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ERCOT announced several new changes yesterday in the latest effort to prevent another energy crisis like the one seen during the winter storms in February. Council Interim President Brad Jones said the changes include an increase in power generation and reserves, a more proactive strategy when severe weather is predicted, and new protocols to ensure price certainty during emergencies. Governor Abbott voiced his approval, stating that the changes will "ensure greater stability and reliability of the Texas electric grid." Last week the governor ordered the Public Utility Commission to take immediate action to improve ERCOT's operations.