NOTICE DATE: January 16, 2026
NOTICE TYPE: M-A122325-02 General
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Workshop for ERCOT Large Load interconnection process stakeholder engagement regarding development of a proposed Batch Study process framework
INTENDED AUDIENCE: Transmission Service Providers, Large Load Customers, and other interested stakeholders
DAYS AFFECTED: February 3, 2026
LONG DESCRIPTION: ERCOT will be hosting a public workshop to propose a draft framework for changes to the Large Load interconnection process in connection with PUC Project No. 59142, Review of ERCOT's Interconnection Processes for Large Loads.
As described in the December 23, 2025 Market Notice, M-A122325-01 ERCOT Large Load interconnection process stakeholder engagement plan and upcoming milestones regarding development of a proposed Batch Study process framework, ERCOT has been engaging the PUCT and stakeholders on developing a new large load interconnection process - called the "Batch Study process." The high-level proposal of the Batch Study process is to group Large Loads that meet certain stringent requirements into a single study to provide Large Load Customers with study efficiency, consistency, transparency, and certainty while maintaining a system-wide focus on reliability.
ERCOT plans to share the draft framework at this workshop on February 3, 2026 (pending posting to ERCOT calendar) for initial stakeholder feedback, with a second workshop in mid-February. This is in support of the timeline previously shared timeline regarding updates on this effort:
- January 15, 2026 PUC Open Meeting
- January 21, 2026 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
- January 22, 2026 Large Load Working Group
- January 29, 2026 PUC Open Meeting
- February 6, 2026 PUC Open Meeting
- February 8-9, 2026 ERCOT Board of Directors
ERCOT plans to file a proposed Batch Study process framework for discussion at the February 20, 2026 PUC Open Meeting. Possible regulatory changes and implementation timelines will be discussed after the proposal is submitted. Any information regarding the Large Load interconnection process will be filed in PUC Project No. 59142, Review of ERCOT's Interconnection Processes for Large Loads.
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