Power Outlook for Texas
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Power Outlook for TexasPower Outlook for Texas
Ed ClarkEd Clark
Communications DirectorCommunications Director
May 3, 2012May 3, 2012
ERCOT Statewide GridERCOT Statewide Grid
75% of state75% of state
85% of energy use85% of energy use
23 million Texans23 million Texans
600 generating units600 generating units
74,000 MW available generation74,000 MW available generation
ERCOT Statewide GridERCOT Statewide Grid
74,000 MW Available generation74,000 MW Available generation
• 2,000 MW Mothballed units2,000 MW Mothballed units
1,500 MW Demand response1,500 MW Demand response
68,379 MW Record Peak weekday68,379 MW Record Peak weekday
65,159 MW Record Peak weekend65,159 MW Record Peak weekend
67,492 MW Projected Peak 201267,492 MW Projected Peak 2012
ERCOT Operations - NodalERCOT Operations - Nodal
Generators bid unitsGenerators bid units
ERCOT selects generationERCOT selects generation
Providers purchase power needsProviders purchase power needs
Price cap -- $3,000/MWhPrice cap -- $3,000/MWh
Price cap --$4,500/MWh –Aug 1Price cap --$4,500/MWh –Aug 1
ERCOT Emergency Operations ERCOT Emergency Operations
3,000 MW reserve – 13% goal3,000 MW reserve – 13% goal
State peak 4:00-5:00 p.m.State peak 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Austin peak 5:00-6:00 p.m.Austin peak 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Call for conservationCall for conservation
3-step emergency process3-step emergency process
Rolling blackoutsRolling blackouts
Rolling BlackoutsRolling Blackouts
ERCOT orders and leadsERCOT orders and leads
Austin 4% of summer peakAustin 4% of summer peak
106 circuits available106 circuits available
Geographically diverse Geographically diverse
Rolling BlackoutsRolling Blackouts
Not eligibleNot eligible
• Health and safety Health and safety
• DowntownDowntown
• Large industriesLarge industries
• Last gasp networkLast gasp network
ERCOT Emergency OperationsERCOT Emergency Operations
Conservation really helpsConservation really helps
• Turn off lights/equipmentTurn off lights/equipment
• Turn off fountainsTurn off fountains
• Use stairs Use stairs
• Turn up ACTurn up AC
Energy Efficiency ProgramEnergy Efficiency Program
Call for free energy assessmentCall for free energy assessment
30-45 minutes30-45 minutes
Company provides bidCompany provides bid
Outlines rebatesOutlines rebates
Austin Energy reviews planAustin Energy reviews plan
Austin Energy reviews workAustin Energy reviews work
Energy Efficiency ProgramEnergy Efficiency Program
Average older home:Average older home:
• Leaking 20-25% of coolingLeaking 20-25% of cooling
• Needs 6-8 inches insulationNeeds 6-8 inches insulation
• Weather stripping- doorsWeather stripping- doors
• New AC 40-50% more efficientNew AC 40-50% more efficient
Low cost Actions- Big ResultsLow cost Actions- Big Results
Turn off all lightsTurn off all lights
Power stripsPower strips
Close blindsClose blinds
Use fansUse fans
Water heater - 120 degreesWater heater - 120 degrees
Thermostat up – when awayThermostat up – when away
Summer OutlookSummer Outlook
Tight power suppliesTight power supplies
State should be OKState should be OK
Conserve 3:00-7:00 p.m.Conserve 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Conserve every day at officeConserve every day at office
Conserve all day at homeConserve all day at home
Questions?Questions?