Texas grid operator starts real-time co-optimization of energy, ancillaries in December 2025

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced Sept. 13 its plan to launch real-time co-optimization of energy and ancillary services Dec. 5, 2025, about six months earlier than the originally planned mid-2026 time frame. Real-time co-optimization involves dispatching energy and ancillary services in the real-time market in such a way that the least costly resource is used first. Currently, ERCOT…The Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced Sept. 13 its plan to launch real-time co-optimization of energy and ancillary services Dec. 5, 2025, about six months earlier than the originally planned mid-2026 time frame. Real-time co-optimization involves dispatching energy and ancillary services in the real-time market in such a way that the least costly resource is used first. Currently, ERCOT…  Read More