The Berkshire Hathaway Energy bid for Oncor won an immediate endorsement from a key PUCT official Friday, but it may have to overcome a top investor.

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 Energy CEO Jim Robo made a last-minute appearance before the PUCT Thursday -- leaving nothing to chance in the company’s pursuit of Oncor.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved a reorganization plan that will take the Energy Future Holdings competitive businesses out of Chapter 11.

The Texas PUC unanimously agreed to deny all motions for rehearing in Hunt Consolidated’s proposed acquisition of Oncor.

Bradley C. Jones will take over as CEO of NYISO on Oct. 12, as the New York power market faces a proposed overhaul led by the state’s governor and utility regulators.

NYISO announced Wednesday that its Board of Directors has selected Bradley C. Jones, senior vice president and COO of ERCOT, to replace Stephen G. Whitley as president and CEO, effective Oct. 12.