Texas Economy Fueled by Solar & Storage: Grid Roundup #39

The Governor touts solar & storage, sort of; Senate B&C Committee and ERCOT Board both meet tomorrow; PUC Staff calls for comments on DERs and transmission; and more.

In this issue:

• The Governor touted that “we increased power by 35%” over the last four years; it’s true, and it’s almost all wind, solar and storage. Specific numbers are below. He also called for “Texas to lead a nuclear power renaissance.”

• Senate Business & Commerce and ERCOT Board will meet tomorrow, both will get after-action reports on the recent winter storms and updates on transmission plans.

• Attention Distributed Generation Companies: PUC Staff called for Texas Backup Power Package comments.

• PUC Staff posted questions about choices for the high voltage transmission buildout known as the Permian Basin Reliability Plan.

• PUC meeting last Friday focused on transmission and ERCOT’s very expensive effort to prolong the life of 50+ year old gas plants.

Join me for a live chat during the ERCOT Board meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, February 4 from 10:00 - 11:00a.m. CT.

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