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ERCOT "Well-Suited" to Meet Load Growth, Says CEO: Grid Roundup #51
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ERCOT "Well-Suited" to Meet Load Growth, Says CEO: Grid Roundup #51

Pablo Vegas tells the Legislature the energy-only market can meet load growth; SB 819 likely in front of full Senate next week; new solar & battery records; new April demand records forecast; and more

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  • ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas told House State Affairs Committee the ERCOT energy-only market is “well-suited to support the growth” coming from large loads

  • Senate Bill 819 will likely be on the Senate floor next week

  • House version of Senate Bill 715 will be up in house committee on Monday morning

  • New solar and battery records reached yesterday

  • ERCOT forecasting April demand records next week

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