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February 13, 2026

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NERC
Could the U.K.’s Cap-and-Floor Model Unlock Interregional Tx in the U.S.?
The United Kingdom has found success with a cap-and-floor model for transmission where interconnectors to other countries are guaranteed minimum revenues, but return earnings over the cap to customers.
Shutterstock
Energy Affordability Dominating State Politics Across New England
Debates about affordability continue to dominate state-level energy policy debates throughout New England, shifting the focus away from decarbonization, a panel of experienced lobbyists said.
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ERCOT Generation Netting Isn’t Yet Investment Grade for Renewable Firmed Data Centers
ERCOT is absorbing a wave of large, price‑sensitive load, especially data centers, faster than the market rules were built to 'productize,' writes Alexandre Alonso Carpintero in an opinion piece.
City of Seattle
Conditional Firm Service Offers Way out of BPA’s 61-GW Queue, City Light Says
Seattle City Light presented its proposal for the Bonneville Power Administration’s overhaul of the transmission planning process, saying the agency should offer interim conditional firm service to most developers in the 61-GW transmission service queue.
PJM
Much Ado in PJM, but There is No Crisis
Despite the Trump administration and all 13 PJM governors proposing a host of new initiatives, the RTO falling short of its reliability requirement does not constitute a crisis, writes columnist Steve Huntoon.
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SPP’s MOPC Adds Conditional IC Process for Large Loads
SPP stakeholders have overwhelmingly endorsed a conditional interconnection process for large loads that will be paired with two other FERC-approved processes.
PJM
PJM MRC/MC Preview: Jan. 22, 2026
A summary of the agenda items scheduled to be brought to a vote at the PJM Markets and Reliability Committee and Members Committee meetings.
NV Energy
NV Energy Says it Might Fall Short of State RPS
Facing surging electricity demand from data centers and artificial intelligence, NV Energy might soon be struggling to meet Nevada's renewable portfolio standard.
NYISO
NYISO Operating Committee Passes Final Capacity Requirements
The NYISO Operating Committee has approved the ISO’s locational capacity requirements despite multiple stakeholders abstaining from the vote in protest of the process.
MISO
MISO to End Market Platform Project in 2026, Leave Major Real-time Market Work Unfinished
After nine years, MISO will close out its multiphase market platform replacement project, leaving a bulk of unfinished work on its real-time market.

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