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ERCOT Roundup: Big Changes Brewing in the Texas Power Grid
ERCOT Roundup: Big Changes Brewing in the Texas Power Grid

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) had quite the busy July, and if you thought managing the Texas power grid was complicated before, buckle up—things are about to get even more interesting. From massive data centers demanding unprecedented amounts of power to new rules that... Continue Reading

Postedby Barbara Clemenhagen
Date posted08/4/2025


Celebrating Tomorrow's Energy Leaders: The emPOWERing Young Professionals Program
Celebrating Tomorrow's Energy Leaders: The emPOWERing Young Professionals Program

The electric power industry is experiencing unprecedented transformation. From renewable energy integration to grid modernization, the challenges and opportunities facing our sector require fresh perspectives, innovative thinking, and dynamic leadership. At the Gulf Coast Power Association (GCPA),... Continue Reading

Postedby Barbara Clemenhagen
Date posted07/22/2025


ERCOT Summer Outlook: Preparedness Amidst Shifting Risks
ERCOT Summer Outlook: Preparedness Amidst Shifting Risks

Fellow energy professionals, as we grapple with the recent tragic flooding in Texas, our thoughts are with the affected communities and the families who have suffered devastating losses. These floods, and the record rainfall accompanying them, serve as a stark reminder of the increasingly volatile... Continue Reading

Postedby Barbara Clemenhagen
Date posted07/7/2025


The 89th Texas Session: What Didn't Happen.
The 89th Texas Session: What Didn't Happen.

Big Moves, Small Amendments, & the Battle for Grid Resilience Ah, Texas — the land of endless skies, bigger-than-life cattle, and a grid that’s as much a rollercoaster as it is reliable. This legislative session, our state took a cautious yet ambitious step forward for energy... Continue Reading

Postedby Barbara Clemenhagen
Date posted06/5/2025


Save the Dates: Events 2025-2028
Save the Dates: Events 2025-2028

A list of GCPA conferences through 2028 to promote understanding, collaboration, and innovation in electric power markets within ERCOT, MISO, and SPP regions. Save the Dates! Continue Reading

Postedby Barbara Clemenhagen
Date posted05/14/2025


100+ Days of Uncertainty
100+ Days of Uncertainty

Buckle in! The energy sector is wilder than a West Texas rodeo under Trump. Uncertainty is the only certainty. Continue Reading

Postedby Barbara Clemenhagen
Date posted05/2/2025


The Legislative Landscape: A Mid-Session Update from the Texas Capitol
The Legislative Landscape: A Mid-Session Update from the Texas Capitol

The Legislative Landscape: A Mid-Session Update from the Texas Capitol Continue Reading

Postedby Barbara Clemenhagen
Date posted04/1/2025


GCPA Honors Kim Casey with the 2025 Pat Wood Power Star Award
GCPA Honors Kim Casey with the 2025 Pat Wood Power Star Award

GCPA is pleased to announce it has selected Kim Casey as the 2025 recipient of the Pat Wood Power Star Award. Continue Reading

Postedby Barbara Clemenhagen
Date posted03/26/2025


February Frenzy: Mayhem in Texas Power
February Frenzy: Mayhem in Texas Power

February in ERCOT? More like February Fury! This month was a whirlwind of workshops, hearings, and enough acronyms to make your head spin (we'll define them as we go!). Let's recap the chaos: The CDR Conundrum: ERCOT finally released its Capacity, Demand, and Reserves Report (CDR), two months... Continue Reading

Postedby Barbara Clemenhagen
Date posted03/10/2025


Welcome to the New GCPA Website
Welcome to the New GCPA Website

Welcome to our new website! In order to get the most out of your member experience, you will need to create a new login. Continue Reading

Postedby Barbara Clemenhagen
Date posted12/16/2024


GCPA Honors Werner Roth with the 2024 emPOWERing Young Professionals Award
GCPA Honors Werner Roth with the 2024 emPOWERing Young Professionals Award

GCPA is pleased to announce that Werner Roth has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 GCPA emPOWERing Young Professionals Award. Continue Reading

Postedby Barbara Clemenhagen
Date posted08/28/2024


GCPA Honors Julie C. Parsley with the 2024 Pat Wood Power Star Award
GCPA Honors Julie C. Parsley with the 2024 Pat Wood Power Star Award

GCPA is pleased to announce it has selected Julie C. Parsley as the 2024 recipient of the Pat Wood Power Star Award. Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Casey
Date posted04/2/2024