[38], On February 16, Governor Greg Abbott declared that ERCOT reform would be an emergency priority for the state legislature, and there would be an investigation of the power outage to determine long-term solutions. Jones' hiring as interim president and CEO, after stints as a vice president and chief operations officer at ERCOT between 2013 and 2015, provides more time for the organization to find a permanent leader. Texas's failure to prepare left the state vulnerable to winter-storm blackouts, including the major disaster that occurred ten years later in February 2021. Heat Wave Renews Call for Renewable Energy, Bernie, Casar Lend Support to YouTube Staff on Strike, Hundreds Die-In at Texas Capitol to Demand Movement on Overdose Crisis, I Live Here I Give Here: Amplify Austin Day. Energy experts have raised concerns about the states aging energy infrastructure following the February storm, and state Sen. Angela Paxton, R-McKinney, questioned the grid officials about those concerns. Brad Jones of Liberty Hill is the Interim CEO of ERCOT. Ensure doors and windows are sealed properly. [9], ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation,[12][13] and its members include consumers, electric cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers), and municipally owned electric utilities. (Matt Payne/Community Impact Newspaper). ERCOT said Texans can reduce electricity use during the summer by reducing electricity use during the late afternoon hours, when demand typically peaks. Create new account. [54], The ERCOT board appoints ERCOT's officers to direct and manage ERCOT's day-to-day operations, accompanied by a team of executives and managers responsible for critical components of ERCOT's operation. Trevino received a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from the Texas Tech University. The terms of Mr. Jones' engagement with ERCOT will be established with the ERCOT Human Resources and Governance Committee, subject to Board approval. The legislation abolished the former system, in which power was both generated and consumed locally. 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Lake said that the agency was simply moving forward with what the Legislature asked it to do last year with Senate Bill 3 but later said, We dont plan on operationalizing any market designs until we receive guidance from the Legislature.. He has more than 25 years of experience in energy, plastics, and hydrocarbon markets. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has named its new leader more than a year after the previous CEO was terminated. VP - Commercial Operations | Electric Reliability Council of Texas. We can help. Demand is growing at a pace that is outpacing [quickly available power] generation in the state, Pablo Vegas, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates the state power grid, told lawmakers on Monday. Greg Abbott did not include improving Texas main power grid in his 11-item agenda for the special legislative session that began earlier this month, so lawmakers cannot pass new grid-related laws. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is a nonprofit organization that ensures reliable electric service for 90 percent of the state of Texas. "The Board looks forward to working with Brad during this time as ERCOT prepares for summer operations," said ERCOT Board Director and HR&G Committee Chair Mark Carpenter. The Chronicle welcomes opinion pieces on any topic from the community. Greg Abbott after last years deadly winter storm to regulate utilities and to oversee the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, said there will be more reserve power available to the grid this summer than in previous summers, a necessary cushion that Lake said reflects a different approach than before last Februarys disaster. Lake spoke confidently about the grids summer readiness on Tuesday alongside ERCOT President Brad Jones, who also said he has no concerns about this summer. Board of Directors. Wholesale electricity prices increased 65 percent in 2021, without taking into account the blackouts cost, due in large part . Its a shame the public doesnt have confidence in the system, state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, told Jones. This represents 85 percent of the state's electric load and 75 percent of the Texas land area. or. She has worked for Occidental since 2003. Pavon's family sued Entergy Texas and ERCOT for gross negligence. In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, ERCOT Interim president and CEO Brad Jones said forecasters for the organization did not anticipate the extreme heat and projected that on the hottest day of summer, the grid demand could reach a max of 77,300 megawatts. ERCOT is prioritizing backup gas resources for generating plants: "If natural gas becomes unavailable, they can switch to the alternate fuel on-site. [19], The deregulation of the Texas electricity market occurred in two phases: the wholesale generation market in 1995 and the rest of the sector in 1999. Any blackouts expected each year is unacceptable, Lake said, pointing out that many coal- and natural-gas-fired power plants, which can typically produce power consistently during times when renewables cannot, are being shut down. By Matt Payne TIS members adopted official operating guides for their interconnected power system and established two monitoring centers within the control centers of two utilities, one in North Texas and one in South Texas. Find a complete list of them here. generation units 52,700+. 