Why Interconnection Queues Remain the Biggest Roadblock to Renewable Projects
Explore why interconnection queues remain the top barrier to renewable projects, and what strategies developers can use to move projects forward.
ERCOT Spotlight, What Developers Need to Know About PGRR115 & NPRR1234 Reforms
ERCOT’s PGRR115 and NPRR1234 reforms are reshaping interconnection timelines. Here’s a clear breakdown of what developers must know.
ERCOT RPG 09/25/25: Critical Updates and Takeaways
Recap of the ERCOT RPG meeting, held 09/25/25, including cost thresholds, qualified change definitions, and interconnection planning reforms.
ERCOT IBRWG Meeting Critical Highlights 09/12/25
Key decisions from ERCOT’s IBRWG 9/12/25: IBR Performance, Control Coordination, Model Requirements and more covered in this overview.
ERCOT LLWG Meeting Critical Highlights 09/19/25
Key decisions from ERCOT’s LLWG 9/19/25: VRT status, 2,600 MW frequency threshold, Far West Texas IROL, cluster studies, and CLR planning.
ERCOT RIWG (Aug): RIOO Upgrades, DoWP, IRR Telemetry & PMU Standards
Deep-dive on ERCOT’s August RIWG: new RIOO “Good Cause” file, hydrogen CCGT support, IRR Gross RT Power Potential telemetry, DoWP rules, UTC PMU template, and stricter stability/validation timelines.
Key Takeaways from ERCOT PLWG Meeting 8/26/25
ERCOT’s Planning Working Group (PLWG) met in August with a full docket that advanced two protocol changes to the Reliability & Operations Subcommittee (ROS), continued detailed work on a bridge pathway for large loads, and reopened the conversation on how to model not-yet-in-service generation.
A Comprehensive Guide to ERCOT NPRRs & PGRRs Following August PLWG Discussions
This guide provides a clear, comprehensive look at the latest ERCOT protocol (NPRR) and planning guide (PGRR) changes—and why they matter. We examine NPRR1280, NPRR1274, NPRR1284, NPRR1286, and NPRR1188, alongside PGRR122, PGRR124, PGRR126, PGRR127, and PGRR128, highlighting what each could mean for your projects.
Key Takeaways from ERCOT IBRWG (8/16): VRT, PFR, and NERC’s Order 901 Milestones
ERCOT’s IBRWG convened to get pragmatic about how plants move through voltage ride-through (VRT) and back into primary frequency response (PFR)—and to tighten expectations around reactive capability, modeling fidelity, and post-commissioning validation. The session covered ERCOT updates, OEM perspectives, and a quick tour of NERC’s Order 901 milestones. Here’s the full overview.
ERCOT LLWG (8/14): Voltage ride-through (VRT) for Large-Loads; implications for crypto, data centers, and grid operations
ERCOT’s Large Load Working Group (LLWG) met on 8/14 with a clear through-line: voltage ride-through (VRT) for large loads is now a grid-reliability issue with real operational, planning, and market implications. Here is the full run-down.