NOTICE DATE: August 3, 2026

NOTICE TYPE: M-A080326-01 General

SHORT DESCRIPTION: Update Regarding Batch Zero Timelines and Processes

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Interconnecting Large Load Customers, Transmission/Distribution Service Providers, and other interested stakeholders

DAYS AFFECTED: August 7, 2026 and beyond

LONG DESCRIPTION: Today, August 3, 2026, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) received a letter from Governor Greg Abbott directing ERCOT to conduct a verification process before advancing any data center Large Loads through the interconnection process. Based on the directive in the Governor's letter, ERCOT will not notify each Interconnecting Distribution Service Provider and Transmission Service Provider of how any Large Load is classified in the Batch Zero Interconnection Study by August 7, 2026. ERCOT will file, in advance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas's (PUCT's) August 20, 2026 open meeting, a request for a good cause exception related to the timelines and process for Batch Zero set forth in ERCOT Planning Guide Sections 5 and 9. ERCOT will consult with the PUCT to determine next steps. ERCOT will update this Market Notice once the filing has been made with the PUCT.

CONTACT: If you have any questions, please email the LLWG_Feedback@ercot.com.  You may also call the general ERCOT Client Services phone number at (512) 248-3900 or contact ERCOT Client Services via email at ClientServices@ercot.com.

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