Bandera Electric Cooperative's Virtual Power Plant Qualifies for ERCOT Wholesale Power Market Participation
Bandera Electric Cooperative's Virtual Power Plant Qualifies for ERCOT Wholesale Power Market Participation
BANDERA, Texas, Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC), in collaboration with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), proudly announces that its Aggregated Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) program, known as a Virtual Power Plant, successfully qualified for participation in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) wholesale power market. This significant milestone underscores BEC's commitment to enhancing grid reliability and energy efficiency across Texas through innovative and inclusive solutions.
德克萨斯电力公司(BEC)与下科罗拉多河局(LCRA)合作,自豪地宣布其名为汇集分散能源资源(ADER)的项目,也被称为虚拟电力厂,并成功地符合德克萨斯电力可靠性委员会(ERCOT)的整机市场准入要求。这一重要里程碑凸显了BEC通过创新和包容性的解决方案,对德克萨斯州的电网可靠性和能源效率的承诺。
As ERCOT faces unprecedented demand, the supply of energy is critical. Programs that offer demand-side solutions at scale empowers consumers to reduce usage during peak times. ERCOT's ADER Program is an initiative to integrate and manage Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) as aggregated units in the electricity market.
在ERCOT面临前所未有的需求压力时,能源供应是至关重要的。以大规模提供需求侧解决方案的计划,赋予消费者在峰值时段减少用电的能力。ERCOT的ADER计划旨在将分散能源资源(DER)作为集约单位整合和管理到电力市场中。
BEC's cutting-edge Apolloware platform is the first qualified ADER capable of managing multiple aggregations of third-party devices. While the initial qualification focused on energy storage systems from Enphase Energy, Inc., the Apolloware platform's open-access design allows seamless integration with any manufacturer's devices. This flexibility is crucial for managing the diverse range of DERs that BEC oversees, including thermostats, solar systems, energy storage batteries, generators, and other devices that consume or produce electricity behind the meter.
BEC领先的Apolloware平台是第一个具备管理多个第三方设备聚合能力的ADER。虽然最初的准入要求主要针对Enphase Energy, Inc.的储能系统,Apolloware平台的开放式设计可以与任何制造商的设备无缝集成。这种灵活性对于管理BEC所监督的多样化的DER范围至关重要,包括温控器、太阳能系统、储能电池、发电机和其他在表后消耗或产生电力的设备。
BEC's Virtual Power Plant exemplifies teamwork spearheaded by Bill Hetherington, Chief Executive Officer, and supported by the Board of Directors. BEC's Energy Services Division has been the driving force behind this initiative. John Padalino, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, is a member of the ADER Task Force established by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, where he has been a staunch advocate for the program.
BEC的虚拟电力厂是由首席执行官Bill Hetherington领导,并得到董事会的支持,展现出的团队合作精神。BEC的能源服务部门一直是这一倡议的主要推动力。John Padalino担任公共事业委员会设立的ADER工作组成员,一直是该计划的坚定支持者。
"Our qualification is a landmark achievement for Bandera Electric Cooperative," said Hetherington. "Apolloware, developed in Texas and built by a utility for utilities, illustrates our commitment to creating flexible, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. This open-access platform ensures our members and the wider community benefit from a more resilient and inclusive energy grid," commented Padalino.
"我们的获准是德克萨斯电力公司的一个重要里程碑," Hetherington表示。"Apolloware是在德克萨斯开发的,由公用事业公司为公用事业公司构建的平台,它体现了我们对创建灵活、可靠和可持续能源解决方案的承诺。这个开放式平台将确保我们的会员和更广泛的社区受益于一个更具弹性、更具包容性的能源网络," Padalino评论道。
For more information about Bandera Electric Cooperative, the Apolloware platform, and their contributions to the ERCOT grid, visit or call 866-226-3372.
有关班代拉电力合作社、Apolloware平台及其对ERCoT电网的贡献的更多信息,请访问 或致电866-226-3372。
About Bandera Electric
关于班代拉电力
Established in 1938, Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) is a member-owned cooperative dedicated to providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to its members. Serving over 29,000 members and delivering electric service to 40,000 meters, BEC operates within a seven-county territory in the Texas Hill Country. With a steadfast commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its members, BEC has pioneered a range of advanced programs.
成立于1938年,班代拉电力合作社(BEC)是一家会员拥有的合作社,致力于为其成员提供优质服务和创新解决方案。BEC为超过29,000名成员提供服务,并向40,000个电表提供电力服务,BEC在德克萨斯山地地区的七个县领土内运营。凭借对提高会员生活质量的坚定承诺,BEC开创了一系列先进的项目。
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