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Generation is stubbornly staying at 47k Megawatts. It reached 50k yesterday but then declined. The problems stem from two main sources: A lack of winterization packages on generator plants and units and a lack of gas line modernization being required by state leadership.
Gas lines are regulated by @txrrc This is a three member commission elected statewide.
Generators are regulated by @PUCTX which is a board appointed by @GovAbbott
They, not @ERCOT_ISO made the policy decision to not require the needed winterization and modernization standards..
Generators are regulated by @PUCTX which is a board appointed by @GovAbbott
They, not @ERCOT_ISO made the policy decision to not require the needed winterization and modernization standards..
required in the other 49 states. In an effort to provide the lowest cost energy to large commercial users they failed to insure enough protection for residents in their homes. We need a system with the lowest prices that insures reliability in completely predictable situations...
like this. It happened around the Super Bowl in 2011 and it will happen again. We know extreme weather happens here and we know weather patterns are getting worse due to climate change. The Governor has called for a review of ERCOT. That should be expanded to the PUC and RR Comm.
@ERCOT_ISO ‘s job is to manage the load. @txrrc job is to require a safe, efficient and effective gas delivery system that doesn’t freeze on its way to the gas plants. Most offline gas plants during this crisis have been off because the gas lines are frozen going to their plant.
Some plants are tripping off when they try to start up due to lack of winterization. Wind units, which normally make up 25k Megawatts got down to 5k. @PUCTX didn’t require the winter weather packages on any of these required in the other 49 states.
When regulators make a knowing decision to not require a safety apparatus, they are telling companies not to spend money on that apparatus because the business won't be reimbursed.
It’s not reasonable to expect companies to do things that are not required and put them at a disadvantage to their competitors in the state’s scheme.
Their has been some modest improvement.
@ERCOT_ISO current shed is now down to 11,000 Megawatts off the grid. That’s the lowest since Monday.
ERCOT capacity is currently 52,443MW. That’s up from 47k a few hours ago.
115K customers out in Dallas County.
@ERCOT_ISO current shed is now down to 11,000 Megawatts off the grid. That’s the lowest since Monday.
ERCOT capacity is currently 52,443MW. That’s up from 47k a few hours ago.
115K customers out in Dallas County.
