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April 6, 2020
The Executive Director of the Public Utility Commission of Texas issued a letter to various regulated entities concerning certain enforcement discretion that the Commission is undertaking during the COVID-19 emergency
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An integrated retail supplier-generator issued a news release providing a COVID-19 operational and financial update
Oncor has filed for an amendment to its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF) charged to retail electric providers, but sought a 60-day stay of the case, citing the ongoing health crisis created by the coronavirus disease ("COVID-19")
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RetailEnergyX: Report: NextEra Energy Considering Offer To Acquire Evergy
The following is a news release from the National Energy Marketers. EnergyChoiceMatters.com disclaims any responsibility for the content or data contained in the release below, and makes no averment as to its accuracy or statements.
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Texas PUC Names New Independent Market Monitor
The Public Utility Commission of Texas announced that ...
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Submits Proposed Supplier Consolidated Bill For PUC Review
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April 3, 2020
Retail Energy Veterans Launching New Texas Retail Electric Provider
Several Texas retail electric market vets have formed a new REP
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Energy Harbor LLC, formerly known as FirstEnergy Solutions, has formally filed an application for ...
Retail Energy Vet Joins ENGIE As Sr. Business Development Manager
A retail energy vet has joined ...
Suvon, LLC d/b/a FirstEnergy Advisors and FirstEnergy Home ('FirstEnergy Advisors') has filed a supplement to its pending application for an Ohio electric broker/aggregator license to include additional information under sections relating to "Experience & Plans" and "Summary of Experience", which includes new details concerning treatment and use of shared service employees
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RetailEnergyX: Former Retail Supplier CEO Named President Of National Grid's U.S. Business
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Austin Energy's Residential Electricity Use Up 30% In Past Month
April 2, 2020
Texas REP Offers Temporary "At-Cost" Electricity Pricing During COVID-19 Pandemic
A Texas REP announced that it is offering Texas consumers, "a special 12-month energy plan to address the financial needs of consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic."
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PECO has filed with the Pennsylvania PUC a proposed default service plan (DSP V) for the period from June 1,2021 through May 31, 2025, which includes, among other things, implementation of a shopping program for Customer Assistance Program (CAP) customers, and a new Time of Use generation rate option for non-shopping default service customers
Breakerbox, A Unit Of Exelon, Receives Maryland Broker License
The Maryland PSC granted Breakerbox, LLC, a unit of Exelon, an electricity broker/aggregator license to serve ...
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PUC Discloses Winning Suppliers From Default Service Auction
The winning suppliers from a March 2020 auction for ...
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An Illinois Commerce Commission order maintains the design for Commonwealth Edison's electricity supply Rate RTOUPP – Residential Time of Use Pricing Pilot (TOU Pilot), for non-shopping customers, and rejected requests on rehearing to modify the recovery of capacity costs
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RetailEnergyX: Illinois Denies Sought Process For Non-Suppliers To Access AMI Customer Data
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April 1, 2020
Just Energy Group Inc. ("Just Energy" or the "Company") announced today that ...
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Utility's Residential POR Discount To Fall To Nearly 0%
Two EDCs have filed new POR discounts
The New York PSC, in a One Commissioner Order, adopted on an emergency basis the tariff changes proposed by ...
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RetailEnergyX: Pennsylvania Utilities File Default Service Plan
March 31
A new York utility has filed with the New York PSC an Emergency Petition for proposed temporary tariff amendments to ...
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The Connecticut PURA has posted an annual report to the legislation on retail electric competition
The Texas TDUs have submitted compliance filings to implement a new rider (Rider ERP) to fund the previously reported COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program which will reimburse retail electric providers and TDUs for customer non-payment during a disconnection moratorium for eligible non-residential customers
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March 30
Texas PUC Staff will hold a web meeting on the afternoon of ...
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A retail supplier has filed ...
Another New York ESCO Seeks PSC Approval To Offer Green Gas Product
An ESCO petitioned the New York PSC for a partial waiver of the PSC's retail market reset order to allow ...
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Staff of the Texas PUC have sought approval of a proposed order to establish a procedural schedule in a Project to designate retail electric providers as Providers of Last Resort for the 2021-22 term.
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RetailEnergyX: CenterPoint-TDU Files Tariffs Reflecting Approved Rate Case Rates, Effective Date
March 27
A PUC has directed retail suppliers and brokers to submit information on any ongoing door-to-door marketing activity.
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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities formally initiated a proceeding, "to examine whether New Jersey can achieve its long-term clean energy and environmental objectives under the current resource adequacy procurement paradigm and, if not, recommend how best to meet New Jersey’s resource adequacy needs in a manner consistent with the State’s clean energy and environmental objectives, while considering costs to utility customers."
Majority Shareholder Submits Proposal To Acquire Parent Of Retail Supplier
The parent of a retail supplier announced ...
Energy Harbor LLC (formerly FirstEnergy Solutions) applied for a ...
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RetailEnergyX: PJM To Seek FERC Approval For More Restrictive Credit Rules, After Member Approval
Utilities Seek Delay In Default Service Auction
Several EDCs have petitioned a PSC to delay a scheduled SOS procurement to ...
Staff of the Maryland PSC said that it is, "not completely clear," in the text of an applicable regulation that an administrator which will bill retail electric suppliers for offshore wind RECs (OREC) is prevented from collecting funds from suppliers prior to commercial operation of an eligible offshore wind project (OSW Project COD)
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RetailEnergyX: Calif. PUC Directs Retail Suppliers To File Plans To Achieve Carbon Reduction Targets
March 26
The Public Utility Commission of Texas today voted to adopt an Electricity Relief Program that will reimburse retail electric providers for energy charges associated with providing continuity of service to residential customers during a disconnection moratorium during the COVID-19 Emergency
Start-up "OE Retail Services" Seeks Ohio Broker License
OE Retail Services LLC applied for an Ohio electric broker/aggregator license
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PPL Electric Utilities has filed with the Pennsylvania PUC a proposed electricity default service plan (DPS V) for the period June 1, 2021, through May 31, 2025 that would, among other things, allow PPL to offer non-shopping default service customers a 100% renewable energy option.
During today's open meeting, Texas PUC Chair DeAnn Walker was asked about door-to-door marketing by retail electric providers
March 25
Update: Former Spark Energy CEO Nathan Kroeker Enters Into Transition & Resignation Agreement
Spark Energy, Inc. ('Spark' or the 'Company') announced in an 8-K that ...
Just Energy Group Inc. ('Just Energy' or the 'Company') announced that, on March 23, 2020, it received written notification from the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") that it was not in compliance with ...
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Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating have filed responses to an interrogatory in a Connecticut PURA proceeding concerning potential changes to the purchase of receivables mechanism, including the highest and average rates billed by retail electric suppliers
AOBA Alliance Seeks Aggregator License In New State
AOBA Alliance Inc. applied for a ...
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PUC Discloses Pricing From Default Service Auction
A PUC has disclosed winning prices from a March 2020 auction for ...
