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August 23 -- Updated
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have recommended that the Commission dismiss a complaint filed by Aspire Commodities, LLC ("Aspire") against ERCOT, in which Aspire has sought an order directing ERCOT to re-price the published settlement prices for interval 14:50 on May 30, 2019
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The Maryland PSC directed the investor-owned electric utilities to solicit offers to develop energy storage projects, and thereafter submit them to the Commission for approval
Proceeding with the consideration of retail electric choice as proposed by Arizona Corporation Commission Chair Bob Burns in a recent memo would, "unnecessarily burden an already overworked and understaffed Utilities Division, as well as threaten our ability to adopt ideal policies by prematurely anchoring our discussions to a defined proposal," ACC Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson wrote in a memo.
American Electric Power has named ...
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A Pennsylvania ALJ would adopt without modification a settlement among various parties in UGI Utilities - Gas Division's (the "Company") rate case that addresses various natural gas market issues
FERC has dismissed a petition for a declaratory order from Alternative Transmission Inc. (ATI), which had sought a finding that the non-wired transport of electricity is within FERC's jurisdiction under the FPA
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RetailEnergyX: State AGs, Phone Companies Make It Easier To Prosecute Robocall Bad Actors
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RetailEnergyX: Eversource, Ørsted JV Submits Bid In Second Massachusetts Offshore Wind RFP
August 22
A retail energy broker has made an investment in a provider of software-enabled facility asset management consulting solutions to commercial, government and institutional facility owners throughout North America.
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RetailEnergyX: Shell Energy To Acquire Australian Retail Supplier ERM Power
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• NEW! -- Senior Counsel -- Retail Supplier -- Houston
• NEW! -- Operations/Settlement Analyst
• NEW! -- Retail Energy Supply RFP Coordinator
• NEW! -- Jr. Gas & Power Scheduler/Trader -- Retail Supplier -- Houston
• NEW! -- Marketing Coordinator -- Retail Supplier -- Houston
• Corporate Counsel - Retail Supplier
• Senior Counsel - Regulatory - Retail Supplier
• Sales Representative -- Retail Supplier
A start-up led by Texas market vets applied for ...
Start-up Applies For Texas Retail Electric Provider Certificate
A start-up REP filed at the Texas PUC for ...
Staff of the Texas PUC have proposed the individual amounts to be allocated to individual retail electric providers for provision of the low-income customer identification service for the State fiscal year beginning on September 1, 2019 (FY2020).
An ESCO submitted to the New York PSC a Distributed Energy Resource Supplier (DERS) Registration Form
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The Virginia SCC issued an order directing Dominion Virginia Power, "to immediately resume processing enrollment requests under Section A 5 for customers who wish to purchase from Direct Energy or Calpine," pending a final order from the Commission concerning a dispute regarding the requirements for customers to take 100% renewable electric supply from retail suppliers
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August 21
Satori Energy Acquires Retail Energy Broker
Satori Energy has acquired ...
The Virginia SCC issued an order directing Dominion Virginia Power, "to immediately resume processing enrollment requests under Section A 5 for customers who wish to purchase from Direct Energy or Calpine," pending a final order from the Commission concerning a dispute regarding the requirements for customers to take 100% renewable electric supply from retail suppliers
An ESCO has filed a response to a show cause order recently issued by the New York PSC, stating that the enrollments at issue were permissible reinstatements, and were not in violation of a prior marketing suspension
The Massachusetts Attorney General (AGO) has requested that the Massachusetts DPU set a procedural schedule in the DPU's consideration of the City of Boston's electricity opt-out municipal aggregation plan that would allow for discovery and the ability to request evidentiary hearings
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Justin Olson filed a memo expressing support for the process to consider retail electric choice outlined by Chairman Bob Burns, with Olson also requesting that the Commission schedule its next workshop on retail competition
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RetailEnergyX: Walmart Sues Tesla, Alleging Tesla Rooftop Solar Panels Caused Fires
ComEd Files Updated Default Service Charges Due To Changes In Uncollectibles Factor
Commonwealth Edison has filed updates to its Purchased Electricity Charges (PECs), for both the summer PECs effective September 2019, and the non-summer PECs, as well as updates to its bypassable transmission rate, to reflect changes in the Incremental Supply Uncollectible Cost Factors (ISUFs).
Inspire Energy Receives License In New State
A PSC granted Inspire Energy Holdings, LLC a retail electric supplier license to serve ...
Texas Broker Registration Update: 411 Thus Far
As of publication time, approximately 411 brokers have filed as Texas electric brokers thus far.
Vistra Energy To Close Four Power Plants
Vistra Energy and its subsidiaries today announced the four Illinois power plants that will retire in order to meet the requirements of the recently approved revisions to the Multi-Pollutant Standard (MPS) rule imposed by the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB).
In a Public Utility Commission of Ohio proceeding reviewing the rules applicable to electricity billing, AEP Ohio suggested that all competitive retail electric service (CRES) charges, "should be readily comparable to the price-to- compare."
Several retail suppliers and brokers were included in the annual Inc. Magazine 500/5000 rankings of revenue growth (as a %) at private companies over the past three years.
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RetailEnergyX: FirstEnergy Solutions Bankruptcy Confirmation Hearing Enters Second Day
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Vistra Energy Announces Agreement To Acquire Ambit Energy, Purchase Price Announced
Today, Vistra Energy (VST) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ambit Energy for ...
Automation, Energy Services Firm (Broker) Acquires New York-Based Environmental Energy Corporation
A building automation and energy services provider, whose operations include energy procurement services, today announced the addition of Environmental Energy Corporation ("EEC") to its New York division.
A retail supplier has entered into a stipulation with Staff of a PUC under which the supplier agrees to a forfeiture of $19,000, upon approval of the stipulation by the Commission, to resolve all of the issues identified by the Staff in a Notice of Probable Non-Compliance
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Another Northeast, Renewables-Focused Retail Supplier Seeks Texas REP Certificate
A renewables-focused retail supplier has applied for a Texas retail electric provider certificate
The Arizona Corporation Commission has, "a long way to go," before being able to make a decision concerning retail electric choice, Commissioner Sandra Kennedy wrote in a memo filed in the electric choice proceeding
A retail supplier announced today the launch of ...
Nstar Files New Basic Service Rates, Supplier Disclosed
NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy filed new basic service rates for the Medium & Large Commercial and Industrial customer class in the WCMA Load Zone, the former Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO) service area, for the three-month period beginning October 1, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Awarded Contract To Supply New Jersey School
Energy Simply Seeks Texas Aggregator Certificate
Energy Simply LLC applied for a Texas electric aggregator certificate to serve ...
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RetailEnergyX: CalChoice Municipal Aggregation Selects Supplier For Wind Power PPAs
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RetailEnergyX: Tesla Offering Solar Rental In Several Retail Choice States
August 19
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced three settlements totaling more than $3.1 million with alternative retail electric suppliers ...
In a Public Utility Commission of Ohio proceeding reviewing the rules applicable to electricity billing, AEP Ohio suggested that all competitive retail electric service (CRES) charges, "should be readily comparable to the price-to- compare."
In a Public Utility Commission of Ohio proceeding reviewing the rules applicable to electricity billing, AEP Ohio said that it, "applauds" a proposed switch-block mechanism included in the draft rules.
Texas PUC Staff Now Recommend Aggregator's Application Be Denied Due To "Misleading" Name
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed an amended recommendation concerning the application of ...
Ohio utilities generally opposed a proposed prohibition on the utility billing of non-commodity services as contained in newly proposed rules from Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, with EDCs and retail suppliers also noting ambiguity in the proposal
Consumers' Counsel Says PUC Should Adopt Rule Requiring Shadow Billing Of Default Service Costs
In a Public Utility Commission of Ohio proceeding reviewing the rules applicable to electricity billing, the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel said that PUCO should adopt a rule requiring EDCs to record shadow-billing data and make such information available to the PUCO, OCC, and the general public
Texas Broker Registration Update: 321 Thus Far
As of publication time, approximately 321 brokers have filed as Texas electric brokers thus far.
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RetailEnergyX: Group Seeking To Repeal Ohio Nuclear Subsidies Submits Revised Petition
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RetailEnergyX: From The Archives: IKEA Offering Retail Electricity Supply
The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel filed a motion with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to re-establish the competitively bid Standard Choice Offer (SCO) as the default service for all choice-eligible residential customers at Dominion East Ohio, "so that they have the benefit of competitive pricing without marketer price gouging."
Innovative Northeast Retail Supplier Seeks Texas REP Certificate
A retail supplier has applied for ...
Gexa Energy announced that, going forward all, new Gexa Energy residential plans in Texas will be powered by 100% renewable energy, "at no additional cost to customers."
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A hearing office directed retail suppliers to submit information concerning their numbers of customers served under auto-renewals, and the nature of such service
Texas Generator, PUCT Staff Seek Approval Of Voluntary Mitigation Plan
A generator and Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed for approval of a Voluntary Mitigation Plan (VMP) which would ...
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August 16
Just Energy In "Advanced Discussions" With Potential Buyer For Its Overseas Retail Energy Businesses
In an MD&A for the quarter ending June 30, 2019, Just Energy provided the additional detail that ...
An Illinois ALJ would approve a modified version of Commonwealth Edison's proposed electric supply rate Time of Use program for non-shopping customers.
An EDC has filed with a PSC a report concerning a work group meeting that was convened to discuss how to address an upcoming SOS procurement that is ...
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In a town resolution filed with the New York PSC, the Bedford, New York Town Board said that ...
Connecticut Light & Power Files New Default Service Rates
Connecticut Light & Power has filed Last Resort Service Rates for the period October 2019 to December 2019
Subject to an additional condition, Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio have recommended that the Commission grant the petition of ...
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RetailEnergyX: Ofgem Selects Retail Supplier To Serve Customers Of Solarplicity After Default
ERCOT Posts Reliability Analysis Determination For Generating Units Filing For Mothball Status
ERCOT has posted a reliability analysis determination for ...
Maine PUC Sets New Standard Offer Rates
The Maine PUC has set the Standard Offer rates for the large non-residential classes at Central Maine Power and Bangor Hydro-Electric (Emera-BHD aka BHE) for the month of September 2019.
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Texas Broker Registration Update: 217 Thus Far
As of publication time, 217 brokers have filed as Texas electric brokers thus far.
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RetailEnergyX: Arizona Republic Columnist Favor Electric For Residential Customers As Well As C&Is
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Catholic Church Selects Retail Supplier For 4,500 Properties
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RetailEnergyX: Australian Retail Supplier To Launch Air Conditioning Cycling Plan
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RetailEnergyX: Reason Op-Ed Encourages California To Re-examine Electric Deregulation
August 15
MeterGenius, Inc. has applied for an Illinois alternative retail electric supplier license to serve all customer classes at Commonwealth Edison
PSC Draws On Retail Supplier's Security, Finds Retail Supplier In Default Of Obligation
The Maryland PSC issued a Notice of Default concerning ...
Retail electric provider V247 Power Corporation filed comments at the Public Utility Commission of Texas in support of a complaint that seeks re-pricing of published settlement prices for interval 14:50 on May 30, due to, as previously reported, Calpine providing erroneous telemetered Resource status information to ERCOT.
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RetailEnergyX: Market Chatter: Vistra Energy Nears Purchase of Ambit Energy
Texas Retail Providers Oppose New Inadvertent Gain Fee Sought By AEP Texas
In a statement of position in AEP Texas' current rate case, the Alliance for Retail Markets opposed a proposed new inadvertent gain fee sought by AEP Texas
Just Energy Texas, LP d/b/a Just Energy ("Just Energy") has sought reconsideration of a Texas PUC procedural order which had denied Just Energy's motion to intervene the proceeding considering the application of Just One Energy, LLC, for a Texas electric aggregator certificate, as Just Energy argued that the PUC's Substantive Rules prohibit an aggregator from engaging in misleading or deceptive practices
The National Energy Marketers Association (NEM) will convene its Fall Leadership Roundtable October 16 to October 18, 2019 in Hershey, PA
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Texas Broker Registration Update: 182 Thus Far
As of publication time, 182 brokers have filed as Texas electric brokers thus far.
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RetailEnergyX: Ofgem (U.K. Regulator) To Revoke Retail Supplier's Licence
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RetailEnergyX: Nevada Customer's Exit From NV Energy Supply Affirmed By PUC
August 14
In announcing earnings for the quarter ending June 30, 2019 a few minutes ago, Just Energy Group Inc. said that it, "plans to dispose of its assets in the U.K. due to a decision taken during the strategic review."
Griddy Refunding To Customers Membership Fee For Month Of August
Griddy, which offers Texas retail electric service using a pass-through of wholesale rates and a subscription model, informed customers that it is crediting back all of its members their membership for August.
Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Bob Burns has proposed that ACC Staff put together a rules package for, "full retail electric competition for all customers."
Start-up Led By Texas Retail Energy Vets Seeks Aggregator Certificate
A start-up applied for ...
Reliant and a resiliency-as-a-service provider announced an alliance, "to deliver reliable power solutions to commercial and industrial customers in Texas."
Utility Affiliate Seeks Retail Electric Supplier License In New State, First Outside Of Home State
A utility affiliate applied for ...
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Retail Energy Suppliers, Brokers Included In Inc. 500/5000 Rankings Of Growth (Revenues Disclosed)
Several retail suppliers and brokers were included in the annual Inc. Magazine 500/5000 rankings of revenue growth (as a %) at private companies over the past three years.
El Paso Electric Company and the Infrastructure Investments Fund, an investment vehicle advised by J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. (IIF), have filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of the previously reported transaction (details here) under which IIF would purchase EPE for $68.25 in cash per share representing an enterprise value of approximately $4.3 billion.
Texas Broker Registration Update: 116 Thus Far
As of publication time, 116 brokers have filed as Texas electric brokers thus far.
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RetailEnergyX: Several NY Capital Region Cities Forming Municipal Aggregation
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RetailEnergyX: Patriot Energy Group Receives ABC Excellence Award
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RetailEnergyX: ERCOT Prices Hit $9,000 On Aug 13, As EEA 1 Was Declared (First Since 2014)
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RetailEnergyX: From 8/12: Ovo In Talks To Acquire SSE Retail Energy Supply Business
August 13
The New York PSC has approved, with modification, natural gas tariff revisions from Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) and Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) (together, the Companies) to expand the recovery of certain costs associated with trucked and stored compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) through the Companies’ respective gas supply recovery mechanisms, the Gas Cost Factor (GCF) for Con Edison and Gas Supply Charge (GSC) for O&R, and to recover such costs from ESCOs as well.
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EC Infosystems Announces Pennsylvania Office Expansion, New Location in Allentown
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – August 13, 2019 – EC Infosystems, a leader in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Billing/Customer Information Solutions (CIS) for companies in the deregulated energy industry, has announced their Pennsylvania office move and expansion, now located at 1275 Glenlivet Dr. Suite 134, Allentown, PA 18106.
New York ESCO To Use New Trade Name
An ESCO filed at the New York PSC to use the trade name ...
Retail Supplier Announces Closing of New $700 Million Term Loan Facility
A retail supplier closed a new seven-year $700 million secured Term Loan B facility.
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United Illuminating Files New Default Service Rates
United Illuminating has filed new Last Resort Service rates with the Connecticut PURA for the period beginning October 1, 2019
CL&P, UI Disclose Default Service Suppliers
Connecticut Light & Power reported that ...
Vanguard Energy Services Receives License In New State
--- Texas Broker Registration Update: 65 Thus Far
-- CustomerFirst Renewables Seeks New License
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RetailEnergyX: Utility PG&E Names Former Exec At Retail Supplier Parent As CEO
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RetailEnergyX: Another U.K. Retail Supplier Ceases To Trade
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RetailEnergyX: U.S. DOE Awards Grant To ComEd, Partners To Advance "Energy Internet" (Blockchain)
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RetailEnergyX: Ohio Attorney General Rejects Language For Repeal Of Nuclear Subsidy
August 12
Initial Complaints Against ESCOs In New York Fall To Lowest Level In Past Eight Years
The Initial Complaints filed against ESCOs in New York for the month of June 2019 fell to the lowest rate in eight years, according to reports from the New York PSC
Retail Energy Vet Joins ENGIE Resources As Senior Business Development Manager
A retail energy vet has joined ...
A retail market veteran has joined ...
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RetailEnergyX: Ovo In Talks To Acquire SSE Retail Energy Supply Business
Sunwave Gas & Power Seeks Supplier License In New State
Sunwave USA Holdings Inc. (Sunwave Gas & Power) applied for a ...
The Maryland PSC recently granted Novo Energy Services, LLC an electric broker license to serve commercial and industrial customers in all service areas.
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Consistent with a prior recommendation, Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio have recommended that AEP Ohio credit to customers PUCO and OCC assessment fees collected from customers under gross-up factor applied to the bypassable auction cost reconciliation rider (ACRR) for the period August 2016 through June 2018
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Dominion Allegedly Polling To Test Messaging Against Electric Choice
An updated study from researchers at The Ohio State University and Cleveland State University says that the deregulation of retail electricity markets has delivered $8.7 billion in savings to Ohio customers from 2016-2018.
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RetailEnergyX: District Attorney Warns Customers After Multiple Reports Of Retail Energy Slamming
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RetailEnergyX: Bloomberg: Arizona May Have the Best Chance of Breaking Up Power Monopolies
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RetailEnergyX: Lawyer Says Referendum On Ohio Nuclear Bailout Unconstitutional
August 9
Staff of a PUC have recommended that the PUC approve, with additional conditions proposed by Staff, an application from ...
A Texas PUC ALJ has denied a motion from retail electric provider Just Energy Texas, LP (Just Energy) to intervene in the PUC docket considering the application of Just One Energy, LLC for an electric aggregator certificate
The Pennsylvania PUC issued a Secretarial letter notifying retail electric suppliers and EDCs that there will be a recalculation of the annual Alternate Energy Portfolio Standards Act (AEPS Act) Tier I obligations for the 2019 AEPS Act compliance year.
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RetailEnergyX: Gap Signs Wind Power Contract; Provider, Broker Named
An updated study from researchers at The Ohio State University and Cleveland State University says that the deregulation of retail electricity markets has delivered $8.7 billion in savings to Ohio customers from 2016-2018.
A PSC has lifted a ban on the aggregation of demand response by third parties for bidding into the wholesale market for retail choice load
Start-up Retail Electric Supplier Seeks License
A start-up has applied for ...
Retail Supplier Launches Affinity Program Offering "Solar Honey"
A retail supplier has partnered with ...
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas today voted to approve an interim registration form for electric brokers
The Pennsylvania PUC has rejected the plan filed by ...
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RetailEnergyX: Michigan PSC Says Utilities, Retail Suppliers Have Adequate Capacity
The Connecticut PURA opened Docket 19-07-01 for a review of proposed requirements for a statewide shared clean energy facility program
August 8
The Pennsylvania PUC has rejected the plan filed by ...
The Public Utility Commission of Texas today voted to approve an interim registration form for electric brokers
Pennsylvania PUC Stays Order Approving Modified PECO Prepay Pilot Program
The Pennsylvania PUC has issued an order staying its prior order approving a modified prepaid pilot for electricity and dual-fuel customers at PECO
The New York PSC today commenced an inquiry into assuring resource adequacy, given questions that have been raised concerning the "compatibility" of the New York ISO installed capacity market with state policy goals.
