ERCOT launches new tool to support grid reliability

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Monday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) said it launched the ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service (ECRS), a new daily procured ancillary service.An ancillary service is an additional tool ERCOT uses to manage uncertainty and variability on the grid.High summer temperatures have reached Texas, and ERCOT said it expects a high energy demand. RELATED: Keep on top of ERCOT grid conditions with new TXANs systemERCOT said that adding ECRS would support grid