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RetailEnergyX: Parent Of Retail Supplier Enters Into Definitive Agreement With Carl C. Icahn
ERCOT, which recently held a market payment processes workshop to discuss several proposed changes to improve payment processes, issued a market notice stating that it will defer all improvement proposals, except one
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RetailEnergyX: Demand Response Provider Secures Agreement With Municipal Aggregation
March 24
Texas PUC Chairman DeAnn Walker has proposed for consideration at the PUC's upcoming open meeting an Electricity Relief Program that would reimburse retail electric providers for energy charges associated with providing continuity of service to residential customers during a disconnection moratorium during the COVID-19 Emergency
Curt Morgan, Vistra Energy's president and chief executive officer, said during a Wolfe Research fireside chat that Vistra, which owns various retail energy providers in Texas including TXU, is working with the PUC and other stakeholders on a bad debt "backstop mechanism" in light of the current coronavirus emergency
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New York Agency Reminds That Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls Are Illegal During State Of Emergency
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection reminded businesses that, pursuant to a recently adopted state law, unsolicited telemarketing sales calls to anyone in an area subject to a declared state of emergency are prohibited
The Illinois Commerce Commission's new inquiry into energy affordability will include an examination of the number of customers subject to disconnection that are served by alternative energy suppliers, as well as customer access to community solar and energy efficiency programs
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RetailEnergyX: LIPA To Vote On Allowing Opt-out Municipal Aggregation
NRG Energy Generating Units In ERCOT Returning From Mothballed Status Sooner
On March 23, 2020, ERCOT received a Notification of Change of Generation Resource Designation (NCGRD) for the following Generation Resources:
A PUC opened an inquiry to implement new thermal renewable portfolio standard (RPS) requirements created by legislation enacted last year.
March 23
A consumer assistance agency reported that ...
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The president of a Texas retail electric provider filed a letter with the Texas PUC expressing concern with the strain being placed on the retail market by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and suggested actions to prevent defaults by retail providers, including a funded customer assistance program, and extended deadlines for payments by REPs to ERCOT and TDUs
Texas Legal Services Center Petitions Texas PUC For Disconnection Moratorium
Texas Legal Services Center and several other similar groups have petitioned the Public Utility Commission of Texas for an emergency rule to, among other things, apply a moratorium on utility shutoffs to residential utility services statewide during and for 30 days after the termination of the COVID-19 state of emergency.
A utility filed new POR discount rates
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ISO Opposes Retail Supplier's Petition At FERC For Billing Adjustment
ISO New England filed an answer at FERC opposing a petition filed by ...
Retail Energy Supply Association Issues Statement Regarding COVID-19
The Retail Energy Supply Association issued the following statement regarding COVID-19.
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Appointed To Assume Customers Of Failed U.K. Retailer
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March 20
An Attorney General in a retail choice state announced today the AG's office has filed an emergency regulation to prohibit price gouging of essential products and services during the COVID-19 public health emergency, with the language of such regulation ostensibly encompassing retail electric and natural gas suppliers and the potential current pricing of some suppliers
Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) announced that it is "strongly encouraging" retail electric suppliers to cease all door-to-door sales, effective immediately, in response to the current public health emergency in the state.
An OPC is conducting a study examining the energy bill impact, quality of services, and viability of retail energy suppliers
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The New York PSC issued a show cause order to ...
Oncor Extends Suspension Of Disconnections For Non-Pay, Provides Updated Resumption Date
Oncor on March 19 informed retail electric providers that it is suspending disconnects for non-pay (DNPs) for ...
A utility has filed updated POR discount rates
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An ad hoc group of stakeholders identifying itself as the "the Competitive Markets Coalition", which includes several integrated generation and retail energy supply companies as well as a representative of brokers, urged FERC to act expeditiously on a PJM minimum offer price rule (MOPR) capacity market compliance filing, such that the cycle of capacity market auctions can be restored, "as quickly as possible."
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March 19
Updated
New Jersey BPU Adopts Door-to-Door Sales Ban For Retail Energy Suppliers
The New Jersey BPU today voted to adopt a mandate that ...
A broker filed with a PUC a request that the PUC forgo collection of an annual fiscal assessment
PUC Discloses Winning Suppliers From Default Service Auction
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has disclosed the winning suppliers from a February 25 auction for a portion of Duke Energy Ohio's electricity standard service offer load for the period starting June 1, 2020
Energy Marketing Conferences will hold a free webinar, on March 25 at 11am ET, concerning the retail energy industry's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, entitled, "Surviving & Thriving Despite Coronavirus."
FERC has denied rehearing of its prior finding that the results from the Midcontinent ISO 2015/16 Planning Resource Auction for Local Resource Zone 4 were just and reasonable
The Illinois Commerce Commission adopted an emergency order imposing a moratorium on ...
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RetailEnergyX: Texas Retail Energy Provider Enters Loan Agreement
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RetailEnergyX: PJM Submits MOPR, Capacity Market Compliance Filing At FERC
March 18
New Jersey BPU Set To Consider Door-to-Door Sales Ban For Retail Energy Suppliers On March 19
At an emergency meeting tomorrow (March 19), the New Jersey BPU is to consider ...
The Illinois Commerce Commission adopted an emergency order imposing a moratorium on ...
The Illinois Commerce Commission has opened a Notice of Inquiry regarding "energy affordability"
Power Marketing Cooperative Seeks Retail Supplier License In New State
A power marketing co-op has sought a retail supplier license in ...
The four large TDUs with retail electric choice in ERCOT has suspended DNPs
Constellation Suspending Service Disconnections
Constellation announced that ...
National Grid has filed with the Massachusetts DPU new basic service rates for residential and commercial customers for the six-month period beginning May 1, 2020, and for industrial customers, for the three-month period beginning May 1, 2020
Just Energy Issues Statement Concerning Shareholder Meeting Requisition From Rob Snyder
Just Energy Group Inc. issued the following news release concerning the request from Rob Snyder, as Trustee for The Robert L. Snyder Trust - 2005 Stream, for a special meeting of the shareholders to consider modifying the size of the company's Board of Directors, to remove certain current board members, and to consider various individuals to fill vacancies created by such proposed action
The NRG retail energy suppliers have requested that the New York PSC grant an additional ninety (90) day extension from the current May 11, 2020 compliance deadlines (Ordering Clauses 1 and 2) set forth in the New York Public Service Commission’s retail energy reset order
Retail Suppliers Seek Halt To CAISO Resettlement
Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. and the Alliance for Retail Energy Markets filed a motion at FERC seeking an emergency order immediately instructing the California ISO to cease its plans to, as described by petitioners, "unilaterally" issue invoices and resettle the market to address a FERC order on the re-allocation of must-offer generation commitment costs
March 17
Updated
Ohio Directs Retail Energy Suppliers To Halt Door-To-Door, In-Person Marketing
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today issued an order directing Ohio’s competitive natural gas and electric providers to halt door-to-door and in-person marketing to avoid unnecessary social contact.
The four large TDUs with retail electric choice in ERCOT has suspended DNPs
Rob Snyder, as Trustee for The Robert L. Snyder Trust - 2005 Stream, on March 17 sent a letter to Just Energy Group Inc. requesting that the company call a special meeting of the shareholders to consider modifying the size of the company's Board of Directors, to remove certain current board members, and to consider various individuals to fill vacancies created by such proposed action
The Ohio Consumers' Counsel requested that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, "immediately and indefinitely halt energy marketers’ door-to-door sales, so as to protect Ohioans from the coronavirus."
Centrica Announces New Interim CEO, Announces New Chairman, Other Board Changes
Centrica announced that ...
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Update: Retail Energy Supplier Details Coronavirus Risk in 10-K
A retail energy supplier has filed ...
>The Wind-Solar Alliance published a report entitled, "Retail Electric Market Structure Reforms In Support Of Resource Adequacy And Clean Energy Deployment," which states, "insufficient creditworthiness standards" for retail electric providers in non-ERCOT states, "affect the ability of retailers to procure supply," and therefore discourages long-term contracts needed for generation development
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille today signed an emergency order suspending all door-to-door, in-person and public event sales activities by agents of competitive electric and natural gas suppliers in the Commonwealth’s retail energy markets.
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The Virginia Senate has passed a substitute for HB 889, with the substitute significantly reducing the retail electric choice provisions versus the original version passed by the House
Both Houses of the Virginia General Assembly have agreed to a re-enactment clause added to HB 868, the stand-alone bill addressing the current renewable electricity exemption for competitive electricity supply
March 16
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille today signed an emergency order suspending all door-to-door, in-person and public event sales activities by agents of competitive electric and natural gas suppliers in the Commonwealth’s retail energy markets.