From 8/5: New Hampshire Opt-Out Municipal Aggregation Bill Becomes Law
New Hampshire SB 286 has made it through the legislative process, has been signed by the governor, and has become a chaptered law (Chapter 316 of 2019)
Spark Energy reported results for the second quarter of 2019
From 8/7: Retail Supplier Announces Partnership with the New York Yankees, On-site Branding, More
An ESCO announced a partnership with the New York Yankees.
Parties including AEP Texas, Oncor, Texas PUC Staff, the Alliance for Retail Markets, the Texas Energy Association for Marketers, and various ratepayer advocates have filed a proposed stipulation which would approve the sale of Oncor's McAllen and Mission distribution service area (and associated assets) to AEP Texas
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RetailEnergyX: Agway Energy Services Parent Reports Revenue From Electric, Gas Sales
The Pennsylvania PUC has named ...
Retail Suppliers, Including Start Up, Receive Initial ESCO Eligibility Letters From New York DPS
Two retail suppliers have received initial ESCO eligibility letters from the New York Department of Public Service
The Pennsylvania PUC today issued for public comment a settlement between Liberty Power Holdings, LLC (Liberty) and the PUC's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement ('I&E') to resolve allegations that Liberty's pricing disclosures did not conform to regulations, and to resolve allegations of alleged slamming
Online Retail Energy Marketplace WattBuy Seeks Broker Licenses In New States
WattB, Inc., which operates the site WattBuy [wattbuy(dot)com], applied for a Maine electric broker/aggregator license to serve residential customers in all service areas.
During an Arizona Corporation Commission Staff open meeting yesterday, Commissioners affirmed using a working group and workshop process as the next step for the Commission's retail electric choice investigation, as Commissioners discussed whether to retain a consultant to assist the Commission in the review.
Eligo Energy Receives Authority To Serve New Service Areas
• PAL Energy Smart Seeks Texas Aggregator License
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August 7
Spark Energy reported results for the second quarter of 2019
Retail Supplier Announces Partnership with the New York Yankees, On-site Branding, More
An ESCO announced a partnership with the New York Yankees.
Retail Supplier Names Market Vet As New COO
Effective August 1, 2019, the Board of Directors of ...
NRG Energy reported that its Retail segment recorded Adjusted EBITDA of ...
Northeast Retail Supplier Seeks Texas Retail Electric Provider Certificate
A retail supplier currently operating in the Northeast applied for ...
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RetailEnergyX: Schenectady, NY Considering Municipal Aggregation
Due to the lack of action by FERC, ISO New England's proposed Inventoried Energy Program has become effective by operation of law.
Engie-Owned Retail Supplier Seeks New License
Plymouth Rock Energy, LLC applied for ...
Staff of the Texas PUC have filed a further revision to the proposed electric broker registration form
Staff of the Massachusetts DPU in a working group presentation has proposed alternative language for marketing disclosures for retail electric suppliers, compared to disclosures developed by a supplier-led work group.
Former Stream Announces New Name For Direct Selling Business
With the sale of its retail energy business to NRG Energy having closed (with NRG acquiring the Stream name as part of the transaction), as first reported by RetailEnergyX.com, the former Stream announced that ...
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RetailEnergyX: CenterPoint Energy Reports Results From Retail Marketing Business
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RetailEnergyX: Sprague Reports Lower Gross Margins From Natural Gas Marketer
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Price Caps To Fall This Winter Due To Lower Wholesale Costs
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August 6
Parent Of Retail Supplier Names New President; Board Chair
The parent of a retail supplier has named ...
United Illuminating has filed a report concerning customer response to a notice of incorrect default service rates that had been posted in May
Responding to the latest report issued by the Massachusetts Attorney General, the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) said that an analysis shows that over $200 million in savings were available to Massachusetts residential customers from retail electric choice during the first sixth months of 2019
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RetailEnergyX: NRG Closes On Acquisition Of Stream SPE Ltd.
License Briefs
Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy applied at the New Hampshire PUC for preauthorization of a proposed Westmoreland Clean Innovation Project, which would include integration of battery storage, distributed energy resources in the form of demand response, and enhanced energy efficiency.
Santanna Energy Services has filed a motion at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio seeking an order limiting the discovery requests that IGS Energy may expound upon Santanna in a complaint brought against Santanna by IGS concerning alleged marketing behavior by Santanna
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RetailEnergyX: Claim: Florida Utilities 'Bought Out' Ballot Petition Companies
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RetailEnergyX: U.S. Justice Department Objects To Latest FirstEnergy Solutions Bankruptcy Exit Plan
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RetailEnergyX: Dominion Energy Announces Battery Storage Pilot Projects
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August 5
New Hampshire Opt-Out Municipal Aggregation Bill Becomes Law
New Hampshire SB 286 has made it through the legislative process, has been signed by the governor, and has become a chaptered law (Chapter 316 of 2019)
Just Energy Group Inc. ('Just Energy' or 'the Company') announced today that ...
The Secretary of the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has sent a letter to Atlantic Power & Gas, LLC informing the ESCO that Department of Public Service (DPS) Staff is not subject to discovery requests in a PSC show cause proceeding against Atlantic Power & Gas
Genie Energy Ltd. reported results for the second quarter of 2019
SmartEnergy Holdings Seeks Retail Supplier License In New State
• Start-up Texas Retail Provider Files For Authorization To Collect Deposits
• Texas REP Receives Authority To Collect Deposits
• Satori Energy Receives New License
• Electrasource Advisors Receives Texas Aggregator Certificate
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have proposed the fees to be allocated to retail electric providers and other companies to cover the cost of broadcasting PUCT meetings online for FY 2020.
Additional Texas Retail Electric Providers Request Low-Income Customer Sync List
Several more Texas retail electric providers have filed separate requests with the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the provision of the low-income customer identification service for the State fiscal year beginning on September 1, 2019 (FY2020).
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RetailEnergyX: Texas Electricity Ratings Announces 2019 5 Star Electricity Providers In Texas
A PSC has ordered that all of the customers of a retail supplier shall be returned to default service
A report released today by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says that Massachusetts individual residential electric customers who switched to a competitive electric supplier paid $76.2 million more than if they would have remained with default service during the one-year period from July 2017 to June 2018.
Staff of the District of Columbia PSC have issued a proposed order in the PSC's Modernizing the Energy Delivery System for Increased Sustainability (MEDSIS) proceeding, with the grid modernization efforts now being branded Power Path DC.
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August 3
A PSC has ordered that all of the customers of a retail supplier shall be returned to default service
August 2
Staff of the District of Columbia PSC have issued a proposed order in the PSC's Modernizing the Energy Delivery System for Increased Sustainability (MEDSIS) proceeding, with the grid modernization efforts now being branded Power Path DC.
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During an earnings call this morning, Vistra Energy CEO Curt Morgan discussed the company's view on retail M&A
Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio have recommended that PUCO approve, with additional conditions proposed by Staff, an application from a CRES for various rule waivers to allow the CRES to enroll retail customers in Ohio through an online, interactive process, or "chat".
A proposed order from an Illinois ALJ would approve a modified program proposed by Commonwealth Edison to establish a short-term pilot program as part of its Residential Real Time Pricing Program utility supply rider (Rider RRTP), to offer first-year bill protection to new real-time pricing participants, with the program marketed to default service customers expected to save money under the program, based on a review of their AMI data (Bill Protection Experiment)
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Inspire Energy Seeks License In New State
Inspire Energy Holdings, LLC applied for a ...
A PSC has again denied a request from the Office of People's Counsel for the utilities to provide OPC with the total aggregate amounts that shopping customers paid in retail supply charges and the total aggregate amount such customers would have paid for default service from the utility.
Pursuant to paragraph (2) of ERCOT Protocol Section 3.10.7.2.1, Reporting of Demand Response, ERCOT has requested via a market notice that Retail Electric Providers (REPs) analyze their retail dynamic pricing and demand response-related products and sort each Electric Service Identifier (ESI ID) enrolled in the products into one of the categories described in the NOIE-REP Demand Response Data Collection Technical Specifications for 2019, on the Demand Response page of ERCOT's website
Staff of the District of Columbia PSC and Pepco have both agreed that a previously directed procurement of a long-term renewable PPA for 5% of SOS load should not be used to serve SOS load, as both agree that the PPA's products should instead be sold into the wholesale market, with all distribution customers receiving a charge (or credit) from the PPA.
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Electricity Maine Lawsuit On Hiatus As Parties Hold Settlement Talks
KT Energy Receives Texas Aggregator License
The Texas PUC granted KT Energy LLC an electric aggregator certificate
Vistra Energy, the parent of various retail energy suppliers including TXU Energy and Dynegy, reported Adjusted EBITDA for its Retail segment of ...
Texas PUC Staff File Updated Proposed Interim Broker Registration Form
Staff of the Texas PUC have filed an updated draft interim electric broker registration form for Commission consideration
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RetailEnergyX: GenOn Completes $520 Million PJM Gas Plant Portfolio Financing
UGI Corporation announced today that its subsidiary, UGI Energy Services, LLC, has completed the previously announced acquisition of the equity interests of Columbia Midstream Group, LLC from a subsidiary of TC Energy Corporation for approximately $1.275 billion.
FERC's previously reported decision directing PJM not to conduct the 2022-20 base residual auction for PJM's capacity market during August as PJM had planned is already impacting default service procurements
August 1
Retail Supplier To Sell Customer Book, Exit State Under Stipulation With PUC Staff
A retail supplier would sell its book of customers in a state and cease operating in the state under a stipulation with ...
A retail supplier has named a new CEO
Retail Supplier Names Energy Market Vet As EVP, Electric Trading
A retail supplier has named a new EVP, Electric Trading
A report released today by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says that Massachusetts individual residential electric customers who switched to a competitive electric supplier paid $76.2 million more than if they would have remained with default service during the one-year period from July 2017 to June 2018.
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RetailEnergyX: Exelon Discusses Retail M&A View
A majority of Arizona Corporation Commissioners said that more time is needed to study retail electric competition before making a decision, and more workshops will be held
Parties have filed comments on a proposed Pennsylvania PUC policy statement that would restrict shopping for Customer Assistance Program (CAP) customers to a product whose rate does not exceed the default service Price to Compare at any time
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RetailEnergyX: Sunrun Launches Home Solar, Battery Offer In Texas, In Dallas, Houston
UGI Corporation announced today that its subsidiary, UGI Energy Services, LLC, has completed the previously announced acquisition of the equity interests of Columbia Midstream Group, LLC from a subsidiary of TC Energy Corporation for approximately $1.275 billion.
From 7/30: Nordic Energy Services Announces Two Hires, Including Agent Manager
Nordic Energy Services announced the hiring of ...
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RetailEnergyX: Amazon Announces New Solar Farm
July 31
During an earnings call this morning, Dominion addressed reports that it was considering a potential sale of its competitive retail natural gas supply business.
FERC's previously reported decision directing PJM not to conduct the 2022-20 base residual auction for PJM's capacity market during August as PJM had planned is already impacting default service procurements
Various stakeholder groups have filed proposals in the Massachusetts DPU's retail electric marketing investigation (19-07) addressing renewal notices, contract summaries, agent oversight, and other issues
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Going into a workshop on retail electric choice held yesterday and continuing today, Utilities Division Staff ("Staff") of the Arizona Corporation Commission said that, at this point, Staff does not believe that it would be in the public interest to include residential customers in electric choice.
A final decision from the Connecticut PURA imposed a $1.5 million fine on ...
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RetailEnergyX: PUC Issues Default Service Procurement Rules For Comment
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved a stipulation between ...
July 30
ENGIE Storage today unveiled what it called, "a new, highly-integrated supply and services offering for developers of in-front-of-the-meter (IFOM) solar and energy storage projects in New England and emerging markets."
FirstEnergy Solutions Corp. ("FES" or "Company") has named the members of its Board of Directors (the "Board") for the reorganized company ("New Holdco") and their roles will become effective once the Debtors' successfully emerge from the Chapter 11 process.
Centrica plc announced that Iain Conn, Group Chief Executive Officer, has agreed with the Board that he will step down as CEO and retire from the Board next year.
Retail Supplier Announces Two Hires, Including Agent Manager
A retail supplier announced the hiring of ...
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Retail Supplier Acquires Book Of Customers
Calpine Reports Results For Retail Segment
Calpine Corporation reported earnings today for the second quarter of 2019 (three months ended June 30, 2019)
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Arizona Corporation Commissioner Justin Olson has proposed, in a memo, a set of "basic tenets" for retail electric choice in the state.
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RetailEnergyX: Arizona Public Service To Request Proposals For New Solar And Wind Resources
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Makes Contribution To The Ocean Research Project
July 29
AEP Ohio has filed for approval of Phase 3 of its gridSMART grid modernization initiative, which includes a proposal for fiber deployment by AEP Ohio.
In comments filed in the Pennsylvania PUC's review of default service cost assignment, rate structure, and procurement issues, a coalition of retail electric suppliers proposed that the default service obligation be assigned to retail electric generation suppliers (EGSs) via a competitive bidding process
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has reversed a dismissal of a purported class action against XOOM Energy, LLC and an affiliate (defendants) over pricing, as the Second Circuit said that XOOM's contractual language differed from that in another retail supplier proceeding, and that plaintiffs have stated plausible claims for breach of contract given such language
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Texas Retail Electric Provider Says Aggregator's Name Will "Mislead" Customers, Files Objection
A Texas REP filed an objection to ...
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has denied an appeal of a lower court ruling which had dismissed a putative class action suit against Direct Energy Services, LLC, as the Seventh Circuit found that neither the wholesale electric price nor the utility price to compare is an appropriate standard for determining whether Direct Energy charged customers a "prevailing market price" as set forth under its contract
Innovation Arm Of Centrica (Direct Energy Parent) Invests In Smart Home Security Tech Start Up
Centrica plc has announced an investment into ...
In comments on a rulemaking regarding Ohio corporate separation rules, Dayton Power and Light ('DP&L') said that, "the rules should make clear that the electric distribution utilities ('EDUs') also have a place in providing a regulated option from which customers may choose innovative products and services."
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RetailEnergyX: San Francisco Could Soon Make PG&E Offer For Distribution System
July 26
A proposed order addresses a sought change in the billing fee charged to retail suppliers
PUC Staff Oppose Rule Waiver Sought By Retail Supplier As Part Of Marketing Flat Bill Product
Staff of a PUC have recommended denying a petition from ...
FERC has directed PJM to not run in August 2019 the Base Residual Auction (BRA) under its RPM capacity market for the 2022-2023 delivery year under its existing tariff
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Direct Energy Parent To Layoff Workers In Houston This Fall
Several stakeholders have filed comments in the Pennsylvania PUC's review of default service cost assignment, rate structure, and procurement issues
Arizona Public Service Company submitted comments to the Arizona Corporation Commission on a Staff report on draft rules for retail electric competition (details here) and a proposed list of tenets for retail choice proposed by Commissioner Justin Olson (details here)
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RetailEnergyX: Vistra Cutting 75 (Former Crius) Jobs In Connecticut
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Selected By SEPTA For Energy Retrofit, Solar PPA Also Signed
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Florida Proposal For Electricity Choice Gains Momentum
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RetailEnergyX: Southern Power Announces Investment In esVolta Energy Storage Projects
July 25
During an earnings call today, AEP CEO Nick Akins touted the ability of utility AEP Ohio to now enter into bilateral contracts with certain customers for renewable energy development, and looked towards the "redefinition" of Ohio energy policy via pending HB 247, which would allow utilities to offer various smart energy and value-added services
Broker Names New Vice President Of Energy Operations
A broker has named ...
Direct Energy Business Signs Long-Term Agreement With 23 MW Solar Project
Direct Energy Business announced ....
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Enel X North America Names New CEO
An advanced energy services provider whose operations include brokering named a new CEO
Baltimore Gas and Electric, Pepco, and Delmarva have each filed with the Maryland PSC tariff revisions to their Electricity Supplier Coordination Tariff to establish a process by which retail electric suppliers must transfer, to the utility, credits, which the suppliers receive from the PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM), that are associated with each utility's participation in the PJM capacity market as a price responsive demand (PRD) resource.
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RetailEnergyX: Rate Hike Looms For Texas Municipal Electric Utility
ERCOT moved to dismiss a complaint filed at the Texas PUC by Aspire Commodities, LLC under which Aspire is seeking an order directing ERCOT to re-price the published settlement prices for interval 14:50 on May 30
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RetailEnergyX: Mass. DPU Sets Late August Hearing Date For Boston Municipal Aggregation Plan
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RetailEnergyX: Alberta To Maintain Energy-Only Wholesale Market
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RetailEnergyX: (From 7/19): Berkeley, Calif. Bans Natural Gas In New Homes
July 24
New Texas Electric Provider Formed By Market Vets, Will Offer Flat Bill
A new Texas electric provider has recently been formed by several retail market veterans
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Justin Olson has proposed, in a memo, a set of "basic tenets" for retail electric choice in the state.
A retail energy shopping service and renewable energy marketer has named ...
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RetailEnergyX: Crain's Hits Retail Supplier Offering Fixed Rate 78% Higher Than Default Service
Retail Supplier Approved By State To Offer Community Association Manager (CAM) CE Course
A retail supplier announced that its continuing education course for Community Association Managers (CAMs) has been certified by a state's Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
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RetailEnergyX: Parent of Broker Amends, Expands and Extends Credit Facility
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Aspire Commodities, LLC has filed a formal complaint at the Public Utility Commission of Texas against ERCOT, seeking an order directing ERCOT to re-price the published settlement prices for interval 14:50 on May 30, alleging that the event which led to the spike, alleged by Aspire, citing an ERCOT presentation to the WMS, to be a Qualified Scheduling Entity wrongly setting the HSL and LSL levels for the generation they represented at 0, does not reflect a valid market solution
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RetailEnergyX: Nugget Resort Casino Reaffirms Partnership With NV Energy
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RetailEnergyX: Ohio Gov. Signs Nuclear Subsidy Bill, Opponents Seek To Put Issue On 2020 Ballot
July 23
NYSERDA recently filed with the New York PSC a revision to a proposed pay-as-you-go mechanism for the zero emissions credit (ZEC) compliance program
Update: PECO Price To Compare To Increase For Residential, Small Commercial Customers on Sept. 1
PECO has posted new electric Prices To Compare for the period beginning September 1, 2019
The Ohio House has concurred with the Senate-passed version of HB 6, which provides subsidies to nuclear and other qualifying resources, and the bill has been enrolled
Just Energy Group Inc. announced today that as part of a previously announced strategic review process, management identified customer enrollment and non-payment issues, primarily in Texas, over the past 12 months.
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Seeks Rehearing Of FERC Denial Of Complaint Against NYISO
ENGIE announced that ENGIE Impact was launched this month, uniting ENGIE Insight, Ecova UK, Red Engineering, and the Advisory and Advanced Analytics division of Tractebel under a common umbrella.
FERC granted a waiver sought by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. to allow ConEd to correct metering data for April 2018 beyond the 130-day period prescribed in the tariff
In comments in a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio rulemaking, Columbia Gas of Ohio has recommended that PUCO study an expansion of the eligibility criteria for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) program
Texas QSE To Pay $180,000 Under Settlement With Texas PUC Staff
A QSE would pay $180,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve alleged violations of
Post Oak Power Receives Texas Aggregator Certificate
The Texas PUC granted ...
