Picture twelve engineers huddled around a Houston conference table in 1983, practically vibrating with excitement about PURPA's potential. These weren't dreamers debating some obscure technology—they understood that the Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act of 1978 had just resurrected Thomas... Continue Reading
The Gulf Coast Power Association is proud to announce that Blake Holt, Director of ERCOT Regulatory Policy at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 GCPA emPOWERing Young Professionals Award. This prestigious annual award recognizes an... Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
Buckle in! The energy sector is wilder than a West Texas rodeo under Trump. Uncertainty is the only certainty. Continue Reading
The Legislative Landscape: A Mid-Session Update from the Texas Capitol Continue Reading
GCPA is pleased to announce it has selected Kim Casey as the 2025 recipient of the Pat Wood Power Star Award. Continue Reading
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
Austin, TEXAS, February 21, 2025 - The Moeller-Sugg Impact Award is an esteemed recognition aimed at honoring teams or individuals who have made a significant and demonstrable impact within the MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator) and SPP (Southwest Power Pool) markets. This award... Continue Reading
GCPA is pleased to announce that Werner Roth has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 GCPA emPOWERing Young Professionals Award. Continue Reading
