The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is going through the complex process of establishing “firming” requirements, which will dictate how generators must provide dependable electricity during high-risk periods (such as winter storms or severe heat waves).
It’s vital that commissioners strike the right balance between cost and reliability — and TEBA submitted comments to the PUCT with options for doing just that.
We support parts of the PUCT’s draft firming proposal, especially its intent of strengthening the ERCOT grid. By making a few adjustments, the Commission can increase reliability without driving up energy costs or slowing the new resources that Texas needs.