Reliant Pausing Payment-Related Disconnections
Reliant announced a series of actions to support customers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic
Retail Energy Supplier Suspends Door-To-Door Sales Activity Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
A retail energy supplier announced that it has chosen to suspend door-to-door sales activity in all of its service territories due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
TXU Energy announced a series of steps it has taken to help customers that may incur economic hardship related to the coronavirus pandemic
National Grid has filed new proposed purchase of receivables discount rates
Moody's Downgrades Centrica (Direct Energy Parent) Credit Ratings
Centrica issued a statement noting the announcement from Moody's Investor Service (Moody's) that ...
Seeks clarification whether billing service requires registration as 'seller'
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RetailEnergyX: Exelon Names Executive Vice President, Compliance & Audit
Staff of a PUC have recommended that ...
Energy Harbor Corp. (f/k/a FirstEnergy Solutions) has notified PJM Interconnection of its decision to rescind the March 28, 2018, Deactivation Notices for its competitive nuclear generating station in Shippingport, Pennsylvania.
Update #3: Pennsylvania Prohibits Disconnections; ComEd Suspends Shutoffs
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille signed an emergency order prohibiting electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunication and steam utility terminations.
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RetailEnergyX: Lubbock Power & Light Provides Status Update On Retail Choice Consideration
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RetailEnergyX: Bayford Acquires U.K. Retail Energy Supplier
March 13
Several state utility regulators have undertaken actions in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus
Energy Harbor LLC (formerly FirstEnergy Solutions) applied for ...
PJM Proposes Schedule To Conduct 2022/2023 & Later Base Residual Capacity Auctions
During a stakeholder meeting yesterday, PJM proposed a schedule for the base residual capacity auctions (BRA) for 2022/2023, and later years, which have been delayed due to a FERC order
(From March 12): Spark Energy Names Interim CEO, Names New COO
Spark Energy Names Interim CEO, Names New COO
Texas Retail Provider To Use Trade Name CleanSky Energy
A Texas REP applied for an amendment to its Texas retail electric provider certificate to use the trade name CleanSky Energy
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RetailEnergyX: Osaka Gas USA Forms Joint Venture For Solar+Storage, Community Solar, DERs
• Fidelis United Energy Solutions Receives License In New State
Nstar (Eversource or "the Company") filed comments with the Massachusetts DPU stating that the City of Boston's latest proposed schedule for the City's municipal opt-out aggregation plan still exposes Nstar basic service customers, and shopping customers, to risk premiums, if the City does not execute a supply agreement, for a January 1, 2021 start date, by April 30, 2020
CenterPoint-TDU Postpones Texas Retail Electric Provider Workshop
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC issued a notice stating that, in the interest of public health, the 2020 CenterPoint-TDU Competitive Retailer Workshop Scheduled for Thursday, April 30th has been postponed indefinitely
Danly Confirmed By Senate As FERC Commissioner
The U.S. Senate has confirmed James Danly to join the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as Commissioner.
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RetailEnergyX: PowerMarket Partners With Solar One To Offer Community Solar At ConEd
March 12
Spark Energy Names Interim CEO, Names New COO
Spark Energy Names Interim CEO, Names New COO
Genie Energy Ltd. during an earnings call today discussed new markets for its U.S. retail energy supplier business organized under the Genie Retail Energy (GRE) segment
Retail Energy Supplier Names Market Veterans As New CEO, CFO, Directors
Sanford Energy Associates, LLC d/b/a Powervine Energy has informed a state regulator of a new CEO and other executives
A PUC has opened an investigation of ...
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New COO Named For Company's Energy Marketing Holding Segment
A new COO has been named for a company's reporting segment which includes an energy marketer
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RetailEnergyX: Report: EDF Energy To Acquire U.K. Retail Supplier
A REP, which previously had been subject to default under a TDU tariff, filed a status report with the Texas PUC concerning a docket addressing a pending petition from PUC Staff to revoke its retail electric provider certificate
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RetailEnergyX: PJM Market Monitor Notes Reduction In Uplift Charges In State Of Market Report
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RetailEnergyX: Amazon Announces New Solar Project In Virginia, Other Global Renewables
March 11
A broker has been selected to ...
A retail supplier has returned customers to default service
Utility Selects Retail Supplier To Serve Certain Low-Income Customers, Reports Bids
A utility has selected a retail supplier to serve ...
Broker Opens New Office As Part Of Northeast Expansion
A broker has opened a satellite office in ...
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RetailEnergyX: Centrica Installing New Battery Storage At Local Energy Market Trial
An ESCO petitioned the New York PSC for an extension of the compliance deadline of various ordering clauses under the New York PSC's retail energy market reset order, stating that various issues remain unresolved.
PUC Discloses Winning Prices From Default Service Auction
The winning prices from a March 2020 auction for Standard Service Offer (SSO) supplies at ...
March 10
Broker Affiliated With TXU Raises Series B Funding, Sets Texas Market Entry
EnergyBot, a trade name of Blitz Ventures, announced that it successfully raised a new round of series B funding.
PSC Staff Recommend $25,000 Fine Against Retail Supplier
OPC Alleges "Outrageous" Sales Call
Staff of the Maryland PSC have recommended in testimony that the PSC impose a civil penalty in the amount of $25,000 on ...
Oncor To Issue Another Credit To Retail Electric Providers To Reflect Interest Rate Savings
Oncor will again issue a credit to retail electric providers, under Rider ISR - Interest Savings Refund, additional amounts from interest rate savings related to Oncor's acquisition by Sempra
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An EDC has filed a proposed residential supply rate (SOS) Time of Use rate pilot
The Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel published an analysis of retail electricity supplier customers who remain on legacy variable rates, stating that variable rate customers, who represent less than 10% of customers on competitive supply at Connecticut Light & Power, account for nearly 50% of the total cost that retail supplier customers pay in excess of default service
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RetailEnergyX: CPS Energy To Seek 1,700 MW Of Resources; Solar, Storage, Firming
March 9
PECO Withdraws Prepay Plan From Pa. PUC Consideration
PECO has withdrawn its proposed prepay pilot program from the Pennsylvania PUC
Illinois Utility Seeks Authority To Own, Operate Local Solar & Battery Storage Facilities
Ameren Illinois has announced proposed legislation called the Downstate Clean Energy Affordability Act
PSC Orders Retail Supplier To Issue Refunds To Customers
A PSC ordered ...
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RetailEnergyX: Mass. AG Favors Adoption Of Dynamic Retail Pricing Options
PSC Launches New Electric Choice Shopping Website
A Public Service Commission has unveiled a new electricity shopping website with enhanced functionality and features
City Of Dayton Selects Retail Supplier For Renewable Transition
The City of Dayton, Ohio said that ...
Both Houses of the Virginia General Assembly have agreed to a re-enactment clause added to HB 868, the stand-alone bill addressing the current renewable electricity exemption for competitive electricity supply
A PUC declined to modify ...
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March 6
Energy Harbor LLC applied for a ...
A regulator recently issued a notice to all retail electric suppliers, directing the suppliers to obtain from their vendors attestations concerning their recent telemarketing activity, after the regulator learned of calls that are, "misleading and deceptive."
A PSC has raised concerns with ...
The Virginia Senate has passed a substitute for HB 889, with the substitute significantly reducing the retail electric choice provisions versus the original version passed by the House
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RetailEnergyX: Maine PUC Votes Against Stipulations Regarding Sale Of Emera Maine To ENMAX
A number of environmental and renewable energy advocacy groups and individuals representing the solar industry around Arizona, who support municipal aggregation, filed a letter (hereafter, "CCA letter") with the Arizona Corporation Commission stating that the "Draft B" rules for electric customer choice, under which utilities would continue to provide a standard offer supply service, are a "better fit" for the state that the "Draft A" rules, which would remove utilities from any supply role after a brief transition period
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has set a procedural schedule to address ...
