Study Prepared For ERCOT Claims Texas Law

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A study prepared for ERCOT by a third party, conducted by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Texas A&M Energy Institute, highlights the requirement for each retail electric provider in Texas to develop a residential demand response program as mandated by Senate Bill 1699. This program aims at reducing the average total residential load within ERCOT's power region, focusing on the impacts of demand response and energy efficiency on peak electricity demand.

However, there is ongoing debate regarding the interpretation of this mandate, with some parties suggesting that it may extend beyond residential retail electric providers to all retail electric providers in ERCOT. The study points out the goal of decreasing the average total residential load, emphasizing the need for demand response participation for residential customers where reasonably available under SB 1699. The study's findings contribute to the ongoing discussion around ensuring demand response programs to meet regulatory requirements while considering the practical implementation and availability of such programs for residential customers.