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24 July 2024

ERCOT’s Power Balance Penalty Curve - why it exists, and how it works

ERCOT’s Power Balance Penalty Curve - why it exists, and how it works

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has many roles and responsibilities. But, ultimately, it has one purpose that stands above all else: balancing the supply of electricity with demand. This is called the ‘Power Balance’.

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