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February 19, 2026

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CPUC OKs New PG&E Rule to Speed Tx Connections for AI Data Centers, Others
The California PUC partially approved a new rule that will make it easier for AI data centers and other large customers such as EV charging stations to complete transmission connection projects in PG&E's territory.
IESO
IESO Seeks to Fill Growing Regulation Needs
IESO will seek to fill its growing need for regulation services through competitive bids but will resort to bilateral procurements if there is insufficient interest.
IESO
IESO Sees Improved ‘Trust’ Ratings in Survey
IESO saw “across the board improvement” in its 2024 stakeholder and community engagement survey.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
BPA Customers to See Increased Power, Transmission Rates
Customers of the Bonneville Power Administration will see power rates increase by about 8-9% over the next three years while transmission rates will jump by an average of nearly 20%, the agency said.
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State Governors Seeking Ability to Nominate 2 Members to PJM Board
PJM member states are seeking the ability to nominate two candidates to the RTO’s board as they grow increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with the affordability and reliability of the grid.
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‘Mark Twain’ Summer Weather Eases CAISO’s Grid Operations

Below-average temperatures in California this summer have reduced demand and made electric grid operations uneventful so far, with the state reaching 40,000 MW of demand for the first time in July.

SPP
FERC Approves SPP’s ERAS Process, Accreditation
SPP is celebrating several recent FERC orders that have strengthened its resource adequacy framework that it says will secure a “reliable energy future” for its region.
Holtec
NRC Moves Palisades Nuclear Plant Closer to Restart
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has greenlit the retired Palisades Nuclear Plant’s transition back to an operating license.
Colorado PUC
Colorado Commissioners Spar Over PSCo’s Markets+ Choice
Members of the Colorado PUC expressed differing opinions on whether PSCo joining Markets+ would be in the public interest.
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Christie Says Farewell to FERC at Final Meeting as Chair
FERC Chair Mark Christie presided over his final open meeting, as he plans to step down in the coming weeks after completing work on several orders.

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