### Question
How does the law define ERCOT?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 824k*, **ERCOT** is defined as:

> the Electric Reliability Council of Texas

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 824k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER > SUBCHAPTER II-REGULATION OF ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANIES ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE**

