Congestion Revenue Rights Account Holders

A congestion revenue rights (CRR) account holder is an entity that is registered and qualified to become the owner of record of CRRs in the nodal market.

The CRR is a financial instrument that entitles the CRR owner to be charged or to receive compensation for congestion rents that arise when the ERCOT transmission grid is congested in the day-ahead market (DAM) or in real time. A CRR does not represent a right to receive, or obligation to deliver, physical energy.

Registration

To register with ERCOT, an entity must submit the application and required materials along with any applicable fees. The application must be submitted at least 15 days before the first day of participation in the CRR auction process or purchase of CRRs.

Please refer to Section 16.8 of the ERCOT nodal protocols for more information regarding the registration and qualification of CRR account holders.