Emergency Interruptible Load Service

ERCOT selects emergency interruptible load (EILS) resources to provide load reduction services under emergency conditions. These load resources, through their qualified scheduling entities (QSEs), may bid to make themselves available for curtailment during an emergency. This service is authorized by Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rule §25.507.

Answers to commonly asked questions may be found in the Q&A document below.