ERCOT program to boost reliability caused ‘artificial shortages’ costing utilities up to $10 billion

I’ve seen this called “jaw dropping” and “eye popping”. Just a good old fashioned consumer ripoff, but a huge one. And nobody in charge is making the slightest move to do anything about it. I’m dreading this winter already. From the San Antonio Express News.

ERCOT program to boost reliability caused ‘artificial shortages’ costing utilities up to $10 billion