Centrica plc announced today an agreement to purchase ...
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RetailEnergyX: Mitsui & Co. Energy Marketing and Services Seeks Market-Based Rate Authority
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RetailEnergyX: Jacksonville (FL) Utility Board Authorizes CEO To Explore Privatization
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RetailEnergyX: Op-Ed Rebutting Opponents Of Florida Electric Choice Published
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RetailEnergyX: NET Power Developing "Couple" Of Zero Carbon Natural Gas Power Plants In U.S.
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RetailEnergyX: NY Mayor de Blasio Suggests Government Takeover Of ConEd
July 22
An online retail energy marketplace announced that it has closed a $1.2M seed round with
Direct Energy Business, LLC has submitted to the Virginia SCC a motion for temporary injunctive relief directing Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia ("Dominion" or "Dominion Virginia") immediately to process all pending enrollment requests by Direct Energy Business to provide competitive supply service to its customers, and to process in a timely manner any such future enrollment requests, at least until such time as a petition from Dominion Virginia for a declaratory judgment against Direct Energy Business concerning retail provider supply requirements is resolved
Retail Supplier Names Market Vet As Director, NE Retail Gas Supply & Pricing
A retail supplier has named ...
Retail energy veteran Preston Ochsner, Managing Partner of Ochsner Interests Inc., told EnergyChoiceMatters.com that he is working on several M&A deals in the retail energy space, acting as an investment banker, and has seen a "dramatic" increase in M&A activity around New York-based retail energy providers.
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Calpine Error Led To ERCOT May Price Spike, Calpine Supports Re-pricing
Baltimore Gas & Electric has filed new Type II SOS rates for the period beginning September 1, 2019
PJM Announces New Chief Risk Officer, Who Formerly Served In Risk Role At Parent Of Retail Supplier
PJM Interconnection today announced the appointment of ...
ERCOT Receives Notification Of Suspension Of Operations (NSO)
ERCOT has received a Notification of Suspension of Operations (NSO) for ...
Parent Of Retail Supplier To Sell Portfolio Of Distributed Generation Assets For $720 Million
The parent of a retail supplier announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its portfolio of ...
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Centrica Seeking Buyer For Upstream Oil & Gas Business
FERC has decided that the results from the Midcontinent ISO 2015/16 Planning Resource Auction for Local Resource Zone 4 were just and reasonable
More Texas Retail Electric Providers Request Low-Income Customer Sync List
Three Texas REPs have each submitted to the Public Utility Commission of Texas a formal request for production and receipt of the list of low income electric customers for the State Fiscal Year beginning on September 1, 2019
July 19
The Connecticut PURA has referred the matter of changes in prices, under what PURA calls "fixed" price contracts, by two retail suppliers to the Connecticut Attorney General and Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection for further investigation, if necessary, and enforcement procedures
Direct Energy is now providing Texas customers the ability to pay bills through mobile wallets such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
Retail Supplier Reports Change In LLC Members
A retail supplier has informed regulators of an organizational change in the number of its LLC members
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Broker-Consultant Elevates President/COO To CEO
A broker has named ...
PSC Approves Timeline For Supplier Consolidated Billing Implementation, Including Start Date
The Maryland PSC had approved a timeline proposed by a working group for the implementation of supplier consolidated billing for electricity and natural gas
FERC Won't Require Market-Based Rate Sellers (Retail Suppliers) To Obtain Legal Entity Identifier
In a final rule changing various requirements for market-based rate applications and filings, FERC declined to adopt an initial proposal that MBR Sellers must obtain a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)
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RetailEnergyX: Ohio Gov. Says Will Sign Nuclear Subsidy Bill
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RetailEnergyX: Berkeley, Calif. Bans Natural Gas In New Homes
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Retail Supplier Providing Free Home EV Charging (100 Miles Per Month)
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During an investor day, Shell reiterated its plan to significantly grow its electricity business
July 18
In denying a rehearing request from IGS Energy in a Duke Energy Ohio electric security plan and rate case, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio affirmed that, "all customers benefit from Duke’s ability to provide the SSO [standard service offer]," and the recovery of certain administrative and similar costs related to the provision of SSO are appropriately recovered via distribution rates
Rhode Island Gov. Signs Bill Banning Auto-Renewal Of Residential Retail Electric Contracts
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed S 399, which bans auto-renewal of residential retail electric contracts.
Residents Energy Receives License In New State, PSC Includes Reporting Conditions
The Michigan PSC granted Residents Energy LLC a license to operate as ...
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FERC has decided that the results from the Midcontinent ISO 2015/16 Planning Resource Auction for Local Resource Zone 4 were just and reasonable
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has shelved consideration of certain proposed enhancements related to the day-ahead market (DAM) under real-time co-optimization (RTC), in order to avoid a delay in RTC implementation
Updated, 7/18: With several members who support the bill absent, the Ohio House, lacking votes to pass the Senate version of HB 6, recessed until August 1 without taking up the Senate version of the bill
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RetailEnergyX: Bloomberg Claim: Decades After Enron Debacle, Electricity Deregulation Is "Back"
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RetailEnergyX: New York Awards Contracts To Two Offshore Wind Developers For 1,700 MW
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RetailEnergyX: Municipal Aggregation Awards To Sunrun Contract For Solar, Storage
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RetailEnergyX: Two Australian Retail Suppliers Fined Over Discount Claims
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today urged consumers, "to be conscious of utility account security when answering telemarketing sales calls from competitive energy suppliers (suppliers) and report any suspicious activity to both their utility and the PUC’s Bureau of Consumer Services (BCS)."
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RetailEnergyX: From 7/1: Albireo Energy (Energy Manager, Broker) Acquires Alabama Controls
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July 17
A retail supplier has agreed to a forfeiture of $250,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to resolve alleged violations detailed in a Staff Notice of Probable Non-Compliance
The Ohio Senate has passed HB 6, which provides subsidies to nuclear and other qualifying resources
CPower, a provider of commercial and industrial demand-side energy management programs, announced the hire of ...
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has issued proposed revisions to its electric service rules that would, among other things, allow customers to request a switch block on their account
In addressing a complaint filed by Maryland PSC Staff against Smart One Energy, LLC ("Smart One" or "SOE") for, among other things, allegedly not obtaining 'wet signatures' for telephonic enrollments, Maryland PSC Chair Jason M. Stanek said that the supplier's actions have likely "set back" the progress of retail competition in the state
PECO Generation Supply Charge To Increase For Residential, Small Commercial Customers on Sept. 1
PECO has filed with the Pennsylvania PUC new electric Generation Supply Adjustment (GSA) charges for the period beginning September 1, 2019
PUC Grants Retail Supplier Waiver Of Certain TPV Requirements
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has granted AEP Energy, Inc.'s petition for a waiver of the current rules concerning third-party verification for door-to-door electricity and natural gas sales
Regulator Imposes $750,000 Civil Penalty On Retail Supplier, In Final Order
The Connecticut PURA issued a final order imposing a civil penalty in the amount of $750,000 on ...
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RetailEnergyX: Pa. PUC Cancels Broker's License
CustomerFirst Renewables Receives Natural Gas License
A PSC granted CustomerFirst Renewables LLC a natural gas license
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio adopted, without substantive modification relating to retail market issues, a stipulation at the FirstEnergy Ohio EDCs addressing grid modernization that includes, among other things, the installation of 700,000 advanced meters in the EDCs' service territories
Spark Energy LLC has requested that the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority hold a hearing in PURA's proceeding addressing a declaratory ruling regarding the altering of the prices in fixed-price contracts, specifically, with respect to ISO charges
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RetailEnergyX: Rhode Island Town Considers Launching Municipal Aggregation, Selecting Consultant
NiMo Seeks To Extend Commodity Supply Bill Guarantee For V-TOU Customers
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid ('National Grid', 'NiMo', or the 'Company') submitted a petition to the New York PSC seeking a limited waiver to extend the one-time option available to customers with plug-in electric vehicles ('PEVs') at their premises to receive a comparison of 12 months of charges under Service Classification No. 1 ('SC-1') Voluntary Time-of-Use ('VTOU') rate against what they would have paid under the SC-1 standard tariff rate, where such option is currently only available at the end of the customer’s initial one-year term under Special Provision L, entitled 'Residential Optional Time of Use Delivery And Commodity Rate'
Maine PUC Sets New Standard Offer Rates
The Maine PUC has set the Standard Offer rates for the large non-residential classes at Central Maine Power and Bangor Hydro-Electric (Emera-BHD) for the month of August 2019.
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RetailEnergyX: Electrify To Launch Commercialization Pilot For Blockchain Peer-To-Peer Energy Sales
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RetailEnergyX: Logical Buildings Profiled By Real Estate New Jersey
July 16
CPower Acquires Firm Which Monetizes Energy Efficiency In PJM Markets
CPower announced today that it has acquired ...
Retail Energy Vet Joins ENGIE North America As Senior Director, Solution Sales
A retail energy vet has joined ...
The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities have filed new tariffed residential and commercial PTCDefault rates with the PUC for the three-month period starting September 1, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: Another U.K. Bank Offering Retail Energy Shopping Service Via Bank's App
The Maryland Office of People's Counsel has requested that the Maryland PSC issue an order providing that ...
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Retail Energy Supplier Launching Second Retail Storefront
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The New York PSC approved tariff revisions at National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation to adjust month end storage inventory level requirements applicable to energy services companies (ESCOs)
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RetailEnergyX: Tenaska Said To Contract With Developer For Storage Projects, Including In ERCOT
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RetailEnergyX: MA Muni Aggregation Selects Retail Supplier, Rates Disclosed
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RetailEnergyX: Calpine Completes Sale Of Two Power Plants
July 15
Vistra Energy (TXU Parent) Completes Acquisition Of Crius Energy Trust
Vistra Energy and Crius Energy Trust ("Crius Energy") today announced the successful completion of the previously announced acquisition by Vistra of the business of Crius Energy.
In comments on a rulemaking regarding Ohio corporate separation rules, Dayton Power and Light ('DP&L') said that, "the rules should make clear that the electric distribution utilities ('EDUs') also have a place in providing a regulated option from which customers may choose innovative products and services."
PSC Dismisses Staff Complaint Against Retail Supplier
The Maryland PSC has dismissed a complaint against ...
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RetailEnergyX: Parent Of Utility With Retail Choice Acquires Renewable Energy Developer
Staff of the Maryland PSC have requested that the Commission issue a fine of $170,000 to ...
Spark Energy Announces Termination of Tax Receivable Agreement
Spark Energy, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a TRA Termination and Release Agreement (the 'Release Agreement'), and agreed to pay ...
Just One Energy Seeks Texas Aggregator License
Just One Energy LLC applied for a ...
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RetailEnergyX: WSJ: Oil Giant Shell’s Pivot to Electricity Could Bring Investors Less Sizzle
In comments on a rulemaking regarding Ohio corporate separation rules, Duke Energy Ohio requested that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio clarify that an existing rule concerning the reporting of unreasonable sales practices and market deficiencies does not impose an obligation on utilities to report the behavior of third-party market participants.
The "Energy Switch" working group in the Massachusetts DPU's retail market investigation proceeding (19-07) will hold a meeting on ...
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RetailEnergyX: California Municipal Aggregation Signs Long-Term PPAs
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RetailEnergyX: Sierra Club Pushes For Retirement Of CPS Energy Coal Units
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RetailEnergyX: Calif. Gov. Nominates New PUC President
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RetailEnergyX: Maine PUC Approves Long-Term Wind Power Contract
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July 12
Texas Market Vet Launches New Electricity Broker
A retail energy vet has launched ...
Texas PUC Staff File Proposed Interim Broker Registration Form
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed for Commission consideration a proposed interim broker registration form
In commenting on a report from Staff of the Arizona Corporation Commission regarding "possible" modifications to the ACC's retail electric competition rules, retail suppliers opposed limiting electric choice to 10% of load during a transition period
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Pennsylvania PUC Denies Reconsideration Of $1 Million Fine Imposed On Retail Supplier
The Pennsylvania PUC denied reconsideration of its July 2018 order which, among other things, imposed a $1 million fine on ...
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have sought stakeholder comment on a series of questions related to the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) upon implementation of real-time co-optimization (RTC) of energy and ancillary services in the ERCOT Real-Time Market.
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RetailEnergyX: FirstEnergy Names New Vice President, Risk and Internal Audit
Additional Texas Retail Electric Provider Requests Low-Income Customer Sync List
Another REP has submitted to the Public Utility Commission of Texas a formal request for production and receipt of the list of low income electric customers for the State Fiscal Year beginning on September 1, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: Texas QSE To Pay $15,000 Under Settlement With PUC Staff
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RetailEnergyX: Tentative Order Would Cancel Licenses Of Several Brokers
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RetailEnergyX: Florida Electric Choice Initiative Backers Raise $3 Million To Date
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RetailEnergyX: Nevada School District To Remain With NV Energy For Supply
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RetailEnergyX: Sunnova Formally Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering, Expected Share Price
July 11
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today urged consumers, "to be conscious of utility account security when answering telemarketing sales calls from competitive energy suppliers (suppliers) and report any suspicious activity to both their utility and the PUC’s Bureau of Consumer Services (BCS)."
Regulator Issues Further Proposed Decision Which Would Impose $750,000 Fine On Retail Supplier
The Connecticut PURA issued a further proposed decision under which PURA would determine that a pre-recorded telemarketing message used by a subcontractor of an agent of a supplier violated certain statutes, and under which PURA would impose a civil penalty in the amount of $750,000 on the supplier
The Connecticut PURA opened Docket 19-07-01 for a review of proposed requirements for a statewide shared clean energy facility program
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RetailEnergyX: FERC Issues Order To Show Cause To Power Trader, Could Seek $6 Million Penalty
PUC Approves $13,500 Settlement With Retail Supplier
The Pennsylvania PUC approved without modification a settlement under which ...
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Signs Long-Term PPA For Supply From Wind Farm
In compliance with a directive from the Connecticut PURA, Connecticut Light and Power d/b/a Eversource Energy filed a detailed description of a system error which resulted in the customers of retail electric suppliers being charged an incorrect rate because CL&P's customer care system did not capture updated rates submitted by the suppliers, even though CL&P's EDI system sent suppliers an echo accepting the price change
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Two More Texas Retail Electric Providers Request Low-Income Customer Sync List
Two REPs have each submitted to the Public Utility Commission of Texas a formal request for production and receipt of the list of low income electric customers for the State Fiscal Year beginning on September 1, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Announces Wind Plan
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RetailEnergyX: AARP Volunteers Appointed To Pennsylvania PUC Consumer Advisory Council
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RetailEnergyX: Nevada PUC Denies Request From NV Energy To Raise Exit Fee On Customer
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RetailEnergyX: New York PSC Approves Westchester County Clean Energy Consumer Awareness Plan
July 10
Energy Capital Partners Acquires Energy Storage Developer
Energy Capital Partners (ECP) announced today the final acquisition of ...
Iberdrola Solutions Receives Texas Retail Electric Provider Certificate
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted Iberdrola Solutions LLC an ...
Regulator Issues Notice Of Violation To Retail Supplier
The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) and Assessment of Civil Penalty against ...
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RetailEnergyX: Texas Retail Provider's Provocative Billboard Draws Complaints From TXU
New York Town Selects ESCO For Municipal Aggregation, Rate Disclosed
The Town of Chazy in Clinton County, NY has selected
Regulator Schedules Hearing In Review Of Moving All Hardship Customers To Default Service
The Connecticut PURA has scheduled the dates for a hearing on its proceeding reviewing feasibility, costs, and benefits of placing hardship customers on Standard Service pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 16-245o(m)
In a brief, the Alliance For Retail Markets has opposed a proposal from CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC ("CenterPoint" or "CEHE") to change its flat monthly charges (customer charge, metering charge) from a "per retail customer" basis to a "per meter" basis.
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Texas Retail Provider Receives Authority To Use Trade Name
The Texas PUC granted ...
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RetailEnergyX: Choose Energy Offering $300 Rewards Cards In Giveaway, Launches TexasCool Campaign
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Affiliate Selected By Catholic Charities For Solar Installation
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RetailEnergyX: Ofgem Warns It Again Could Revoke Retail Supplier's License
July 9
Retail Energy Veterans Form New Broker
A new electricity broker has been formed by ...
FERC has authorized the application of Vistra Energy Corp. to acquire Crius Energy Corporation.
Duquesne Light Default Supply Rate To Fall Another 14%
Duquesne Light filed with the Pennsylvania PUC the default service supply rate for Medium Commercial & Industrial customers for the period beginning September 1, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: Centrica Integrates Data, CRM, Creative, Media Strategy
Post Oak Power Seeks Texas Aggregator Certificate
PO Power LLC d/b/a Post Oak Power applied for ...
Ohio Schedules Workshop To Review Natural Gas Market Rules
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has opened a periodic five-year review of the Minimum Gas Service Standards under OAC Chapter 4901:1-13, which include certain rules impacting retail natural gas marketing rules
Texas PUC Assigns Docket Number For Proceeding To Develop Broker Registration Form
The Texas PUC has assigned ...
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RetailEnergyX: Toyota Tsusho Participates In Series B Round For Microgrid Solutions Provider
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RetailEnergyX: E.ON Retail Supplier To Supply Only 100% Renewable Energy In U.K.
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RetailEnergyX: Solar Provider Fights To Supply Customers In Wisconsin
July 8
Retail Supplier Names Market Vet As Director Of Sales Operations
A retail supplier has named ...
Pure Energy USA Seeks Retail Supplier License In New State
Pure Energy USA applied for ...
The Alliance for Retail Markets has submitted a list of issues proposed to be addressed in the Texas PUC's consideration of the application of AEP Texas to acquire Oncor's McAllen/Mission service area
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Closing Six Sales Offices In Channel Strategy Shift
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RetailEnergyX: From 7/5: Shell Enters Retail Electric Market In Japan
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RetailEnergyX: Centrica To Offer EV Charging Installation To Homeowners, Seeking 15% Market Share
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RetailEnergyX: Update On CenterPoint Offering Home Warranty Plans In Texas
A PSC's Supplier Consolidated Billing (SCB) Work Group has filed with the PSC a proposed timeline for the implementation of Supplier Consolidated Billing.
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RetailEnergyX: New York Town Selects Energy Supplier For 20-Year PPA
As part of an annual report, the Illinois Commerce Commission's Office of Retail Market Development reported on the aggregate cost that customers of alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES) paid in excess of the utility's default service rate, for the period June 2018 to May 2019
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Two New York LDCs have filed updates to their current rate cases at the New York PSC, with such updates including a modification to a renewable natural gas supply option proposed by the LDCs
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RetailEnergyX: From 7/5: Honolulu Official Says Hawaii Should Introduce Municipal Aggregation
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RetailEnergyX: Sempra Energy Names New Vice President Of Federal Government Affairs
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Retail Supplier Reveals Email Addresses Of Nearly 500 Customers Due To Error
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RetailEnergyX: Sunnova Files For U.S. IPO
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RetailEnergyX: Op-Ed By Florida Electric Choice Opponents Published By Palm Beach Post
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RetailEnergyX: NYT: Florida’s Utilities Keep Homeowners From Making the Most of Solar Power
From 7/3: NRG Energy Acquires Book Of Customers From Retail Supplier
NRG Energy confirmed to EnergyChoiceMatters.com that it has acquired ...
