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.
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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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