Reports of the energy storage industry’s demise are greatly exaggerated, experts said during the American Clean Power Association’s annual Energy Storage Summit.

ERCOT can ensure long-term reliability with its energy-only market, but it must operate its grid less conservatively for that to happen, said Potomac Economics President David Patton.

ERCOT has told the Texas Public Utility Commission it has prioritized a project in 2026 to gather information from the more than 200 GW of large loads in the interconnection queue.

ERCOT's Technical Advisory Committee discussed the grid operator's approach to large loads, as staff said they are tracking over 200 GW in large-load interconnection requests.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Morgan Johnson to the Public Utility Commission, adding a fourth member to the five-person panel.

ERCOT has told its market participants that the Texas attorney general's office has served the grid operator with a civil investigation demand in connection with an ongoing investigation.

Data center-fueled demand growth continues to soar while reserve margins continue to shrink. Meanwhile, the timelines for building load versus building generation and transmission are wildly out of sync.

ERCOT introduced a new initiative to advance research and evaluate emerging concepts and solutions in the face of an evolving grid and new technologies.

The Gulf Coast Power Association celebrated its 40th anniversary — and the Texas Public Utility Commission’s 50th — during its annual fall conference.

Texas nuclear industry experts are lauding Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent appointment of a leader for the Texas Advanced Nuclear Office, which will be responsible for funding mechanisms and regulatory support for nuclear power.