UGI Corporation announced that its subsidiary, UGI Energy Services, LLC, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the equity interests of Columbia Midstream Group LLC, (CMG) from a subsidiary of TC Energy Corporation (TC Energy) for approximately $1.275 billion, subject to customary adjustments at closing.
EnergyMark, LLC filed with the New York PSC, in Case 12-M-0476, one of the PSC's proceedings assessing the mass market (and consolidated with the retail market review), "a summary of performance, that is, savings vs the LDC, comparing LDC bundled bill of supply and delivery costs."
July 5 & July 4
PSC Working Group Proposes Start Date For Supplier Consolidated Billing, Implementation Schedule
A PSC's Supplier Consolidated Billing (SCB) Work Group has filed with the PSC a proposed timeline for the implementation of Supplier Consolidated Billing.
Staff of the Massachusetts DPU have, in the DPU's retail electric market investigation, proposed further reporting requirements for retail suppliers
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RetailEnergyX: Shell Enters Retail Electric Market In Japan
A regulator has approved letters to be sent by an EDC to customers of retail electric suppliers who were recently charged an incorrect rate because the EDC's customer care system did not capture updated rates submitted by the suppliers, even though the EDC's EDI system sent suppliers an echo accepting the price change
Two New York LDCs have filed updates to their current rate cases at the New York PSC, with such updates including a modification to a renewable natural gas supply option proposed by the LDCs
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RetailEnergyX: Honolulu Official Says Hawaii Should Introduce Municipal Aggregation
Texas Retail Provider Seeks Hearing On PUC Staff's Petition For Revocation Of REP Certificate
A REP has formally requested a hearing on a petition by Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the PUC to revoke the retail electric provider certificate of the REP
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RetailEnergyX: Chron: Are Those Home Warranties Really Necessary (CenterPoint/HomeServe Offering)
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RetailEnergyX: Centrica Commits To Deploy 7 GW Of Flexible, Distributed, Lower Carbon Generation
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RetailEnergyX: New York Announces $55 Million for Energy Storage on Long Island
July 3
NRG Energy Acquires Book Of Customers From Retail Supplier
NRG Energy confirmed to EnergyChoiceMatters.com that it has acquired ...
UGI Corporation announced that its subsidiary, UGI Energy Services, LLC, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the equity interests of Columbia Midstream Group LLC, (CMG) from a subsidiary of TC Energy Corporation (TC Energy) for approximately $1.275 billion, subject to customary adjustments at closing.
EnergyMark, LLC filed with the New York PSC, in Case 12-M-0476, one of the PSC's proceedings assessing the mass market (and consolidated with the retail market review), "a summary of performance, that is, savings vs the LDC, comparing LDC bundled bill of supply and delivery costs."
An EDC petitioned a PSC for a waiver of a rule relating to the due date of bills sent from out of state, with the EDC noting that application of the rule would delay payments to retail electric suppliers
ConEd Files To Institute Tier 2(B) Physical Storage Program For ESCOs On Permanent Basis
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (the "Company") has filed tariff revisions with the New York PSC to institute the Tier 2(B) Physical Storage program for natural gas ESCOs on a permanent basis
Solar Developer Creating Retail Energy Supply Business, Registers As New York ESCO
An affiliate of a solar developer has register as a New York ESCO
Staff of the Arizona Corporation Commission have filed revisions to a report regarding "possible" modifications to the ACC's retail electric competition rules, with such modifications raising the eligibility threshold for a customer to take retail electric choice
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RetailEnergyX: Texas QSE To Pay A Combined $48,000 Under Settlements With PUC Staff
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has requested from parties further briefing on the electric security plan at Dayton Power & Light, due to the inclusion in a stipulation (which itself is being contested after withdrawal of a retail supplier) of a distribution modernization rider (Rider DMR) similar to, but not identical to, the Rider DMR which the Ohio Supreme Court recently struck as unlawful at the FirstEnergy Ohio EDCs.
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PSC Schedules Working Group Meeting To Address Long-Term Contracts For Default Service
The District of Columbia PSC will hold the third Standard Offer Service Working Group meeting on Thursday, July 11, 2019.
IGS Energy Requests Texas Low-Income Customer Sync List
Accent Energy Texas LP, d/b/a IGS Energy, submitted to the Texas PUC a formal request for production and receipt of a list of its low-income electric customers for the State fiscal year beginning on September 1, 2019.
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RetailEnergyX: Customer Reports Spoofed Robocall Offering 30% Discount As Showing From Utility
Bulb US LLC, an affiliate of U.K. retail energy provider Bulb which describes itself as the U.K.'s biggest green supplier and which has also been named the U.K.'s fastest growing start-up, has been granted an Option 1 retail electric provider certificate by the Public Utility Commission of Texas
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
July 2
Staff of the Arizona Corporation Commission have filed a report regarding "possible" modifications to the ACC's retail electric competition rules
A Pennsylvania utility has filed tariff changes with the PUC to require retail suppliers and other entities to sign a data security agreement and carry $5 million in cybersecurity insurance as a condition of accessing the utility's systems, including web portals
An EDC has filed data concerning the number of retail supplier customers impacted by an EDC billing system error which saw such customers of retail suppliers charged an incorrect rate, and also filed proposed letters to be sent to affected customers
Energy Broker-Consultant Names Market Vet As New Chief Commercial Officer
Choice! Energy Management announced ...
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RetailEnergyX: Clearway Energy To Pilot Use of Blockchain For REC Trading, Sales
Direct Energy Launches New Texas Electric Plan With 12 Hours Free Service, Hive View Smart Camera
Direct Energy announced for Texas residential customers a new 24-month fixed-price electricity plan that includes 12 hours of free power from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. and a Hive View smart indoor camera.
The Rhode Island Senate and House have both passed S 399, which bans auto-renewal of residential retail electric contracts.
As part of an annual report, the Illinois Commerce Commission's Office of Retail Market Development reported on the aggregate cost that customers of alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES) paid in excess of the utility's default service rate, for the period June 2018 to May 2019
The Office of Retail Market Development (ORMD) of the Illinois Commerce Commission on June 3 filed with the ICC recommendations concerning further revisions to the inclusion of Price to Compare (PTC) information on customer electric bills, including the bills of customers on competitive supply.
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RetailEnergyX: Dutch Retail Energy, Telecom Firm Acquires Mobile Telephony Provider
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RetailEnergyX: E.ON Acquires Biomethane Supply Business From German Natural Gas Supplier
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RetailEnergyX: Texas PUC Chair Authors Op-Ed Advising Electric Customers Ahead Of Summer
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RetailEnergyX: Duke Energy Surpasses 1 GW Of Owned Solar Capacity
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Energy Shopping Service Arcadia Power Awarded as Technology Pioneer
July 1
As part of an annual report, the Illinois Commerce Commission's Office of Retail Market Development reported on the aggregate cost that customers of alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES) paid in excess of the utility's default service rate, for the period June 2018 to May 2019
The Rhode Island Senate and House have both passed S 399, which bans auto-renewal of residential retail electric contracts.
The Office of Retail Market Development (ORMD) of the Illinois Commerce Commission on June 3 filed with the ICC recommendations concerning further revisions to the inclusion of Price to Compare (PTC) information on customer electric bills, including the bills of customers on competitive supply.
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An EDC reported certain instances in which the utility billed the customers of retail suppliers an outdated, prior rate, despite suppliers submitting an updated rate to the utility
The parent of a retail supplier has acquired ...
Bulb US LLC, an affiliate of U.K. retail energy provider Bulb which describes itself as the U.K.'s biggest green supplier and which has also been named the U.K.'s fastest growing start-up, has been granted an Option 1 retail electric provider certificate by the Public Utility Commission of Texas
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A subsidiary of Duke Energy today announced it will acquire a portfolio of distributed fuel cell technology projects from ...
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Offices Of Two Retail Suppliers "Raided" In Slamming Instigation
Texas Market Vet Joins NRG As Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Affairs
A Texas market vet recently joined NRG Energy as Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Affairs
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RetailEnergyX: Broker-Consultant Acquires Controls Company
Calif. PUC Issues Draft To Revise Recently Adopted Direct Access Expansion Deadlines
The California PUC issued a proposed order to clarify its recently adopted schedule and deadlines for the expansion of direct access load, to address concerns from competitive supply parties that the adopted deadlines were "inadequate" for customers awarded a DA allocation as a result of another customer declining an initial allocation. However, the draft appears to be inconsistent, in terms of its conclusions of law and ordering paragraphs, concerning a policy to address such concern
NRG, Direct Energy Retail Electric Providers Request Texas Low-Income Customer Sync List
NRG Energy and Direct Energy have filed, for various of their retail energy brands, separate requests with the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the provision of the low-income customer identification service for the State fiscal year beginning on September 1, 2019 (FY2020).
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RetailEnergyX: Ameresco Names New Chief Financial Officer
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RetailEnergyX: Fears California Could Outlaw Natural Gas Use For Heating, Appliances
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RetailEnergyX: New Jersey Municipal Leaders Express "Serious Concerns" With Municipal Aggregation
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June 28
Retail Supplier Announces Increase To Credit Facility
A retail supplier announced ...
Generating Unit In ERCOT To Retire, Be Decommissioned
On June 28, 2019, ERCOT received a Notification of Change of Generation Resource Designation (NCGRD) for the following Generation Resource:
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RetailEnergyX: Crius Shareholders Approve Election Of Directors
Eligo Energy Expanding To New Service Area
Eligo Energy recently completed the onboarding process to serve customers at ...
In a brief before the Connecticut PURA, the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel said that retail electric suppliers' exercise of "change in law" clauses can not supersede the statutory obligation to obtain customer consent
FERC has rejected tariff changes from PJM to update the rules and requirements for Price Responsive Demand (PRD) to conform to the rules and requirements for Capacity Performance Resources (PRD Update).
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RetailEnergyX: Virginia SCC Warns Of Higher Costs For Dominion Energy Customers As IRP Approved
Baltimore Gas and Electric has filed with the Maryland PSC updates to its bypassable transmission rates, and, due to the updated transmission rate, a revised bypassable SOS Administrative Charge, due to the impact of the new transmission rate on the cash working capital (CWC) component of the Admin. Charge
A Texas retail provider would pay $700,000 under a settlement agreement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve ...
New York Town Joins Municipal Aggregation
A NY town has authorized joining ...
Geneva Community Power, which is offering a community solar program for customers in the Town of Geneva, NY and nearby areas served by NYSEG, announced that ...
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RetailEnergyX: Texas PUC OKs $85,000 Settlement With Retail Supplier
From 6/27: EMEX Invests In Patriot Energy Group , Creates Strategic Alliance
O2 Investment Partners, LLC announced that, through its broker-consultant business EMEX, LLC, it has made an investment in and created a strategic alliance with ...
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RetailEnergyX: J-POWER USA Starts Construction Of 1,200 MW Of New Generation In PJM
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RetailEnergyX: Dominion Seeks Projects to Expand Solar Development in Virginia
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June 27
A Texas retail provider would pay $700,000 under a settlement agreement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve ...
Reliant announced the availability of its new RentReady by Reliant digital platform which is, "designed to make renters’ lives easier by providing same-day electricity service, splitting bills among multiple tenants, managing accounts via an app and more."
EMEX Invests In Broker/Energy Procurement Consultant, Creates Strategic Alliance
O2 Investment Partners, LLC announced that, through its broker-consultant business EMEX, LLC, it has made an investment in and created a strategic alliance with
During a Texas PUC open meeting discussion of real-time co-optimization in the ERCOT market, the current "small fish swim free" rule in the market was criticized as several Commissioners questioned whether it should continue
Energy Advisor Consultant, Broker 5 Hires Two Energy Veterans To Support Growth
5, an energy advisor, procurement consultant, and broker, has expanded its staff with the addition of ...
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A bankruptcy court has approved the retention of ...
Texas Retail Provider To Pay $90,000 Under Settlement With PUC Staff
A retail supplier would pay $90,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve alleged violations of
TXU Energy Offers Funding Level For Texas Low-Income Customer List
Vistra Energy, on behalf of its retail providers TXU Energy and Value Based Brands, formally requested from the Texas PUC the provision of the low-income customer identification service for the State fiscal year beginning on September 1, 2019 (FY2020).
CenterPoint-TDU Seeks To Temporarily Cease Charging Transition Charge To Retail Providers
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (CenterPoint Houston) filed at the Texas PUC to temporarily cease billing transition charges under Schedule TC2, effective July 11, 2019
An Ohio Senate committee substitute for HB 6, the nuclear subsidy bill, would revise proposals in the bill, as passed by the House, concerning the ability of electric distribution companies to enter into renewable energy agreements with customers
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RetailEnergyX: Mondelēz Signs PPA For Energy Supply At Texas Plant
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RetailEnergyX: Just Energy Group Inc. Announces Election of Directors
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RetailEnergyX: Record Number Of Australian Customers Switching Retail Energy Suppliers
June 26
Aspire Commodities, LLC has filed a formal complaint at the Public Utility Commission of Texas against ERCOT, seeking an order directing ERCOT to re-price the published settlement prices for interval 14:50 on May 30, alleging that the event which led to the spike, alleged by Aspire, citing an ERCOT presentation to the WMS, to be a Qualified Scheduling Entity wrongly setting the HSL and LSL levels for the generation they represented at 0, does not reflect a valid market solution
The New York City Council's Committee on Environmental Protection this week heard testimony on Bill Int 0140-2018, which would require a study on implementing opt-out municipal aggregation for retail energy supply
The Massachusetts DPU has approved a mechanism for cost recovery and disposition of energy and related products from the EDCs' 20-year contracts for an aggregate 9,554,940 MWh of hydropower from H.Q. Energy Services (U.S.) Inc., as the DPU approved the PPAs
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Credo Energy Receives License In New State
A PSC granted ...
A group of retail electric suppliers filed a motion to intervene in the newly filed electric rate case of Baltimore Gas & Electric, where the Maryland PSC will address a proposal from BGE to reflect, in the bypassable SOS Administrative Adjustment, costs of providing SOS that are not currently bypassable
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Connecticut Opens Docket On Value Of Distributed Energy Resources
The Connecticut PURA has assigned Docket 19-06-29 for a joint Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and PURA proceeding on the value of distributed energy resources.
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RetailEnergyX: Iberdrola Investing In EV Charging Solutions Provider
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Enters Amended Wholesale Supply Agreement
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RetailEnergyX: Suburban Propane Announces Brand Refresh
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RetailEnergyX: Children’s Hospital Recognizes NRG's Retail Energy Affinity Program Milestone
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RetailEnergyX: FTC, AGs Announce New Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
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RetailEnergyX: Texas Muni Rejects Renewable Energy Bids
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June 25
Retail Supplier Names Energy Market Veteran As CMO
A retail supplier has named ...
Gamifcation, Customer Engagement Company Takes Further Step To Become Retail Energy Supplier
A gamifcation company that is developing a retail energy supply business has taken another step
A PUC said that an EDC's default service filing, "demonstrated a lack of care and attention to regulatory responsibilities."
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A settlement in the annual 1307(f) purchased gas cost proceeding at Philadelphia Gas Works would require changes to the capacity releases charges applicable to retail suppliers, addressing a concern raised by the Office of Consumer Advocate
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NV Energy Enters Agreements For Three New Solar Plus Storage Projects
NV Energy announced the procurement of nearly 1,200 megawatts of new solar photovoltaic generation to be built in Nevada, along with 590 megawatts of battery storage.
New York municipal aggregation Hudson Valley Community Power has selected a retail supplier for an opt-out municipal electricity aggregation covering the City of Poughkeepsie and several other New York municipalities in the Central Hudson Gas & Electric service area.
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RetailEnergyX: Police Warn Of "Aggressive" Door-to-Door Energy Marketers Asking To See Utility Bill
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RetailEnergyX: State Officials, Business Leaders Oppose Florida Electric Choice Ballot Initiative
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RetailEnergyX: Update: Ventura Moves Some Accounts Back To Utility Supply From Municipal Aggregation
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Big Three Gentailers Continue To Dominate Australian Retail Energy Market
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RetailEnergyX: Provider Offering "Energy Efficiency as a Service" Secures $55 Million In Funding
June 24
Large Energy Supplier Winds Down Retail Electric Supply Business
An energy supplier has elected to exit its retail electric supplier business
Energy Procurement, Management Consultant Acquires Energy Management And Sustainability Platform
An energy procurement consultant has acquired ...
"Australia's Amazon" Launches Retail Energy Supply Brand
Australia's premier online shopping destination, and the equivalent to Amazon in the country, is launching a retail supply brand in partnership with ...
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Commercial Insurance Holding Co. Seeks Broker License To Offer Electricity To Clients
An insurer has applied for ...
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RetailEnergyX: Attorney General Touts Customer Refunds From Retail Suppliers Under Amnesty Program
Discount Power, Inc. Receives Natural Gas Supplier License
Connecticut-based Discount Power, Inc. has received ...
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Calif Municipal Aggregations Returning Some Accounts To Utility Supply
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RetailEnergyX: Municipal Aggregation Signs PPAs For Solar + Storage, Wind
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RetailEnergyX: Arizona Republic Columnist Favors Revived Discussion Of Retail Electric Competition
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Australian Gas Networks Makes Play For Enwave
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RetailEnergyX: Florida Chamber Files Brief Alleging Electric Choice Ballot Proposal Unconstitutional
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RetailEnergyX: Vivint Solar Closes $100 Million of New Tax Equity Commitments
June 21
New Texas Retail Provider Led By Chris Hendrix, Other Market Vets, Receives Texas REP Certificate
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed a recommended schedule and implementation plan related to various legislation adopted during the 86th Regular Legislative Session
The City of Boston, Massachusetts has filed at the Massachusetts DPU for approval of a plan governing its proposed opt-out municipal aggregation program for electricity customers
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In comments on an FY 2020 plan concerning the electric universal service program (EUSP) in Maryland, the Office of People’s Counsel said that low-income customers on competitive retail electric supply at the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) have incurred, "massive net losses" versus SOS pricing
NY PSC Secretary Grants Further Extension Of Deadline For ESCO Compliance With Revised UBPs
The Secretary of the New York PSC has granted a further extension for ESCO compliance with the revised Uniform Business Practices (UBPs) that had been adopted on January 19, 2018.
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Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas filed a memo outlining further recommendations and issues to be considered with respect to real-time co-optimization in the ERCOT market (Project 48540)
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ERCOT Issues Final Determination On Notification Of Suspension Of Operations For Wind Unit
ERCOT has issued a reliability analysis determination for ...
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RetailEnergyX: New Jersey Selects Ocean Wind for State’s First Offshore Wind Project
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RetailEnergyX: Nevada City To Remain Supply Customer Of NV Energy
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RetailEnergyX: Two New NY PSC Commissioners Confirmed By Senate, Including Former Cuomo Aide
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RetailEnergyX: Southern Power Invests In Bloom Energy Fuel Cell In PJM
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RetailEnergyX: FERC Commissioner LaFleur Announces Departure Date
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June 20
In addressing confidential protection sought by Ambit Northeast, LLC for its ownership information, FERC broadly held that, because the ownership of an applicant for electricity market-based rate (MBR) authority (which is generally needed for any retail supplier operating in a FERC-jurisdictional RTO) is "central" to the Commission's decision on addressing an MBR application, the public release of such ownership information is appropriate, and such information is not entitled to confidential protection.
