Registration and Qualification

In this section, find registration materials to request to participate in the ERCOT market as a load serving entity (LSE); a qualified scheduling entity (QSE); a resource entity (RE); or transmission/distribution service provider (TDSP). Also find registration materials to become a congestion revenue rights (CRR) account holder in the ERCOT market.

In This Section

• Congestion Revenue Rights Account Holders
  The holders of CRRs are entitled to receive compensation or be charged for congestion rents in the nodal market. Find CRR account holder registration forms here.
• Load Serving Entities
  LSEs provide electric service to end-users and wholesale customers. Find competitive retailer registration forms for retail electric providers and munis and co-ops that wish to offer customer choice.
• Qualified Scheduling Entities
  QSEs are qualified by ERCOT to submit balanced schedules, bid for ancillary services bids and settle payments. Find QSE registration forms here.
• Resource Entities
  An RE owns or controls a generation resource or behaves as a load acting as a resource. Find resource entity registration forms here.
• Transmission / Distribution Service Providers
  TDSPs own or operate equipment or facilities to transmit and/or distribute electricity. TDSP registration forms can be found here.