Texas · ERCOT
Aggregate Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) Pilot
ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas
A Texas pilot for aggregating distributed resources in the ERCOT area. Pilot qualification is distinct from a retail electricity offer and does not set a uniform customer payment.
Last reviewed October 21, 2026
Published rates
Customer payment
Set by each aggregator's retail offer, not by a published program rate
Ask for the specific bill credit, per-event payment, or revenue share in writing.
These are published program terms, not a guaranteed payment. Actual earnings depend on measured performance, event counts, and what your aggregator passes through.
How the program works
ERCOT’s Aggregate Distributed Energy Resource pilot tests coordinated participation of distribution-connected resources. The current document index lists governing materials, procedures and monthly reports; use that index rather than assuming an older phase document is still controlling.
A Texas address does not establish ERCOT or ADER eligibility. The Qualified Scheduling Entity, utility, equipment and applicable pilot model determine qualification. Customer bill credits or revenue shares come from the retail or aggregator contract, not a universal ADER incentive.
Who qualifies
- Premises in the ERCOT region served by a participating retail electric provider or aggregator.
- Telemetry, controls, and metering that satisfy the current ADER phase requirements.
- Enrollment capacity available within the pilot's caps.
How to enroll
Confirm your premises are in the ERCOT area, then ask the retail provider or aggregator for the applicable pilot model, QSE, equipment approval, current enrollment terms and written customer compensation.
Questions buyers ask
Does FERC Order No. 2222 apply in Texas?
No. ERCOT is outside FERC's Order No. 2222 jurisdiction, and Texas participation runs through ERCOT and PUCT processes instead.
Is ADER capacity unlimited?
No. It is a pilot with caps, so enrollment availability changes over time and by aggregator.