FERC Denies Retail Supplier's Complaint Against NYISO
FERC has denied a complaint filed against the New York ISO by an ESCO
Operator Of Wattbuy Electricity Shopping Site Seeks License In New State
WattB, Inc., the operator of the Wattbuy(dot)com electricity shopping website, has applied for ...
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174 Power Global Corporation announced that it broke ground on the $200 million Oberon Solar Power Facility in Ector County, Texas, and also formally announced the launch of a new retail electricity provider affiliate, Chariot Energy, "to facilitate the delivery of affordable, clean energy to customers across Texas."
Texas TDU Details Alleged Default Balances Owed By Retail Electric Provider
In a motion to intervene in a Texas PUC proceeding in which PUC Staff have petitioned for the revocation of the retail electric provider certificate of ...
In a brief, Staff of the Illinois Commerce Commission stated that they do not object to a modified program proposed by Commonwealth Edison to establish a short-term pilot program as part of its Residential Real Time Pricing Program rider (Rider RRTP), to offer first-year bill protection to new real-time pricing participants, with the program marketed to default service customers expected to save money under the program, based on a review of their AMI data (Bill Protection Experiment)
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RetailEnergyX: Mass. Town Selects Retail Supplier For Muni Aggregation
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RetailEnergyX: Australia Publishes Guide For Energy Retailers About New Retail Code, Regulations
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RetailEnergyX: Pennsylvania Gov. Asks Lawmakers To Authorize Joining RGGI
June 19
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio erred in approving the FirstEnergy Ohio EDCs' Distribution Modernization Rider (Rider DMR)
Direct Energy Parent To Acquire U.S.-Based Energy Services and Solutions Company
Centrica plc announced today an agreement to purchase ...
Direct Energy: Ohio House Bill 6 (Nuclear Bill) Is, "A Direct Attack On Retail Energy Competition"
In written testimony submitted to an Ohio Senate committee on HB 6, the nuclear subsidy bill, Teresa Ringenbach, Sr. Manager of Midwest Government & Regulatory Affairs for Direct Energy, said that, "As written House Bill 6 is a direct attack on retail energy competition in Ohio."
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National Grid Files New Basic Service Rates, Default Service Suppliers Disclosed
National Grid has filed with the Massachusetts DPU new basic service rates for industrial customers for the period August 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019.
Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) has filed with the New Hampshire PUC proposed default service (energy service) electric rates for the period August 1, 2019, through January 31, 2020
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The New York PSC had opened Case 19-M-0463, In the Matter of Consolidated Billing for Distributed Energy Resources, to address consolidated billing for Community Distributed Generation (CDG) and other distributed energy resources (DERs).
The Pennsylvania PUC has issued a written order approving a modified prepaid program at PECO, with the order holding that, "[t]he Competition Act does not bar an EDC from offering a service if the market cannot."
Several retail suppliers responded to separate show cause orders issued by the Maryland PSC.
PUC Approves Settlement Under Which Retail Supplier Agrees To $35,000 Forfeiture
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved a stipulation between ...
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RetailEnergyX: Appeals Court Affirms Insurer Has Duty To Defend Retail Supplier Against Class Action
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RetailEnergyX: DMN Urges Texas PUC To Adopt Electric Storage Rules
During an investor day, Shell reiterated its plan to significantly grow its electricity business
June 18
A retail supplier filed at the New York PSC to relinquish its eligibility as an ESCO in the state.
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EC Infosystems Announces Third Annual User Conference, Slated for October 2019 in Philadelphia
EC Infosystems, a leader in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Billing/Customer Information Solutions (CIS) for companies in the deregulated energy industry, has announced their annual user conference will be held on October 16 - 18, 2019 at The Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Pepco has filed with the Maryland PSC new Type II SOS rates for the period beginning September 1, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: Iberdrola Entering Retail Energy Mass Market In Ireland
RESA Seeks Further Extension For ESCO Compliance With Revised New York UBPs
The Retail Energy Supply Association has sought from the New York PSC a further extension for ESCO compliance with the newly revised Uniform Business Practices (UBPs) that had been adopted on January 19, 2018
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Delmarva Power has filed with the Maryland PSC new Type II SOS rates for the period beginning September 1, 2019.
Potomac Edison Files New SOS Rates
Potomac Edison has filed with the Maryland PSC new Type II SOS rates for the three-month period beginning September 1, 2019
Update: New York PSC Issues Written Show Cause Order To ESCO, Further Detailing Alleged Behavior
The New York PSC has issued a written order to show cause to ...
Veteran Energy Files To Relinquish ESCO Eligibility In New York
Veteran Energy, LLC has filed at the New York PSC to relinquish its eligibility as an ESCO in New York.
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Proposed Florida Electric Choice Amendment Gets Fire From All Sides
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RetailEnergyX: ENGIE North America’s Seymour Hills Wind Project in Texas Enters Commercial Operation
From 6/13: PUC Approves $6,000 Settlement With Retail Supplier
The Pennsylvania PUC approved without modification a previously reported settlement with ...
From 5/10: Calpine Reports Q1 Results For Retail Segment
Calpine Corporation reported earnings today for the first quarter of 2019 (three months ended March 31, 2019)
June 17
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas ("Staff") have filed a petition to revoke the retail electric provider (REP) certificate of ...
Several veterans of the U.S. retail energy industry have joined ...
In an update to testimony in its current rate case before the New York PSC, Consolidated Edison (the "Company") has proposed the offering of a voluntary renewable energy supply option by ConEd to electricity customers.
ENGIE Enters Retail Natural Gas Markets In New State
ENGIE announced today it has entered ...
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RetailEnergyX: ENGIE Acquires ChargePoint Services
Various parties have filed rebuttal testimony on Consolidated Edison's (the "Company") current electric and natural gas rate cases before the New York PSC, addressing issues including Purchase Of Receivables (POR), the Merchant Function Charge Allocation, and natural gas market operational issues
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed SB 1497, which subjects electricity brokers to a registration requirement and regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas
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Integrated Energy Services Receives Licenses In New States
The District of Columbia PSC granted ...
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RetailEnergyX: ENGIE Signs Partnership With Fiat Chrysler For New E-Mobility Solutions
Date For Initial Massachusetts Retail Energy Working Groups Set
The Massachusetts DPU will host an initial meeting for both newly formed retail energy working groups on ...
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RetailEnergyX: GlidePath Announces 10 MW/10MWh Battery Storage Project In ERCOT
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RetailEnergyX: Start-up German Retail Supplier Using Blockchain, Peer To Peer Sales
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RetailEnergyX: New Yorkers "Angry" About Community Choice Aggregation
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RetailEnergyX: Conn. Gov. Announces Departure of Consumer Counsel Elin Swanson Katz
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June 15
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed SB 1497, which subjects electricity brokers to a registration requirement and regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas
June 14
A regulatory Staff has proposed ...
PUC Rules On Retail Supplier's Complaint Over Purchase Of Receivables (POR) Clawback Charge
The Pennsylvania PUC has ...
A regulator has requested briefing in its proceeding that was opened to determine if retail electric suppliers’ practices of altering the terms of a fixed-price contract constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices ...
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RetailEnergyX: Shell Energy Retail To Issue Refunds To 12,000 Customers Due To Overcharging
Texas Retail Provider Receives Authority To Use New Trade Name
The Texas PUC granted ...
PUC Approves Decrease In PSNH Small Customer Default Service Rate, Default Service Suppliers Named
The New Hampshire PUC has approved the results of Public Service Company of New Hampshire's (PSNH or Eversource) procurement of electric default service supplies for the period beginning August 1
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has adopted an order amending 16 TAC 25.45 to codify the process by which a retail electric provider requests and agrees to reimburse the Commission for the customer identification service from the low-income list administrator (LILA)
The National Energy Marketers Association will be holding a program on Energy Environment & Ethics in the U.K. at Oxford University, July 17 to July 19, 2019, which will include meetings in London with U.K. energy market officials
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RetailEnergyX: Tentative Order Would Cancel Licenses Of Several Retail Suppliers, Brokers
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RetailEnergyX: Texas PUC Approves $75,000 Settlement With Oncor Concerning Inaccurate Telemetry
June 13
A retail supplier has named ...
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that it is issuing show cause orders to five ESCOs
The Maryland PSC has adopted a final RFP for retail electric suppliers to propose load shaping pilot programs and directed Baltimore Gas and Electric, Pepco, and Delmarva Power to each issue an RFP (PC44)
PUC Approves Settlement With Retail Supplier
The Pennsylvania PUC approved without modification a previously reported settlement with ...
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RetailEnergyX: Parent Of Retail Supplier Announces New CEO
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today highlighted the 20th anniversary of the Natural Gas Choice and Competition Act
The National Energy Marketers Association has issued a "Save the Date" for its Fall Leadership Roundtable and Executive Committee Meeting, to be held ...
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RetailEnergyX: Boyd Gaming Received Approval To Take Competitive Supply In Nevada
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RetailEnergyX: Iron Mountain Announces Customer Wins For Renewable Power Data Center Solution
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Nearly Half Of U.K. Customers Have Switched In Past Four Years
June 12
South Carolina Opens Dockets To Address Competitive Energy Supply Programs Required Under New Law
The South Carolina PSC has formally docketed proceedings to address Section 58-41-30 of recently adopted H3659, which requires utilities to file proposed competitive renewable energy supply programs
Chariot Energy, a trade name of 174 Power Global Retail Texas, LLC, has begun offering residential electricity service in Texas
The Connecticut PURA revised the language of a letter to be sent by United Illuminating to recently switched customers, informing them of incorrect standard service rates which had been posted in May, and directed UI to mail the revised letter
PSNH Residential, Small Commercial Default Service Rate To Decrease 11%
The residential and small commercial default service rate at Public Service Company of New Hampshire (PSNH or Eversource) will decrease 11% on August 1
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RetailEnergyX: New York Gov. Cuomo Nominates Aide To New York PSC
Green Energy Exchange Launches Retail Electric Service In Texas
Green Energy Exchange has launched residential electric service in Texas
The Connecticut PURA issued an interim decision establishing further parameters and requirements for amnesty plans filed by retail electric suppliers.
The National Energy Marketers Association and several ESCOs have sought reargument of the State of New York Court of Appeals's recent decision which held that the New York PSC may impose a cap on ESCO pricing because the PSC has the authority to determine the terms and conditions by which ESCO may access the utilities' systems and infrastructure in order to supply commodity to customers
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RetailEnergyX: TXU Announces Steps To Assist Customers Impacted By Storms
June 11
The Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel has proposed that United Illuminating compensate retail electric suppliers for any costs not covered by a capped early termination fee for customers who decide to leave the supplier after receiving written notice from UI that an earlier posting of standard service rates was inaccurate, and that customers should review their recent supplier choice
The State of New Jersey has released its Draft 2019 Energy Master Plan
The Maine PUC has set the standard offer prices for Emera Maine- Maine Public District (EME-MPD, formerly Maine Public Service) large commercial and industrial customer class for retail standard offer service until such time as the Commission determines any further price adjustment is warranted.
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Retail Supplier Launches New Carbon Offset Program For Natural Gas Customers
A supplier announced the launch of ...
The Maine PUC declined to include all of the sought expanded information that 3Degrees Group, Inc., which is the designated supplier for the Maine Green Power Program, which is a REC add-on program for Standard Offer customers and other customers, had requested to be included in customer lists provided by the utilities
A retail supplier would pay $82,800 under a settlement with ...
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Florida Electric Choice Amendment Both "Builds Momentum" and "Limps Along"
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RetailEnergyX: Broker Procures Electricity Supply For Texas School District
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RetailEnergyX: Walmart Announces Agreement for 36 Community Solar Gardens
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June 10
In a letter to the Connecticut PURA concerning a proposed process to inform recently switched customers of incorrect standard service rates that had been posted in May, United Illuminating said that it is, "open to developing a customer notice and outreach plan that is acceptable to the Authority and any interested parties," though UI opposed several alternatives suggested by the Retail Energy Supply Association
Both houses of the Nevada legislature have passed SB547, which imposes new requirements on customers taking competitive electric supply.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed HB 5, which includes new requirements for the ballot initiative process and which generally makes the process harder for initiatives to qualify
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RetailEnergyX: Report: CIBC Does Not Foresee Large Premium In Any Offers For Just Energy
A group of California retail electric suppliers and large customers have sought modification of the California PUC's recent decision setting forth the schedule for the statutorily required expansion of direct access.
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RetailEnergyX: New Texas Electricity Shopping Website Launches
New Jersey Governor Approves Laws Streamlining Retail Energy Supplier License Renewals
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has approved S604 and S605, streamlining the license renewal process for electric and natural gas suppliers
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June 7
The Connecticut PURA has issued a temporary emergency stay and has instructed The United Illuminating Company not to issue customer letters intended to inform recently switched customers of incorrect standard service rates for the upcoming period beginning July 1 that had been previously posted
Alpha Gas & Electric Seeks Retail Supplier License In New State
Alpha Gas & Electric, LLC applied for ...
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed a draft proposal for adoption that would amend 16 TAC 25.45 to codify the process by which a retail electric provider requests and agrees to reimburse the Commission for the customer identification service from the low-income list administrator (LILA)
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H-E-B and the Texas Industrial Energy Consumers (TIEC) have, in separately filed testimony, opposed various proposals from CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC ("CenterPoint") that the utility made in its new electric base rate case filing before the Public Utility Commission of Texas
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RetailEnergyX: Crown Selects Provider For Wind Power
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RetailEnergyX: Parent Of Retail Supplier, Utilities Announces Leadership Appointments
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June 6
Just Energy Group Inc. (Just Energy or the Company) announced that its Board of Directors has decided to undertake a formal review process to evaluate strategic alternatives available to the Company (the "Strategic Review).
Bulb, a U.K. retail energy supplier which describes itself as the U.K.'s biggest green supplier, announced its international expansion plans
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RetailEnergyX: TXU Launches "First-Of-Its-Kind" Solar Plan In Texas
Retail Energy Veteran Leading New Start-Up Retail Supplier
A start-up retail energy supplier has been formed and has submitted registration as an ESCO with the New York PSC
United Illuminating informed the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority that it will conduct an outreach campaign to inform recently switched customers of erroneous standard service (SS) rates that had been publicly posted, and will compensate customers for any early termination fees incurred by such customers if they wish to return to standard service
The ERCOT Independent Market Monitor filed the State of the Market report for 2018
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RetailEnergyX: Cuomo Nominates Tracey Edwards To New York PSC
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Affirms $1.8 Million Civil Penalty Against Retail Supplier
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed a prior $1.8 million civil penalty imposed by the Pennsylvania PUC against ...
FERC has set for a paper hearing process a motion from PJM for clarification concerning FERC's prior order denying PJM's requested waivers relating to liquidation of the GreenHat Energy, LLC Financial Transmission Rights (FTR) portfolio, as FERC in its prior order denied waivers which would have resulted in the modification to the rules governing the previously commenced July 2018 FTR auction
EnergyWatch LLC Receives License In New State
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National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation has filed updated tariff revisions at the New York PSC to adjust month end storage inventory level requirements applicable to energy services companies (ESCOs)
PUC Sets Non-Solar Alternative Compliance Payment
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio set ...
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June 5
Retail Energy Veteran Joins ESCO As SVP Sales & Marketing
A retail energy vet has joined ...
Retail Supplier Names Energy Market Veteran As Head Of Gas Supply
A retail supplier has named ...
Power Generator Registers As Connecticut Natural Gas Seller
A power generator has filed for ...
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RetailEnergyX: Station Casinos Will Remain With NV Energy For Supply
In a newly filed rate case at the Nevada PUC, Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy has proposed changes to the recovery of transmission costs from unbundled distribution-only service customers (customers on competitive supply) to eliminate what the utility called an "unreasonable incentive" to leave bundled service
The Connecticut PURA has ruled on a motion from Liberty Power Holdings, LLC for PURA to recognize for RPS compliance RECs that Liberty had inadvertently-retired, with PURA giving the company the option to ...
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RetailEnergyX: Florida Energy Choice Group Calls For Veto Of Bill Changing Ballot Initiative Process
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RetailEnergyX: PJM Files Cost Impact From Potential Nuclear Retirements
June 4
In advance of a June 6 technical session, Staff of the Massachusetts DPU have proposed a tiered approach to addressing issues raised in the DPU's wide ranging investigation of the retail electric market (Docket 19-07)
During an investor day, Shell reiterated its plan to significantly grow its electricity business
The parent of a Pennsylvania utility has acquired ...
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Eversource Energy petitioned for approval of a proposed "Clean Innovation Community Solar" pilot program for low and moderate income ("LMI") customers.
Retail Supplier Seeks Clarification Of Otherwise "Challenging", "Burdensome" Proposed Rule
In comments on a proposed rule, WGL Energy Services, Inc. asked the District of Columbia PSC to clarify proposed new RPS reporting requirements for retail electric suppliers
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RetailEnergyX: Chevron Registers As Texas Power Marketer
A retail supplier has agreed to a forfeiture of $35,000 under a stipulation with ...
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RetailEnergyX: Champion Energy Signs Astros' Alex Bregman To Pitch Power
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RetailEnergyX: Energy Transfer Signs Solar PPA In Texas
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June 3
National Grid Seeks To Merge Two Utilities Offering Natural Gas Choice
National Grid has filed a petition with ...
Retail Supplier Agrees To $35,000 Forfeiture Under Stipulation With PUC Staff
A retail supplier has agreed to a forfeiture of $35,000 under a stipulation with ...
American PowerNet Management Seeks To Serve As Retail Supplier In New State
American PowerNet Management, LP filed with ...
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PUC Staff "Believes" Utility Should Offer Time Of Use Default Service Rate Option
Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio said that Staff "believes" that AEP Ohio should continue to offer a Time of Use (TOU) generation rate option to default service customers, but recommended AEP Ohio make an updated TOU rate design filing prior to the Commission making a final decision
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The Illinois Senate has concurred with the version of SB0651 passed by the House
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RetailEnergyX: Centrica Business Solutions Partners With NREL On Hybrid Battery Storage
From 5/31: Updated: PSE&G, NJNG File To Lower Default Service Rates
Public Service Electric and Gas Co. submitted an annual Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) rate filing with the New Jersey BPU
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RetailEnergyX: Municipal Aggregation Ending As It Can't Find Lower Rates
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The Modernizing the Energy Delivery System for Increased Sustainability (MEDSIS) work group process established by the District of Columbia PSC has released a final report and recommendations
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RetailEnergyX: Carrie K. Zalewski and Maria S. Bocanegra Confirmed as ICC Chairman and Commissioner
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May 31
The Illinois Senate has concurred with the version of SB0651 passed by the House
The Modernizing the Energy Delivery System for Increased Sustainability (MEDSIS) work group process established by the District of Columbia PSC has released a final report and recommendations
Updated: PSE&G, NJNG File To Lower Default Service Rates
Public Service Electric and Gas Co. submitted an annual Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) rate filing with the New Jersey BPU
Texas Retail Electric Provider Enters Settlement With PUC Staff Over Collection Of Customer Deposits
A Texas REP would pay ...
Oncor and various parties have filed a settlement agreement to set the levels of the Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF), a charge applicable to retail electric providers taking delivery service, effective September 1, 2019
Updated: Calif. PUC Delays Start For 4,000 GWh of Direct Access Expansion
The California PUC on May 30 adopted an order addressing various facets of the statutory increase in direct access (DA) load of 4,000 gigawatt-hours.