9:50 AM Dec 2, 2021 CST, Brad Jones, interim president and CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, shared new accountability plans and fielded several questions in a town hall coordinated by state Reps Matt Shaheen, R-Plano, and Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, on Dec. 1 at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center. Nate Murphy of San Antonio is Senior Counsel for Valero. Its our 10th year participating in Amplify, and to celebrate, weve got $15,000 in matching funds from four generous Tribune supporters. [53], The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) makes policy recommendations to the ERCOT Board of Directors. In Texas, that would largely mean new natural-gas-fired plants. Turn off lights, computers, and other electronic devices whenever possible. In counties around El Paso in western Texas, El Paso Electric reported that, as a result of it having investing millions in cold weather upgrades after the 2011 cold snap, 3,000 customers lost power for less than five minutes. Other Gas: 972 MWh; Brad Jones will fill the role in an interim capacity in early May. It also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for nearly 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. [22], In early February 2011, a major winter storm impacted Texas; freezing and extreme cold at natural gas pipelines and wells, as well as generating units (such as coal-fired power plants and wind turbines) caused power outages across Texas affecting 3.2 million customers. Your donation keeps our trusted reporting free and accessible for all Texans and during a legislative session when lawmakers are set to tackle issues from school choice for K-12 students to school safety improvements to changes in property taxes, its critical that Texans know what lawmakers decisions mean for their futures. Copyright 1981-2023 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. Regulators say it would. "He is an experienced leader and understands the ERCOT vision and mission. Industry veteran Brad Jones is taking over as interim president and CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of . Log In. She has reported on several high-profile stories during her career at KSAT and specializes in trending news and things to do around Texas and San Antonio. Lake and Jones didnt reveal new information on Fridays outages beyond Jones noting that the six plants went down between noon and 4 p.m. that day. Natural Gas: 125,704 MWh; Jones hopes that once the state maps out all critical infrastructure in the grid by this September, "it will be much easier to track which facilities have to be weatherized to improve our overall reliability. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. The PUCs favored proposal would leave the basics of the market unchanged a supply-and-demand model that relies on price and gives the biggest financial benefits to generators that can produce the cheapest power. "Henry Hub Natural Gas Spot Price (Dollars per Million Btu)", "The Price Spike Report issued July 23, 2003", "Extreme winter weather is disrupting energy supply and demand, particularly in Texas", "What went wrong with the Texas power grid? Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news. Brad Jones, interim CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas . Battery energy storage systems (BESS), which use rechargeable batteries to close the gap (or "ramp") of about two hours that it takes to bring dispatchable generation online once solar cuts out, are another part of the solution, Jones says: "We have to make sure that we have other resources available to cover those two hours while we're bringing up slower generation." Its a scenario that ERCOT forecasters originally only gave a 5% chance of happening, Jones told the Houston Chronicle. [17] The board delivered a 60-day termination notice to Magness, who had been president and CEO since 2016. July 13, 20214 PM Central. He is a corporate member representative for the Texas Oil & Gas Association, Texas Industrial Energy Consumers, Louisiana Energy Users Group, Oklahoma Industrial Energy Consumers, Texas Energy Coalition, and the Association of Oil Pipe Lines. "He brings the right combination of ERCOT knowledge and broad industry expertise needed to provide the stability and reliability that Texans expect and deserve.". Jones responded that Downtown's grid is a sort of mesh structure, which makes it more reliable for those businesses but also precludes Austin Energy from turning off any one feeder. Conservation is what we should do every day in our lives, conservation is how we treat our use of water in the summers, and when its very hot, I hope that each of you will turn to conservation as a way to both lower your [electricity] bill as well as to help all of us in the market.. We need a reliability standard.. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is urging consumers and businesses to limit their electricity use as much as possible on Sunday. [28], Texans outside the ERCOT-controlled grid had a different power experience. . Mr. Jones has more than 25 years of electric industry . They said their agencies are better prepared for times when there is likely to be a smaller share of energy generated by renewable sources. Support the free press, so we can support Austin. Electric Reliability Council of Texas has 125 employees, of which 19 are in a leadership position. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. [4] Relatively few electric customers lost power in those regions. Many are no longer cost competitive. A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austins independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the communitys political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Meanwhile, the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the natural gas industry, has required those providers to sign up as critical services whose own electricity won't be shut down during a blackout. After the power grid crisis during the February 2021 winter storm that left millions of Texans in the dark during dayslong power outages and caused hundreds of deaths, the Texas Legislature ordered the PUC to make several major changes, including requiring power plants to better prepare for very cold conditions and implementing a reliability standard for the states electricity market. The Texas Energy Reliability Council was established to ensure that the energy and electric industries in this state meet high priority human needs and address critical infrastructure concerns, and enhance coordination and communication in the energy and electric industries in this state. In counties around Beaumont in eastern Texas, Entergy suffered relatively few outages either, because of previous winterization efforts. [16], Bill Magness, CEO of ERCOT, was fired on March 4, 2021, for his role in the 2021 power loss incident. Tuesdays hearing was more of a status update on the power grid, but it was the first public opportunity for lawmakers to question the grid operators interim president, Brad Jones, and the three-member board of the Public Utility Commission, which oversees Jones and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. [47] A comprehensive review of news reports, death certificates, and lawsuit filings from every county in Texas led a team of journalists in Houston to set the death toll at 194,[48] while a later review of excess deaths by journalists at BuzzFeed estimated the full indirect mortalities to be between 426 and 978. [63][64][65], It has a headquarters in Austin and an additional complex in Taylor.[66]. Its our 10th year participating in Amplify, and to celebrate, weve got $15,000 in matching funds from four generous Tribune supporters. Thats because we want to stay far enough away from a rolling outage scenario that were asking for it early, Jones said to the Houston Chronicle. The winter storm that has moved across our region has caused temperatures to drop well below average for this time of year. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has declared an Energy Emergency Alert Level 1 and is urging consumers and businesses to limit their electricity use as much as possible on Sunday. On March 10, 2021, ERCOT provided an update to the Public Utility Commission of Texas on its governance status. [21] Since deregulation, retail providers and power generators were unregulated, although regulations on transmitters continued to control the placement of electrical lines. She is a mentor for American Corporate Partners. On Tuesday, Abbott amended his statement in regards to this week's ice storm: "No one can guarantee there won't be a load shed event. [52], The ERCOT organization is governed by a board of directors made up of independent members, consumers and representatives from each of ERCOT's electric market segments. ERCOT underestimated the maximum amount of power that would be demanded by homes, businesses and industry during a severe winter storm in its fall projections, and it overestimated the amount of power generation that would be available to the grid during such a storm. That didnt stop a Senate committee from calling the states top electricity and utility regulators to the Capitol Tuesday morning to discuss the state of the power grid following unexpected power plant outages in June, lingering issues with the states energy infrastructure from Februarys deadly winter storm and plans to implement legislation that lawmakers approved in the spring during the regular legislative session. Melissa Trevino of Houston is the Assistant Vice President for Power at Occidental Energy Ventures, where she leads the energy management team and oversees the power reporting and compliance group. Leaders of the Texas power grid tried to assure the public Tuesday that the states grid is ready for summer, when they forecast record-breaking demand for electricity during the hottest stretches. Lake declined to respond directly to the letter from senators during the House hearing Monday but said that the agency is grateful for feedback., I agree we need more dispatchable power, Lake said. The board oversees major functions of ERCOT: open access to the transmission grid on nondiscriminatory