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Just Energy reported customer growth for the three months ended March 31, 2013 in line with growth experienced during the three months ended December 31, 2012, but reported lower margins for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.
Texas Consumer Advocates Raise Concern That Strawman POLR Rule Could Raise Rates
Texas Legal Services Center and Texas Ratepayers' Organization to Save Energy have raised concern regarding a Texas strawman rule to revise the Provider of Last Resort mechanism to allow a non-volunteer POLR (LSP) to delegate its LSP obligations to a REP-certificated affiliate of the LSP.
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• Energy Consultant -- TX, NY, OH, IL, Various
Maryland PSC Issues Show Cause Order to Retail Supplier Regarding Contract Disclosures
The Maryland PSC has issued a show cause order to a retail supplier regarding the supplier's disclosures of customer contracts
Pennsylvania did not repeat the shocking week-ago decline in aggregate residential shopping, but still recorded one of its lowest levels of residential shopping growth and is still seeing two utilities lose residential customers on competitive supply, according to the most recent stats from the PUC.
Bounce Energy Waiving Monthly Customer Charge for Customers Selecting A/C Protection Plan
Bounce Energy is offering a promotion to Texas customers waiving the monthly customer charge for retail electric service for customers electing an air conditioning protection plan through Bounce.
• Customer Choice Education Group ACCES Announces New Members
• National Restaurant Association Endorses Retail Supplier
May 16
Kona Energy Launches Residential Service in New Territories
Kona Energy has begun offering residential electricity service at ...
Glacial Energy Partners with Hotels to Market Energy Supply to Guests, Free Night Offered
Glacial Energy has announced a program under which hotels will market Glacial's energy services to guests.
Enchanted Rock's Electranet Seeks Texas REP Certificate
Electranet Power, LLC applied for an Option 1 Texas REP certificate.
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• Director, Power and Natural Gas Fundamentals -- Retail Supplier
• Supply - Forecasting Manager -- ESCO
Champion Energy Services Names New CEO
Champion Energy Services has named a new president and CEO
• University Alumni Association Receives Broker License
• Pro-Star Energy Services Seeks License in New State
Retail Providers Honored by Houston Better Business Bureau
Several retail electric providers were recently honored by the Houston Better Business Bureau with Awards for Excellence
Maryland Sets New Electric, Gas Purchase of Receivables Discount Rates
The Maryland PSC has established new purchases of receivables discount rates for several electric and natural gas utilities, with the new discounts starting June 1.
Connecticut Accepts Settlement with Retail Supplier Concerning Investigation
A final Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority decision approved a settlement between PURA Prosecutorial Staff and a retail provider to resolve an investigation of certain customer complaints and alleged unauthorized switches.
May 15
Retail Energy Provider Offering Free Long Distance for Enrolling
A retail energy provider is offering customers free long distance telephone service for enrolling in energy service.
Retail Supplier Launches New Rewards Program Offering Bill Credits at Point of Payment
A retail supplier has launched a new rewards program for its electricity and natural gas customers offering bill credits at point of payment
Pennsylvania to Rule on Pass-Through Components Included Under Fixed Price Contracts
The Pennsylvania PUC will likely rule on the issue of fixed price electricity contracts which nevertheless contain pass-through components which may be adjusted by the supplier during the fixed term, especially as the PUC has found that these pass-throughs have trickled from large C&I contracts down to small commercial and residential plans.
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TXU Energy Offering 20% Off Certain Fixed Price Plans, $250 Enrollment Bonus
TXU Energy has launched a promotion offering 20% off certain charges for the initial 12 months of a fixed price plan lasting 24 or 36 months.
Interstate Gas Supply Offering Residential Service in New Territory
Interstate Gas Supply is now offering residential service at ...
Start-up retail supplier Abest Power & Gas has formally announced its launch of operations and has disclosed its next states for expansion.
• Commercial and Industrial Energy Solutions, LLC Receives License in New State
• Alfa Energy Receives License in New State
As first reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com on April 8, Ambit Energy led retail energy companies in the latest Direct Selling News Global 100 List, with $930 million in annual revenue. Click here for all retail energy companies in rankings. Ambit has now said that its revenue for the last 12 months has exceeded $1 billion
May 14
Perigee Energy Acquires Customers from Retail Supplier
Perigee Energy, LLC has acquired a book of customers from a retail supplier.
Retail Supplier Returning Customers to Default Service
A retail supplier is returning a book of customers to default service, if customers do not select an alternative supplier prior to the unwind of the supplier's business.
Indiana Law "Urge[s]" Study of Customer Choice
A new Indiana law urges that the topic of electric customer choice be studied.
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Private Equity Firm Among Principals of Start-Up Texas Retail Provider
A start-up retail supplier, Pro Power Providers, LLC, has applied for an Option 1 Texas retail electric provider certificate.
Maryland Staff Seek Show Cause Order Against Retail Supplier Regarding Contract Disclosures
Staff of the Maryland PSC have petitioned the Commission for a show cause order against a retail provider regarding the disclosures of customer contracts.
Direct Energy Launches Residential Offers in New Territory
Direct Energy has begun offering residential electricity supply at ...
Integrys Energy Services Expands to New Service Areas
Integrys Energy Services announced the expansion of its energy supply services to ...
Interstate Gas Supply Seeks Electric License in New State
• Navigate Power Seeks License in New State
• Op2mize Energy Receives New License
Suit Filed Against Retail Supplier Holding Co. Alleging Patent Infringement
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court alleging that a retail supplier holding company has infringed on several patents
May 13
Wholesale Power Marketer Seeks Texas Retail License
An affiliate of a wholesale power marketer has applied for an Option 1 Texas retail electric provider certificate.
Plymouth Rock Energy Set to Launch in New State, More Expansions Planned
Plymouth Rock Energy is about to begin offering electricity supply in ...
• Atlas Commodities Receives License in New State
• US Energy Consultants Receives License in New State
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• Sr. Energy Manager-Texas
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Retail Suppliers Seek to Close Petition to Institute Purchase of Receivables
The Retail Energy Supply Association has filed to close, without prejudice, a generic investigation regarding whether purchase of receivables, customer referral, and electronic interface programs should be implemented in ...
