ERCOT names Pablo Vegas as new CEO during 'urgent' closed-door meeting after name leaked to media By Shelby Webb , Staff writer Updated Aug 22, 2022 10:07 a.m.

Pablo Vegas, a utility executive who lives in Ohio, will be the new leader of Texas’ main power grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.

ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas says there's a "risk" to certain bills looking to restrict and regulate renewable energy in Texas. Here's what he had to say about the legislation, data centers and more: ...

Pablo Vegas said the agency is ready for what's ahead. Since the deadly winter storm in 2021, Vegas said there have been a lot of changes. In February of that year, ...

Pablo Vegas also tells us he expects the market to meet the state’s growing demand for power. ERCOTt's report suggests Texas may face power supply challenges by 2026.

Correction, Aug. 16, 2022: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Pablo Vegas' base salary when he becomes ERCOT's CEO. He will be paid $990,000, not $990,00.

KVUE sat down with the CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, to discuss its winter outlook and more. Pablo Vegas said the agency is ready for what's ahead.

The state power grid operator has been run by an interim chief since the previous CEO was fired following the deadly 2021 winter storm that crashed much of the grid.

Pablo Vegas also said he doesn't expect calls for conservation or rolling blackouts. To stream 3NEWS on your phone, you need the 3NEWS app. Download the 3NEWS app ...