ERCOT is hosting a workshop to discuss issues related to the Advanced Meter System (AMS) implementation for Interval Data Recorder (IDR) Meter customers.
March 5
A broker filed comments stating that a regulator should prohibit competitive suppliers from offering supply rates above the default service rate
The Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel published an analysis of retail electricity supplier customers who remain on legacy variable rates, stating that variable rate customers, who represent less than 10% of customers on competitive supply at Connecticut Light & Power, account for nearly 50% of the total cost that retail supplier customers pay in excess of default service
ERCOT Schedules Workshop To Discuss Shortening The Existing Settlements Timeline
ERCOT will be hosting a workshop to discuss opportunities for shortening the existing Settlements timeline.
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RetailEnergyX: Sprague Resources Reports Growth In Natural Gas Marketing Segment
The New York PSC posted year-end electricity and natural gas migration reports for the year 2019
Spark Energy, Inc. ("Spark" or the "Company") said in reporting earnings today that it sold its Japanese joint venture for ...
ERCOT Expects Record Electricity Use This Summer, Releases Expectations For Load, Capacity
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) expects record electric use this summer and grid conditions similar to summer 2019.
March 4
A new retail energy supplier, which describes itself as, "a new kind of energy provider," today announced the close of its $1.5 million Pre-Seed round
Staff of a PSC have recommended ...
Broker Names New Directors of Sales, Operations
A broker has named ...
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Broker Reports Customer Growth
A broker reported customer growth and other metrics
Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service Provider Seeks Broker Licenses In New States
A provider of energy services applied for ...
City of Saratoga Springs, New York, Joins Opt-out Municipal Aggregation
The City of Saratoga Springs and the Town of Niskayuna have joined ...
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RetailEnergyX: Centrica, Volkswagen Announce EV Enablement Partnership
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RetailEnergyX: ComEd To Provide Personal Reliability Reports To Residential Customers
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RetailEnergyX: Blackstone Acquires Battery Energy Storage Developer
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RetailEnergyX: ConEd Files Changes To GTOP (Gas Sales and Transportation Operating Procedure Manual)
March 3
Retail Energy Veteran Launches New National Retail Energy Broker, Consultant
A retail energy vet has launched a new broker
The Virginia Senate's Committee on Commerce and Labor has reported out a substitute for HB 889 with the substitute significantly reducing the retail electric choice provisions versus the version passed by the House
Retail Supplier Files Complaint At FERC Over Incorrect Assignment Of Load Obligation At RTO
A retail supplier has filed a complaint at FERC
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Connecticut Light & Power (Eversource) informed the Connecticut PURA that an issue was discovered on February 20, 2020 concerning the next-cycle rate information that appeared on certain customers’ February bills.
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Bill Kinneary, who was recently named President of the National Energy Marketers Association, has outlined his focus as he begins to lead the organization.
New York PSC Secretary Issues Notice Concerning Petitions For Rehearing Of Retail Energy Reset Order
The Secretary of the New York PSC issued a notice concerning petitions for rehearing of the PSC's previously reported December 2019 retail energy market reset order, and set a date for responses to the petitions
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RetailEnergyX: CPS Energy Moves To Study Electric Rate Structure
March 2
Rob Snyder, through the entity "The Robert L. Snyder Trust – 2005 Stream" (hereafter collectively referred to as the "Reporting Persons"), has issued, in a letter to Just Energy Group Inc., a shareholder proposal to nominate six individuals for election to Just Energy's Board of Directors.
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EC Infosystems Announces New York City Office Expansion & New Location
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 New York City office move and expansion, now located at 112 W. 34th Street, Suite 17012, New York, NY 10120.
Direct Energy Services, LLC, on behalf of itself and its affiliate Gateway Energy Services Corporation (collectively, 'Direct Energy') petitioned the New York PSC to issue an "expedited" declaratory ruling, finding and declaring that ...
Pepco has filed with the District of Columbia PSC new SOS electric generation rates for the period of June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021.
PUC Discloses Winning Retail Suppliers That Will Serve Default Service Customers
A PUC has disclosed ...
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Start-up Led By Retail Energy Vet Receives Texas Aggregator License
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
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RetailEnergyX: CenterPoint Says It Will Expand Electric Vehicle "Infrastructure" In Texas
February 28
NRG Discloses Aggregate Price, Customer Count For Small Retail Books Acquired In 2019
In a 10-K, NRG Energy disclosed information related to small retail energy customer book acquisitions which occurred in 2019.
Vistra Energy, the parent of TXU and several other retail energy brands, said in announcing full-year 2019 earnings that it organically grew its ERCOT residential customers counts in 2019, for the second year, "with strong customer acquisition and retention strategies and execution."
Broker-Consultant Owned By Utility Holding Co. Records $25 Million Goodwill Impairment
The parent of a broker-consultant announced ...
The City of Boston, which is seeking approval of an opt-out municipal aggregation for electricity, has asked the Massachusetts DPU to require that Nstar provide it with a "full" list of utility customers, not only those eligible for aggregation enrollment on an opt-out basis, so that the City can "educate" customers about risks and potential responses to "predatory marketing" by retail suppliers
Parent of WGL Energy Reports Higher Retail Energy Marketing Margin
In reporting earnings for the fourth quarter of 2019, AltaGas Ltd., the parent of WGL Energy, reported ...
Arizona Commissioner Seeks Workshop On Community Choice Aggregation
Following a Commission meeting on retail electric choice held earlier this week (see story here), Arizona Corporation Commissioner Sandra Kennedy said that further workshops are warranted, and that, "I am particularly interested in learning more about Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) and the potential benefits and costs to Arizona communities."
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RetailEnergyX: NYSEG, RGE File Report On Purchase Of Receivables Programs
Energy Harbor Receives Investment Grade Rating From Moody's
Energy Harbor Corp., the company formerly known as FirstEnergy Solutions whose restructuring process was completed this week, announced today that the company has received ...
The Texas PUC rejected without prejudice the application for an electric aggregator certificate of ...
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RetailEnergyX: FERC Revokes Market-Based Rate Authority Of Several Defunct Retail Suppliers
February 27
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a final rulemaking concerning electric supplier rules and disclosure requirements
Texas PUC Staff Proposing Changes To REP Complaint Scorecard On Power To Choose Site
During today's open meeting, Public Utility Commission Chairman DeAnn Walker said that Staff has shared with each of the Commissioners changes Staff has proposed to the retail electric complaints scorecard on the Power to Choose site
The Texas PUC approved without modification to the rates and terms applicable to delivery service and REPs a settlement among various parties to AEP Texas' rate case
During an earnings call today, NRG CEO Mauricio Gutierrez, in discussing capital allocation, said that ...
FirstEnergy Solutions Completes Financial Restructuring, Emerges As Energy Harbor
Energy Harbor Corp., formerly known as FirstEnergy Solutions, announced today that the company has successfully completed its chapter 11 restructuring process and has emerged as an independent power producer and retail supplier no longer affiliated with FirstEnergy Corp.
Eversource Energy announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase ...
A broker announced a rebranding
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PUC Discloses Price From Default Service Auction
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved the results of a February 25 auction for ...
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RetailEnergyX: PJM Issues Notice Of Resettlement Of Regulation Billing
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RetailEnergyX: CenterPoint Reports Financial Results For Energy Services Segment
February 26
A PUC has rejected a switch block mechanism
A PUC has approved a settlement under which a monthly assignment process of residential customers to retail suppliers will end
During an Arizona Corporation Commission workshop on its investigation of retail electric choice, ACC Utilities Division Staff reiterated its previously articulated concerns regarding retail competition
A PUC has approved ...