Maryland Staff Proposes Lower POR Discount Rate for BGE Versus Utility Proposal
Maryland PSC Staff have recommended a residential electric Purchase of Receivables discount rate that is lower than the rate sought by Baltimore Gas & Electric.
Pennsylvania PUC Approves Greater Role for Retail Supplier in PECO Dynamic Pricing Program
The Pennsylvania PUC has approved a revision to PECO's dynamic pricing program under which the selected retail supplier serving customers under the plan will take on a greater role in the program.
May 10
The Arizona Corporation Commission will schedule two public meetings, and opened a comment process, to examine whether retail electric choice should be introduced into the state.
Texas Staff, AEP Energy Inc. (BlueStar) Reach Agreement on REP Naming
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and AEP Energy Inc. (f/k/a BlueStar Energy Services, Inc.) d/b/a BlueStar Energy Solutions have reached a stipulation and filed a proposed order regarding the name under which BlueStar Energy Solutions will operate as a retail electric provider in Texas.
• Energy Source LLC Receives License in New State
• Paris K. and Associates Receives License in New State
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Ownership of Vocelli Pizza Holding Co. Receives Retail Energy Supplier License
The Pennsylvania PUC granted start-up Shimshek Energy, LLC an electric supplier license to serve all customer classes in all service areas.
Reversing a Staff action, the Pennsylvania PUC approved the application of Met-Ed and West Penn Power to allow the assignment of four default service tranches from BP, the winning bidder, to FirstEnergy Solutions.
May 9
In a new low for the challenged Pennsylvania retail electric market, the number of residential customers on competitive electric supply across the state declined for the first time since weekly stats began being published two years ago, and three electric distribution utilities are now seeing the number of residential accounts on competitive supply decline.
Pennsylvania: This is Going to Get Worse Before It Gets Better
As Matters shockingly reported today (see related story), the Pennsylvania residential electric market has now seen its first weekly decline in aggregate shopping totals, and the real bad news is that market conditions are expected to get worse before they get better.
• Negawatt Business Solutions Seeks License in New State
• Broadleaf Energy Receives License in New State
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Texas, with its energy-only market serving the vast majority of the state, continues to be named the most attractive state for businesses by numerous metrics, while capacity market states are largely absent from the same rankings.
PECO Price to Compare to Spike 40% for Some Businesses
The PECO Price to Compare for certain business customers will increase nearly 40% on June 1.
Texas Senate Confirms Anderson Reappointment
The Texas Senate on May 8 unanimously confirmed Gov. Rick Perry’s reappointment of Commissioner Kenneth Anderson to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a term that expires Sept. 1, 2017. Commissioner Anderson was first appointed to the PUC on Sept. 2, 2008.
May 8
TriEagle Energy has launched a voluntary peak-time rebate program in Texas which could pay customers up to $1/kWh in response to curtailments during called events.
Retail Supplier Duquesne Light Energy Expands to New Service Areas
Retail supplier Duquesne Light Energy, LLC announced that it has expanded its competitive electric supply offers to customers at ...
Texas REP to Pay $75,000 Under Settlement With Staff
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and a REP have filed for approval of a settlement agreement under which the REP would pay $75,000 to resolve ...
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• Sr. Energy Manager-Texas
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IDT Energy Sees Net Churn Continue as Gross Acquisitions Slow
IDT Energy reported its second consecutive quarter of net customer churn, on a customer meter basis, as gross customer acquisitions slowed.
FirstEnergy reported that increased volumes of contracted sales at FirstEnergy Solutions, including retail sales, were responsible for a $38 million gain in earnings versus the year-ago quarter, but these gains were offset by negative drivers, including lower capacity revenues.
California Customers Press for Increased Direct Access Caps
Several California end-users, along with competitive market trade associations, sent a series of letters to the California General Assembly in support of a bill to increase the current caps on the amount of electric direct access load.
May 7
NRG Reports Steady Retail Margins in Texas
NRG Energy reported this morning on its earnings call that it is seeing flat unit margins in Texas.
Illinois Orders Broker to Show Cause for Failure to Maintain Status
The Illinois Commerce Commission has issued an order to a broker requiring the company to show cause why the Commission should not revoke its agent, broker, and consultant certificate for, "failure to possess the managerial resources and abilities to operate as an agent, broker or consultant in the State of Illinois."
Texas Draft Order Would Fine QSE $25,000, As Sought by Staff
A proposed order from a Texas ALJ would impose a $25,000 administrative penalty on an authorized qualified scheduling entity (QSE) relating to ...
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New Broker Led By Former BlueStar Exec Receives License in New State
• 5 Seeks License in New State
• Council of Smaller Enterprises Seeks Broker License
• American Utility Management Seeks New License
PJM Files to Reflect Permanent Termination of Member
PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. has filed at FERC to reflect the permanent termination of a company as a PJM Member in accordance with Sections 15.1.6(c) and 4.1(c) of the Operating Agreement.
• 5 Names New Hire, Expands With New Office
• Direct Energy Business Names New Hire
• Texas Schedules Operating Reserves Demand Curve Workshop
May 6
Deregulated markets are set to enter a "death spiral," Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers said during an annual shareholders meeting.
• Start-up Front Line Power Solutions Receives License in New State
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ERCOT has filed a supplement to backcast pricing impacts from implementing an operating reserves demand curve under the B+ Solution, now using 2,300 MW as the minimum contingency level, which indicates energy market price increases of up to $70/MWh.
N.Y. Recommended Decision Finds On-Bill Comparison of ESCO Vs. Default Service Costs Premature
A joint proposal's requirement for Central Hudson Gas & Electric to include ESCO versus default service cost comparisons on bills is ill-defined and premature, a recommended decision from two New York ALJs found.
Baltimore Gas & Electric Files New SOS Rates, Updates Transmission, Rider 8
Baltimore Gas & Electric has filed with the Maryland PSC new SOS rates for the period October 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014 for residential and Type I customers, and the period June 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013 for Type II customers.
