Electric Reliability Council of Texas
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2021
Griddy Energy files for bankruptcy protection
Griddy Energy filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, about a month after customers received high electricity bills during the winter storm. Its filing said it owed ERCOT just over $29 million.
2021
ERCOT overcharge finding after winter storm
Potomac Economics, described as the independent monitor of the Texas electricity market, said ERCOT did not lower electricity prices after the widespread outage ended on February 17, 2021, and continued charging at the higher rate for 32 hours. It said the operator consequently overcharged consumers by $16 billion.
2021
Texas governor orders investigation into ERCOT
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into ERCOT following the winter storm and power outages.
2021
Texas family sues Entergy and ERCOT over boy’s death during blackouts
A Houston-area couple sued Entergy, alleging gross negligence after their 11-year-old son died of hypothermia during the Texas blackouts. The suit also alleges that ERCOT was responsible and seeks more than $100 million in damages from ERCOT and Entergy; these are allegations, not a reported court determination.