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RetailEnergyX: AARP Says Texas At Risk Of "Blackouts" In Opposing Arizona Electric Choice
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RetailEnergyX: Tradition Energy Advises Vassar College on 100% Green Power Purchase
February 25
In a 10-K reviewing 2019 results, Calpine said that ...
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EC Infosystems Announces Fourth Annual User Conference at Four Seasons Orlando in February 2021
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 February 10 - 12, 2021 at The Four Seasons Resort and Spa in Orlando, Florida.
A substitute for Virginia HB 889 was submitted to the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor, with the substitute significantly reducing the retail electric choice provisions versus the version passed by the House
Retail Energy Vet Joins Broker
A broker has named ...
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RetailEnergyX: PSC Chair: We'll Be "Very Proactive" In Auditing Retail Energy Suppliers
Nstar Files New Default Service Rates For Eastern Service Area, Winning Suppliers Disclosed
Nstar (Eversource Energy) has filed with the Massachusetts DPU new basic service rates for ...
New Default Service Rates At United Illuminating Approved
The Connecticut PURA approved new Last Resort Service rates at United Illuminating for the three-month period beginning April 1, 2020
SOS Procurement Results In Record Low Prices
A recent SOS procurement resulted in record low prices, a post-auction report said
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Utilities Report Winning Default Service Suppliers
The Connecticut electric distribution companies have reported winning Last Resort Service suppliers for the second quarter of 2020
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RetailEnergyX: Sierra Club MA Chapter Selects Provider For Affinity Community Solar Program
February 24
South Carolina House Passes Resolution To Require Study Of "Full" Retail Electric Choice
The South Carolina House has passed a joint resolution (H 4940) to require a study of electricity market reforms, including an examination of "full" retail electric choice
A PSC announced that ...
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its natural gas retail supplier business, CenterPoint Energy Services, Inc. (CES) to ...
Stakeholders filed comments with the Arizona Corporation Commission concerning two draft proposals for retail electric choice from ACC Chairman Robert Burns and Commissioner Justin Olson
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The Ohio Consumers' Counsel has recommended that the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities be required to obtain written customer authorization for customers to be placed on an optional Time of Use generation rate
A proposed order from an Illinois ALJ would maintain the design for Commonwealth Edison's electricity supply Rate RTOUPP – Residential Time of Use Pricing Pilot (TOU Pilot), for non-shopping customers, rejecting requests on rehearing to modify the recovery of capacity costs
February 21
Retail Energy Vet Joins Broker-Consultant
A retail energy vet has joined ...
AEP Energy Reports Higher Retail Margins, Customer Growth
AEP, in reporting earnings for the year 2019, said that its competitive retail segment (AEP Energy) saw higher retail margins and customer growth.
Southern Co. Reports Retail Natural Gas Customer Growth Versus September (SouthStar)
Southern Co., the ultimate parent of Southstar Energy Services and related brands, reported a higher retail competitive natural gas customer count in its Gas Marketing Services segment versus September 30, 2019, in reporting fourth quarter and full year 2019 earnings
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The Connecticut electric utilities raised several concerns with adopting any proposed changes to the current purchase of receivables (POR) mechanism and methodology
February 20
Retail Supplier Acquires Book Of Customers
A retail supplier has acquired a customer book
An Attorney General (AG) filed a lawsuit against ...
Electric Supplier Seeks Modification Of Maryland Offshore Wind Payment Obligation, Schedule
NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC ("NEM") filed with the Maryland PSC a Motion for Clarification, or in the Alternative Modification to clarify and/or modify the Renewable Portfolio
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RetailEnergyX: CEO Of Parent Of Retail Supplier Departs, Interim CEO Named
The New Jersey BPU has lifted the moratorium on pre-approval of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) implementation programs
PUC Discloses Winning Default Service Suppliers
A PUC has disclosed ...
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FERC has approved a series of orders related to buyer-side market power mitigation in the New York ISO ICAP capacity market
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Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Robert Burns and Commissioner Justin Olson have filed two proposed drafts to implement retail electric choice in Arizona
February 19
Another Affiliate Of A Texas Retail Provider Registers As A Texas Electric Broker
An affiliate of a Texas REP has registered as a Texas electric broker
Nstar Files New Default Service Rates, Supplier Disclosed
NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy filed with the Massachusetts DPU new large C&I customer basic service rates for its Western Massachusetts service territory (WMA), formerly WMECO, for the period beginning April 1, 2020
California Department Of General Services Selects New Retail Energy Supplier
The State of California's Department of General Services (DGS) has selected ...
Texas Retail Electric Provider Files To Use Trade Name "Green Direct"
A retail electric provider filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas to add the trade name Green Direct to its REP certificate
FirstEnergy Advisors Says Ohio Broker Application, Name Comply With Corporate Separation Rules
Suvon, LLC d/b/a FirstEnergy Advisors and FirstEnergy Home said in a filing with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio that its structure and name comply with applicable corporate separation rules and statutes, and that PUCO should approve its application without holding a hearing
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Texas PUC Approves REP Certificate Amendment To Reflect Name Change
• LED Lighting Provider Receives Texas Aggregator Certificate
The Virginia House of Delegates has passed HB 889, which would, among other things, allow all customers of the investor-owned utilities to purchase 100% renewable electricity from a competitive retail supplier regardless of any utility green offering
February 18
Retail Energy Vet Joins Muni Aggregation Consultant As VP
A retail energy vet has joined ...
Pennsylvania Utility's Residential Default Service Rate To Be 1.7¢ Per kWh (44% Decline)
An EDC's default service rate will fall below 2 cents per kWh
ESCO Seeks Waiver Of New York PSC Retail Market Reset Order To Offer Green Gas Products
An ESCO petitioned the New York PSC for a partial waiver of the Commission's retail energy reset order to allow Family Energy to offer two "green gas" product offerings
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RetailEnergyX: "Crowdfunding Campaign" Started To Launch Retail Electricity Provider
The National Energy Marketers Association has filed with the New York PSC "NEM’s Principles of ESCO Financial Assurance" for consideration at a February 26, 2020, stakeholder meeting concerning ESCO financial assurance
Retail Supplier Offering Gamification Under 'Good User Rewards' Load Shaping Pilot
An Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification plan filed with ...
Providers Selected To Offer Energy-as-a-Service To Hospital Membership Organization
Two energy providers announced an agreement with ...
Sunwave Seeks Retail Supplier License In New State
• Choice Energy Services Retail, LP Receives New Licenses
The Connecticut PURA has rescheduled the hearing on its previously reported proposed decision concerning new retail electric supplier marketing rules in Docket 14-07-20RE01
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RetailEnergyX: Vassar Selects Retail Electric Supplier
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RetailEnergyX: Lawmakers Question If Central Maine Power Is Fit To Run A Utility Company
February 17
Former Retail Energy COO, Chief Strategy Officer Joins State Retail Energy Regulator
A retail energy vet has joined ...
Staff of the Maryland PSC have recommended that the Commission impose a civil penalty in the amount of $100,000 on
The Energy Professionals Association has filed comments with the Texas PUC on a proposal for publication that would amend the existing general customer protection rules to reflect oversight of brokers, expressing concern that the proposed manner of implementing the addition of brokers to the rule does not recognize fundamental differences between "retail electric services" and "brokerage services" as defined in SB 1497.
New York Utility Files To Decrease POR Discount Rates
A New York utility has filed new purchase of receivables (POR) discount rates with the New York PSC, to be effective April 1, 2020
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Einstein Bros. Bagels Selects Retail Electric Supplier For Texas Facilities
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. today announced a retail renewable energy agreement with ...