May 3
Integrys Energy Services Picks Up Even More Customers from Competitor's Book
An Integrys Energy Services company has assumed responsibility for serving a customer book of retail energy customers in ...
Massachusetts Utilities Update Purchase of Receivables Compliance Plans, Discount Rates
Consistent with a prior directive, the Massachusetts electric distribution companies have filed with the DPU updated purchase of receivables compliance plans, including new discount rates.
Illinois Posts New Prices to Compare for ComEd, Ameren
The Illinois Commerce Commission has posted new Prices to Compare for Commonwealth Edison and Ameren for the period starting June 1, 2013.
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Connecticut Draft Would Accept Settlement with Retail Supplier Concerning Investigation
A draft Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority decision would approve a settlement between PURA Prosecutorial Staff and a retail supplier to resolve an investigation of certain customer complaints and alleged unauthorized switches.
Texas QSE Would Pay $35,000 Under Settlement with Texas PUC Staff
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and a qualified scheduling entity have entered into a Settlement Agreement under which the QSE would pay ...
Entrust Energy Receives License in New State
• Jasmahn Energy Seeks License in New State
• R&R Energy Seeks New License
• Ultimate Energy Advisors Seeks New License
FERC Maintains Unit Specific Review in PJM Capacity Market Buyer-Side Mitigation
FERC largely accepted revisions to PJM's minimum offer price rule (MOPR), or buyer-side mitigation policies, for the centralized capacity market, but ordered PJM to retain a unit-specific review and exemption process.
May 2
Integrys Energy Services Acquires Another Retail Supply Business
Integrys Energy Services has acquired another retail energy supply business
Flash: TXU Churn Down During First Quarter
TXU Energy saw an improvement in net residential customer churn during the three months ended March 31, 2013, versus the three months ended December 31, 2012, when excluding the impact of inorganic growth in the three months ended December 31, 2012.
ERCOT Forecasts 2014 Reserve Margin Above Target, More Evidence of Working Energy-Only Market
ERCOT's May 2013 Capacity, Demand and Reserves (CDR) report shows an increase in the forecast reserve margin in 2014 to above-target levels as the delivery period approaches, which is the market behavior that is expected in an energy-only market.
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PPL EnergyPlus Launches Service in New State
PPL EnergyPlus has expanded its retail electricity supply products and services to ...
Silver Bear Energy Receives Supplier License in New State
• Jones Lang LaSalle Americas Receives Electric License
• Negawatt Business Solutions Receives New License
BlueRock Energy Announces Executive Team Promotions to Support Expansion
BlueRock Energy, Inc. announced that it has promoted four team members to new leadership positions within the company.
• FirstEnergy Solutions Expands ChamberChoice Residential Offering at PPL
• Crius Energy Signs Branding Agreement with Telecom Provider
• Retail Suppliers to Receive Smart Meter Customer Lists As Duke Ohio Settlement Approved
May 1
Integrys Energy Services Assumes Responsibility for Competitor's Retail Customer Book
An Integrys Energy Services company has assumed responsibility for serving a competitor's retail customer book
Co-Creator of GDF Suez Retail Supply Business Launching New Retail Supplier
One of the creators of GDF Suez Resources is among the management of a start-up retail supplier
Strategy Emerges for Eco Power, Glacial Energy Direct Selling Arm, As Pre-Launch Announced
Details have emerged regarding the business strategy for Eco Power, the newly acquired direct selling division of Glacial Energy.
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Don't Be Evil: Google Applauds Effort to Introduce Utility Tariff Seen as Suppressing Retail Choice
Google recently released a white paper calling for regulated utilities to offer customers the option of purchasing renewable energy via green tariff options, but in the paper applauded an effort which is seen as eradicating a retail choice option for customers in Virginia.
AP Gas & Electric Listing Residential Offers in Another New State
AP Gas & Electric has begun listing residential electric offers on the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Apples to Apples chart.
Alpha Gas ad Electric Seeks New Supplier License
• Progressive Energy Consultants Seeks License in New State
• Pure Discount Energy Receives New License
New York ISO Files to Create New Capacity Zone, Would Double Capacity Prices for ESCOs
The New York ISO has filed at FERC to implement a new capacity zone under its capacity market, which would require load serving entities such as ESCOs to meet capacity obligations for such new zone.
April 30
Texas PUC to Launch New Power to Choose Website; Will Allow Customer Ratings of REPs
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is planning to launch on May 6 a revamped Power to Choose website, with the revised site notably allowing customers to rate retail electric providers.
UBS: Retail Trend is Towards More Re-Regulation; Not Further Deregulation
The trend in the retail electric sector is, "towards re-regulation; not further de-regulation," Julien Dumoulin-Smith said in a note to UBS Investment Research clients.
Shock: UBS Sees New England, New York Susceptible to "Re-regulation" of Generation
New England and New York could follow California in essentially re-regulating new build power generation through the use of regulator-directed procurements, Julien Dumoulin-Smith said in a note to UBS Investment Research clients.
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GDF Suez Retail Energy Solutions Files to Serve Residential Customers
• Reflective Energy Solutions Seeks New License
• US Energy Consulting Group Receives License in New State
• Draft Would Grant License to Single Source Energy Solutions
AEP's Akins: No Long-Term Pricing Structure Supports New Capacity in PJM
During Friday's earnings call, Nicholas Akins, CEO of American Electric Power, highlighted the still-challenged investment prospects for new build in PJM, despite the presence of a forward, centralized capacity market
Sharyland Utilities, L.P., Sharyland Distribution & Transmission Services, and Southwestern Public Service Company have filed for approval at the Public Utility Commission of Texas of a transaction under which Sharyland will acquire certain SPS transmission assets to facilitate the introduction of retail choice to Sharyland's former Cap Rock service areas, and which will provide other ancillary benefits to the service area and ERCOT West zone.
Massachusetts AG to Host Summit on Energy Costs, Competitiveness
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has announced an energy summit, to be held May 20, to discuss, among other things, the impact of historically high energy costs on competitive business in Massachusetts.