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RetailEnergyX: New York Municipal Aggregation Results In "Mass Confusion", "Anger" Among Customers
The Alliance for Retail Markets has requested at the Public Utility Commission of Texas that any transition of customers in Oncor's current McAllen/Mission service area to AEP Texas not occur until various AEP Texas rate proceedings are complete
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The National Energy Marketers Association (NEM) announced that Discount Power, Inc. and Demand Control 2, LLC have each been elected to NEM's Executive Committee.
Former Retail Energy Counsel Jay Kooper Named General Counsel Of The Year
Jay L. Kooper, currently Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Middlesex Water Company, has won the 2019 NJBIZ General Counsel of the Year Award in the Public Company category.
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RetailEnergyX: New Jersey Natural Gas Seeks Decrease In Default Service Gas Supply Rate
An offshore wind study from the Massachusetts DOER recommends that the electric distribution companies, "should proceed with additional offshore wind solicitations for up to 1,600 MW of offshore wind and only enter into contracts if found to be cost-effective."
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May 30
The Illinois House has passed an amended version SB0651, which contains various revisions to statutes governing retail electric and natural gas marketing.
A draft decision from the Connecticut PURA would impose a $1.5 million fine on Liberty Holdings, LLC [sic] ("Liberty" or "Company") and prohibit Liberty from accepting new residential customers and/or marketing to residential customers via any means other than online enrollments for six months, as the draft would conclude that Liberty, "violated Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 16-245(c), 16-245(g)(2), 16-245o(f)(2), 16-245o(h)(1), 16-245o(h)(2), 16-245o(h)(3), 16-245o(h)(4), 16-245o(h)(5), 16-245o(h)(7), 16-245o(j), 16-245s, 16-245t, 16-245u, and 42-110b."
The Illinois Commerce Commission granted Commonwealth Edison's petition for a declaratory ruling and said that ComEd's proposed policy of directing its customer service representatives (CSRs) to discuss certain Price To Compare (PTC) information during customer calls is permitted under applicable regulations
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RetailEnergyX: Calif. PUC Adopts Order Expanding Direct Access Cap, Delays Start Date
Products and Services USA, Start-up Led By Market Vet, Receives Texas Aggregator License
The Texas PUC granted Products and Services USA, LLC an electric aggregator certificate to serve ...
The New Hampshire PUC will accept stakeholder proposals, and directed the utilities to submit proposals, on several grid modernization issues that have been raised in an ongoing grid modernization investigation
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RetailEnergyX: Victoria (AUS) Sets Initial Default Offer
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RetailEnergyX: Settlement Reached On Integrating East Texas Electric Cooperative Into ERCOT
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has denied an application by Costco to leave the utility system of Dominion Energy Virginia and obtain the combined electric power needs of its retail stores from a third-party electric supplier.
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RetailEnergyX: Company Announces World’s Largest 'Renewable' Energy Storage Project (1 GW)
The Texas Coalition for Affordable Power said that while, "Texans buying electricity from competitive providers historically have paid higher prices, on average, than Texans receiving power from providers exempt from competition," a new snapshot analysis shows that, "the persistent price gap has dwindled to the narrowest point ever recorded – and that it has almost vanished altogether."
PSC Approves New Purchase Of Receivables (POR) Discount Rates At BGE
The Maryland PSC approved updated purchase of receivables (POR) discount rates for electricity and natural gas at Baltimore Gas & Electric, effective June 1, 2019
PSC Approves Decrease In Purchase Of Receivables (POR) Discount Rate
The Maryland PSC approved new Purchase Of Receivables (POR) discount rates at Potomac Edison, effective June 1, 2019
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The Ohio House has passed HB 6, the nuclear subsidy bill.
May 29
Retail Supplier Names Interim CEO
A retail supplier formally disclosed that ...
Retail Energy Veterans, Including Former VP At Several Suppliers, Launch New Broker
Retail energy vets form new broker
Powervine Energy Launches In New State
Powervine Energy has launched service in ...
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RetailEnergyX: Democratic Socialists Ask New York PSC To Bring ConEd Under Public Ownership
PPL Electric Utilities has filed a petition with the Pennsylvania PUC for tariff supplements that would allow PPL Electric to "proactively manage" distributed energy resources (DERs) owned by customers.
Vistra Energy, TXU Parent, Names Texas Market Veteran As New EVP, CFO
Vistra Energy Corp. today announced the appointment of ...
Infinite Watts LLC Withdraws Application For Texas Retail Electric Provider Certificate
Infinite Watts LLC filed at the Texas PUC to withdraw its application for a retail electric provider certificate
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RetailEnergyX: NiMo Hourly Customers To See New Capacity Reconciliation Line Item On July Bills
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RetailEnergyX: Union Says Energy Choice Hazardous To Workers
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RetailEnergyX: Pepco, Delmarva File Revised Bypassable Transmission Rates
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RetailEnergyX: Pedernales Electric Cooperative To Install Energy Storage
May 28 -- Updated
Vistra Energy, TXU Parent, Names Texas Market Veteran As New EVP, CFO
Vistra Energy Corp. today announced the appointment of ...
The Illinois House Public Utilities Committee has adopted House Amendment 001 to SB0651 and recommended that the bill be passed as amended
PJM CEO To Retire, Executive Appointments Announced
PJM Interconnection announced that Andrew L. Ott, president and chief executive officer, is retiring from the organization on June 30, 2019.
NextEra Energy has launched a retail electric concierge shopping service in Texas
A regulator may require an EDC to notify all recently switched customers of erroneous default service rates that were listed as higher than what they actually are
In testimony in Consolidated Edison's current electric and natural gas rate cases, Staff of the New York Department of Public Service proposed an increase to ConEd's Billing and Payment Processing (BPP) charge, and re-introduction of a natural gas storage program for ESCOs
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In a newly filed electric rate case, Baltimore Gas & Electric filed a cost analysis for the SOS Administrative Adjustment component of the bypassable SOS Administrative Charge, and proposed to set the SOS Administrative Adjustment at 1 mill per kWh
In testimony in Consolidated Edison's current electric and natural gas rate cases, the New York Retail Choice Coalition (NYRCC) sought an independent study of costs included in the utility's merchant function charge
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RetailEnergyX: Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field Enter Multi-Year Partnership With Retail Supplier
New York DPS Staff Oppose ConEd Proposal For Ratepayer Funded Innovation Initiative
Staff of the New York Department of Public Service have opposed, in rate case testimony, Consolidated Edison's proposed Innovation Initiative
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Centrica CEO Happy To Come In Third
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RetailEnergyX: Florida Energy Choice Advocates File Brief With Supreme Court
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May 24
Former Retail Energy CEO Joins Teleios Commodities As Managing Partner
Teleios Commodities, LLC announced today that ...
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
New Digital Brand Click Energy Receives Retail Supplier License
The Pennsylvania PUC granted ...
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RetailEnergyX: Walmart Registers As Power Generation Company In Texas
Direct Energy Services, LLC filed testimony in a Consolidated Edison rate case before the New York PSC seeking greater transparency in certain ConEd charges and improved communication from ConEd
Affiliate Of Pennsylvania Generator Receives Retail Supplier License
The Pennsylvania PUC granted ...
An Ohio House committee has advanced HB 6, the nuclear subsidy bill, to a potential vote in the full House
A proposed amended version of S.B. 547 in Nevada, which would revise the current provisions governing the ability of large customers to apply at the PUC to take competitive electric supply, include certain carve-outs from annual competitive supply limits that could otherwise be established under the bill
Texas PUC Rejects Aggregator Application Of "Power of Choosing Inc."
The Texas PUC has rejected, without prejudice, the application of Power of Choosing Inc. for an electric aggregator certificate.
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RetailEnergyX: Toyota To Test Peer-To-Peer Electricity Sales
ERCOT Receives Notification of Suspension of Operations
ERCOT has received a Notification of Suspension of Operations (NSO) for ...
BGE Withdraws Updated Bypassable Transmission Rate Change
Baltimore Gas & Electric has withdrawn a filing to revise, effective June 1, 2019, its bypassable electric transmission rates, a component of SOS
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Eco-Energy Natural Gas Receives Supplier License
• Rapid Power Management Receives New License
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RetailEnergyX: Tentative Order Would Cancel Licenses Of Four Brokers
Michigan PSC Sets Capacity Charge Applicable To Shopping Customers
In an order on an Upper Peninsula Power Co. rate case settlement, the Michigan PSC established the State Reliability Mechanism (SRM) capacity charge at the utility
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Singapore Retail Energy Market Sees Five Suppliers Exit
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The California PUC has issued a proposed decision which would address various facets of the statutory increase in direct access (DA) load of 4,000 gigawatt-hours
A new group, the Virginia Energy Reform Coalition, has been formed to advocate for electric industry reforms in Virginia, including the introduction of retail electric competition
May 23
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of
The Texas House has passed an amended version of a Senate bill, SB 64, with the House amendments removing retail electric providers as entities that would be subject to ...
New Brand Of Genie Energy Receives Texas Retail Electric Provider Certificate
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
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RetailEnergyX: QTS Selects Retail Supplier For Renewable Energy Purchase
Spark Energy Commences Preferred Stock Share Repurchase Program
Company Names Interim CFO
Spark Energy, Inc. reported that, on May 22, the Board of Directors of the company appointed ...
Maryland's 50% RPS bill, SB0516, will become law as Governor Larry Hogan said that he won't veto the bill
The latest version of HB 6 in Ohio, which generally provides for various nuclear subsidies, would repeal the alternative energy portfolio standards effective January 1, 2020
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RetailEnergyX: More Large Customers To Remain With NV Energy For Supply
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The City of Dallas recently completed a reverse auction to select a retail electric provider for a new contract term.
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From 5/17: NY Senate Energy Chair: New York Retail Market "Not Going To Be The Best Opportunity"
New York State Senator Kevin Parker, Chairman of the Senate's Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, said during DNV GL's Energy Executive Forum that, "I think that the retail [energy] market is probably not going to be the best opportunity in the state of New York."
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RetailEnergyX: ConEdison Forecasts Lower Summer Bills
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RetailEnergyX: NYISO Names New CEO
May 22
The City of Dallas recently completed a reverse auction to select a retail electric provider for a new contract term.
With an increased focus by retail suppliers on alleged subsidization of default service rates by distribution customers, due to supply-related administrative costs being embedded in distribution rates, newly filed rate cases by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) (collectively, the Companies) provide an opportunity to review such costs, including costs that have already been unbundled and allocated to the merchant Function Charge
ENGIE Enters Pennsylvania Natural Gas Markets
ENGIE Resources announced today that it has entered ...
In a newly filed rate case, NYSEG and Rochester Gas & Electric (the "Companies") stated that they would continue the current 70% hedging level for residential electric customers
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MP2 Energy Receives License In New State
MP2 Energy has received ...
During an annual shareholder meeting, Chuck Jones, President and CEO of FirstEnergy, touted the companies' new Emerging Technologies group
The Retail Electric Provider (REP) Coalition has filed comments at ERCOT opposing, as filed, Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) 933 (Reporting of Demand Response by Retail Electric Providers and Non-Opt-In Entities, submitted by ERCOT) which would include in the protocols a specific mandate for retail electric providers to share information about their demand response and price responsive programs with ERCOT, and would also increase the frequency of required reporting by REPs
As part of newly filed rate cases, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) (collectively, the Companies) have petitioned the New York PSC for approval of the territory-wide deployment of advanced metering infrastructure for their electricity and gas meters
Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. (CNE) asked the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for an extension of time for the electric distribution companies to comply with Order 7 of the Authority’s December 19, 2018 Next Cycle Rate information decision ('Decision') and for the electric suppliers to comply with Order 8 of the Decision, each with respect to certain residential contract renewals.
PSC Sets Meetings On Adding Long-Term Contracts To SOS, Investigation Of SOS Reconciliations
A PSC will hold the second Standard Offer Service (SOS) Working Group meeting on ...
Two New York Utilities Propose Utility-Owned Energy Storage Projects
As part of newly filed rate cases, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) (collectively, the Companies), the Companies are seeking authority for utility ownership of four energy storage projects
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RetailEnergyX: Duquesne Light Files Corrected Transmission Rates, Actual Prices To Compare Posted
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RetailEnergyX: PUC Directs Several Retail Suppliers, Brokers To File Security With Updated Language
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RetailEnergyX: Maine Lawmaker Wants To Have State Authority Assume Ownership Of Utility T&D Assets
May 21
Retail Energy Veteran Joins Supplier As Director
A retail energy vet has joined ...
In a Connecticut PURA proceeding examining whether all hardship customers should be placed on Standard Service, the Retail Energy Supply Association proffered several alternatives to the extent PURA reaches a conclusion that hardship customers are not sufficiently benefiting from competitive retail supply options under today’s policies
Nstar East Residential, Small Commercial Default Service Rates Falling 20%
Nstar has filed with the Massachusetts DPU new electric basic service rates for its Eastern Massachusetts service territory for the period beginning July 1, 2019.
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New York municipal aggregation Hudson Valley Community Power has selected a retail supplier for an opt-out municipal electricity aggregation covering the City of Poughkeepsie and several other New York municipalities in the Central Hudson Gas & Electric service area.
The Texas Senate today has concurred with amendments made by the House when the House recently passed SB 1497, which would subject electricity brokers to a registration requirement and regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas
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A PSC has issued a civil penalty to ...
Ohio Power Company (AEP Ohio) has withdrawn a complaint filed at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio concerning alleged misrepresentations in the retail energy market, which had originally named as respondents "Energy Advisors", described by AEP Ohio as an Ohio-based LLC with its principal place of business in Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as "John Does 1-20", as AEP Ohio now says it, "has been unable to locate the appropriate entity to name in its Complaint."
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RetailEnergyX: FERC Approves Retail Supplier's Refund Report
ADK Solutions Receives Texas Electric Aggregator License
The Texas PUC granted ...
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RetailEnergyX: Ohio Budget Passed By House Encourages Retail Supplier Access To Customer Data
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RetailEnergyX: CPS Energy CEO Says Rate Hike May Be Needed
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RetailEnergyX: Zenergy Reports First Quarter Results
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RetailEnergyX: Municipal Aggregator Marin Clean Energy Weighs Rate Hike
The Energy Choice Coalition has formally launched and begun public facing activities
From 4/30: Grant To New York Town Conditioned On Hitting Community Solar Enrollment Target
A New York town announced that if an enrollment target for a community solar program is hit, the town will receive a $25,000 sustainability grant.
May 20
NRG Energy, Inc. has agreed to acquire Stream Energy's retail electricity and natural gas business for ...
Two Illinois ALJs have released a proposed first notice order concerning sales and marketing rules for the retail natural gas market. Unless otherwise noted, the proposed rules discussed below would apply only to residential and small commercial customers
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed HB 2263 which terminates the authority of the Texas General Land Office to sell retail electricity (currently done via a contracted REP, which is Cavallo Energy Texas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Calpine) under the State Power Program
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Retail Energy "Industry" Agrees To Ban On Low-Income Customer Shopping
PUC Discloses Retail Electric Suppliers Selected To Serve Certain Low-Income Customers, Price
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has disclosed the retail electric suppliers awarded 100% of Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) load at each of the EDCs, via competitive procurement
Retail Supplier Announces Corporate Partnership With Baltimore Orioles, Signage, Branding
A retail supplier today announced its corporate partnership with the Baltimore Orioles.
Calif. PUC Approves Settlement On Changes To Rules Governing Direct Access Customer Relocations
The California PUC approved a settlement among direct access parties and the California utilities which revises certain procedures under the current form, timelines and tariff requirements that govern the processing of load relocation requests from existing electric service accounts served on direct access
PECO has posted its final actual Prices to Compare (PTC) for the three-month period beginning June 1, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Sees Record Number Of Customers Switch Retail Suppliers In April
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RetailEnergyX: Con Edison Chief Touts Innovation, Customer Digital Experience
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RetailEnergyX: NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Secured First Lien Notes
May 17
PECO has posted its final actual Prices to Compare (PTC) for the three-month period beginning June 1, 2019
South Carolina Governor Signs Bill Requiring Competitive Electricity Supply Program
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed H. 3659, which requires development of a program which is to allow large customers to direct their utility to purchase renewable energy from a competitive provider on the customer's behalf
A new bill, S.B. 547, has been filed in Nevada which would revise the current provisions governing the ability of large customers to apply at the PUC to take competitive electric supply
During an earnings call yesterday, Just Energy Chief Executive Officer Patrick McCullough made the following comment in response to a question regarding whether Just Energy would pursue acquisitions similar to its acquisition of Filter Group
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NY Senate Energy Chair: New York Retail Market "Not Going To Be The Best Opportunity"
New York State Senator Kevin Parker, Chairman of the Senate's Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, said during DNV GL's Energy Executive Forum that, "I think that the retail [energy] market is probably not going to be the best opportunity in the state of New York."
Retail Supplier Raises Minimum Credit Threshold For Customers
During an earnings call, in discussing reduced bad debt expense in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2019, Just Energy executives said that the company has taken actions to align credit scores in the proper channels to be at the optimal value
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During a panel at DNV GL's Energy Executive Forum, Matt White, General Counsel at IGS Energy and President of the Retail Energy Supply Association, said that regulators have not enforced retail energy rules vigorously enough, and that banning one or two suppliers for violations would shut any abusive behavior down quickly.
Retail Energy CEO: "If Customers Get Screwed All The Time, They'll Re-regulate"
Speaking during a panel at DNV GL's Energy Executive Forum, Gregory Craig, CEO of Griddy, said that, "if customers get screwed all the time, they'll re-regulate."
During a panel at DNV GL's Energy Executive Forum, Rich Blaser, CEO of Infinite Energy, said that more rigorous standards for being licensed as a retail supplier would eliminate, "a lot of bad actors."
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The Texas House has passed a committee substitute for SB 1497, which would subject electricity brokers to a registration requirement and regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas
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May 16
The Texas House has passed a committee substitute for SB 1497, which would subject electricity brokers to a registration requirement and regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas
Texas Retail Electric Provider Undergoes Change In Ownership
A Texas REP applied for an amendment to its Texas retail electric provider certificate to reflect a change in ownership
Just Energy will dispose of its businesses in Germany, Ireland and Japan
Speaking during a town hall at DNV GL's Energy Executive Forum, Illinois Commerce Commissioner Sadzi Oliva encouraged retail energy suppliers to speak out against bad actors in the market if they hope to sustain and grow retail energy markets
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Speaking at DNV GL's Energy Executive Forum, Carla Peterman, former Commissioner at the California Public Utilities Commission, said that if greater consumer protections are not adopted, the retail electric industry of the future will have less of an opportunity for competition and an increased role for regulated utilities in consumer protection
NRG Energy Objects To Allegedly "Misleading" Name Of Texas Aggregator
NRG Energy, Inc. ("NRG"), on its own behalf and on behalf of the retail electric providers (REPs") and power generation companies ("PGCs") it owns and operates in Texas, filed an objection to the application of ...
During a town hall at DNV GL's Energy Executive Forum, Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Bob Burns said that regulators in Arizona need to hear retail energy success stories for electric choice to move forward.
Summer Energy Parent Reports Profit, Compressed Unit Margins On Shift To C&I Market
Summer Energy Holdings, Inc. reported net income of ...
