Programs

ERCOT's mission is to maintain the reliability of the electricity grid of Texas and help market participants fulfill customers' electric service needs by maintaining a balance between load and generation. ERCOT administers various programs to assist market participants meet balanced-schedule requirements and Texas legislative goals for developing alternative energy sources.

The Load Participation section describes opportunities for Market Participants and end-use customers to provide demand response in the ERCOT markets.

The load research sampling (LRS) program is developing statistically reliable load profiles for the ERCOT market. Competitive retailers may participate in and gain information from this research program.

QSEs may register with ERCOT's program to provide referrals for QSE services at short notice. QSEs specify whether they are qualified to represent load, generation resources and/or LaaRs, and what ancillary services they are qualified to provide.

The Renewable Energy Credit (REC) trading program, also administered by ERCOT, helps promote new renewable energy capacity to be built in Texas. Facilities powered by solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, wave/tidal, biomass and biomass-based waste products may be eligible to earn RECs.

These programs are designed to support the ERCOT market in meeting its current and future electricity needs.

In This Section

• Demand Response
  Information on Load Resource participation in the Ancillary Services markets, Emergency Interruptible Load Service, and Voluntary Load Response.
• Load Research Sampling
  The LRS program develops statistically reliable electric load profiles for the ERCOT market. Find out more information, and sign up for the program.
• QSE Services Available on Short Notice
  Learn which QSEs are available on short notice, and find out how to register for this program.
• Renewable Energy Credit
  The REC trading program promotes new renewable energy capacity. Registration forms are available here.