FERC Approves Transfer of Utility Generation Out of AEP Ohio to Competitive Affiliate
FERC has approved AEP's application to transfer the utility generation owned by Ohio Power Company to a competitive generation affiliate, consistent with the corporate separation approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
U.S. Gas & Electric Named Business of the Year
Miami-based retail supplier U.S. Gas & Electric has been recognized as the 2013 Business of the Year by the South Florida Business Journal, in the 100-400 employee category. The Business of the Year award program recognizes companies that have demonstrated outstanding performance in several categories, which include excellence in revenue growth, commitment to employees, and dedication to corporate social responsibility.
April 29
PPL EnergyPlus Launches Residential Service in New Territory
PPL EnergyPlus has begun offering residential electric service at ...
Stream Energy Launches Service in New State
Stream Energy has begun offering electricity supply to residential and commercial customers at ...
Texas Staff File Strawman for Changes to POLR Rule
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed a strawman for potential changes to PUC Subst. R. 25.43, relating to Provider of Last Resort (POLR), for the limited purpose of ...
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Texas REP to Pay $16,000 to Settle Staff Compliance Audit
A Texas retail provider would pay $16,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve allegations that it was not in full compliance with 18 provisions of the Substantive Rules
New Texas REP Submits Notice to Offer Prepaid Product
A Texas REP has newly filed a notice with the Public Utility Commission of its intent to provide prepaid service using a customer prepayment device or system.
Infinite Energy Offering Natural Gas for Only 25¢/Therm
Infinite Energy has launched a natural gas offer with a rate of 25¢/therm fixed for three months.
AEP Reports Negative Impact from Customer Switching in Ohio
The loss of generation-related margin due to customer switching at AEP Ohio negatively impacted AEP's first quarter earnings by about $50 million, versus the year-ago, AEP reported Friday.
NRG Energy Electric Vehicle Project Provides Frequency Regulation to PJM
The University of Delaware and NRG Energy announced a milestone for their eV2g project: becoming an official resource of PJM Interconnection and proving for the first time that electric vehicle-to-grid technology can sell electricity from electric vehicles (EVs) to the power grid.
April 26
Reliant Releases Pricing for Free Weekends Plan
Reliant has released pricing for its newly launched Free Weekends plan in Texas, which will provide the customer with a Nest Learning Thermostat at no additional charge.
• Sprague Operating Resources Seeks Electric License in New State
Residential Standard Offer Service supply costs at Baltimore Gas & Electric in Maryland are due to increase nearly 12% beginning June 1, 2013 under new SOS supply contracts.
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Dominion Retail Sees Marginal Customer Churn in Q1, Earnings Lower on Mark-to-Market Impacts
Dominion Retail reported a marginal decline in its average customer count for the three months ending March 31, 2013 versus the average customer count for the three months ending December 31, 2012.
ISO New England's proposal filed at FERC to revise its financial assurance and billing policies by changing the cure percentage for a Market Participant that receives one or more margin calls within a rolling 365-day period would, "balkanize credit policies and create an undue preference for one class of Market Participants," retail supplier Twin Cities Power, LLC said in a protest.
Texas PUC Advances Competitive Service Tariff at Entergy
The Public Utility Commission of Texas yesterday adjudicated two outstanding issues regarding the proposed competitive generation service tariff at Entergy Texas, but withheld final adjudication of remaining issues until the next open meeting.
Hope Springs Eternal: All Pennsylvania EDCs Actually See Weekly Growth in Residential Shopping
For the first time in April, all of the seven major electric distribution companies in Pennsylvania saw growth in the number of residential customers on competitive supply, according to the latest stats from the Pennsylvania PUC.
April 25
Pennsylvania PUC Vice Chairman John Coleman suggested during remarks at Platts' Northeast Energy Markets Conference that a Pennsylvania electric distribution company or companies are rumored to be considering the possibility of petitioning the Pennsylvania PUC to implement an alternative default service provider
On Friday, Connecticut's budget bill advanced out of committee, which Taff Tschamler, Senior Vice President of Business Development for North American Power and Gas, LLC, said is, "as close as a state has come to getting a utility out of the supply function as I've seen."
XOOM Energy Receives License in New State
• Border Energy Receives License in New State
• PJM Wholesale Brokers Receives Licenses in New State
• American Utility Management Seeks New License
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Texas General Land Office Reaches Six-Year Agreement with Acclaim Energy Advisors
Acclaim Energy Advisors announced that it has reached a six-year strategic agreement with the Texas General Land Office to provide ...
Texas REP 4Change Energy Announces the Four Nonprofit Agencies Receiving Affinity Donations
Texas retail electric provider 4Change Energy has named the four charitable organizations that will benefit from its affinity program that allows customers to select various causes to support.
Santanna Energy Services Marks 25 Years of Operations, Reports Customer Count
Santanna Energy Services is gearing up to mark its 25th anniversary on May 1, 2013, and reported that its customer base is ...
World Energy Solutions Names New COO
World Energy Solutions, Inc. announced that it has named Martha Danly as its Chief Operating Officer
The National Energy Marketers Association (NEM) announced that it will be presenting Public Service Leadership Awards and Industry Leadership Awards at its upcoming 16th Annual National Energy Restructuring Conference the morning of April 30, 2013, in Washington, D.C.
• NiMo Schedules Meeting in ESCO Versus Default Service Cost Comparison Collaborative
• Just Energy Expands Carbon Offset Marketing to Businesses
April 24
Start-Up Seeks Texas REP Certificate, Affiliate of Existing Retail Provider
A start-up retail electric provider has applied for an Option 1 Texas REP certificate.
Initial Decision Issued in PUC Proceeding Addressing Petition to Revoke Glacial Energy License
An initial decision has been issued in a PUC proceeding addressing a petition to revoke the retail supplier license of Glacial Energy
GDF SUEZ Energy Resources Expands Electric Marketing to New Territories
GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA announced this morning that it has entered two new competitive retail electricity markets.
