Keith Collins
Vice President of Commercial Operations at ERCOT, responsible for market design, operation and settlement; experienced ISO market operator focused on resource adequacy and reliability.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 21min
The Texas battery boom
Keith Collins, Vice President of Commercial Operations for ERCOT, dives into Texas's impressive shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. He discusses how battery storage is key to managing the grid's surging demand, especially following past failures like Winter Storm Uri. The conversation reveals the intricate workings of ERCOT's deregulated market, the role of conservation, and innovations in battery technology. Collins also emphasizes the evolving energy mix in Texas and the importance of adaptability in this dynamic landscape.
Feb 3, 2026 • 46min
Why ERCOT's $5k Price Spikes Are Actually Good for Reliability (ERCOT)
Keith Collins, VP of Commercial Operations at ERCOT, oversees market design and Texas grid reliability. He discusses energy-only market dynamics and why high price spikes can signal needed capacity. Topics include rapid AI/data-center load growth, battery roles and RTC-plus-B improvements, Dispatchable Reliability Reserve ideas, 765 kV transmission plans, and residential virtual power plants.
Feb 3, 2026 • 46min
Why ERCOT's $5k Price Spikes Are Actually Good for Reliability (ERCOT)
Keith Collins, VP of Commercial Operations at ERCOT, oversees market design and grid reliability. He explains why $5,000 scarcity prices are crucial for signaling investment. They discuss rapid AI data center load growth, energy-only market mechanics, batteries capturing value, new tools like RTC+P, and transmission solutions such as 765 kV to move gigawatts.
