NOTICE DATE:  March 1, 2012

NOTICE TYPE:  M-A030112-01 Contracts/RFP

SHORT DESCRIPTION:  Awarding of the RFP for Resource Adequacy Incentive Evaluation

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  ERCOT Market Participants

DAY AFFECTED:  March 1, 2012

LONG DESCRIPTION:  ERCOT has awarded the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Resource Adequacy Incentive Evaluation to the Brattle Group, Inc.

As discussed at the February 21, 2012, ERCOT Board of Directors meeting, the objective of this effort is to identify and examine the factors that influence investment decisions related to the financing and development of projects to meet ERCOT’s Resource adequacy goals. The assessment of these factors will take into consideration supply-side and demand-side Resources, from both a wholesale and retail perspective. The work will also include providing prospective solution options that can be used to enhance favorable investment outcomes for long-term Resource adequacy in the ERCOT Market. The estimated completion date for this project is June 1, 2012.

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