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Retail Supplier ENCOA Offering Referral, Affinity Program to Small Businesses
ENCOA has launched a new small business affinity/referral program called the Partner Program.
Nearly 3 Million Illinois Residents Now Shopping for Electricity
Nearly 3 million Illinois residential customers were shopping and billed on competitive electric supply as of March 31, according to the latest snapshot of migration from the Illinois Commerce Commission.
Volunteer Energy Announces Partnership with Former Ohio State Star Chris Spielman
Volunteer Energy announced that former Ohio State University and NFL linebacker Chris Spielman will serve as the public voice of Volunteer Energy.
April 23
Bounce Energy Expands to Three New Service Areas
Bounce Energy has begun offering residential electric supply at three new territories in...
Reliant Launches Free Weekends Plan
Reliant has launched a Free Weekends plan, which is bundled with a Nest Learning Thermostat
Green Mountain to Offer Plan Bundled With Nest Thermostat in Four States
Green Mountain Energy announced that it is offering customers a 100% renewable electricity plan bundled with the Nest Learning Thermostat.
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Texas REPs Seek Changes to Deposit Rules to Accommodate Offering of Demand Response Solutions
A coalition of Texas retail electric providers has told the Public Utility Commission of Texas that the Commission's deposit rules require modification to facilitate the offering of demand response products by retail electric providers.
Draft Would Grant Entrust Energy License in New State
• The Heller Group Receives License in New State
• Pure Discount Energy Receives License in New State
• Amerex Brokers Receives License in New State
Oasis Energy Releases Rates for New Renewable Plans, Offers Discount on All Plans
Oasis Energy has posted rates for its newly offered 100% renewable electricity plans.
April 22
EDF Trading to Purchase 25% Interest in Retail Supplier Holding Company
EDF Trading North America, LLC is to purchase a 25% interest in a retail supplier holding company under a subscription agreement.
More Texas retail electric providers are offering customers demand response solutions in light of higher ERCOT price caps, David Roylance, Vice President of The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA) and Principal at Prism Energy Solutions, told EnergyChoiceMatters.com in an interview.
Ambit Energy Seeks Authority to Serve New Territory
• ENCOA Seeks Licenses in New State
• DNE Sales Seeks Licenses in New State
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Pennsylvania Standard Offer Customer Referral Programs to be Delayed
The implementation of the Standard Offer customer referral program at most of the Pennsylvania electric distribution companies will be delayed, according to updated compliance filings filed by the utilities.
FERC Slaps Down PJM Attempt to Impose New Requirements on Demand Response in Capacity Market
Granting a complaint from demand response providers, FERC rejected, on procedural grounds, new policies instituted by PJM applicable to demand response offers in the capacity market.
No Blip: Two Pennsylvania Utilities Continue to Experience Declining Residential Shopping
Two Pennsylvania utilities continue to see a weekly decline in the number of residential electric customers on competitive supply, according to the latest stats from the Pennsylvania PUC.
• AEP Energy Named Official Energy Partner of MLB Team
• Maine PUC Launches Green Add-on to Standard Offer Service
April 19
Residential-Focused Retail Supplier to Unwind Business
A retail supplier focused on serving residential customers confirmed to EnergyChoiceMatters.com that it has decided to unwind its residential business
New York Issues Show Cause Order to Second ESCO on Suspension/Revocation
The New York State Public Service Commission yesterday said that it directed a second ESCO to show why the Commission should not revoke the company's eligibility to enroll new customers or to offer services as an energy services company in New York, "given the company's pattern of apparent marketing violations and numerous customer complaints."
New York Suspends ESCO's Ability to Conduct Door-to-Door Sales
The New York PSC said yesterday that it directed an ESCO to suspend all door-to-door sales, "pending the development of longer-term solutions to address its marketing problems."
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Kona Energy Receives Supplier License in New State
• Devaney Energy Seeks Licenses in New State
• Best Practice Energy Receives License in New State
• Ameristar Marketing Receives License in New State
AP Gas & Electric Listing Residential Offers in New State
Retail supplier AP Gas & Electric (PA), LLC, d/b/a APG&E, has begun listing residential electricity offers for several service areas in a new state
The New York State Public Service Commission has approved the construction and operation of the Champlain Hudson Power Express Project ...
• NY Acts on Energy Highway Items, Meant to Reduce Congestion
• From the Archives: Reliant Announces 15% Discount/AC Tune-up Package
April 18
Carbon Credit Marketer to Launch Retail Energy Supplier in U.S.
A carbon credit marketing company is launching a retail energy supplier in the United States
• Diversegy, LLC Receives New License
• Telco Pros Inc. Receives New License
Start-up Online Broker Led by Two Constellation Energy Veterans Expanding to New States
A retail energy broker led by two former Constellation Energy vice presidents has launched service and is expanding to several new states.
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Retail Supplier Oasis Energy to Launch 100% Renewable Products
Oasis Energy announced that it will be launching 100% renewable electricity plans in several markets, including ...
FirstEnergy Solutions has appealed to the full Commission a Pennsylvania PUC Secretarial letter in which Staff denied the request of Met-Ed and West Penn Power to allow the assignment of four default service tranches from the winning bidder to FirstEnergy Solutions
RESA Chides Exelon for Support of Three-Year Laddered Default Service
"[I]t cannot be said that three-year SOS supply contracts promote the development of competitive retail markets, as Exelon [Generation Company LLC] argues," the Retail Energy Supply Association said in comments to the District of Columbia PSC.
Direct Energy Signs Dallas Market Center
April 17
Texas Retail Provider Offering Customers $10 Gift Card to Comparison Shop
A Texas retail electric provider is providing customers a $10 gift card for comparison shopping its rates
Retail Supplier Ethical Electric Launches Service in Several States
Retail supplier Ethical Electric has begun offering retail electric supply in several states.
Start-up Retail Supplier Launches Offers in Connecticut
A start-up retail supplier has begun offering electric service in Connecticut.
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Pennsylvania Denies Assignment of Default Supply Contract to Utility Affiliate
The Pennsylvania PUC has denied, via Secretarial letter, the request of two distribution companies to assign default service tranches from the winning bidder to a utility affiliate.
