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February 19, 2026

Special Reports & Commentary

Solar Industry Looks for Bright Spots on Tariffs
Solar industry officials expressed confidence that the sector will continue to grow despite the Trump administration’s tariffs on imported solar cells and modules.
Overheard at Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit
Hundreds of investors, utility executives and others gathered for Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Future of Energy Summit.
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New Midwest Infrastructure Must Respect Trends, Experts Say
Industry experts talked about the trends dictating new energy infrastructure at a Midwest Energy Policy Series panel hosted by the Missouri Energy Initiative.
Perry Hints DOE Won’t Grant FES ‘Emergency’ Request
Energy Secretary Rick Perry indicated he was not likely to declare an emergency to keep FirstEnergy Solutions’ (FES) struggling power plants operating.
Hailed for Compassion, Marquez Seeks New ‘Chaos’
The Texas Public Utility of Commission (PUCT) open meeting last week was the last for Commissioner Brandy Marty Marquez, who spoke to RTO Insider about her five years of service.
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Berkeley Looks at EVs, Markets, Gas Withholding
Electric vehicles are increasing on California highways, but future growth is dependent on solving critical issues, PUC Commissioner Carla Peterman said.
Come Together on OSW, Northeast States Told
Offshore wind projects being developed through individual state procurements should be viewed as regional resources, panelists told a the audience of the New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable.
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Powelson Tells New England to Learn from Pennsylvania
FERC Commissioner Robert Powelson said ISO New England (ISO-NE) needs to overcome its aversion to new energy infrastructure to avoid natural gas shortages in the winter.
Eurostat, EIA
Counterflow: German La La Land
Columnist Steve Huntoon doesn't buy the hype of Germany's Energiewende (“Energy Transition”).
Conn. Officials Talk State Policy, Wider Trends
Connecticut officials shared their musings on a range of subjects, including the state’s energy policy, regulatory woes and China’s approach to siting nuclear plants.

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