
Programs
ERCOT's mission is to maintain the reliability of the electric grid of Texas and help Market Participants fulfill customers' electric service needs by maintaining a balance between load and generation. ERCOT administers various programs to assist Market Participants meet balanced-schedule requirements and Texas legislative goals for developing alternative energy sources.
The following programs are designed to support the ERCOT market in meeting its current and future electricity needs:
- Market Participants and end-use customers may participate in opportunities to provide Demand Response in the ERCOT market.
- Competitive Retailers may participate in and gain information from the Load Research Sampling (LRS) program, which develops statistically reliable load profiles for the ERCOT market.
- QSEs may register with ERCOT's program to provide referrals for QSE Services Available on Short Notice. QSEs specify whether they are qualified to represent load, generation resources and/or LaaRs, and what ancillary services they are qualified to provide.
- The Renewable Energy Credit (REC) trading program administered by ERCOT, helps promote new renewable energy capacity to be built in Texas. Facilities powered by solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, wave/tidal, biomass and biomass-based waste products may be eligible to earn RECs.
In This Section
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Information on Load Resource participation in the Ancillary Services markets, Emergency Interruptible Load Service, and Voluntary Load Response.
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The LRS program develops statistically reliable electric load profiles for the ERCOT market. Find out more information, and sign up for the program.
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Learn which QSEs are available on short notice, and find out how to register for this program.
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The REC trading program promotes new renewable energy capacity. Registration forms are available here.
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