Up to the Challenge? How the Market Can Keep the Lights on in Texas
FEATURING
H.B. "Trip" Doggett – President and Chief Executive Officer, Electric Reliability Council of Texas | Presentation
Rep. Helen Giddings – District 109, Texas House of Representatives
Eric Groten – Partner, Vinson & Elkins | Presentation
Chairman Donna Nelson – Chairman, Public Utility Commission of Texas
Moderated by Bill Peacock – Vice President of Research; Director, Center for Economic Freedom, Texas Public Policy Foundation
Thursday, January 8 | 11:10-12:20 p.m.
Texas’ competitive electricity market is the envy of the world. Yet there are still challenges that need to be addressed, from the requirements of the Clean Power Plan and the inconsistency of renewable energy to a growing economy and being able to meet the demands of peak load. This panel will examine how Texas can remain at the forefront of providing an affordable, reliable supply of electricity in light of these challenges.