Eligo Energy Seeks Supplier License in New State
• Aspen Energy Corporation Seeks License in New State
• Commercial Utility Consultants Seeks New License
• U.S. Energy Services, Inc. Seeks Licenses in New State
Maryland PSC Strikes 'Regulatory Out' From Contract for New Capacity
The Maryland PSC has struck a "regulatory out" clause from a Contract for Differences among the utilities and CPV Maryland LLC to enable the construction of a 661 MW natural gas-fired combined cycle facility in Charles County with an in-service date of June 1, 2015.
Maine Sets New Standard Offer Rates
The Maine PUC has set Standard Offer prices for large non-residential customers at Central Maine Power and Bangor-Hydro Electric for May
April 16
FirstEnergy Solutions has launched cash back electricity plans in several states, and is now offering seven-year fixed electric rates with no early termination fees.
TXU Parent Pitches Prepackaged Bankruptcy Filing to Creditors
Energy Future Holdings Corp. confirmed Monday in an 8-K that it has been in discussions with creditors concerning a consensual restructuring of subsidiary Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Company LLC's (TCEH) $32 billion of debt, including a prepackaged plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
Shipley Energy Now Offering Electricity Supply
Shipley Energy has begun offering retail electricity supply to residential customers.
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REPs May Begin Submitting Electronic Transactions for New Choice Areas of Texas in Feb. 2014
Texas retail electric providers may begin submitting electronic transactions for new customers in the Sharyland Utilities, L.P. Brady, Celeste, Colorado City, and Stanton divisions, which are transitioning to retail choice, in February 2014, Sharyland said in an update to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Texas Retail Provider Officially Announces $49 Deposit Plans
A Texas REP has officially announced the offering of plans to credit-challenged customers requiring a deposit of only $49.
A filing by Ohio Power Company at FERC is meant to preserve a favorable revenue stream for AEP to the extent an Ohio court overturns a decision by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Industrial Energy Users-Ohio charged in a FERC filing.
New Hampshire Approves Settlement for Compensation to PNE Customers Dropped to Default Service
The New Hampshire PUC yesterday approved, without modification, a settlement to resolve investigations into PNE Energy Supply, LLC (PNE), and Resident Power Natural Gas & Electric Solutions, LLC (Resident Power) relating to the mass transition of PNE customers to default service due to PNE's prior default at ISO New England.
April 15
PPL EnergyPlus Seeks Supplier License to Serve Residential, C&I Customers in New State
PPL EnergyPlus, LLC has applied for an electric supplier license in a new state to serve residential and non-residential customers.
FirstEnergy Solutions Offering Small Businesses the Ability to Create Their Own Plan
FirstEnergy Solutions has launched an online tool to allow small and medium-sized businesses to create their own fixed-price electricity plan.
Stand Energy Receives Electric Supplier License
• Texas REP Seeks to Change Name
• Power Management Co. Seeks New License
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ENCOA Serving New Electric, Gas Territories
ENCOA has recently begun offering residential electric and natural gas service in several new territories.
Centrica Makes Further Upstream Investment in North America
Centrica plc and Qatar Petroleum International (QPI), the international arm and wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar Petroleum (QP), have agreed to acquire jointly a package of producing conventional natural gas and crude oil assets and associated infrastructure located in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin from Suncor Energy for C$1 billion (£650 million) in cash.
Retail Suppliers: Settlement Concerning Retail Market Issues at Philadelphia Gas Works "Imminent"
Retail suppliers believe that a settlement concerning several retail market issues at Philadelphia Gas Works is "imminent," according to pre-hearing memos filed by the suppliers.
New Hampshire Approves New Default Service Rates
The New Hampshire PUC approved new default service rates for residential and small commercial (Non-G1) customers, and large commercial and industrial (G1) customers, at Unitil Energy Systems, Inc. for the period beginning June 1, 2013.
Pacific Gas & Electric Files Settlement to Offer Value-Add Renewable Option
Pacific Gas & Electric has filed for California PUC approval of a settlement agreement with certain parties, including TURN, to revise PG&E's original green option tariff and allow customers to voluntarily purchase up to 100% renewable power on a "bundled" (asset-backed) basis. PG&E said that the settlement, among other things, is competitively neutral and addresses certain protests concerning PG&E's original proposal.
April 12
Reliant Marketing Rangers, Texans Themed Products
Reliant is marketing several residential electricity plans in ERCOT themed with the state's professional sports teams, including the Houston Texans, Texas Rangers, and Dallas Cowboys.
Maryland Denies Electric Supplier License Application
The Maryland PSC has denied, without prejudice, an electric supplier's license application
Maryland Staff Proposes Large Hike in BGE POR Discount Rate
Maryland PSC Staff have recommended a large increase in the Baltimore Gas & Electric purchase of receivables discount rate for ...
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Caterpillar Inc. Receives Retail Supplier License
• National Energy Group Corp. Seeks License in New State
• Commercial Energy Consultants Receives License in New State
• Best Power, LLC Receives License in New State
A quote from Pennsylvania PUC Chair Robert Powelson is being cited by consumer advocates as showing the need to retain the utility in the default supplier role.
Little Progress: Two Pennsylvania Utilities Still Seeing Loss of Residential Shoppers
Two Pennsylvania utilities are seeing a weekly decline in the number of residential electric customers on competitive supply, but, and we're not sure if this is good news or bad news, the duo is not the same as the two which saw a decline in residential shopping in the prior week.
The Retail Energy Supply Association announced that Homefield Energy has become its newest member.
April 11
Just Energy Listing Residential Offer in New Territory
Just Energy has begun listing an electric offer at ...
Interstate Gas Marketing Veterans Launching New Retail Energy Company
Three individuals with experience at Interstate Gas Marketing have formed a new retail energy broker/consultant.
