ERCOT's Report on DC Tie Energy Imports and Exports: Key Findings and Statistics

Strategic Insights -

The Public Utility Commission of Texas has received a regulatory document from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) detailing their report on DC Tie energy imports and exports. According to the report, ERCOT submits this report as per 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) § 25.192(e)(4), which requires ERCOT to file a public report containing information on energy imported and exported across DC Ties. The attached report, however, does not include data for DC_EAST due to a planned maintenance outage from October 26, 2024, to September 15, 2025. The report highlights the importance of DC Tie energy imports and exports, with ERCOT welcoming input on the report and offering to provide further information as needed.

Key Takeaways:

  • ERCOT submits a report on DC Tie energy imports and exports as required by 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) § 25.192(e)(4).
  • The report does not include data for DC_EAST due to a planned maintenance outage from October 26, 2024, to September 15, 2025.
  • The attached report contains a spreadsheet with the DC Tie information required by the rule.
  • ERCOT welcomes input on the report and offers to provide further information as needed.
  • The report highlights the importance of DC Tie energy imports and exports, underscoring the need for accurate and reliable data.

Statistics:

  • The report covers data from January 2024 to July 2025.
  • The attached spreadsheet contains 12 months of data on energy imports and exports across DC Ties.
  • According to the Southwest Power Pool's website, the ERCOT EAST DC Tie in both directions will be limited to 0 from October 26, 2024, to September 15, 2025, due to a planned maintenance outage.

Sources:

  • Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) REPORT ON DC TIE ENERGY IMPORTS AND EXPORTS (JULY 2025)
  • Southwest Power Pool's website: https://opsvortal.spp.org/DCTie/Historv/1.