Resource adequacy and shortage pricing in the ERCOT energy-only market
Summary
ERCOT's 1310 would let the new DRRS product double as a resource adequacy tool with a flat $10 adder and an adjustable release factor. Stakeholders are split between fixing it, killing it, or waiting for the August reliability study before deciding anything.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could add flat $10/MWh payments to tens of thousands of megawatts of capacity, ultimately paid by consumers, with cost allocation still undetermined.
Dispatchable generators that receive the reserve payments, and potentially consumers if it prevents winter shortages.
Residential and small commercial customers could bear costs without guaranteed reliability gains, per ratepayer advocates.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Technical Advisory Committee - Aug 13, 2026
Texas has plenty of generation right now — solar and batteries have pushed shortage pricing to near zero — but massive load growth over the next three years could outpace new supply, and the market won't send investment price signals until shortages actually appear.
Special Technical Advisory Committee Workshop - Feb 4, 2026
ERCOT's 1310 would let the new DRRS product double as a resource adequacy tool with a flat $10 adder and an adjustable release factor. Stakeholders are split between fixing it, killing it, or waiting for the August reliability study before deciding anything.
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