Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Texas grid operator managing electricity for 26 million customers. ERCOT operates the Texas Interconnection, one of three power grids in the United States.
About Electric Reliability Council of Texas
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 26 million Texas customers, representing about 90% of the state's electric load. ERCOT operates the Texas Interconnection, one of three power grids in the United States.
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