FERC Approves Spinoff Of FirstEnergy Solutions Contemplated By Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan
FERC has approved certain transactions to execute a spinoff of FirstEnergy Solutions (FES), and related competitive companies, to FES's creditors, as part of FES's bankruptcy reorganization plan
February 14
Various parties, including AEP Texas, Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, Cities Served by AEP Texas, Texas Industrial Energy Consumers, the Alliance for Retail Markets (ARM), and Texas Energy Association for Marketers (TEAM) have filed a settlement in AEP Texas' rate case currently before the Texas PUC
PUC Discloses Winning Retail Suppliers Selected To Serve Default Service Customers, Tranches Won
A PUC has disclosed ...
Update: PUC Directs Staff To Propose Capacity Flow-Through Default Service Product At Second Utility
A PUC has directed ...
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Texas Retail Provider Files To Relinquish REP Certificate
A REP has filed to relinquish its certificate
New Hampshire Town Among The First To Put Opt-Out Municipal Aggregation Before Voters
A New Hampshire town has ...
Connecticut Light & Power Files New Default Service Rates
Connecticut Light & Power (Eversource) has filed with PURA ...
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RetailEnergyX: PUC Cancels Licenses Of Two Brokers
The Texas PUC today approved a settlement in the base rate proceeding of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (CenterPoint Houston or CNP)
Regulator Issues Preliminary Finding Of RPS Non-Compliance To Retail Suppliers
The Connecticut PURA has issued a notice of preliminary findings and determination regarding each retail supplier's and EDC's RPS compliance in the year 2017
February 13
TXU-Affiliate EnergyBot Registers As Texas Electric Broker
A TXU affiliate registered as a Texas electric broker
Centrica, the parent of Direct Energy, reported customer growth in its North America Home Energy Supply segment, as it reported preliminary results for the year 2019
Staff of the Utilities Division of the Arizona Corporation Commission have filed a supplemental research report on retail electric competition, which includes an observation concerning what the report calls, "artificially low prices," that are "often" used to entice customers to enroll with a retail supplier
The Virginia House of Delegates has passed HB 889, which would, among other things, allow all customers of the investor-owned utilities to purchase 100% renewable electricity from a competitive retail supplier regardless of any utility green offering
A PUC has directed ...
A PSC denied the application of ...
Retail Energy Broker To Launch Additional Services, Debuts New Logo, Website
A broker announced that in the upcoming months it will launch new service offerings
Retail Supplier Affiliate Now Developing Solar Project For City Of Philadelphia, PPA In Place
A retail supplier announced ...
Update: PUCO Approves 30% Decrease In Default Service Price Adder At Dominion East Ohio
PUCO approved the results of the Standard Choice Offer auction to set the Retail Price Adjustment (RPA) at Dominion East Ohio (now d/b/a Dominion Energy Ohio) for the period April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021
Update: PUC Approves Awarding Of 100% Of PIPP Load At FirstEnergy Ohio Utilities To Retail Supplier
PUCO approved results from an RFP for a retail supplier to serve 100% of the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) customer load at the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities for the term June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021
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Retail Supplier Offering Natural Gas At $2.16/mcf To Celebrate 2-16 Day In Area Code 216
A retail energy supplier is conducting a promotion to offer ...
FERC denied a motion to stay interest charges under a compliance filing from the California ISO which would implement FERC's prior order on rehearing that revised the allocation of must-offer generation commitment costs in the California ISO, and in doing so, allocated the costs to a broader group of LSEs (which includes retail suppliers), rather than a single LSE.
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RetailEnergyX: Facebook To Purchase Attributes From New Dominion Energy Solar Facility
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February 12
A Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Attorney Examiner has suspended the automatic approval process of the electric broker/aggregator application of Suvon, LLC d/b/a FirstEnergy Advisors to allow for further review of the matter
Default Service Price Adder To Decrease 30% At Dominion East Ohio
The Standard Choice Offer auction to set the Retail Price Adjustment (RPA) at Dominion East Ohio (now d/b/a Dominion Energy Ohio) for the period April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 saw the RPA established as ...
Reliant Launches New Solar Offering In Texas
Reliant has launched a new solar offering for Texas residential customers -- Make It Solar
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Marathon Energy Announces Extension Of Credit And Supply Facility
Retail energy supplier Marathon Energy (Marathon) announced ...
Philadelphia Selects Retail Supplier For Electricity Supply
Philadelphia has selected ...
A PSC is launching ...
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Start-up New York Retail Supplier Receives Initial Determination Of ESCO Eligibility
A start-up retail energy supplier has received ...
Retail Supplier Announces Partnership With Pittsburgh Penguins
A retail supplier announced ...
A PSC has approved new purchase of receivables discount rates at ...
PJM Interconnection Announces Executive Appointments
PJM announced today that the PJM Board of Managers has appointed ...
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February 11
Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Robert Burns and Commissioner Justin Olson have filed two proposed drafts to implement retail electric choice in Arizona
Staff of the New York Department Of Public Service provided guidance to ESCOs regarding Staff's review of ESCO eligibility applications.
The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council and Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel alleged in a joint motion at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio that the commonality of management and control among Suvon, LLC, doing business as FirstEnergy Advisors, which is seeking an Ohio electric broker license, and the FirstEnergy Ohio distribution utilities, "is a per se violation of R.C. 4928.17(A), which requires that a competitive retail electric supplier be 'fully separated' from its regulated utilities."
State Launching New Retail Electric Shopping Website, Informs Suppliers Of Obligations
A PSC is set to launch later this month a new electricity shopping website
Exelon Reports "Stable Retail Margins", Constellation Metrics In Releasing Earnings
In a fourth quarter earnings presentation to investors, Exelon reported various metrics for its Constellation retail business
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RetailEnergyX: Iron Mountain Selects Provider For Rooftop Solar
Power Logix Receives, Seeks Licenses In New States
Power Logix, LLC recently received ...
February 10
In announcing earnings for the quarter ending December 31, 2019, Just Energy Group Inc. said that it "anticipates" announcing a decision on its previously reported strategic review process by ...
Start-up Texas Retail Electric Provider Names Several Energy Market Veterans As EVPs
A Texas REP has named ...
A broker has asked a PUC to return customers to their prior natural gas or electric supplier contracts in a dispute over whether a competitor is licensed
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A broker has named ...
A Virginia House of Delegates committee has reported favorably and advanced to a first reading in the House HB 889, which would, among other things, allow all customers of the investor-owned utilities to purchase 100% renewable electricity from a competitive retail supplier
A utility sought approval to alter its SOS bid plan due to the lack of a base residual auction capacity price in PJM beyond May 31, 2022.
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RetailEnergyX: LS Power Names New CEO For Ravenswood
February 7
A regulator has sought comments whether POR, for uncollectible accounts, should be limited to the equivalent shadow-billed default service receivables, or whether supplier-specific discount rates should be used
Maine's joint Committee On Energy, Utilities and Technology yesterday voted 8-1 to recommend "ought not to pass" LD 1917, a bill which would completely prohibit residential electric choice, and place all residential customers on Standard Offer service, no later than January 1, 2022
The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities have filed new tariffed commercial PTCDefault rates with the PUC for the three-month period starting March 1, 2020. West Penn Power has also filed a revision to its originally filed March 1 residential PTCDefault rate, with the new rate now reflecting a decrease versus the current rate
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Retail Electricity Suppliers Struggle To Compete With Standard Offer Rate
Houston-Based Retail Energy Broker Names New President, Expands To Canadian Markets
An energy broker has named ...
ERCOT filed with the Texas PUC a report on demand response during the summer of 2019
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RetailEnergyX: Nearly 2,000 Complaints In Two Years Against Retail Suppliers
PUC Approves Change In Company's License From Retail Supplier To Broker/Marketer
The Pennsylvania PUC granted CIMA Energy Solutions, LLC an amendment to its EGS supplier license for CIMA Energy Solutions to serve as a broker/marketer, and to no longer be licensed as a load-serving retail supplier.
Aggressive Energy Receives Gas Supplier License In New State
Aggressive Energy has received ...