terms, system reliability and adequacy, and . Texas is likely to see a hotter and drier summer than normal this year, according to an April climate outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and 2021 is likely to rank among the 10 warmest years on record globally. Edward Stones of Houston is the Global Business Director for Energy & Climate Change for Dow, Inc. [20] The 1999 deregulation also dropped limits on rate increases. Instead, the PUC plan would prioritize technology that can quickly switch power on and off throughout the grid to balance drops in renewable power generation when the sun doesnt shine or wind doesnt blow. Double your gift when you give by 6 p.m. Thursday. Vegas replaces interim CEO Brad Jones, who took over when the ERCOT board. But it would add financial rewards for power plants that can quickly produce electricity when the grid is at its most stressed, such as during very hot or very cold days. Set ceiling fans to the winter setting by running them clockwise, to pull the warm air down. Jones received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Arlington. power load 1,100+. [5] ERCOT is the first independent system operator (ISO) in the United States. Now, officials are working to determine how the Texas power market will create and meet the reliability standard also mandated by Senate Bill 3. Power-generating companies across the state must comply with weatherization standards or face steep fines, according to the new head of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. [5] managed and monitored. Community See All. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 46,500 miles of transmission lines and 710+ generation units. The threat is real, and its happening, he said. Public Utility Commission of Texas Chairman Peter Lake and Electric Reliability Council of Texas CEO Brad Jones will hold a press conference to discuss the readiness of the Texas power grid for the 2022 summer On May 4, 1976, Central Southwest Holdings attempted to force the issue, with an event that was later called the "Midnight Connection", where it connected the grid to Oklahoma for a few hours. Got something to say? [50], ERCOT is governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and the Texas Legislature. The legislation also changes how the Electric Reliability Council of Texas' governing board is appointed. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) board has selected a new CEO and president. The operator of the state's main electricity grid has hired a new CEO, ending a 16-month period in the aftermath of . Support the Chronicle, A wintry scene in North Austin during last February's Winter Storm Uri, Solar and wind could do the job more efficiently, advocates say, Google, Cognizant accused of illegal union-busting, Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. That's the difference.". | AUSTIN, Texas -- The board overseeing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the independent nonprofit entity that operates and manages the electricity grid that covers much of. "He is an experienced leader and. That also means avoiding rolling blackouts. Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. See more of Electric Reliability Council of Texas on Facebook. . Lake said many of the changes, including better weatherization, have already improved the grids performance and that without the new regulations directed by the Legislature in 2021, the state grid would have experienced emergency condition or blackout eight times in the last 18 months. The most recent conservation appeal from ERCOT to Texans and Texas businesses was sent Wednesday. The ERCOT region's all-time record peak hour occurred on July 20, 2022, when consumer demand hit 79,828 MW. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers -- representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. Coal: 78,700 MWh; Jones says the ideal backup is "micro-grids": Companies like H-E-B and Walmart can use generators to "separate from the grid until ERCOT is safe enough for them to return." Latest local news from South Texas from KSAT12. My guarantee to you is that we intend to communicate more clearly than weve done in the past, Jones told lawmakers. Thanks to an updated method for conservation notices, ERCOT has also been able to cut demand beyond what officials expected. Houston city council tables vote on Hobby Airport restaurant contract, Georgia star Jalen Carter charged with racing in fatal wreck, Contractor dies after electric shock at Texas City Marathon refinery. Lt. Gov. Brad Jones, interim president and CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, shared new accountability plans and fielded several questions in a town hall coordinated by state Reps Matt . AUSTIN, Texas -- During February's deadly winter storm, Gov. With the states rapid population growth, this situation is getting more difficult and more challenging every year, he said. Austin Texas 78711 Lake said that right now, according to an analysts report commissioned by the PUC, the Texas grid can be expected to experience rolling blackouts at least one day per year on average. [49] An 11-year-old boy, Cristian Pavon, who died of suspected hypothermia was among the deaths caused by ERCOT's grid