Caldwell's ERCOT electric conversion on schedule

City Administrator says new substation and distribution lines will be ready by March 12 target date.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The City of Caldwell, Texas is on track to complete its conversion to the ERCOT power grid by March 12, according to City Administrator Camden White. The new LCRA electric substation and the city's new distribution lines to connect to ERCOT are expected to be finished by the target date.

Why it matters

Caldwell's switch to the ERCOT grid is a significant infrastructure project that will integrate the city into the main Texas power network. This will provide more reliability and flexibility for Caldwell's electricity supply compared to its previous standalone system.

The details

City Administrator Camden White reported to the city council that the ERCOT conversion project remains on schedule. The new LCRA substation and Caldwell's distribution line upgrades are slated for completion by the March 12 target date, allowing the city to fully transition to the ERCOT grid.

  • The city council meeting where the update was provided was on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • The target date for Caldwell's ERCOT conversion is March 12, 2026.

The players

Camden White

The City Administrator of Caldwell, Texas who provided the update on the ERCOT conversion project to the city council.

LCRA

The Lower Colorado River Authority, which is building a new electric substation to support Caldwell's connection to the ERCOT grid.

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What’s next

A meeting with all parties involved in the ERCOT conversion project is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026 to finalize preparations for the March 12 target date.

The takeaway

Caldwell's transition to the ERCOT power grid is a significant infrastructure upgrade that will improve the city's electricity reliability and flexibility by integrating it into the main Texas power network.