ERCOT Launches ECRS Ancillary Service: What it means for Texas consumers
ERCOT recently added a new Ancillary Service called ECRS to provide additional support to stabilize the Texas electric grid. Historically, ERCOT has utilized 4 Ancillary Services to stabilize the Grid:...
ERCOT Houston Hub Calendar Strips
Forward power prices are on the rise and Real-time (market index) prices still show volatility. Energy consumers became complacent in a backward dated market where near-term prices were higher and...
Apply Best Practices to Improve Energy Consumption and Savings
The introduction of the electric light was introduced when Edison Electric of New York brought electric lights to Manhattan in 1882. Fast forward fifty years to 1925 and approximately half...
How Cryptocurrency and Renewables May Benefit Texans
With President Biden planning to release an executive order for cryptocurrencies in February, it may solidify crypto mining in Texas. Currently, there are many ‘miners’ looking to move to Texas...
Texas Survives the 22’ February Freeze, Have We Done Enough to Ensure Reliability?
In February of 2021, a major winter ice storm swept the state of Texas. The storm wreaked havoc on Texas’ energy markets. Its impact on infrastructure was immeasurable, and the...
Demand Side Management (DSM) – Incentives to Subsidize Your Energy Project
The energy industry’s numerous acronyms and nomenclatures can sometimes get lost in the shuffle due to constant change in the industry. The purpose of this article is to remind energy...
MUD Quarterly Newsletter Volume 2
Acclaim’s Quarterly MUD Newsletter seeks to keep our clients informed on the latest energy market updates, technologies, and pricing to deliver key insights that drive effective energy management. [pdf-embedder url=”https://acclaimenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MUD_Newsletter_May.pdf”]
How to Leverage ERCOT’s 4 Coincident Peaks (4 CP) to Enjoy Significant Savings
ERCOT’s four coincident peaks (4 CPs) are somewhat mysterious to many and are second nature to others. A general understanding of the 4 CP components will help clear up any...
Distributed Generation- Solving the Puzzle of Reliability
Hayden Gaspard, Acclaim Energy’s Commercial Director of Special Projects addresses the value of distributed generation in today’s energy market. Tune in to hear about the technologies, and opportunities organizations now...
Texas Legislature Considering Capacity Markets in Texas- Good or Bad for Consumers?
House Bill 4378, a proposition to incorporate a capacity market in Texas, was introduced and was still pending committee review as of April 22, 2021 by the 87th Texas Legislative...
