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February 17, 2026

Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)

Hearings Over, PUCT, NextEra Ponder Oncor ‘Deal-Killers’
The Texas PUC concluded four days of hearings on NextEra Energy’s proposed $18.7 billion Oncor acquisition on Friday after hearing from both CEOs.
NextEra CEO Crashes PUC Hearings on Oncor Acquisition
NextEra Energy CEO Jim Robo made a last-minute appearance before the PUCT Thursday -- leaving nothing to chance in the company’s pursuit of Oncor.
NextEra Still Faces Skepticism over Oncor Acquisition
NextEra Energy's bid to win PUCT approval of its Oncor acquisition will be no slam dunk if the first two days of hearings are any indication.
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.
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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.
Appeals Court Ruling for Bondholders Clouds EFH Reorganization

Energy Future Holdings' attempt to emerge from bankruptcy may be hampered by a ruling that it must pay hundreds of millions of dollars to bondholders.

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Texas PUC Sets Hearing Schedule for NextEra-Oncor Merger
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) scheduled hearing dates on the NextEra - Oncor merger while punting on various other matters.
ERCOT Maps out Plan for Changing Reserve Margin Methodology
Texas regulators signed off on ERCOT’s plan to review its reliability standards and replace its loss-of-load expectation methodology for determining its reserve margin with one based on economics.
NextEra, EFH Seek to Reassure Texas PUC on Merger Deal
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) sought to assure the PUCT that they won’t be constrained in their review of the company’s agreement to purchase Oncor.
Texas PUC OKs ERCOT, SPP Studies on Lubbock Move
The PUCT accepted a proposal from ERCOT and SPP staff on coordinating their separate studies on Lubbock Power & Light’s planned move.

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