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Abbott Names Leader for Texas Nuclear Office
Texas nuclear industry experts are lauding Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent appointment of a leader for the Texas Advanced Nuclear Office, which will be responsible for funding mechanisms and regulatory support for nuclear power.
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Goulding Hasn’t Drunk the ‘Energy Dominance’ Kool-Aid
The Ontario government’s ambitious energy plan could prove costly to ratepayers if load growth stalls or new nuclear plants produce cost overruns, said A.J. Goulding, president of London Economics International.
ISO-NE
ISO-NE Publishes Draft 2026 Work Plan
Capacity auction reforms, a new asset condition reviewer role, parallel transmission planning efforts, new reserve products, Pay-for-Performance changes and interconnection modifications are likely to be on the docket for ISO-NE in 2026.
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FERC Ends Show-cause over SPP FTR Changes
FERC terminated a show-cause proceeding against SPP and accepted the RTO’s proposal to revise its collateral requirements for financial transmission rights by including an additional re-marking mechanism for seasonal products.
CPUC
CPUC Judge Proposes Ordering 6 GW of New Resources as Tax Credits Fade
A California PUC judge has proposed the commission order an additional 6 GW of capacity for the state between 2029 and 2032 to get ahead of disappearing federal tax credits and loans for renewable energy resources.
DOE
DOE Terminates $7.56B in Energy Grants for Projects in Blue States
The U.S. Department of Energy has terminated 321 grants totaling $7.56 billion for 223 projects, apparently targeting Democratic-leaning states.
PSCo
Xcel Battles Colo. Counties over Transmission Project
Xcel Energy is fighting two counties that are blocking a segment of the company’s Colorado’s Power Pathway transmission project. 
Duke Energy
Duke Asks for More Gas and Batteries, Delayed Coal Retirements to Meet Demand
Duke Energy filed its long-range plan with the North Carolina Utilities Commission, calling for more natural gas-fired generation and batteries while keeping existing coal plants online to meet accelerated demand for electricity.
TVA
D.C. Circuit Upholds FERC Approval of TVA’s Cumberland Switch to Gas
The Tennessee Valley Authority is closing in on a gas-for-coal swap at its Cumberland plant after the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected environmental groups’ arguments against FERC’s environmental review.
CPUC
Solar Dominates CPUC Tx Plan Recommendations Despite Cost Increases
The California PUC is recommending the state build an additional 68.5 GW of new solar generation resources by 2045, despite new tariffs on imports and the planned elimination of federal tax credits.

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