GCPA

"The (gas-wind feud) is taking place largely outside the public eye in committees of ERCOT. Gas generators are backing rule changes that collectively require millions of dollars of retrofits to existing wind farms and add new costs. (In Texas, a Houston based gas generator) proposed a rule to ERCOT that would require wind farms to pay a penalty if they can't provide scheduled power because the wind isn't blowing. The proposed change 'could turn back the clock' by forcing wind generators to promise low-cost power only during the windiest periods, said Mark Bruce."

As published in the March 2, 2010 issue of The Wall Street Journal - to read the full article, CLICK HERE

Join us this month in Houston or Dallas as Mark Bruce, a consultant in the electric power industry and the new Chair of ERCOT's Renewable Technologies Working Group provides an overview of the Texas Renewables Integration Plan and discusses the major events planned for 2010 as ERCOT and market stakeholders grapple with the potential changes to come from the introduction of utility-scale solar generation, energy storage devices, and widespread adoption of distributed generation technologies. Other major issues to be addressed include the need for new or modified ancillary services, challenges to the ERCOT energy-only market design, and questions surrounding evolving technical standards for grid-connected equipment. Mark will focus on issues that will impact not only those interested in renewable resources but also all retailers and generators operating in the ERCOT marketplace.

TO REGISTER FOR THE HOUSTON LUNCHEON ON THURS. MARCH 25:

Register Now for the Houston Luncheon ONLINE - CLICK HERE

DATE & TIME: Thursday, March 25 at 11:30 AM
LOCATION: The Downtown Club, 49th Floor, One Shell Center at 910 Louisiana, 77002
PARKING: Validation stickers available for $9.25 at GCPA Registration Desk for 2 Shell Parking Garage
located on Louisiana on your right after passing One Shell Center and crossing Walker
PRICING: $30 for GCPA Members; $35 for Non-Members
QUESTIONS: Contact Carol Grover at 832.715.4502 or cgrover@gulfcoastpower.org

TO REGISTER FOR THE DALLAS LUNCHEON ON TUES. MARCH 30:

Register Now for the Dallas Luncheon by contacting Mary Armstrong
at marmstrong@gulfcoastpower.org or 281.395.8230
Advance payment by credit card available upon request

DATE & TIME: Tuesday, March 30 at 11:30 AM
LOCATION: Energy Plaza in downtown Dallas, 1601 Bryan St., 75201
Attendees should check in at the main lobby security desk on the ground floor
to be escorted to the Mezzanine Room
PRICING: $14 for GCPA Members; $16 for Non-Members
QUESTIONS: Contact Mary Armstrong at 281.395.8230 or marmstrong@gulfcoastpower.org