The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is an independent, not-for-profit organization responsible for operating the electric grid and managing the competitive wholesale electricity market that serves approximately 90% of the state's load. Founded in 1970, the organization manages the flow of electric power to more than 27 million customers across its vast service territory.
ERCOT's technical work involves maintaining comprehensive monitoring systems to ensure grid reliability and employing machine learning forecasting to manage the complexities of the modern power system. The organization's core function is balancing real-time electricity supply and demand, a critical task given the scale and diversity of the Texas grid.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional facilities in Taylor, Texas, ERCOT operates as the regional grid operator for most of the state. Its role is central to the infrastructure that powers the Texas economy, requiring a focus on operational precision and system resilience.
