We manage the flow of Texas' power supply.
of Texas
power load
power
generation units
miles of transmission lines
managed and monitored
Grid Conditions
Note: The Operating Reserves do not represent future depletion rate for Energy Storage Resources (ESRs), which are limited-duration resources.
ERCOT has four primary responsibilities:
- Maintain system reliability.
- Facilitate a competitive wholesale market.
- Facilitate a competitive retail market.
- Ensure open access to transmission.
Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS)
Featured:
ERCOT Launches Enhanced Grid Notification System
ERCOT has enhanced its Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS), giving the public a single source for grid notifications, including the ability to receive them by text message for the first time.
Save the Date for the 2027 ERCOT Innovation Summit
The 2027 ERCOT Innovation Summit will be on Thursday, April 15, 2027, in Round Rock, Texas. More information and registration are coming soon.
Join User Testing for Redesign of ERCOT.com
ERCOT is seeking website users to test its redesigned website prior to launch.
What we do here at ERCOT
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ERCOT ensures reliable electric service for 90% of the state of Texas and continues to set new records as demand grows.
ERCOT Peak Demand Records
Review the latest official and unofficial generation demand records.