ERCOT panel OKs automatic wind, solar operating plan updates

Platts

Current operating plans in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas would be automatically updated with the next seven day’s forecast for wind and photovoltaic solar generation under a rule change approved by ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee Thursday.
A qualified scheduling entity — a market participant that is authorized to communicate operations with …

The Hunts won’t give up on Oncor, and they’re offering new sweeteners and support

The Dallas Morning News

By Mitchell Schnurman
The Hunts are trying to get back in the hunt for Oncor Electric Delivery Co. and this time, they’re willing to share the upside with ratepayers. But is it too late?
Under a new proposal, the Hunts offer to share 20 percent of the tax savings from a unique corporate structure and provide a rate credit for two years. For Oncor’s 3.4 million customers, the tangible benefits would total $220 million in the first five years, officials said. …