ERCOT to retain scarcity pricing, even if peaker net margin threshold crossed

Houston — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas must continue using scarcity pricing mechanisms after a peaker net margin threshold has been crossed which lowers the systemwide offer cap from $9,000/MWh to $2,000/MWh, Texas regulators ordered Thursday.

The Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted without discussion an order on a rulemaking addressing scarcity pricing issues, which includes the following provisions: …

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