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RetailEnergyX: Texas Broker Regulation Bill Passes To Third Reading In House
May 15
The parent of a retail supplier announced ...
Griddy Energy has signed a strategic partnership with EDF Trading Ltd (EDF), a subsidiary of the EDF Group, which includes an equity investment by EDF into Griddy
Start-up Natural Gas Supplier Expanding To Retail Electricity
A start-up, which entered several retail natural gas markets last year, is expanding to retail electricity sales
Staff of the Maryland PSC, in separately filed complaints, have requested that the Commission issue show cause orders to three retail suppliers alleging instances of slamming and misleading statements
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RetailEnergyX: Shell Exec Joins Energy Service Provider Serving Master Planned Communities
The Maryland PC 44 energy storage working group has filed a revised Proof of Regulatory Concept Program Proposal which is intended, "to test innovative regulatory and business models for energy storage."
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia announced that ...
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RetailEnergyX: Texas Medical Center Selects REP Affiliate For Microgrid, Back-up Power
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RetailEnergyX: Parent Of Retail Supplier To Sell Equity Interests In Two Power Plants
May 14
Griddy Energy has signed a strategic partnership with EDF Trading Ltd (EDF), a subsidiary of the EDF Group, which includes an equity investment by EDF into Griddy
Gexa, NextEra Energy Services Name Retail Energy Veteran As VP and General Manager Of C&I Business
A retail energy vet has joined Gexa and NextEra Energy Services as Vice President and General Manager of the Commercial & Industrial business
PSC Staff Says Utility's Default Service Cost Proposal Places Retail Suppliers At Disadvantage
Staff of the Maryland PSC said in comments to the Commission that a proposal from Pepco to recover certain transmission costs would place retail electric suppliers at a disadvantage
PSC Staff Oppose Cap On Default Service Rate Increase Sought By Utility
Maryland PSC Staff have opposed a cap on an SOS rate increase at the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO)
NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy filed with the Massachusetts DPU new basic service rates for its Western Massachusetts service territory (WMA), formerly WMECO, for the period beginning July 1, 2019
Commonwealth Edison has filed an update to the new electric supply rates Purchased Electricity Charges (PECs) for the period beginning June 1, 2019, as well as the new bypassable transmission charges
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RetailEnergyX: OCC: Retail Supplier Customers Paid $1 Million More Than Default Service In Feb. 2019
As requested by retail electric providers, a Texas ALJ has revised the suspension date for Oncor's proposed updates to its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF), a charge applicable to retail electric providers taking delivery service
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RetailEnergyX: Las Vegas Sands To Keep Venetian Resort On NV Energy Utility Supply
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RetailEnergyX: AMS Announces Solar and Storage Partnership with 38 Degrees North and John Hancock
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RetailEnergyX: Texas Broker Regulation Bill Placed On House General State Calendar
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RetailEnergyX: More U.K. Retail Suppliers Report Customer Losses, Hit From Price Cap
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RetailEnergyX: Freedom Energy Logistics Makes Donation Toward Children’s Scholarship Fund NH
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May 13
Texas Retail Electric Provider Names New Senior Manager, Operations
A Texas REP recently named ...
As first reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com on April 17, several electric industry veterans, including Chris Hendrix, are launching a new Texas retail electric provider
Centrica issued a trading statement in which the company said, "Centrica’s operational performance has been largely in line with the Company’s expectations in the first four months of 2019."
Crius Energy Trust ("Crius Energy", the "Company", or the "Trust") today announced its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2019
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Staff of the Public Service Commission of Maryland ("Staff') filed a complaint pursuant to Section 20.07.03 of the Code of Maryland Regulations ("COMAR") requesting that the Commission issue an order directing that ...
Staff of the Public Service Commission of Maryland ("Staff') filed a complaint pursuant to Section 20.07.03 of the Code of Maryland Regulations ("COMAR") requesting that the Commission issue an order directing that ...
A proposed decision from an Illinois ALJ would grant a petition for a declaratory order from Commonwealth Edison that would find that ComEd's proposed policy of directing its customer service representatives (CSRs) to discuss certain Price To Compare (PTC) information during customer calls is permitted under applicable regulations
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RetailEnergyX: New Electric Rates For NOPEC Aggregation Customers
Calpine Reports Results For Retail Segment
Calpine Corporation reported earnings today for the first quarter of 2019 (three months ended March 31, 2019)
Baltimore Gas & Electric has filed a further revision to the "Total Generation Rate" for residential and Type I SOS customers for the period October 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020, and Type II SOS customers for the period June 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. BGE also filed an updated bypassable transmission rate and bypassable Rider 8 (reconciliation)
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric has issued a save-the-date for its 2019 Competitive Retailer workshop
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RetailEnergyX: Reuters: British Retail Energy Woes Weigh On E.ON, Centrica
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Affiliate Selected For Solar By Calif. School District
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RetailEnergyX: Arizona Staff Issue Proposed EV Infrastructure, Charging Station policy Statement
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RetailEnergyX: CDPQ And Lightsource BP Form £150 Million Solar Financing Platform
May 10
Crius Energy Trust ("Crius Energy", the "Company", or the "Trust") today announced its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2019
Calpine Reports Results For Retail Segment
Calpine Corporation reported earnings today for the first quarter of 2019 (three months ended March 31, 2019)
Retail Energy Vets Join Broker As Directors, National Energy Portfolio
A broker announced that ...
Updated: New York Court of Appeals Affirms PSC Authority To Cap ESCO Rates
The State of New York Court of Appeals has affirmed the New York PSC's authority to place a cap on ESCO pricing
AEP Texas Inc. (AEP Texas) and the Staff (Staff) of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (Commission) have reached a settlement concerning establishment of a financing order to securitize the distribution-related system restoration costs incurred by AEP Texas due to Hurricane Harvey and other weather-related events in AEP Texas Central Division’s service territory.
The South Carolina House has concurred with Senate amendments to H. 3659, which requires development of a program which would allow large customers to direct their utility to purchase renewable energy from a competitive provider on the customer's behalf, as the bill has now passed both houses and has been enrolled
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued a preliminary order in CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (CEHE, or CenterPoint), LLC's newly filed rate case.
The Maryland PSC today issued an order providing that, "supplier consolidated billing for retail electric and gas supply customers is authorized in Maryland"
Pa. PUC Approves RFP, Tariffs For Default Service Time Of Use Options
The Pennsylvania PUC approved PPL Electric's tariff and RFP to implement a Time of Use generation rate option for non-shopping customers, to be supplied by wholesale suppliers
The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued a written order on discrete changes to its scarcity pricing rules, in which the Commission held that the operating reserve demand curve and the real time reliability deployment price adder shall remain in place in the ERCOT market even when the low system wide offer cap (LCAP) is triggered (when peaker net margin is reached)
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RetailEnergyX: Parent Of Retail Supplier To Acquire Anadarko
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RetailEnergyX: Acquisition of InfraREIT by Oncor Approved By Texas PUC
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RetailEnergyX: Vivint Solar Reports First Quarter 2019 Results
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RetailEnergyX: SunPower Reports First Quarter 2019 Results
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RetailEnergyX: Australia Energy Minister Announces Wholesale "Price Target"
May 9
Updated: New York Court of Appeals Affirms PSC Authority To Cap ESCO Rates
The State of New York Court of Appeals has affirmed the New York PSC's authority to place a cap on ESCO pricing
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The South Carolina Senate has passed an amended version of H. 3659 which requires development of a program which would allow large customers to direct their utility to purchase renewable energy from a competitive provider on the customer's behalf.
Pepco Residential SOS Generation Rate To Increase 20% In October
Small C&I Rate To Increase 6%
Pepco has filed with the Maryland PSC new residential and Type I SOS rates for the period beginning October 1, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: Democrats Seek To Federally Regulate Retail Electric Suppliers
South Jersey Industries Reports Earnings For Retail Energy Marketing Segment
South Jersey Industries (SJI) reported earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019
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UI Residential Default Service Rate To Decrease 20%
Small C&I Rate To Decrease 16%
United Illuminating has filed new default service rates with the Connecticut PURA for the period beginning July 1, 2019
Utilities Report Default Service Suppliers
Connecticut Light & Power reported that the following companies will serve Standard Service load for the second half of 2019:
Delmarva-Md. SOS Energy Supply Rate To Increase 6% In October For Residential, Small C&I Customers
Delmarva Power has filed with the Maryland PSC new residential and Type I SOS rates for the period beginning October 1, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: CenterPoint Energy Reports Results From Retail Marketing Business
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RetailEnergyX: Tucson Electric Power To Join CAISO Western Energy Imbalance Market
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RetailEnergyX: Agway Energy Services Parent Reports Revenue From Electric, Gas Sales
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Energy Broker Named "Business Leader of the Year" By Conference of Mayors
May 8
Existing REP alleges start-up's name is duplicative
The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities have filed new tariffed residential and commercial PTCDefault rates with the PUC for the three-month period starting June 1, 2019
New ERCOT CDR Forecasts Increased Reserve Margin For 2021, Above 15%
ERCOT today released its final Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy (SARA) for the upcoming summer season (June – September), a preliminary assessment for fall and an updated Capacity, Demand and Reserves (CDR) Report.
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Bank's App To Allow Customers To Compare, Switch Retail Energy Suppliers
A new group, the Virginia Energy Reform Coalition, has been formed to advocate for electric industry reforms in Virginia, including the introduction of retail electric competition
In seeking stay of a procedural schedule in a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio investigation proceeding, Verde Energy USA Ohio, LLC stated that it has voluntarily agreed to immediately take steps to cease marketing retail electricity and gas to Ohio residents and cease enrolling new retail electricity and gas customers in Ohio.
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Group Of New York Municipal Aggregations Selects Retail Supplier, Rates Posted
Group selects ESCO for several aggregations
MPower Energy Receives Retail Supplier License In New State
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RetailEnergyX: Walmart Selects Provider For Nearly 50 Solar PPAs In Five States
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The Maryland PSC today issued an order providing that, "supplier consolidated billing for retail electric and gas supply customers is authorized in Maryland"
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RetailEnergyX: Some ERCOT Power Prices Hit $2,380/MWh On May 7
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RetailEnergyX: Exelon Says Three Mile Island Unit 1 To Shut Down by September 30, 2019
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May 7
The Maryland PSC today issued an order providing that, "supplier consolidated billing for retail electric and gas supply customers is authorized in Maryland"
Gamifcation, Customer Engagement Company To Become Retail Energy Supplier
A gamifcation company will launch a retail supply business
A CFO is departing a retail supplier
Great Eastern Energy Dropping Additional Customers To Default Service
GEE informed its channel partners that ...
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RetailEnergyX: Start-up Texas REP Awarded $100,000 Investment In Cleantech Challenge
Updated with new data, details
SouthStar Parent Reports Increase In Competitive Retail Customer Count, Favorable Margins
Southern Company, the ultimate parent of SouthStar Energy Services and related retail energy brands, recently reported earnings for the quarter ending March 31, 2019.
After March saw a slowing in the net loss of residential electric customers on competitive supply in Pennsylvania, April saw the monthly net decline in residential electric shoppers once again approach 10,000 customers, according to the latest stats from the Pennsylvania PUC
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RetailEnergyX: Wholesale Power Marketer Names New President
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RetailEnergyX: Sunnova Launches Solar Plus Storage Offering In New Jersey
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RetailEnergyX: Veolia To Acquire Remaining Stake In New England Power Plant
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RetailEnergyX: Long Beach, CA Considering Municipal Aggregation
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RetailEnergyX: UGI Reports Results For Midstream & Marketing Segment
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RetailEnergyX: Akamai Technologies To Power Dallas Data Center With Wind Energy
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RetailEnergyX: Kiwi Energy Makes Donation To Ohio City Bicycle Co-op
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RetailEnergyX: EVgo To Use 100% Renewable Energy To Power EV Fast Charging Network
May 6
Great Eastern Energy Dropping Additional Customers To Default Service
GEE informed its channel partners that ...
Spark Energy Reports Higher Earnings On Improved Margins
Spark Ramping Up Organic Growth
Spark Energy, Inc. reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019.
Retail Supplier Exiting Business, Assigning Customers
A retail supplier is exiting the business
Arizona Corporation Commission Chair Bob Burns has asked that several topics be discussed at a workshop devoted to retail electric competition this summer, including community choice aggregation (CCA) and allowing entities other than political subdivisions to engage in CCA.
Genie Energy reported customer growth and higher Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2019.
Connecticut Light & Power Residential, Small Business Default Service Rate Decreasing 20%
Connecticut Light & Power has filed Standard Service rates for the period July 2019 to December 2019, and Last Resort Service Rates for the period July 2019 to September 2019
The California PUC has issued a proposed decision which would address various facets of the statutory increase in direct access (DA) load of 4,000 gigawatt-hours
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RetailEnergyX: Governor Signs SB517/HB689 on Consumer Education and Commission Website Posting
Dominion Reports Competitive Retail Customer Count
In reporting earnings, Dominion reported its competitive retail natural gas customer count, which now includes customers from SCANA Energy, which Dominion acquired in the previously reported and closed acquisition of SCANA
CNRG Group Seeks Texas Aggregator Certificate
-- Inertia Resources Receives Another New License
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The Connecticut PURA denied a motion from the Retail Energy Supply Association which had asked PURA to reconsider several directives PURA issued in a recent ruling, including the requirement for suppliers to obtain meter read dates from customers, and to communicate a specific start date for service to customers.
The District of Columbia PSC has issued proposed rule changes to implement recent revisions to the RPS law, including a new reporting requirement concerning contracts exempt from any RPS increases.
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Dayton Power & Light Files Revised June 1 Default Service Rates
Dayton Power & Light has filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio revisions to the recently filed new Standard Offer Rates (SOR) for the period beginning June 1, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: FERC Accepts PJM Peak Shaving Adjustment Proposal
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RetailEnergyX: FERC Approves $7 Million Settlement With Generator
May 3
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted
Vistra Energy, the parent of various retail energy brands including TXU Energy and Dynegy, reported Adjusted EBITDA for its Retail segment of $257 million for the first quarter of 2019, up from $194 million a year ago
The Texas House State Affairs Committee has reported favorably a substitute for SB 1497, which would subject electricity brokers to a registration requirement and regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas
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The Texas Senate has passed without amendments HB 2263 which would terminate the authority of the Texas General Land Office to sell retail electricity (currently done via a contracted REP) under the State Power Program
Utility Files To Decrease Residential Purchase Of Receivables (POR) Discount Rate
Potomac Edison has filed with the Maryland PSC proposed new POR discount rates to be effective June 1, 2019
Summer Energy Launches In New State
Summer Energy Ohio is now actively pricing and transacting retail electric commercial sales in ...
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Rushmore Energy Receives Retail Supplier License In New State
• ADK Solutions Seeks Texas Electric Aggregator License
• Texas REP Certificate Relinquished
Updated: NRG Reports Retail Volumes, Drivers Of Economic Gross Margin Decrease
A 10-Q for NRG disclosed further details concerning earnings for the quarter ending March 31, 2019 (Q1 2019).
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Regulator Announces Strategic Review Of Microbusiness Energy Market
Illinois Discloses Prices From Capacity Procurement For Default Service Customers Starting in 2020
The Illinois Power Agency has posted results from a procurement of capacity for default service customers at Ameren Illinois
May 2
AEP Texas has filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas a rate case to establish new base rates and make other changes, which would include the consolidation of the Central and North division revenue requirements into a single requirement, resulting in a single rate applicable to both service areas.
During an earnings call this morning, Mauricio Gutierrez, NRG President and Chief Executive Officer, discussed potential summer volatility in the ERCOT market as providing an opportunity to acquire retail customer books
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DNV GL Forum Partner EC Infosystems Announces Strategy Workshop
EC Infosystems, a leader in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Billing/Customer Information Solutions (CIS) for companies in the deregulated energy industry, has announced that they will host an interactive workshop at the Fairmont Princess Scottsdale on Tuesday, May 14th at 9 AM open to all DNV GL Energy Executive Forum attendees.
The Texas Senate approved SB 2066, in the form of a committee substitute, which would establish certain disclosure requirements for distributed renewable generation, for residential and small commercial customers
Retail Supplier Seeks To Intervene In PUC's Investigation Of Another Supplier
A retail supplier moved to intervene in a recently opened proceeding at a PUC concerning alleged violations of various marketing rules by ...
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RetailEnergyX: Exelon Reports Gross Margin From Planned New Electric Sales Executed In Q1
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved without modification separate settlements between PUCO Staff and ...
BGE October Residential, Type I SOS Rates To Increase 10%
Baltimore Gas & Electric has filed new residential and Type I SOS rates for the period October 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020, and Type II SOS rates for the period June 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019.
Another Las Vegas Resort Seeks To Take Competitive Electric Supply, Provider Named
Two Blackbirds Hospitality Management LLC applied at the Nevada PUC to take competitive electric supply for a new resort property being constructed in Las Vegas: The Drew Las Vegas
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RetailEnergyX: Parent Reports Volumes For WGL Retail Energy Marketing Business
The Illinois Senate has passed SB0651, which contains various revisions to statutes governing retail electric and natural gas marketing.
In reporting earnings for the quarter ending March 31, 2019, NRG reported that its Retail segment posted ...
PPL Residential Price To Compare To Increase 8%
Small Commercial PTC Declining 14%
PPL Electric has posted Prices to Compare for the six-month period beginning June 1, 2019
NRG To Return Inactive Texas Natural Gas Power Plant To Service
NRG Energy, Inc. said that it expects to return to service its inactive ...
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RetailEnergyX: Titan Energy New England Advises School On Rooftop Solar Installation
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May 1
Parent Of Retail Supplier Acquires Broker
Proceeds Disclosed
A broker has been sold to ...
Two LDCs have filed rate cases with the New York PSC
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
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The only Texas retail electric provider that accepts cryptocurrencies as payment has begun listing offers on the Power to Choose site
BGE Files New Purchase Of Receivables (POR) Discount Rates
Baltimore Gas & Electric has filed proposed updated purchase of receivables (POR) discount rates for electricity and natural gas, to be effective June 1, 2019
An energy systems executive has joined ...
Energy Advisors LLC of Cincinnati, Ohio said that a complaint filed by AEP Ohio against the company identified the wrong company as the company engaged in the alleged behavior leading to the complaint, and denied all of the allegations in the complaint
Supplier is prohibited from accepting new residential customers and/or marketing to residential customers via any means other than online enrollments for six months
Start-up Broker Led By Market Vets Receives Texas Aggregator License
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
AEP Ohio has filed with PUCO updated rates for the Generation Energy Rider and Generation Capacity Rider, effective June 1, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: Direct Energy Completes Sale of Franchise Home Services Business, Clockwork, Inc
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RetailEnergyX: Parent Reports Reduced Losses From Broker-Consultant
From 4/30 Texas Aggregation Achieves 3¢/kWh For Renewable Power
Adopts New Brand
A large aggregation announced that it ...
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RetailEnergyX: ENGIE Announces Solar Project At Calif. Medical Campus
Leadership of the Florida Senate and House have filed briefs with the state's Supreme Court opposing inclusion of the proposed electric choice constitutional amendment initiative on the 2020 ballot, arguing that the initiative violates requirements to be on the ballot, such as the single subject rule, and also arguing that the initiative ballot summary is, "misleading."
