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February 12, 2026

ERCOT

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas manages the flow of electric power to about 90 percent of the state’s electric load. The nonprofit independent system operator is governed by a board of directors and is subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature.
OGE Anticipates Legislative Review of Oklahoma Regulators
OGE Energy hopes that a proposed legislative review of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission will relieve some of the company’s frustration.
Texas PUC Agrees to Take up SPP, SPS Request on ROFR
PUCT agreed to take up SPS and SPP's joint request to determine whether Texas law includes a right of first refusal that overrides FERC Order 1000.
ERCOT Sees Enough Generation Through 2022, 73-GW Peak for Summer
ERCOT said it has sufficient capacity to meet demand for the next five years, including a forecast record peak this summer.
ERCOT TAC OKs Changes to CRR Calendar, Communications Rules
ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee unanimously approved changes to the ISO’s congestion revenue rights activity calendar and its Nodal Operating Guide.
Q1 Earnings Briefs
Summaries of first-quarter earnings reports for AEP, Xcel Energy and NextEra Energy.
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Overheard at the GCPA 2017 Spring Conference
The Gulf Coast Power Association’s 2017 Spring Conference attracted around 400 attendees for discussions on energy storage and ERCOT transmission policies.
Mexico’s Power Market Continues to Gain Strength
Mexican policymakers said their country is progressing in its efforts to inject competition into the Mexican power market.
NextEra not Giving up on Oncor Deal
Attorneys for NextEra Energy and EFH told a bankruptcy court they are not abandoning NextEra’s bid to acquire Oncor despite the PUCT's rejection.
Texas Commission Denies NextEra’s Bid for Oncor
The Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) formally rejected NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Oncor as telegraphed at its last open meeting.
Texas PUC Chair Nelson Stepping Down
Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) Chair Donna Nelson surprised staff and open-meeting attendees Thursday by announcing she would be stepping down.

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