensure the electricity continues running efficiently, effectively,
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Members of ERCOT's executive team and Board of Directors recently toured power plants in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston areas that operate within the ERCOT System. While ERCOT does not own or operate generation facilities or transmission lines, it functions similarly to an air
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ERCOT’s Government Relations team recently welcomed legislative staff to ERCOT’s headquarters for a discussion on the current state of the grid, system reliability, innovation, and the future of electricity in Texas. These collaborative sessions are just one way ERCOT is working
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Our latest Grid Insights article provides an overview of ERCOT as the Independent System Operator (ISO) for the ERCOT Region. As an ISO, ERCOT manages the flow of electric power to more than 27 million Texas customers – representing about 90 percent of the state’s electric load.
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ERCOT balances generation with demand at all times to keep the grid operating reliably. ERCOT's Supply and Demand dashboard provides a real-time view of forecasted demand on the grid and the capacity (supply) to meet that demand. This dashboard has a Current Day and a 6-Day
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Did you know? Sep. 15 – Dec. 15 and March 15 – May 15 are referred to as the fall and spring shoulder months, when peak demand is typically lower due to milder seasonal temperatures. The shoulder months are important in the electric industry because they are when grid operators,
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ERCOT recently participated in @NERC_Official's GridEx VIII—the electric industry’s largest grid security and resiliency exercise in North America. Members from ERCOT’s technology, cyber, leadership, and operations teams participated in the simulated exercises, which are aimed at
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ERCOT’s Grid and Market Conditions page houses data-driven dashboards that provide Texans with transparent and real-time information on current grid conditions. View all 12 dashboards: https://t.co/MRDeMDSppA
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Join us March 31, 2026, for the third annual ERCOT Innovation Summit. The Summit is an important event for industry stakeholders to collaborate and share knowledge about topics that are vital for ERCOT and other Independent System Operators (ISOs) to continue providing reliable
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Our latest Grid Insights article provides an overview of Texas’ retail electric market and ERCOT’s role in administering consumer choice in competitive areas of the state. Read more: https://t.co/g4mPMoKTrk
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To stay updated on grid conditions and learn about ERCOT’s role as the Independent System Operator (ISO) for Texas, follow our official social media channels on X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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El Sistema de Alerta y Notificación de Texas (TXANS) de ERCOT proporciona información actualizada con antelación sobre las condiciones meteorológicas y del sistema eléctrico previstas, en las que la demanda potencial del sistema eléctrico podría ser mayor. Regístrese para recibir
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ERCOT’s Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS) provides updates in advance of upcoming weather and grid conditions where potential demand on the grid could be higher. Sign up to receive TXANS notifications: https://t.co/98n73fzA3y. TXANS notifications do not replace Grid
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Did you know? The Texas electric grid is made up of more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250+ generation units, owned and operated by more than 1,870 ERCOT Market Participants. View additional information on the ERCOT fact sheet: https://t.co/NcEeuSvOXh
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Kristi Hobbs, ERCOT Vice President of System Planning and Weatherization, participated in an interactive panel on mentorship and career balance at the 11th annual Gulf Coast Power Association (GCPA) emPOWERing Women Leadership Conference in Austin. The event brings together women
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