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Texas Power Falls to Lowest in Two Weeks as Wind Rises

(Bloomberg) — On-peak power fell in Texas to the lowest level in two weeks as wind output exceeded expectations. Wind production on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc. network averaged 8,263 megawatts during the hour ended at 1 p.m. local time, above the day-ahead forecast of 7,100 megawatts, according to the grid’s website. Wind … Continue reading Texas Power Falls to Lowest in Two Weeks as Wind Rises

Court Finds CFTC RTO/ISO Exemptive Order Bars CEA § 22 Private Right of Action, but More to Come from the CFTC

Court Finds CFTC RTO/ISO Exemptive Order Bars CEA § 22 Private Right of Action, but More to Come from the CFTC Can private litigants bring claims under the Commodity Exchange Act alleging manipulation in ERCOT’s energy markets? On February 3, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas answered “no,” granting defendants’ motion … Continue reading Court Finds CFTC RTO/ISO Exemptive Order Bars CEA § 22 Private Right of Action, but More to Come from the CFTC

Calpine exec says ERCOT power market ‘balanced on a razor’s edge’

Calpine exec says ERCOT power market ‘balanced on a razor’s edge’ The Electric Reliability Council of Texas wholesale power market is “balanced on a razor’s edge” as the region’s “economic reserve margin” slides to near 10%, Steven Pruett, Calpine’s chief commercial officer, said Friday. During Calpine’s fourth-quarter 2014 earnings call with analysts, Pruett said the … Continue reading Calpine exec says ERCOT power market ‘balanced on a razor’s edge’

Analysis: Developers study 5.3GW of solar in Texas

Analysis: Developers study 5.3GW of solar in Texas Houston , 13 February (Argus) — Solar generation under study by developers in Texas has doubled in the past year, spurred by more-favorable project economics and the risk of less-favorable federal and state incentives. At 5,300MW, solar projects represent less than 9pc of the total 62,000MW in … Continue reading Analysis: Developers study 5.3GW of solar in Texas