| Bidder Information Session |
Tuesday, January 06, 2026 |
| Auction Manager announces tranche targets, tranche size, MW-measure |
Tuesday, January 06, 2026 |
| Part 1 Window opens |
Thursday, January 08, 2026 |
| Auction Manager announces minimum and maximum starting prices |
Monday, January 12, 2026 |
| Part 1 Applications are due 12PM (noon) |
Friday, January 23, 2026 |
| Part 1 Notification Date |
Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
| Part 2 Window opens |
Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| Auction Manager announces any update to the MW-measure and announces seasonal factors |
Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| Part 2 Applications are due 12PM (noon) |
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
| Part 2 Notification Date |
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
| Bidder User Manual Distributed |
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
| Trial Auction for Registered Bidders |
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
| Auction Manager informs Registered Bidders of round 1 prices |
Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
| Auction begins |
Tuesday, March 03, 2026 |
| Auction Manager notifies AEP Ohio and the Commission of results |
On day of auction close |
| End of Commission review period |
Within two days of the auction close |
| Master SSO Supply Agreements Signed |
Within three days of end of Commission review |
| Power Flow |
Monday, June 01, 2026 |