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Resource Adequacy 2012
Generation Interconnection Information
View the latest information on generation resources in the ERCOT region.
Market Design Analysis
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and ERCOT Board have been evaluating possible approaches to encourage new generation development within the ERCOT region to maintain adequate capacity reserves. This section includes reports and presentations associated with this investigative effort.
May 17, 2012 - pdf - 1.8 MB
Newell Oct25 PUCT Workshop_Composite Options_10-19-2012
The Brattle Group report on 'composite' options for resource adequacy in ERCOT
Oct 19, 2012 - pdf - 745.4 KB
Jul 26, 2012 - pdf - 255.7 KB
Resource Adequacy Assessment
CEO Trip Doggett's presentation at Texas Public Policy Foundation, 1-13-12
Jan 12, 2012 - pdf - 224.7 KB
Resource Adequacy Status Report to the Public Utility Commission
Scarcity Pricing Options for Summer 2012, April 12, 2012
Apr 10, 2012 - pdf - 44.8 KB
Resource Adequacy Update to GCPA
Warren Lasher presentation to Gulf Coast Power Association
May 7, 2012 - pdf - 271.6 KB
Planning Reserve Margin Analysis
The ERCOT Board of Directors has established a minimum reserve margin of 13.75 percent of peak electricity demand to cover electricity demand or generation plant outages that exceed expectations. This section consists of reports that describe the methodology and results of studies that help the Board determine the reserve margin.
Previous Assessments
View previous CDR and SARA reports.