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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.
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Texas PUC Delays Assignment of LPL Study Costs
The PUCT granted the Lubbock Power & Light request to delay a decision on who will pay for studies related to their planned move to the ERCOT grid.
ERCOT RUC Activity Jumps Sharply in 2016
ERCOT reliability unit commitment activity increased more than three-fold in 2016, staff said at the Technical Advisory Committee meeting last week.
ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee Briefs
The ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee approved several revision requests related to collateral requirements, the ISO's admin fee and shadow pricing.
NextEra Misses Expectations, but Boosts Profits
NextEra boosted its adjusted earnings by 5% in the fourth quarter and 11% for all of 2016, despite falling short of investor expectations on both measures.
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Oncor Demo Center Tests DG, Storage — and Gives Visitors a Jolt
Oncor's Technology, Demonstration and Education Center is a peek into the grid’s future, showcasing new technologies; including energy storage and DER.
FERC OK in Hand, NextEra Faces More Questions on Oncor Deal
NextEra Energy has won FERC approval to acquire Oncor, but is still facing questions from the PUCT and calls for more protections from stakeholders.
ERCOT Sets New Winter Demand Record
ERCOT rang in the new year by breaking an 18-day-old record for winter electricity demand six times within 14 hours.
ERCOT Looks to Incorporate DG, Improve Ancillary Services in 2017
ERCOT 2017 goals include accomodating distributed generation, enhanced ancillary services and improved reliability-must-run practices.
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ERCOT Board/Annual Membership Meeting Briefs
ERCOT celebrated a trio of memorable anniversaries Tuesday by getting part of the band back together for its Annual Membership Meeting.
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PUCT OKs DG Rulemaking, Competition, Rate Reports
The PUCT wrapped up its 2016 open meeting schedule Friday by approving a rulemaking on interconnection agreements for distributed generation.

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