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The National Energy Marketers Association said in comments to the New York PSC concerning a February petition from the joint utilities, which sought to "confirm" the previously adopted Data Security Agreement ('DSA') and its accompanying Self-Attestation ('SA') under the business-to-business process was appropriate, cannot be used to cure procedural deficiencies in the original creation of the DSA and SA
April 30
A REP has launched a new Texas residential electricity plan (Free 3 Day Weekends) that provides free electricity from 12 a.m. Friday to 12 a.m. Monday
Texas Aggregation Achieves 3¢/kWh For Renewable Power
Adopts New Brand
A large aggregation announced that it ...
Ameren Small Commercial Electric Supply Rate Falling 13%
New Electric Supply Rates Filed
Ameren has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission new Retail Purchased Electricity Charges (electric supply rates) for the period beginning June 1, 2019
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Grant To New York Town Conditioned On Hitting Community Solar Enrollment Target
A New York town announced that if an enrollment target for a community solar program is hit, the town will receive a $25,000 sustainability grant.
Regulator Approves Consolidation Of Purchase Of Receivables (POR) Discount Rates
New Rates Set
The Massachusetts DPU has approved new purchase of receivables discount rates (standard complete billing percentages) at Nstar (Eversource), effective May 1, 2019.
The Massachusetts DPU has approved new purchase of receivables discount rates (standard complete billing percentages) at National Grid, effective May 1, 2019.
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RetailEnergyX: Texas-Based Broker-Consultant Opens New Office
The Secretary of the New York PSC granted an extension to
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RetailEnergyX: PUC Announces New Interactive Energy Choice Migration Stats Page
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RetailEnergyX: Australia Establishes Default Market Offer (Price Caps)
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RetailEnergyX: Regulator Orders Automatic Compensation For "Erroneous Switches", Delayed Refunds
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RetailEnergyX: Ameresco Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results
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RetailEnergyX: Dallas Fed Looks At Solar In Texas
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April 29
Large New York ESCO Ending Service To Assistance Program Customers, Withdraws Waiver
An ESCO has elected to no longer serve customers who are Assistance Program Participants (APP) customers in New York.
ComEd Residential, Small Commercial Electric Supply Rate To Decrease 13% On June 1
Commonwealth Edison has filed new electric supply rates Purchased Electricity Charges (PECs) for the period beginning June 1, 2019, as well as new bypassable transmission charges
Illinois Posts Prices, Suppliers Under Default Service Procurement At ComEd, Ameren
Illinois has posted prices and winning suppliers from the Illinois Power Agency's spring 2019 procurement of block energy supplies for default service customers at Commonwealth Edison, Ameren, and MidAmerican Energy Company
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NEM Says Latest New York Utilities Cybersecurity Petition Can't Cure Procedural Deficiencies
The National Energy Marketers Association said in comments to the New York PSC concerning a February petition from the joint utilities, which sought to "confirm" the previously adopted Data Security Agreement ('DSA') and its accompanying Self-Attestation ('SA') under the business-to-business process was appropriate, cannot be used to cure procedural deficiencies in the original creation of the DSA and SA
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The New York joint utilities have sought a further extension for the filing of Green Button Connect (GBC) terms and conditions
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Texas QSE To Pay $25,000 Under Settlement With PUC Staff
A QSE would pay $25,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve alleged violations of ...
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RetailEnergyX: New CEO Named For Business Unit Overseeing Retail Supplier, Energy Services Business
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RetailEnergyX: PJM Posts Zonal Allocation of 2019/2020 Excess Commitment Credits To LSEs
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Rebranding After Merger
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RetailEnergyX: Spring Power & Gas Provides Donation To Bethesda Green's Leadership Academy
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April 26
Retail Energy Vet Joins Renewable Energy Marketer As VP Of Sales
A retail energy vet has joined a renewable energy marketer
The Texas Senate Business & Commerce Committee has reported favorably a substitute for SB 2066, which would establish certain disclosure requirements for distributed renewable generation, for residential and small commercial customers
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
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A PUC has adopted a new fee on retail suppliers
Potomac Edison Small Commercial SOS Rates Falling 15%, New Non-Residential Rates Filed
Potomac Edison has filed with the Maryland PSC new SOS rates for Type I customers for the periods beginning June 1, 2019 and October 1, 2019, and new Type II SOS rates for the three-month period beginning June 1, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: Pa. PUC Denies More Retail Supplier Out-Of-State Solar REC Grandfathering Requests
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RetailEnergyX: Parent Reports Higher Profitability From Retail Energy Broker
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RetailEnergyX: New York Municipal Aggregation Issues RFP
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RetailEnergyX: Tentative Order Would Cancel Licenses Of Three Retail Suppliers, Several Brokers
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RetailEnergyX: Grand Sierra Resort Decides Against Taking Competitive Supply (Nevada)
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RetailEnergyX: Entergy Texas Says Customers Have Saved Nearly $200 Million Under MISO Membership
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RetailEnergyX: New York Announces More Storage Funding
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April 25
Retail Energy M&A Advisor Seeing Up To $800 Per RCE In Deals Being Worked
Retail energy veteran Preston Ochsner, of Ochsner Interests Inc., told EnergyChoiceMatters.com that he is working on several M&A deals in the retail energy space, acting as a broker, and provided the following observations concerning purchase price, book size, and other drivers that he is encountering
The Pennsylvania PUC this morning approved a modified prepaid pilot for electricity and dual-fuel customers at PECO
Just Energy Announces Strategic Leadership Update
Names Retail Energy Vets To President Positions
Just Energy Group Inc. ('Just Energy'or the 'Company') today announced the hiring of Mike Beck as President - Mass Markets North America and Jeff Shoaf as President - Hudson Energy North America.
New York PSC Approves Changes To Default Service Reconciliation Mechanism
The New York PSC has approved at Niagara Mohawk (National Grid, or Company) changes to its reconciliations mechanism for electricity hourly-priced (HP) default service, which will also impact the reconciliations seen by non-hourly default service customers
Pepco has filed with the Maryland PSC new Type II SOS rates for the period beginning June 1, 2019
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Delmarva Power has filed with the Maryland PSC new Type II SOS rates for the period beginning June 1, 2019
Retail Supplier Wins Ability To Serve PIPP Customer Load
An RFP for a retail supplier to serve 100% of the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) customer load at Dayton Power & Light for the term June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020 resulted in at least one conforming bid.
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RetailEnergyX: Texas Senate Passes Bill Requiring Study Of Impact Of Renewable Subsidies
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RetailEnergyX: DaVita Contracts To Take Wind Power From Texas Wind, Solar Plants
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RetailEnergyX: Ball Enters Agreements For 100% Renewable Energy In North America By 2021
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RetailEnergyX: Statesman: Austin Energy Customers Still Deserve Answers On Biomass Plant
April 24
Just Energy Announces Strategic Leadership Update
Names Retail Energy Vets To President Positions
Just Energy Group Inc. ('Just Energy'or the 'Company') today announced the hiring of Mike Beck as President - Mass Markets North America and Jeff Shoaf as President - Hudson Energy North America.
Texas Retail Provider To Pay $85,000 Under Settlement To Resolve Alleged Switch-Hold Violations
A REP would pay $85,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve ...
The Connecticut PURA issued a "draft interim decision" which would establish further parameters and requirements for amnesty plans filed by retail electric suppliers.
In substantially similar motions to intervene in recently opened and separate PUCO investigations of ...
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RetailEnergyX: Centrica-Backed IoT Platform Acquires Home Energy Management Service Provider
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today urged the General Assembly, "to support legislation that will protect consumers from high-priced alternative retail electric and gas suppliers, which claim to offer cheaper energy rates than traditional utility companies but are almost always more expensive."
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RetailEnergyX: FT: Centrica Plans Software Business Expansion To Revive Fortunes
Poll: Super-Majority of Illinois Residents Want the Freedom to Choose Their Electricity Provider
A new poll shows that a super-majority of Illinois residents want to be able to choose their energy supplier, choose clean energy, and want more renewable energy in the Illinois power system.
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RetailEnergyX: Buffett Says Berkshire Hathaway Not In Talks To Buy Pacific Gas & Electric
Duke Energy Ohio Files New Bypassable Retail Energy, Capacity Rates For Electric Default Service
Duke Energy Ohio has filed new retail energy (RE) and retail capacity (RC) rates for default service customers for the period beginning June 1, 2019
The Arizona Chapter of the Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) has filed comments at the Arizona Corporation Commission seeking the expansion of a proposed new competitive supply program for large C&I customers at Tucson Electric Power to all customers.
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RetailEnergyX: FirstEnergy Reports Earnings
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RetailEnergyX: Con Edison Reaches Agreement For Expanded Natural Gas Capacity In Westchester
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April 23
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today urged the General Assembly, "to support legislation that will protect consumers from high-priced alternative retail electric and gas suppliers, which claim to offer cheaper energy rates than traditional utility companies but are almost always more expensive."
Poll: Super-Majority of Illinois Residents Want the Freedom to Choose Their Electricity Provider
A new poll shows that a super-majority of Illinois residents want to be able to choose their energy supplier, choose clean energy, and want more renewable energy in the Illinois power system.
Texas REP Transferring Customers To One Of Its Other Brands
Customers of a Texas REP are being transitioned to an affiliated brands
The recently adopted New York budget authorizes the New York PSC to provide power supplies to municipal aggregations (CCAs) and also provide financing for CCA renewable energy projects
New York City To Pursue Electricity Deal For 100% Hydropower
As part of announcing a series of environmental initiatives, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city's Administration will ...
Updated: New Energy Choice Coalition Formally Launches
Advisory Board Includes Retail Supplier CEO
The Energy Choice Coalition has formally launched and begun public facing activities
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RetailEnergyX: PECO Posts Pending Prices To Compare For Period Beginning June 1
A PSC has scheduled a workshop to address the PSC's recent order requiring that 5% of electricity default service be sourced from long-term renewable PPAs
A Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings Administrative Law Judge suspended the effective date of Oncor's requested update to its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF), a charge applicable to retail electric providers taking delivery service, from September 1, 2019, until November 1, 2019
The Pennsylvania PUC has granted an extension for the filing of comments in its recently opened investigation of potential changes to default service procurement policies and cost assignment & allocation policies (pricing) as a result of AMI-enabled data, including the potential to move away from a "plain vanilla" default service
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RetailEnergyX: Johns Hopkins Enters Into Solar Power Agreement With Retail Provider
The Retail Energy Supply Association recently filed a motion asking the Connecticut PURA to reconsider several directives PURA issued in ruling on a motion, including the requirement for suppliers to obtain meter read dates from customers, and to communicate a specific start date for service to customers.
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RetailEnergyX: General Mills Enters Virtual PPA With Texas Wind Farm
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RetailEnergyX: Ohio Gov. Touts Need For Nuclear
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RetailEnergyX: AEP Competitive Sub. Completes Purchase Of Wind Assets From Sempra
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RetailEnergyX: Town Declines To Participate In New York Municipal Aggregation
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RetailEnergyX: 7X Energy Announces Final PPA Signing Texas Wind Project
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RetailEnergyX: EY Signs Power Purchase Agreements To Initiate Construction Of Two Texas Wind Farms
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RetailEnergyX: Nevada Gov. Signs 50% RPS Law
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April 22
Updated: New Energy Choice Coalition Formally Launches
Advisory Board Includes Retail Supplier CEO
The Energy Choice Coalition has formally launched and begun public facing activities
A CEO has departed a retail supplier
Texas retail provider Griddy Energy, whose product passes through wholesale prices to retail customers for a monthly membership fee, provided an update on its recently launched offering under which customers may connect Griddy technology to smart home devices using the IFTTT platform, which automates members' devices based on price signals.
Utility Files For Approval To Permit Retail Suppliers To Bill Non-Commodity Services On Utility Bill
An EDC has filed for approval to implement a non-commodity billing process that will allow retail electric suppliers to include non-commodity products and services on its consolidated bill ready bill
State Raises Penalties For Retail Energy Slamming
A governor has signed legislation that will increase civil penalties for retail energy slamming practices
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Broker Announces Partnership With Retail Energy Concierge Shopping Website
A broker announced ...
Leadership of the Florida Senate and House have filed briefs with the state's Supreme Court opposing inclusion of the proposed electric choice constitutional amendment initiative on the 2020 ballot, arguing that the initiative violates requirements to be on the ballot, such as the single subject rule, and also arguing that the initiative ballot summary is, "misleading."
The Acadia Center, the Cape Light Compact JPE, Conservation Law Foundation, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, and Northeast Clean Energy Council (the "Parties") requested that the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (the "Department" or "DPU") immediately commence its investigation into the deployment of customer-facing grid modernization investments pursuant to its Grid Modernization Order dated May 10, 2018 in Docket 15-120
Rushmore Energy Receives Supplier License In New State
• Compass Power Receives License In New State
• Transparent Energy Receives License In New State
Demand Response Provider Names New VP Of Operations, Customer Success
A demand response provider has named ...
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RetailEnergyX: FT Column: Shell's Power Game
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April 19
Affiliate of Texas Retail Provider Seeks Aggregator License
An affiliate of a Texas REP applied for a Texas electric aggregator certificate
FirstEnergy Solutions Corp. ("FES" or the "Company") today announced that the Company has entered into an agreement with FirstEnergy Corp. ("FE") that eliminates the non-consensual third-party releases from the Company's proposed plan of reorganization that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court addressed in its recent ruling and which FES said, "provides a clear path forward for FES to conclude its Chapter 11 restructuring in 2019."
ERCOT issued a market notice stating that, on April 18, 2019, ERCOT received reports that some Market Participants have received fraudulent emails using a spoofed email address appearing to come from ERCOT.
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ComEd Files Updated Purchase Of Receivables Tariff Sheet
Commonwealth Edison filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission an updated informational sheet setting forth discount factors under its purchase of receivables (POR) program.
Texas QSE To Pay $50,000 Under Settlement With PUCT Staff
A QSE would pay $50,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve ...
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RetailEnergyX: Duquesne Light Names PG&E Supply, Generation Exec As CEO
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RetailEnergyX: Houston Chronicle: Get Ready To Discuss Energy Savings With Your Smart Speaker
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RetailEnergyX: Austin Energy Buys Biomass Power Plant With Which It Has Above-Market PPA
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RetailEnergyX: San Francisco Eyes Municipalization Of PG&E Assets With Utility In Bankruptcy
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From 4/11: New York Municipal Aggregation Serving 21 Communities Selects Retail Supplier, Sets Rates
A municipal aggregator has selected an ESCO for a group of 21 communities
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RetailEnergyX: CenterPoint Energy Names New EVP, CFO
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RetailEnergyX: NJ BPU Awards ZECs To Nuclear Plants, Allows Cost Recovery
April 18
A solar vet and multifamily housing exec lead a new REP
"Infinite Watts" Seeks Texas Retail Electric Provider Certificate
Infinite Watts LLC applied for ...
A subsidiary of a global utility holding company applied for ...
Direct Energy Expands Free Weekends Product To Two New States
Direct Energy has begun offering its residential Free Power Weekends 12 electricity plan in ...
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ESCO Seeks License As Broker/Aggregator
Part of transition away from retail supply
Texas PUC Commissioners Agree To Maintain ERCOT Reliability Deployment Price Adder If LCAP Triggered
During today's open meeting, Commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas agreed that the operating reserve demand curve and the real time reliability deployment price adder should remain in place in the ERCOT market even when the low system wide offer cap (LCAP) is triggered (when peaker net margin is reached)
Joule Community Power has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to retail energy suppliers to bid to supply electricity to ...
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RetailEnergyX: CT OCC, AG Push For Passage Of Bill Banning Auto-Renewal Of Electric Supply Contracts
PUC Discloses Default Service Suppliers
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has posted winning suppliers from a default service auction to procure supplies for default service customers at Dayton Power & Light for various terms beginning June 1, 2019
A Hanwha sub. applied for ...
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RetailEnergyX: Texas Senate Passes Bill Prohibiting TDUs From Owning Storage
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Provides Solar Installation At Three Texas State Parks
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RetailEnergyX: Hanwha Group Sub. Seeks Australia Retail Supplier License (Follows License In Texas)
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Releases Survey Of Customer Attitudes Toward Renewable Supply
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RetailEnergyX: Florida Competition Advocate: Energy Choice Is Not The Same As Deregulation
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RetailEnergyX: Gov. Pritzker Appoints Maria Bocanegra To The Illinois Commerce Commission
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RetailEnergyX: Gladys Brown Dutrieuille Reappointed As Pa. PUC Chairman
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RetailEnergyX: From 4/1: Clean Energy Group SACE Opposes Florida Electric Choice
April 17
Retail Energy Veterans Launching New Texas Retail Provider
Several retail market vets are launching a new Texas REP
A PUC opened an investigation of ...
A PUC today opened an investigation into ....
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PECO Residential Electric Generation Rate To Fall 5% On June 1, Small C&I Rates Fall 4%
PECO has filed with the Pennsylvania PUC new electric Generation Supply Adjustment (GSA) charges for the period beginning June 1, 2019
Texas Retail Provider Seeks To Use New Trade Name
• Start-up Receives New Retail Supplier License
FERC Approves PGE Tariff Change Related To Direct Access, Denies Protest Of Retail Supplier
FERC has approved without modification tariff revisions filed by Portland General Electric Company (Portland, or PGE) to modify Attachment N of its Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), which applies to Retail Network Integration Transmission (NIT) Service.
Delmarva Files Corrected Maryland SOS Rates For Period Beginning June 1
Delmarva Power has filed with the Maryland PSC corrected residential and Type I SOS generation rates for the period beginning June 1, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: Saratoga Springs (NY) To Launch Opt-Out Municipal Aggregation
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RetailEnergyX: ENGIE North America Announces Construction Of Texas Wind Project
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RetailEnergyX: Carrie Zalewski Named Illinois Commerce Commission Chairman
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RetailEnergyX: ComEd Tests Bronzeville Microgrid
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RetailEnergyX: Altus Power Acquires 19 MW Operating Solar Portfolio
April 16
Ohio Power Company ("AEP Ohio" or the "Company") filed a complaint against Energy Advisors ("Respondent") alleging that ...
Retail Supplier Seeks Waiver Of Certain PSC Rules For Newly Developed "Innovative" Product
A retail supplier sought waivers for a new innovative product
Several Texas retail electric providers and industrial customers sought a reduction in the ERCOT system-wide offer cap (SWOC) under implementation of real-time co-optimization (RTC) in ERCOT
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RetailEnergyX: FERC Adopts Order On PJM VRR Curves, Glick Says Order Unnecessarily Raises Costs
Dayton Power & Light Default Service Rates To Decrease
Dayton Power & Light has filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio new Standard Offer Rates (SOR) for the period beginning June 1, 2019
Regulator Addresses Cost Recovery of Long-Term Contracts, Application To Default Service
The Massachusetts DPU approved wind energy generation and REC procurement contracts between the electric distribution utilities and Vineyard Wind LLC
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RetailEnergyX: MP2 Energy Named Top Retail Supplier For Satisfaction, Ease of Doing Business
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RetailEnergyX: Texas REP Files Amendment To Reflect Recent Upstream Ownership Change
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RetailEnergyX: CleanChoice Energy Introduces Earth Day Forest Protection Program
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RetailEnergyX: Zenergy Reports 2018 Results
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RetailEnergyX: Consumer Advocates File Complaint AT FERC Over PJM Capacity Market Offer Cap
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