ERCOT Launches Podcast

ERCOT PowerCast to address topics, decisions, and people shaping the Texas grid

(Austin, TX) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) today announced the launch of ERCOT PowerCast, a new podcast that brings Texans inside the topics, decisions, and people shaping one of the most dynamic electric grids in the world.

ERCOT PowerCast will release monthly episodes in both audio and video formats beginning September 23. Episodes will be available on ercot.com and popular podcast content channels, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Amazon Music.

"The launch of ERCOT PowerCast demonstrates our commitment to transparency and to using all available communication resources to inform our stakeholders about topics impacting the Texas grid,” ERCOT President and CEO Pablo Vegas said. “ERCOT PowerCast will give the public direct access to the people and decisions shaping the future of our industry.”

Gordon Drake, ERCOT Director of Market Design and Analysis, will host the show featuring ERCOT subject-matter experts and industry guests discussing a range of topics impacting grid reliability and growth.

Mr. Drake brings more than two decades of experience in the electricity industry across North America, with a focus on system operations, market design, and public policy. He turns complex data and trends into insights that help policymakers, regulators, and Texans understand what's driving change on the grid. At ERCOT, he oversees the development and improvement of ERCOT’s wholesale electricity market. Mr. Drake leads the team responsible for developing strategies to attract the development of new generation resources and for shaping how the Texas electricity market evolves.

"Texas is synonymous with energy and is leading the nation in grid innovation and transformation," said Mr. Drake. "Whether you're an industry stakeholder, a policymaker, or just someone who wants to understand what's happening with the grid, this show is for you.”

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