Baltimore Gas & Electric Proposes Alternative SOS Product for EV Customers on Pilot Basis
Baltimore Gas & Electric has proposed creating an alternative SOS pricing option, on a pilot basis, for residential customers who purchase or lease a plug-in electric vehicle and who charge their electric vehicles at their primary residence
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Just Energy Launches Affinity Program With University
Just Energy announced a partnership with a private research university to offer exclusive energy and green lifestyle products through an affinity program.
NiMo Files Draft Materials for On-Bill Comparison of ESCO, Default Service Costs
Niagara Mohawk has filed with the New York PSC draft materials concerning an online ESCO versus default service cost comparison tool, as well as for on-bill comparisons of ESCO versus default service costs.
• Titan Energy Receives Licenses in New State
• Utility Choice Savings Seeks License in New State
• AGR Field Services Seeks Licenses in New State
• Ultimate Energy Advisors Receives License in New State
UGI Proposes Expansion of Hourly Pricing, Certain Retail Market Enhancements
UGI Utilities, Inc. - Electric Division has filed with the Pennsylvania PUC a proposed default service plan for the period from June 1, 2014, through May 31, 2017 that would include an expansion of hourly pricing, and certain changes intended to enhance the retail market.
• Sodexo Selects Constellation as Preferred Supplier
• WGES Signs Union Station to 100% Wind Power
April 10
Verde Energy Acquires Customer Book from Another Retail Supplier
Verde Energy USA, Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire another customer book from a retail supplier.
Stream Energy Launches Service in New Territories
Stream Energy has begun offering residential and commercial electricity service at ...
Maine Opens Inquiry into Retail Market, Default Service, Customer Protection
Citing an increase in market activity, the Maine PUC has opened an inquiry into potential changes to residential and small commercial Standard Offer service, and to other rules and practices related to retail competition in the residential and small commercial sectors.
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Texas Staff to File Strawman on Provider of Last Resort Rules
The Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas are set to release a strawman that would amend P.U.C. Subst. R. 25.43, relating to Provider of Last Resort (POLR).
7-11 Director of Energy Among Management of Start-up Retail Energy Company
The management of a start-up retail energy broker and consultant includes an individual who has served as Director of Engineering and Energy for 7-Eleven, Inc. and Southland Corp.
Conclusion from Pat Wood GCPA Keynote: Texas Electric Deregulation Has Failed
Listening to Pat Wood's keynote at the spring Gulf Coast Power Association conference, the inescapable conclusion is that electric restructuring in Texas has failed.
Testimony: Michigan Consumers Pay $1.8 Billion Extra For Electricity Annually Under Choice Cap
Testimony before the Michigan House Energy and Technology committee claimed that Michigan electric customers are paying $2 billion in higher costs as a result of the 10% electric choice cap, Energy Choice Now said yesterday.
• City Selects Verde Energy for Opt-Out Aggregation
• Tradition Energy Opens Pennsylvania Office, Names New VP
• PPL EnergyPlus Serving Department of Defense Facilities
April 9
New Retail Provider Offering Residential Service at Texas New-Mexico Power
A Texas REP has expanded its residential electric service to include service at Texas-New Mexico Power.
New Retail Supplier Launches Service in Ohio
A new retail supplier has begun offering electric service in Ohio.
Bounce Energy Receives License in New State
• Alfa Energy Seeks License in New State
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• C.N. Brown Company Seeks New License
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The New Hampshire PUC has conditionally accepted a non-unanimous stipulation to create an alternative default service rate option for customers at Public Service Company of New Hampshire, which Commissioner Michael Harrington said may, "stifle competition."
The acquisition of Equitable Gas Company, LLC by Peoples Natural Gas could negatively impact the retail market due to the transfer of certain storage assets to an Equitable affiliate under the transaction, Dominion Retail, Inc. and Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. said in a petition to intervene.
Energy Choice Now Says Latest Polling Data Shows Increasing Support for Electric Choice in Michigan
A new poll by Marketing Resource Group shows that 82% of Michigan consumers want the freedom to shop for electricity service, Energy Choice Now said yesterday.
From the Archives: Purchase of Receivables Finds Support from AEP Ohio
Dayton Power & Light and the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities opposed POR in reply comments in Ohio's retail markets investigation, click for prior story about support voiced for POR by AEP Ohio.
April 8
Pennsylvania PUC Chair Robert Powelson has been quoted in the past as saying that the PUC's goal is to make Pennsylvania the most competitive electricity market in the country, but instead of serving as a "city upon a hill" for progressive retail market reforms, it's the PUC's recent retail retrenchment which is serving as its legacy that other like-minded restructured states are being urged to follow.
AEP Energy Offering Residential Service in New Territory
AEP Energy has begun offering residential electricity service at ...
Retail Energy Companies Rank Highly in Direct Selling Rankings, Revenue Data Reported
A number of retail energy suppliers and marketers have been ranked in the 2012 Direct Selling News Global 100 List, with 2012 revenue data reported in the rankings.
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Edison Mission Veterans Launching New Retail Energy Company
Several veterans of Edison Mission Marketing and Trading are launching a start-up retail energy broker.
New Retail Supplier Offering Residential Electricity in Ohio
A retail supplier has begun offering residential electricity in Ohio
NRG Energy to Acquire Texas Cogeneration Plant
NRG Energy, Inc. has entered into an agreement with a consortium of affiliates of Atlantic Power Corporation, John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), and Rockland Capital, LLC to acquire a cogeneration plant in Texas.
• Negawatt Business Solutions Seeks License in New State
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• MBS Energy Receives License in New State
Midwest ISO Posts Capacity Prices for Load Serving Entities Relying on New Auction
The Midwest ISO has posted results from the first capacity auction under its revised Module E resource adequacy construct.
April 5
The Pennsylvania PUC yesterday adopted as final without modification its tentative order to indefinitely suspend implementation of the retail opt-in aggregations at the seven major electric distribution companies.
A state PUC has ruled on whether individuals marketing retail energy under a "friends and family" referral approach require an individual electric license, in addressing an application for licensure from North American Power and Gas LLC.
