After backlash, power grid officials back away from agreement to give ERCOT CEO millions in additional bonuses
16-09-2026 01:57 via feeds.texastribune.org

After backlash, power grid officials back away from agreement to give ERCOT CEO millions in additional bonuses

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick balked at the contract two boards approved for Pablo Vegas. The ERCOT chief said officials then decided not to execute the deal.
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