Real-time co-optimization in ERCOT took another step toward become reality following a discussion between Texas regulators and grid operator staff.

NextEra Energy filed a federal lawsuit challenging a recent Texas law giving incumbent utilities a ROFR to build transmission projects in the state.

The Texas PUC approved a 345-kV transmission project that cuts through an active petroleum field in West Texas’ Permian Basin.

The Texas PUC delayed action on a proposed transmission project in the Permian Basin, allowing parties to make modifications in the proposed order.

The Texas Public Utility Commission gave its final blessing to a $1.37 billion transaction involving Oncor, Sharyland Utilities and Sempra Energy.

The Texas Legislature on Tuesday passed legislation that gives incumbent utilities the right of first refusal to build transmission projects in the state.

The Texas PUC held off on giving its final blessing to $1.37 billion worth of transactions involving Oncor, Sharyland Utilities and Sempra Energy.

A combined $1.37 billion worth of transactions involving Oncor, Sharyland Utilities and Sempra Energy all but gained regulatory approval from the PUCT.

The Texas PUC praised ERCOT for its response to criticism over a March cold-weather event that prompted it to ask generators to reschedule planned outages.

The Texas PUC formally approved Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative’s request to move about 12% of its load and transmission facilities from SPP into ERCOT