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December 16, 2025

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.
Xcel Energy
Electric, Gas Revenues Drive Xcel’s 2021 Earnings
Xcel Energy has reported year-end earnings that, thanks to higher electric and natural gas revenues, met its guidance for the 17th straight year.
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Robo Stepping down as NextEra’s CEO
Jim Robo announced he is stepping down after almost 10 years as NextEra Energy's CEO during the company's year-end earnings call.
ERCOT
ERCOT: Retired Gas Unit Returning to Duty
ERCOT announced that the retired Wharton County Generation gas-fired plant is being brought online and that it is delaying the return to in-person meetings.
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ERCOT Weathers 2nd Cold Snap of Year
ERCOT sailed through its second stress test of its winter readiness, easily meeting demand that came short of its peak during last February’s storm.
Admin Monitor
Texas PUC Pushes ERCOT on Market Changes
The Texas PUC expressed concern that ERCOT is not moving quickly enough to implement the many changes to the market directed by the state legislature.
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ERCOT Preps for 2nd Cold Snap of Year
ERCOT is bracing for the second major cold front of the year, issuing an operating condition notice for Thursday and Friday ahead of “extreme cold weather.”
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Insurance Companies Suing ERCOT, Generators
More than 100 insurance companies are suing ERCOT and generators for policy holders’ “significant property damage” during last February’s winter storm.
Xcel Energy
ERCOT, PUC Say Grid is Ready for Winter Weather
ERCOT and Texas regulators and politicians say the grid is ready for severe winter weather this time, but some stakeholders aren't so sure.
Entergy
ERCOT Reports Optimistic About Coming Winter
ERCOT broke its silence on social media when it tweeted the release of its semiannual report that provides a 10-year forecast of its planning reserve margins.
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Jones Working to Restore Confidence in ERCOT
Interim CEO Brad Jones is working hard to restore confidence in ERCOT following February's winter storm with a cross-state listening tour.

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