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RetailEnergyX: Texas Retail Supplier Affiliate Supplying Nike From Wind Farm
The New York PSC has approved the renewal of waivers for three ESCOs to allow such ESCOs to serve low-income (assistance program participant) customers with a guaranteed savings plan
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RetailEnergyX: Saint-Gobain Selects Wind Energy Provider, Assisted By Broker
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RetailEnergyX: Pa. PUC Denies Rehearing On POR Clawback Charge
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Default Retail Energy Price Caps Fall
February 6
Retail Supplier Returns Customers To Default Service
A retail supplier has returned all of its customers in a state to utility supply
A stipulation among retail suppliers, the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, and Dominion Energy Ohio (Dominion) would revise Dominion's current monthly variable rate program (MVR), with a termination of the program for small volume customers, and the reinstatement of the Standard Choice Offer (SCO) for small non-residential customers
Houston-Based Retail Energy Broker Names New President, Expands To Canadian Markets
An energy broker has named ...
Retail Energy Veteran Joins Energy Advisor 5
Energy advisory firm 5 has named ...
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RetailEnergyX: Power Marketer Directed To Disclose Ownership Info To Public Citizen
The Massachusetts DPU has sought formal comments on a variety of Department staff proposals concerning retail energy supplier marketing, enrollment, and licensing rules, in its ongoing retail market investigation in Docket 19-07
Capacity Clearing Price For 2023-24 Term In ISO New England Is Lowest In FCA History
ISO New England's 14th Forward Capacity Market (FCM) primary auction (FCA #14), for the delivery year 2023-2024, closed at a preliminary clearing price of ...
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February 5
Affiliate Of Northeast Utility Begins Offering Texas Residential Electric Service
An affiliate of a Northeast utility has begun offering electricity in Texas
The New Jersey BPU has approved the 2020 procurement of contracts for one-third of the fixed price Basic Generation Service (BGS) default electric service
Retail electric suppliers in Connecticut said that higher financial security requirement for retail suppliers are a better mechanism to address concerns of unmet RPS obligations (and unpaid alternative compliance payments) in cases of supplier default, versus proposals to accelerate the RPS compliance deadlines to minimize such risk
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RetailEnergyX: Renewable Purchasing Group Names Top 10 U.S. Large Energy Buyers For 2019
Columbus International Airport Selects Retail Supplier
The Columbus Regional Airport Authority, assisted by an energy consultant, has selected ...
Texas PUC Staff Updates Estimate Of ERCOT Capacity Used For Small Fish Swim Free Rule
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed an updated estimate of installed generation capacity in ERCOT.
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RetailEnergyX: Sunnova Debuts New Bundled Roofing + Solar/Storage Finance Offering
February 4
During a recent Pennsylvania PUC CHARGE (Committee Handling Activities for Retail Growth in Electricity) conference call with various members of the PUC Staff, the PUC's Bureau of Consumer Services reminded retail energy suppliers of specific regulations governing introductory statements in door-to-door sales and telemarketing, and said certain phrases are inappropriate and are possibly contrary to such regulations.
A proposed order from an Illinois ALJ would not impose an additional monetary penalty on ...
In comments in response to questions in a Texas PUC project concerning electric vehicles, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (CEHE) said that the PUC should, "consider encouraging direct utility investment in public EV charging stations in areas where competitive market forces may not reach."
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Updates Coming To PA Power Switch Shopping Website, Solar Filter Option, More
The Pennsylvania PUC will soon implement further revisions to the PA Power Switch electricity shopping website
U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released legislative text of the draft Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s (CLEAN) Future Act
February 3
As part of an upcoming rulemaking to be opened on residential retail supplier marketing regulations, the Pennsylvania PUC’s Office of Competitive Market Oversight (OCMO) has invited informal comments on whether regulations concerning broker compensation disclosures should be developed, and whether a reporting requirement should be instituted for retail suppliers (EGSs) marketing a price that is "significantly higher" than the current utility Price to Compare (PTC)
ConEd Electric POR Discount Rate Increasing, Gas Discount Rate Falling
Consolidated Edison has filed new purchase of receivable discount rates, effective February 1, 2020, for electricity and natural gas
Consolidated Edison has filed revisions to correct its previously filed 12-month trailing average utility supply rates, which are to be used as a price cap for certain ESCO offers, due to an "inadvertent computational error" reflected in several of the originally filed rates
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RetailEnergyX: Verizon Extends Relationship With Energy Procurement Consultant
The Retail Energy Supply Association has filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission a "guidebook" for retail electric choice that includes a proposed timeline which anticipates full market opening by July 1, 2023.
The Retail Energy Supply Association has filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission a "guidebook" for retail electric choice that includes a proposed timeline which anticipates full market opening by July 1, 2023.
New York Municipal Aggregator Expects To Serve 190,000 Households By Next Year
Joule Assets, via Joule Community Power, said that it expects to administer opt-out municipal aggregation (CCA) programs for more than 190,000 total households in 25 communities by this time next year.
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RetailEnergyX: Heartland Institute Reviews Municipal Aggregations, Notes Higher Rates
The Pennsylvania PUC announced in a news release that ...
January 31
The Pennsylvania PUC announced in a news release that ...
A survey of Connecticut voters ages 50 and older conducted for AARP found that nearly nine in ten voters oppose opt-out municipal aggregation for electricity
Update: Missouri Committee Rejects Electric Choice Bill
The Missouri Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee has rejected SJR 34 which would have required that the state put forth to voters a proposed constitutional amendment that would require the introduction of retail electric choice
Start-up Led by Retail Energy Vet Seeks Texas Aggregator License
A start-up applied for ...
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PSC Reports Load, Customer Count Of Each Retail Supplier By Service Area
A PSC released its calendar year 2019 report on retail electric choice
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MEGA Forms New Municipal Aggregation Pool In New York With New Municipalities
Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) has created a new MEGA municipal aggregation group
Grid Power Direct Receives Retail Supplier License In New State
Grid Power Direct has received ...
Michigan Utilities File Final Amounts For 2020 Electric Choice Caps
Several Michigan electric utilities have filed their final 10% choice cap for 2020
January 30
A bill has been introduced into Missouri's state senate that would require that the state put forth to voters a proposed constitutional amendment that would require the introduction of retail electric choice
Update: ConEd, More New York Utilities File 12-Month Average Utility Supply Rates For ESCO Price Cap
Additional New York utilities have posted 12-month trailing average utility supply rates, which are to be used as a price cap for certain ESCO offers
A bill prohibiting residential door-to-door electricity sales in Maine has been offered as an alternative to a complete end of retail electric choice for residential customers
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RetailEnergyX: Virginia Senate Subcommittee Rejects Retail Energy Choice Bills
Start-up Broker Led By Retail Energy Vet Formed
A start-up electricity broker has been formed
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Shell Acquires Retail Supplier In Overseas Market
Clearview Energy Seeks Gas Supplier License In New State
Clearview Electric, Inc. applied for ...
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January 29
Updated: PUC Approves Settlement Under Which Retail Supplier Will Sell Customer Book, Exit State
A PUC has approved ...
PUC Discloses Winning Prices From Electricity Default Service Auction
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has disclosed the winning prices from a procurement of default service electricity supplies at the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities, for a portion of requirements for various delivery terms starting June 1, 2020
An energy tech firm announced the launch of a, "science-based sustainability platform to optimize energy consumption,",which will include a retail electricity shopping service
The New York utilities have begun posting 12-month trailing average utility supply rates, which are to be used as a price cap for certain ESCO offers
Columbia Gas Of Ohio Default Service Retail Adder To Decrease
A January 28 auction to determine the Retail Price Adjustment (RPA) for the Standard Choice Offer at Columbia Gas of Ohio resulted in an RPA of ...
