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Oct 2, 2025

ERCOT Selects GE Vernova to Help Drive Innovation in Distributed Energy Resources

(Austin, TX) – Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc. (ERCOT) today announced it has selected GE Vernova to participate in a Proof-of-Concept (POC) implementation of the ERCOT Distribution Awareness Platform (EDAP) as part of ERCOT’s Grid Research, Innovation, and Transformation (GRIT) efforts.

EDAP technology is designed to ‘talk to’ Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) like small-scale power generation (rooftop solar panels) or energy storage (batteries) at the distribution or behind-the-customer-meter level to provide real-time enhanced situational awareness to ERCOT’s operations and planning teams. With over six gigawatts of installed capacity, which can serve over 1.5 million Texas households, DERs offer significant potential to support grid reliability across the ERCOT region.

“This news represents a milestone in our GRIT efforts,” said Venkat Tirupati, VP of DevOps and Grid Transformation at ERCOT. “Alongside our own grid management expertise, we’ve selected GE Vernova’s GridOS® Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) as part of this POC to deliver a platform capable of transforming how DER data is leveraged.”

GridOS DERMS is a software suite comprised of advanced, modular applications designed to help utilities efficiently support the rapidly increasing integration of DERs.

“We are excited to work with GE Vernova on this groundbreaking project,” said Pablo Vegas, President & CEO of ERCOT. “Their technology and deep commitment to innovation aligns with ERCOT’s mission to strengthen reliability and efficiency while preparing the Texas grid for future challenges.”

“GE Vernova is proud to support ERCOT on this initiative,” said Mahesh Sudhakaran, General Manager of GE Vernova’s Grid Software business. “GridOS DERMS will provide the foundation for near real-time visibility of DERs, which is essential for helping ERCOT modernize its grid planning and operations in support of a more intelligent energy future for Texans.”

EDAP will deliver the tools needed to improve visibility into DERs, strengthen reliability, and ensure the Texas grid evolves to meet growing demand and increased DER penetration.

About Grid Research, Innovation, and Transformation (GRIT)
ERCOT’s Grid Research, Innovation, and Transformation (GRIT) initiative will advance research and prototyping of emerging concepts and solutions to deeply understand the implications of rapid grid and technology evolution, positioning ERCOT to lead in the future energy landscape. Visit the GRIT webpages to learn more.

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ERCOT, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, manages the flow of electric power to more than 27 million Texas customers, representing about 90 percent of the state’s electric load. As the Independent System Operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects 54,100+ miles of transmission lines and 1,250+ generation units, including Private Use Networks. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for more than 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature.

About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future.

GE Vernova’s Electrification Software business is focused on delivering the intelligent applications and insights needed to accelerate electrification and decarbonization across the entire energy ecosystem – from how it’s created, how it’s orchestrated, to how it’s consumed.

Grid Software business and GridOS® portfolio is trusted by global utilities to orchestrate a more intelligent energy grid and help deliver reliable and affordable electricity to their customers.

Power & Energy Resources Software helps improve reliability and drive decarbonization.

Proficy® Software & Services delivers proven industrial software that improves efficiency and quality, enables connected workers, and operationalizes sustainability across diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to utilities.

GE Contact:
Rachael Van Reen
GE Vernova | External Communications, Electrification Software
rachael.vanreen@gevernova.com 
+1 678 896 6754

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