January 17, 2025

Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)

UPDATED: PUCT Staff Welcomes Buffett’s Oncor Bid; Debtor Miffed
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.
NextEra-Oncor Deal Meets Third Denial
The Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) again refused to revisit their decision to reject NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Oncor.
Texas PUC Again Rejects NextEra’s Oncor Bid
The PUCT rejected NextEra Energy’s attempt to acquire Oncor, rebuffing a request to rehear a previous decision denying the proposed $18.7 billion deal.
Issues, Schedule set for Texas ROFR Case
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has laid out the issues to be considered to determine whether Texas law includes a right of first refusal.
Texas Law Could Affect MISO Competitive Transmission
The applicability of right of first refusal laws could influence selection for more than 20 projects proposed for MISO’s 2017 Transmission Expansion Plan.
NextEra’s Rejected Oncor Bid Gets Second Look
Texas regulators have agreed to reconsider its recent rejection of a bid for Oncor by Florida-based NextEra Energy.
Texas PUC Agrees to Take up SPP, SPS Request on ROFR
PUCT agreed to take up SPS and SPP's joint request to determine whether Texas law includes a right of first refusal that overrides FERC Order 1000.
NextEra not Giving up on Oncor Deal
Attorneys for NextEra Energy and EFH told a bankruptcy court they are not abandoning NextEra’s bid to acquire Oncor despite the PUCT's rejection.
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.

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