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November 19, 2024

Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)

Texas Commission Denies NextEra’s Bid for Oncor
The Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) formally rejected NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Oncor as telegraphed at its last open meeting.
Texas PUC Chair Nelson Stepping Down
Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) Chair Donna Nelson surprised staff and open-meeting attendees Thursday by announcing she would be stepping down.
Texas PUC Wary of Using ERS to Avoid Local Blackouts
The PUCT asked staff to revise a rulemaking on emergency response service, saying it didn't favor expanding the program to avoid local blackouts.
SPS, SPP Ask Texas to Rule on Transmission Competition
SPS and SPP have asked the PUC of Texas (PUCT) to rule on whether Texas law includes a right of first refusal that overrides FERC Order 1000.
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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