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Power Outlook for Texas

Power Outlook for Texas. Ed Clark Communications Director May 3, 2012. ERCOT Statewide Grid. 75% of state 85% of energy use 23 million Texans 600 generating units 74,000 MW available generation. ERCOT Statewide Grid. 74,000 MW Available generation 2,000 MW Mothballed units

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Power Outlook for Texas

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  1. Power Outlook for Texas Ed Clark Communications Director May 3, 2012

  2. ERCOT Statewide Grid • 75% of state • 85% of energy use • 23 million Texans • 600 generating units • 74,000 MW available generation

  3. ERCOT Statewide Grid • 74,000 MW Available generation • 2,000 MW Mothballed units • 1,500 MW Demand response • 68,379 MW Record Peak weekday • 65,159 MW Record Peak weekend • 67,492 MW Projected Peak 2012

  4. ERCOT Operations - Nodal Generators bid units ERCOT selects generation Providers purchase power needs Price cap -- $3,000/MWh Price cap --$4,500/MWh –Aug 1

  5. ERCOT Emergency Operations 3,000 MW reserve – 13% goal State peak 4:00-5:00 p.m. Austin peak 5:00-6:00 p.m. Call for conservation 3-step emergency process Rolling blackouts

  6. Rolling Blackouts ERCOT orders and leads Austin 4% of summer peak 106 circuits available Geographically diverse

  7. Rolling Blackouts • Not eligible • Health and safety • Downtown • Large industries • Last gasp network

  8. ERCOT Emergency Operations • Conservation really helps • Turn off lights/equipment • Turn off fountains • Use stairs • Turn up AC

  9. Energy Efficiency Program Call for free energy assessment 30-45 minutes Company provides bid Outlines rebates Austin Energy reviews plan Austin Energy reviews work

  10. Energy Efficiency Program • Average older home: • Leaking 20-25% of cooling • Needs 6-8 inches insulation • Weather stripping- doors • New AC 40-50% more efficient

  11. Low cost Actions- Big Results Turn off all lights Power strips Close blinds Use fans Water heater - 120 degrees Thermostat up – when away

  12. Summer Outlook Tight power supplies State should be OK Conserve 3:00-7:00 p.m. Conserve every day at office Conserve all day at home

  13. Questions?

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