• U.S. Power Trade Receives License in New State
• Unity Electric Discount Receives Authority to Serve Customers in New Territories
• Ethical Electric Benefit Co. Granted Approval for New Trade Name
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The Pennsylvania PUC denied rehearing seeking a narrower definition of the term "agent" in marketing rules applicable to retail electric and natural gas suppliers, in large part because the PUC fears the more specific definition sought by retail suppliers could be read to exclude multi-level marketing agents.
Pennsylvania PUC Punts Another Retail Market Enhancement: Online Customer Information Access
The Pennsylvania PUC has deferred action on another retail market enhancement, specifically, retail suppliers' ability to access online customer information at the FirstEnergy utilities.
New Hampshire Consumer Advocate Issues Alert to Electric Customers Over Telemarketing
The New Hampshire Office of the Consumer Advocate (OCA) yesterday issued an alert reminding customers that, "telemarketers offering a new rate or discount on your electricity bill must follow Public Utilities Commission's Consumer Protection rules."
Pennsylvania Establishes Limits for Unaccounted-for-Gas at Utilities
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued a final order to create a uniform definition of unaccounted-for-gas (UFG) and loss level metrics for natural gas distribution system losses for the state's natural gas distribution companies (NGDCs).
April 4
Green Mountain Energy Begins Offering Residential Service in New State
Green Mountain Energy has begun offering residential electricity service in ...
• Supplier Receives OK to Use Trade Name Clean Energy Option
• Atlas Commodities Receives Licenses in New State
Broken: Two Pennsylvania Utilities Losing Residential Shopping Customers
Two electric distribution companies in Pennsylvania saw a decline in the number of residential electric customers on competitive supply during the most recent week, a new low point for the troubled market.
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As Texas considers resource adequacy, and specifically demand response, it should view skeptically claims, especially from capacity owners, that the fastest and most effective way to develop demand response resources is to introduce a centralized capacity market.
Panda Power Funds Finances Third 758-MW Texas Power Plant in Eight Months
Panda Power Funds has completed financing on a 758 megawatt expansion of its natural gas-fueled, combined-cycle power plant currently under construction in Temple, Texas.
Analysis Finds Entergy Texas Benefits of Joining MISO At Risk if Entergy PPAs Terminated
An independent analysis prepared for the Public Utility Commission of Texas indicates that the benefits to Texas customers from Entergy Texas, Inc. (ETI) joining the Midwest ISO are at risk if certain PPAs with other Entergy operating companies are terminated upon MISO membership, as is being sought by such other operating companies
April 3
The Office of the People's Counsel petitioned the PSC to initiate an investigation into the business practices of all alternative energy suppliers licensed in ...
Massachusetts Advances Purchase of Receivables
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has issued a procedural schedule for further consideration of the electric utilities' pending purchase of receivables compliance filings, which have been pending at the DPU for two years.
Interstate Gas Supply Seeks Electric License in New State
• Front Line Power Solutions, LLC Seeks Licenses in New States
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GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA Announces Agreement with Viridity Energy
GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA announced this morning an agreement with Viridity Energy to provide comprehensive, customized demand response solutions.
Duke Energy Ohio to Make Smart Meter Customer Lists Available to Retail Suppliers
Duke Energy Ohio has agreed to provide to retail suppliers a list of eligible customers who have provisioned advanced meters
5 Opens Northeast Office, Names New Hires
Broker-consultant 5 has opened an office to serve the Northeast market, and has added industry veterans Steve Kass and Thom Dickinson to its team.
Duke Energy Ohio to Make More Rate Codes Available to Retail Suppliers
Duke Energy Ohio, as part of a natural gas rate case settlement, has agreed to make additional rate codes available to retail natural gas suppliers.
Capacity Prices to Increase for New York Load Serving Entities
The New York ISO's latest auction for strip capacity prices for the summer of 2013 resulted in higher capacity prices.
• State to Modify Retail Supplier Security Requirements
• Maine Assigns Docket for Utility Consumer Protection Standards
April 2
Direct Energy Launches Cash Back Product in Texas
Direct Energy has begun offering a Texas residential electric product that provides customers with 3% cash back.
New York ESCO Expanding to Pennsylvania
An affiliate of a start-up New York ESCO is expanding to the Pennsylvania energy market
Direct Energy Business Launching in Three New Markets
Direct Energy Business announced that it is now offering service at ...
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• Northeast Energy Advisors Receives License in New State
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Shock: Texas REPs Say TDUs Should Handle Some Billing in Texas Market
The costs of any opt-out of advanced metering granted to and exercised by Texas electric customers should be billed by the transmission and distribution utilities, not retail electric providers, a group of REPs said in comments to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Texas Broker Expanding Services, Website to New York Market
A Texas broker announced that it now offers New York rate comparisons for electric and natural gas service.
April 1
ComEd Retail Generation Rates to Officially Fall Significantly Starting June 2013
On March 29, Commonwealth Edison filed updated Purchased Electricity Charges (Rider PE) for the 12-month period beginning June 1, 2013.
FERC (Again) Usurping States' Rights in Addressing Generation Capacity
Just as it has done in the Northeast, FERC is setting up the California market for FERC's preferred resource adequacy construct, ordering a technical conference to "collectively" pursue solutions to "reliability," but in reality meaning generation adequacy.
PNE Customers Dropped to Default Service to Receive One-Time Payment Under Proposed Settlement
Staff of the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, PNE Energy Supply, LLC (PNE), and Resident Power Natural Gas & Electric Solutions, LLC (Resident Power), have filed a settlement to resolve all issues in the PUC's dockets investigating PNE and Resident Power and issues relating to the mass transition of PNE customers to default service due to PNE's prior default at ISO New England.
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PSNH: Retail Supplier's Mass Transition Cost $40,000
Executing the default-prompted mass transition of PNE Energy Supply's customers to default service cost $40,000, Public Service Company of New Hampshire said in a filing with the PUC.
• Nationwide New Energy Management Group Seeks License in New State
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New York ISO Files New Credit Requirements
The New York ISO has filed at FERC tariff modifications to better align the credit requirements for imports to, exports from, and wheels through (External Transactions) the New York Control Area with the associated market risk.
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