Chuck and Campbell chat all things ERCOT - what is it, how does it work, why did we have blackouts during the winter storm, Uri, and why the grid is on the verge of blackouts again. A perfect primer for those who want to learn the basics about the electrical system in Texas.

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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - What is ERCOT
05:12 - History of the Texas Power Grid
10:49 - Texas Deregulation
13:15 - Retail Energy Providers
18:35 - ERCOT Market Design
24:00 - How Did We Get Here
28:00 - Impact of Renewables on the Grid
30:50 - Wind Energy Limits
31:40 - Asynchronous vs Synchronous Generators
34:40 - Inertia: Importance in Power Systems
37:40 - Unique Challenges of the Texas Grid
38:15 - Winter Storm Uri
43:15 - Solutions for Power Grid Issues
46:23 - Listener Question: Capital Investment Concerns
58:27 - Nuclear Energy in Texas
01:01:18 - Keeping the Lights On

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