Texas Grid Roundup #17, June 28, 2024

A look at comments from the newest PUC Commissioner; ERCOT projects system peak to shift to 10pm; peak demand exceeded 80GW for the first time this summer; Permian Basin reliability workshop underway.

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In today’s issue:

• A look at newly appointed Commissioner Hjaltman’s comments to the PUC as head of OPUC;

• ERCOT staff forecasts peak demand in only four years will occur after 9pm;

• Peak demand exceeded 80 gigawatts for the first time yesterday, ERCOT expects it to be even higher on July 1 and 2

• ERCOT holds a Permian Basin Reliability Plan Study Workshop.

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