Brad Jones, interim CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, expressed confidence in the state's grid heading into summer at a Tuesday press conference. [36][37] During the power loss, some Texans were forced to survive in record freezing temperatures down to 2F (19C). Its our 10th year participating in Amplify, and to celebrate, weve got $15,000 in matching funds from four generous Tribune supporters. [55], During the February 2021 storm, it emerged that a third of ERCOT's board of directors live outside of Texas; this includes the chair Sally A. Talberg, who lives in Michigan, and the vice chair Peter Cramton. Taylor received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. The legislation also changes how the Electric Reliability Council of Texas' governing board is appointed. It also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for nearly 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. The Texas Energy Reliability Council was established to ensure that the energy and electric industries in this state meet high priority human needs and address critical infrastructure concerns, and enhance coordination and communication in the energy and electric industries in this state. broke down Friday, and industry officials say others did, too. Renewable Sources Excluding Hydroelectric and Solar: 38,812 MWh; Brad Jones will fill the role in an interim capacity in early May. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. But the gas companies that fuel them, despite being the biggest contributors to the blackout (and to Abbott's reelection campaign), didn't have to. [28], Texans outside the ERCOT-controlled grid had a different power experience. [27] At first, rotating outages lasting from 10 to 40 minutes were imposed on millions of customers, but those outages lasted many hours for some and over 48 hours for others, while millions more were spared from any hardship. [42], The first lawsuits against ERCOT grid mismanagement were filed on February 19, 2021. He has more than 25 years of experience in energy, plastics, and hydrocarbon markets. Lake said that the agency was simply moving forward with what the Legislature asked it to do last year with Senate Bill 3 but later said, We dont plan on operationalizing any market designs until we receive guidance from the Legislature.. Instead of waiting until the grid is already experiencing emergency conditions, ERCOT now releases conservation notices in advance of emergency conditions in an effort to avoid the scenario altogether. Any blackouts expected each year is unacceptable, Lake said, pointing out that many coal- and natural-gas-fired power plants, which can typically produce power consistently during times when renewables cannot, are being shut down. Public Utility Commission of Texas Chairman Peter Lake and Electric Reliability Council of Texas CEO Brad Jones will hold a press conference to discuss the readiness of the Texas power grid for the 2022 summer [45], On February 16, 2021, it was reported that at least 10 deaths were linked to the 2021 ERCOT grid power outages. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is urging consumers and businesses to limit their electricity use as much as possible on Sunday. In counties around El Paso in western Texas, El Paso Electric reported that, as a result of it having investing millions in cold weather upgrades after the 2011 cold snap, 3,000 customers lost power for less than five minutes. You can get the very latest forecast anytime by bookmarking our weather page and downloading the KSAT Weather Authority App - available for both Apple and Android devices. Some key points in the plan include requiring CEOs of energy companies to sign a letter that their equipment is prepared to withstand inclement weather, incentivizing power plant operators to store reserve fuel onsite in case of emergencies and re-writing ERCOTs external communications materials to better inform the public about the state of Texas power supply. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Got something to say? Prior to deregulation, residential electricity rates were significantly below the national average; after deregulation, residential electricity rates increased, rising 64% between 1999 and 2007. He oversees Market Operations, Settlement and Retail Operations, Market Design and Development, Credit and Client Relations. Home Tag Electric Reliability Council of Texas . [5] It puts a lot of wear and tear on some of these older machines. September 28, 2021 | Austin, Texas Support the Chronicle, A wintry scene in North Austin during last February's Winter Storm Uri, Solar and wind could do the job more efficiently, advocates say, Google, Cognizant accused of illegal union-busting, Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. In the days and weeks before the plant failures, ERCOT had asked several energy companies to delay their scheduled maintenance in order to keep up with the hotter-than-expected May weather. He has over 35 years of experience in the electric energy industry. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. power. During a press conference last week, Vegas and Lake both emphasized that the proposed changes would be technologically agnostic and would not prioritize one source of power generation over another. AUSTIN, Texas -- The board overseeing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the independent nonprofit entity that operates and manages the electricity grid that covers much of. Other: 1,160 MWh. All four regulators replaced officials ousted after the winter storm that crippled the grid for days during subfreezing weather. Many are no longer cost competitive. We used to stand right at the edge of the cliff before calling one, now were 10 feet back when we start to it manage.. He is a past Chairman of the Edison Electric Institute's Executive Advisory Committee and a board member for the Gulf Coast Power Association. He has over 30 years of experience as a process engineer. Hydroelectric Pumped Storage: -368; When lawmakers reconvene for another special session in the fall, some are hoping grid-related issues will be on the agenda. Now, officials are working to determine how the Texas power market will create and meet the reliability standard also mandated by Senate Bill 3. SAN ANTONIO Officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas were not expecting this summer to be quite so brutal. Yes, sir, Lake responded. Regulators say it would. Jones hopes that once the state maps out all critical infrastructure in the grid by this September, "it will be much easier to track which facilities have to be weatherized to improve our overall reliability. Jon Taylor of Austin is the Corporate Vice President of Fab Engineering and Public Affairs at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, where he is responsible for factory engineering for operations including safety, quality, cost, and productivity for all production equipment and supporting personnel. over the last decade to implement meaningful grid-related improvements. ERCOT is prioritizing backup gas resources for generating plants: "If natural gas becomes unavailable, they can switch to the alternate fuel on-site. Appointment. The board oversees major functions of ERCOT: open access to the transmission grid on nondiscriminatory terms, system reliability and adequacy, and . Brad Jones, interim president and CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, shared new accountability plans and fielded several questions in a town hall coordinated by state Reps Matt . Can't keep up with happenings around town? Three PUC commissioners, including the chair, are appointed by the governor of Texas. ", Power plants had until Dec. 1 to file weatherization reports, and all did except eight, who received fines totaling $7.5 million. On Wednesday, Jan. 26, the League of Women Voters and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, hosted the Electric Reliability Council of Texas ' interim CEO Brad Jones on a " listening tour. Natural Gas: 125,704 MWh; Supply and Demand. When we call for it, I want Texans understand: Thats not because were going into rolling outages. [38], On February 16, Governor Greg Abbott declared that ERCOT reform would be an emergency priority for the state legislature, and there would be an investigation of the power outage to determine long-term solutions. [53], The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) makes policy recommendations to the ERCOT Board of Directors. 51878. READ MORE: 6th ERCOT board member resigns during emergency meeting on winter storm outage. Breaking down the state's power sources from gas to wind. Edward Stones of Houston is the Global Business Director for Energy & Climate Change for Dow, Inc. The legislation abolished the former system, in which power was both generated and consumed locally. VP - Commercial Operations | Electric Reliability Council of Texas. Dec. 5, 20223 PM Central. July 13, 2021 / 8:50 AM / CBS Texas. Leaders of the Texas power grid tried to assure the public Tuesday that the states grid is ready for summer, when they forecast record-breaking demand for electricity during the hottest stretches. Brad Jones. But after recent leadership shakeups at ERCOT and the PUC, it is state lawmakers who are now increasingly coming under pressure to pass substantial legislation that would protect the state from another power failure the next time inclement weather hits Texas. ERCOT's interim president appeared before a Senate committee on Tuesday to discuss efforts to improve the state's electrical grid. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. In a Monday committee hearing, lawmakers questioned whether a Public Utility Commission proposal to redesign Texas electricity market would lead to the building of more natural-gas-fired power plants. Energy experts say lawmakers could have passed legislation to pay consumers to reduce electricity usage or help Texans better insulate their homes and reduce their electricity usage. (Jordan Vonderhaar For The Texas Tribune, Jordan Vonderhaar For The Texas Tribune). Brad Jones, interim CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, expressed confidence in the state's grid heading into summer. Stones received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Stanford University and a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University. Executive Summary. The Texas Energy Reliability Council was established to ensure that the energy and electric industries in this state meet high priority human needs and address critical infrastructure concerns, and enhance coordination and communication in the energy and electric industries in this state. To remove industry jargon, to speak to you in ways that all of us can understand.. He's a graduate of Texas State University, where he served as the editor-in-chief of the student-run newspaper, The University Star. Lake said that right now, according to an analysts report commissioned by the PUC, the Texas grid can be expected to experience rolling blackouts at least one day per year on average. Board of Directors. Brad Jones became ERCOT's vice president of Commercial Operations in April 2013. Other Gas: 972 MWh; Gov. Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. "He is an experienced leader and understands the ERCOT vision and mission. Brad Jones, interim CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, expressed confidence in the states grid heading into summer at a Tuesday press conference. generation units 52,700+. ", "Texas largely relies on natural gas for power. ERCOT is the independent system operator (ISO) for the region. Turn off lights, computers, and other electronic devices whenever possible. Create new account. Electric Reliability Council of Texas has 125 employees, of which 19 are in a leadership position. Battery energy storage systems (BESS), which use rechargeable batteries to close the gap (or "ramp") of about two hours that it takes to bring dispatchable generation online once solar cuts out, are another part of the solution, Jones says: "We have to make sure that we have other resources available to cover those two hours while we're bringing up slower generation." Energy experts have raised concerns about the states aging energy infrastructure following the February storm, and state Sen. Angela Paxton, R-McKinney, questioned the grid officials about those concerns. Set thermostats to 68 degrees while at home, or as low as comfortably tolerable. Recognizing the reliability advantages of remaining interconnected, TIS members continued to operate and develop the interconnected grid. Lake declined to respond directly to the letter from senators during the House hearing Monday but said that the agency is grateful for feedback., I agree we need more dispatchable power, Lake said. "The Board looks forward to working with Brad during this time as ERCOT prepares for summer operations," ERCOT Director Mark Carpenter said in a Tuesday release. He did not elaborate. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribunes journalism. by Mitchell Ferman managed and monitored. READ ALSO: ERCOT hearings continue in Austin. ERCOT, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Winter Storm Uri, Gina Hinojosa, Brad Jones, Greg Abbott, Austin Energy, blackouts, League of Women Voters, Texas Railroad Commission, Information is power. ", "I commend the ERCOT Board for confirming a leader of Brad's caliber as interim CEO," said PUC Chairman Peter Lake. Meanwhile, the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the natural gas industry, has required those providers to sign up as critical services whose own electricity won't be shut down during a blackout. A long-time leader among ERCOT stakeholders, Brad chaired ERCOT's Technical Advisory Committee, a Jobs The most recent conservation appeal from ERCOT to Texans and Texas businesses was sent Wednesday. Jones was formerly a. (Matt Payne/Community Impact Newspaper). Austin Texas 78711 Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Lt. Gov. Confidential proposals were due April 9, and ERCOT received eight proposals that it is evaluating for Board consideration. The United States Energy Information Administration Electric Power Monthly published the following detailed report regarding Texas's Net Generation by Energy Source: Total (All Sectors), 2010-December 2020, (Thousand Megawatthours), Table 1.1, for the Month of December 2020:[10] Mr. Jones has 30+ years of industry experience, including serving as former ERCOT Vice President of Commercial Operations from April 2013 - December 2014 and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from January 2015 - October 2015. [27] At 1:25a.m. on February 15, ERCOT began requesting blackouts from service providers. The terms of Mr. Jones' engagement with ERCOT will be established with the ERCOT Human Resources and Governance Committee, subject to Board approval. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Independent System Operator from October 2015 - October 2018. Jones received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Arlington. The ERCOT region's all-time record peak hour occurred on July 20, 2022, when consumer demand hit 79,828 MW. He is a corporate member representative for the Texas Oil & Gas Association, Texas Industrial Energy Consumers, Louisiana Energy Users Group, Oklahoma Industrial Energy Consumers, Texas Energy Coalition, and the Association of Oil Pipe Lines. [23], During a major cold-weather event in mid-February 2021, ERCOT declared a statewide emergency, due to a 34,000 MW shortfall in generation that caused widespread blackouts. [8], As the ISO for the region, ERCOT dispatches power on an electric grid that connects more than 46,500 miles of transmission lines and more than 610 generation units.[9]. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 46,500 miles of transmission lines and 710+ generation units. On Wednesday, Jan. 26, the League of Women Voters and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, hosted the Electric Reliability Council of Texas' interim CEO Brad Jones on a "listening tour" to explain what's being done to prepare the grid for another winter storm. Additionally, he is a member of the California State Bar and an inactive member of the Colorado State Bar. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is a nonprofit organization that ensures reliable electric service for 90 percent of the state of Texas. Mr. Jones has more than 25 years of electric industry . The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) command center in Taylor. Any light through the door indicates a penetration of cold air coming into the home. ERCOT underestimated the maximum amount of power that would be demanded by homes, businesses and industry during a severe winter storm in its fall projections, and it overestimated the amount of power generation that would be available to the grid during such a storm. Jones' hiring as interim president and CEO, after stints as a vice president and chief operations officer at ERCOT between 2013 and 2015, provides more time for the organization to find a permanent leader. The rule, if implemented, would punish those who failed to produce the power they promised with financial penalties. July 13, 20214 PM Central. 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. [52], The ERCOT organization is governed by a board of directors made up of independent members, consumers and representatives from each of ERCOT's electric market segments. Texas is likely to see a hotter and drier summer than normal this year, according to an April climate outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and 2021 is likely to rank among the 10 warmest years on record globally. ", To attempt to corral gas providers, Jones recommended a gas desk at ERCOT to "advise all operators of any gas limitations, maintenance, forced outages, or supply inadequacy." That also means avoiding rolling blackouts. Petroleum Coke: 742 MWh; On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Instead, the PUC plan would prioritize technology that can quickly switch power on and off throughout the grid to balance drops in renewable power generation when the sun doesnt shine or wind doesnt blow. 148 talking about this. Community See All. Senate Bills 2 and 3 included a few key changes to the grid that experts said will begin to address some issues, such as requiring power companies to upgrade plants to withstand more extreme weather and creating a statewide emergency alert system. Jones said the June power crunch was caused by issues stemming from the February freeze. Jones responded that Downtown's grid is a sort of mesh structure, which makes it more reliable for those businesses but also precludes Austin Energy from turning off any one feeder. The document is filed in PUC Project No. Jakob Rodriguez is a digital journalist at KSAT 12. In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, ERCOT Interim president and CEO Brad Jones said forecasters for the organization did not anticipate the extreme heat and projected that on the hottest day of summer, the grid demand could reach a max of 77,300 megawatts. Nuclear: 69,871 MWh; On Tuesday, Abbott amended his statement in regards to this week's ice storm: "No one can guarantee there won't be a load shed event. State leaders continue to probe what went wrong with the power grid during the Feb. winter storm and what can be done to keep it from happening again. Were seeing those problems show themselves today, Jones said. by Erin Douglas The agency has already implemented the winterization regulation the Legislature passed in 2021. Power-generating companies across the state must comply with weatherization standards or face steep fines, according to the new head of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. Prior to becoming President and CEO of the New York ISO, Brad served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. That's the difference.". [59][60][61][62] On February 23, ERCOT announced the resignation of five out-of-state board members effective the end of the board meeting the following day. Your donation keeps our trusted reporting free and accessible for all Texans and during a legislative session when lawmakers are set to tackle issues from school choice for K-12 students to school safety improvements to changes in property taxes, its critical that Texans know what lawmakers decisions mean for their futures. Greg Abbott and many state lawmakers quickly criticized the Electric Reliability Council of Texas because several members of its large . Pavon's family sued Entergy Texas and ERCOT for gross negligence. In the weeks since the winter storm, both ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the regulatory body that oversees it, have been lambasted for failures in preparing for and responding to the storm. [49] An 11-year-old boy, Cristian Pavon, who died of suspected hypothermia was among the deaths caused by ERCOT's grid system. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has declared an Energy Emergency Alert Level 1 and is urging consumers and businesses to limit their electricity use as much as possible on Sunday. A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austins independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the communitys political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. The same is true for critical infrastructure like hospitals, he said: utilities are trying to centralize those lines "so the power goes to the hospital, but those other 100 customers that are on that same line can now help in reducing their load.". His experience includes serving as online content editor at Fort Worth Magazine and city editor at the Killeen Daily Herald. He is a member of the Texas State University Engineering Advisory Board and the American Heart Association Executive Committee. Amplify your impact and donate now. 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