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ERCOT Intelligence Center

Texas energy market intelligence, in one place

Market updates, procurement guides, ERCOT education, and commentary — the knowledge behind better energy decisions. A growing media hub.

Market Updates

ERCOT market updates

Periodic notes on Texas grid conditions, pricing trends, and what they mean for buyers.

Market Update

Summer ERCOT outlook: what buyers should watch

How seasonal demand and reserve margins shape procurement timing.

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Market Update

Forward curve check-in

Reading the Texas forward market without overreacting to noise.

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Market Update

Why contract timing beats rate shopping

The case for strategy over chasing the lowest headline rate.

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Procurement Guides

Procurement guides

Practical, evergreen playbooks for buying energy intelligently in Texas.

Guide

The Texas commercial energy procurement playbook

A step-by-step framework from utility bill to executed strategy.

Guide
Guide

Fixed vs. indexed vs. blended

Choosing a contract structure that matches your risk tolerance.

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Guide

How to read your commercial utility bill

Energy, demand, and delivery charges — decoded.

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ERCOT Education

ERCOT education

Plain-English explainers on how the Texas grid and market actually work.

Education

What is ERCOT? A primer

The grid operator, the market, and why Texas is unique.

Education
Education

Nodal pricing & congestion explained

How location and congestion affect what you pay.

Education
Education

Understanding demand & capacity charges

The non-energy costs that drive your bill.

Education
Market Commentary

Market commentary

Perspective from the Strata advisory team — strategy, not hype.

Commentary

Strategy in a volatile market

Staying disciplined when prices move.

Commentary
Commentary

What CFOs ask us most

The energy questions finance leaders care about.

Commentary
Commentary

Procurement is a process, not an event

Why ongoing oversight matters.

Commentary
Guides & Education

Featured articles

In-depth, evergreen guides from the Strata team — real content you can read now.

Education

What is ERCOT?

A plain-English primer on the Texas grid and market.

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Guide

Texas Procurement Playbook

From utility bill to executed, risk-managed strategy.

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Guide

Fixed vs. Indexed vs. Blended

Choosing a contract structure that fits your risk.

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Education

Reading Your Utility Bill

Energy, demand, and delivery charges decoded.

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Sustainability

ESG & Energy in Texas

Build a credible, defensible ESG energy strategy.

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Solar

On-Site Solar for Texas Orgs

What to know before you commit to solar.

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Efficiency

Energy Efficiency 101

The cheapest megawatt is the one you never buy.

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