system. ", One of the main questions from attendees was on equitable load-shedding during a blackout; many emailed asking why Downtown's lights stayed on. ERCOT, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Winter Storm Uri, Gina Hinojosa, Brad Jones, Greg Abbott, Austin Energy, blackouts, League of Women Voters, Texas Railroad Commission, Information is power. Breaking down the state's power sources from gas to wind. To remove industry jargon, to speak to you in ways that all of us can understand.. He is a former board member of March of Dimes, Gulf Coast Power Association, Atlas Scholars, and St. Peters Health Partners. Recommendations made afterward went unenforced. ", Power plants had until Dec. 1 to file weatherization reports, and all did except eight, who received fines totaling $7.5 million. Copyright 2022 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Jordan Vonderhaar for. Avoid using large appliances (i.e., ovens, washing machines, and dishwashers). In response to Gov. [57][58] The board was also criticized for its meeting days before the storm: though the meeting lasted more than two hours, the members spent less than a minute discussing storm preparations and readiness. The selection of Pablo Vegas to head the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, comes about a year and half after a devastating February's 2021 winter storm left dozens dead,. [27] At 1:25a.m. on February 15, ERCOT began requesting blackouts from service providers. [28] On February 16, electricity shortages caused the price of electricity to spike to over $9,000 per megawatt-hour (MWh),[27][29][30] whereas the week before, the lowest price of power had been less than $30 a MWh. So I am concerned about their reliability all the way through the summer, but right now they are performing extraordinarily with low outage rates, Jones told the paper. Were losing megawatts, but we have more people, more businesses.. On Tuesday, Jones released a 60-point plan aimed at building lawmakers and the publics confidence in the power grids reliability. power. Instead of waiting until the grid is already experiencing emergency conditions, ERCOT now releases conservation notices in advance of emergency conditions in an effort to avoid the scenario altogether. Winter storm blackouts plagued Texas in 2011, too. [51][12], The PUC has primary jurisdiction over activities conducted by ERCOT. The rule, if implemented, would punish those who failed to produce the power they promised with financial penalties. The United States Energy Information Administration Electric Power Monthly published the following detailed report regarding Texas's Net Generation by Energy Source: Total (All Sectors), 2010-December 2020, (Thousand Megawatthours), Table 1.1, for the Month of December 2020:[10] Renewable Sources Excluding Hydroelectric and Solar: 38,812 MWh; AUSTIN (CBSDFW.COM) On July 13 the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) delivered what it calls a "roadmap to improving grid reliability" to . Brad Jones. Brad Jones, interim CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, expressed confidence in the state's grid heading into summer. According to an ERCOT report, the major sources of generating capacity in Texas are natural gas (51%), wind (24.8%), coal (13.4%), nuclear (4.9%), solar (3.8%), and hydroelectric or biomass-fired units (1.9%). Magness will soon depart ERCOT following a 60-day termination notice handed to him by ERCOT's board of directors in March. Jones acknowledged the problem, adding that the state hasnt invested enough in part of our generation fleet.. Prior to deregulation, residential electricity rates were significantly below the national average; after deregulation, residential electricity rates increased, rising 64% between 1999 and 2007. It puts a lot of wear and tear on some of these older machines. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. In the days and weeks before the plant failures, ERCOT had asked several energy companies to delay their scheduled maintenance in order to keep up with the hotter-than-expected May weather. Energy experts say lawmakers could have passed legislation to pay consumers to reduce electricity usage or help Texans better insulate their homes and reduce their electricity usage. (Jordan Vonderhaar For The Texas Tribune, Jordan Vonderhaar For The Texas Tribune). 51878. [45], On February 16, 2021, it was reported that at least 10 deaths were linked to the 2021 ERCOT grid power outages. [6] ERCOT works with the Texas Reliability Entity (TRE),[7] one of eight regional entities within the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) that coordinate to improve reliability of the bulk power grid. Matt Payne reports on Frisco City Hall and its committees, Collin County Commissioners and McKinney business. Taylor received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. ( ERCOT) is an American organization that operates Texas 's electrical grid, the Texas Interconnection, [3] [4] which supplies power to more than 25 million Texas customers and represents 90 percent of the state's electric load. Dan Patrick has already demanded: a guarantee that more natural gas plants will be built in Texas. 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