power generation

Texas should have enough installed generating capacity to serve peak energy demand through the winter, according to the electric grid operator that serves most of the state.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Wednesday issued its final seasonal assessment for this fall and the preliminary forecast for the winter season, extending from December through February. 

ERCOT manages the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers, representing about 90% of the electric load. ERCOT also manages the deregulated market for 75% of the state. 

“We study a range of normal to extreme scenarios prior to each season to determine whether there are any operational risks associated with meeting the forecasted peak demand,” said ERCOT’s Pete...