Recently, TCPA was honored to host @ERCOT_ISO board members & executive teams at @ConstellationEG Wolf Hollow II & @VistraCorp Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plants. Both are critical to serving load in ERCOT & ensuring reliable power to the grid. TCPA thanks our attendees & hosts!
Our member companies are powering Texas and powering the economic development that has made Texas #1 in business for many years. Thank you to our attendees and to hosts @Calpine, @nrgenergy, & WattBridge for the wonderfully educational day.
Last week, TCPA was pleased to host @ERCOT_ISO board members & @PUCTX Commissioner Jackson at several of our companies’ power plants in the Houston area. The tour included a CCGT, LM 6000 fast start peaker & the largest power plant in Texas that produces over 3,700 MW.
Actual forced thermal outages just after midnight on 1-21 were 6,358 MW or 36% below the low end of what ERCOT expects. While outages are normal and expected, TCPA is proud to highlight strong performance by thermal generators this winter.
The thermal fleet in ERCOT has performed very well during Winter Storm Enzo, exceeding @ercotiso expectations. Forced thermal outages for January in the MORA - monthly operating & resource adequacy - report showed a low-end expectation of 9,919 MW in unplanned thermal outages.
TCPA members have a proven track record of responsibly building and operating natural gas generation resources in ERCOT and are proud to have nine projects selected to help meet the growing dispatchable generation needs of Texas.
In August, TCPA members were honored to have seven projects totaling 3,826 MW selected by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to advance to due diligence under the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) In-ERCOT Generation Loan Program.
Today, the PUCT endorsed an additional 1,231 MW of new generation resources by TCPA members to proceed to due diligence under the TEF. This brings the potential new generation by TCPA members in this program to 5,057 MW.
@PUCTX selected the portfolio of gas generation projects to move forward to due diligence for TX Energy Fund $. Proud to have 7 member companies with 3,826 MW of the portfolio that were selected. We look forward to continuing to power the economic development in Texas. #txlege
Great opportunity for students and teachers to get grants from @ConstellationEG for STEM projects. Our members are helping prepare the future workforce to power the country.
Our Energy to Educate grants have provided about $6M in support of student projects focused on hands-on exposure to energy innovation and STEM learning, reaching ~300,000 students nationwide. The application period for our 2024 program is now open! https://t.co/KYF6mK3Bms
TCPA members are encouraged by the progress of market reforms enacted by the Texas Legislature and look forward to continuing to work with the PUC & ERCOT on implementation. We're excited to be a part of the solution by putting our capital to work for Texas consumers!
@VistraCorp Announces Plans to Add Up to 2,000 MW of Gas-Fueled Dispatchable Power in ERCOT but emphasizes market certainty is critical for these investments to come to fruition. @PUCTX is making great strides toward that https://t.co/j66Bf3651E
Applications for our 2nd annual Youth Energy Summit with @NEED_Project close April 28. Hands-on STEM experiences, including trips to our generation sites, open to 10th &11th graders from MD/IL/NY/PA/TX. Hear from last year’s students and visit https://t.co/w3UO1X3wL6 to apply!
Rockland Capital Managing Partner Scott Harlan discussed the impacts of various policy and market changes in relation to building more dispatchable power. Great discussion on #txenergy policy at @GCPAssociation spring conference
Insightful info by @Calpine CEO Thad Hill at @GCPAssociation spring conference on what needs to happen from the perspective of people who are deploying capital in ERCOT to build new gas generation. #txlege#txenergy
Keynote @Calpine CEO Thad Hill opens our 37th Annual Spring Conf. 4/16-17 in Houston.💪500-plus energy pros💪are expected for compelling discussion & top-shelf networking.
Your $100 savings with online registration ends noon Friday. Take your seat🪑: https://t.co/7QAet8RZVD