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Aug 2 2023

ERCOT Launches ECRS Ancillary Service: What it means for Texas consumers

Leave a Comment / News / By Ruben De Los Santos / 3 minutes of reading

ERCOT recently added a new Ancillary Service called ECRS to provide additional support to stabilize the Texas electric grid. Historically, ERCOT has utilized 4 Ancillary Services to stabilize the Grid: Regulation up, Regulation Down, Responsive Reserve Service and Non-Spin Reserve Service. Given the amount of intermittent generation that is on the grid, coupled with the […]

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Jun 5 2023

Texas has a $10Billion Solution for a 50-Hour Electricity Problem

Leave a Comment / Blog / By John D. Elder III / 2 minutes of reading

Our news outlets over the last few weeks created a picture that the Texas Senate had solved the problem by proposing to spend $10 Billion dollars of consumers money for what is a 50 hour a year electricity problem. The reality may be much different, as my sources say that the bill to write that

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May 30 2023

What are Microgrids?

Leave a Comment / News / By John D. Elder III / 1 minute of reading

As the world’s population grows, so does the demand for energy. At the same time, climate change is forcing us to think more carefully about how we generate and use that energy. One solution to both problems is the use of microgrids. In this video, we will explore the compelling case for microgrids and the

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Apr 26 2023

ERCOT Houston Hub Calendar Strips

Leave a Comment / Blog / By Ruben De Los Santos / 2 minutes of reading

Forward power prices are on the rise and Real-time (market index) prices still show volatility. Energy consumers became complacent in a backward dated market where near-term prices were higher and decreased over longer periods of time in outer years, offering great savings opportunities given where current market prices are at this point in time. The

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Apr 19 2023

Texas Municipal Utility Districts and the Value of Adding Microgrids to their Operations

Leave a Comment / Blog / By Ruben De Los Santos / 1 minute of reading

Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) are special districts created by the state of Texas to provide essential services, such as water and wastewater treatment. MUDs are typically governed by a board of directors, elected by the residents of the district. Adding microgrids to a MUDs operation can provide several benefits, including: Increased reliability: Microgrids can provide

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