Power grid officials reverse plan to give ERCOT CEO $6.4 million compensation package, Dan Patrick says
16-09-2026 01:57 via feeds.texastribune.org

Power grid officials reverse plan to give ERCOT CEO $6.4 million compensation package, Dan Patrick says

Two boards advanced a new contract for Pablo Vegas, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. Patrick called the amount “shocking” and said they abandoned the effort.
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