The Connecticut PURA has issued for comment a revised proposal addressing generation supply offers that are marketed as exceeding the then current minimum renewable portfolio standard (RPS) requirement (i.e., a voluntary renewable offer or VRO), with the revised proposal allowing the continued offering and billing of bundled renewable energy plans through utility consolidated billing, subject to various conditions
U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released legislative text of the draft Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s (CLEAN) Future Act
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier To Pay Nearly £9 Million Under Settlement With Ofgem
PSE&G To Issue Bill Credits For Default Service Gas Supply In February And March
PSE&G announced today that it is issuing a bill credit to its default service customers for its gas supply during February and March due to lower gas supply costs.
Retail Price Adjustment (Adder) For Standard Choice Offer Customers At Vectren To Decrease
Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio's Standard Choice Offer auction conducted on January 27, 2020 resulted in a Retail Price Adjustment of ...
Greenidge Generation LLC, which operates on-site generation and its own data center operations, filed a petition at the New York PSC for a declaratory ruling disclaiming jurisdiction over the company's sale of electricity to data center tenants
From Jan. 20: Utility Affiliate FirstEnergy Home Seeks Electric Broker/Aggregator License
EnergyChoiceMatters was first to report that a FirstEnergy affiliate was entering the energy brokering business
January 28
A retail energy supplier named ...
NYSERDA Proposes To Fund New Renewable Program Via New Charge On ESCOs, LSEs
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) petitioned the New York PSC for creation of a Competitive Tier 2 clean energy standard (CES) program through which NYSERDA would issue a series of annual competitive procurements for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from eligible existing renewable resources, with LSEs such as ESCOs assigned a procurement obligation to fund the program
Niagara Mohawk (National Grid or "the Company") has filed at the New York PSC further revisions to its Clifton Park Demand Reduction REV Demonstration Project, with changes to a proposal to use a subscription model for part of the electric supply charges applicable to a subset of non-shopping customers who receive electric supply from the utility
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RetailEnergyX: Report: CPS Energy Rate Increase May Be Getting Closer
Retail Energy Supply Association Announces Election Of 2020 Executive Committee And State Chairs
The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) announced the election of its new officers and state chairs for 2020.
Texas PUC Grants Two Aggregator Licenses
Two companies recently received Texas electric aggregator licenses
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January 27
A PSC is creating ...
New Texas Electricity Shopping Service Launching, At $4.99 Per Month
A Texas electric broker announced that ...
Update: Nine Bidders Vie For Retail Energy Supplier Serving 95,000 Customers In PJM, New York
Nine bidders are thus far competing for a retail supplier serving customers in PJM and New York which, as previously reported, initiated a strategic review process
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RetailEnergyX: Claim: Texas Retail Providers Won't Tell Customer Per kWh Price Until Sign Up
A regulator will hold a hearing on its previously reported proposed decision concerning new retail electric supplier marketing rules
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed a brief opposing the relief sought by Pogo Energy in Pogo's petition seeking a declaratory order concerning the construction of Substantive Rule 25.498(a) as it relates to a proposed offering of a levelized payment option for prepaid service
Retail Electric Supplier Expanding To Natural Gas
A retail electric supplier is seeking a natural gas license
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Retail Supplier Begins Offering Enrollments Under Expanded Renewable Natural Gas Offering
A retail supplier announced ...
FERC has approved without modification changes in its credit policy and requirements at the New York ISO
Craig Goodman, who is retiring as President and CEO of the National Energy Marketers Association (NEM), has seen a lot in his 40 years of bringing competitive markets to the energy industry, but the constant has been the growing appetite of customers for choice in their purchases, including energy -- an axiom which Goodman sees no signs of changing as more states newly review how energy is provided to their homes and businesses.
LED Lighting Broker Seeks Texas Aggregator Certificate
A LED lighting provider applied for ...
January 24
Maryland Residential SOS Energy Rate To Decrease 12%
A Maryland EDC has filed with the Maryland PSC new SOS rates for residential customers for the period June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021, and new Type II rates for the period beginning March 1, 2020
With PJM's base residual capacity auction for the year 2022-23 still delayed, and the auction for 2023-24 likely to be delayed as well, Duke Energy Ohio has suggested to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio further changes to its default service procurements
NextEra Reports Earnings From Customer Supply Business
NextEra Energy reported that its Customer Supply business recorded full year 2019 EBITDA of ...
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The unopposed stipulation among parties in the base rate proceeding of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (CenterPoint Houston or CNP), currently before the Texas PUC, would reduce the amount charged to retail electric providers under flat monthly charges, and would also set the level for a rider to refund amounts related to tax law changes.
The District of Columbia PSC adopted as final various changes to its RPS rules to reflect recently passed language concerning changes to the RPS
Baltimore Gas & Electric has filed new ...
January 23
The Pennsylvania PUC has closed its investigation of default service with respect to various wholesale settlement and cost allocation issues, with the issuance of guidance to the EDCs
A regulator has issued an interrogatory concerning the phrase
New Retail Supplier Formed, Affiliated With Clean Energy Company
A new retail supplier has been formed
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The Connecticut utilities has responded to a PURA interrogatory and have reported the number of residential customers still served under a variable rate
Marathon Energy Receives Electric Supplier License In New State
Marathon Power LLC d/b/a Marathon Energy has received ...
Regulator Approves Settlement With Retail Supplier
A regulator has approved ...
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Update: PECO Posts Prices To Compare For March 1, PTCs Falling
PECO has posted actual Prices To Compare for the period beginning March 1, 2020
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RetailEnergyX: FERC States Intent To Revoke Market-Based Rate Authority Of Several Retail Suppliers
January 22
The Secretary of the New York PSC has extended the deadline for compliance with several of the ordering clauses of the PSC's retail energy market reset order
New U.S. Retail Supplier Entrant SmartestEnergy Launches Pricing
A new U.S. retail supplier is now actively pricing at ...
Agway Energy Services, LLC filed comments with the New York PSC in response to various petitions for rehearing, clarification, and stay of the PSC's December retail energy market reset order, stating that any open issues arising from the order should be addressed in the collaborative process, rather than through, "motion practice"
Energy Marketer Chosen As Consultant For New Hampshire Municipal Opt-out Aggregation
An energy marketer has been hired as the official Community Choice Aggregation consultant for a town in New Hampshire
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Staff (Staff) of the Public Utility Commission of Texas said that the ERCOT protocols do not require ERCOT to re-price the published settlement prices for interval 14:50 on May 30, 2019 as is being sought in a complaint filed by Aspire Commodities, LLC ("Aspire")
A smart building developer, integrator and services provider, which also operates an energy procurement platform and is affiliated with an ESCO, announced today that ...
Retail Supplier To Pay $21,000 Under Settlement With Regulator's Staff
Prosecutorial Staff of the Connecticut PURA, the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel, and a retail supplier have entered into a settlement agreement under which ...
The National Energy Marketers Association (NEM) announced that Craig Goodman, whose retirement as President and CEO was previously reported, will assume a new role as Chairman of NEM’s Board of Directors upon his retirement from the CEO and President role
Regulator Issues Final Interim Decision On Retail Supplier Amnesty Plan Refund Mechanism
The Connecticut PURA issued a final interim order concerning the retail electric supplier amnesty program and how refunds shall be provided to customers (Docket 18-12-22)
CenterPoint TDU Reports Key Terms Of Settlement In Texas Rate Case; Transmission Cost Recovery, DCRF
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (CEHE, or Houston Electric) has announced "key terms" of a to-be filed settlement agreement in its electric rate case which is pending before the Public Utility Commission of Texas
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ERCOT Receives Notification of Suspension Of Operations For Plant Previously Announced To Retire
ERCOT received a Notification of Suspension of Operations (NSO) from Public Service Company of Oklahoma for the following Generation Resource:
January 21
Retail Supplier, Generator Names New SVP & Chief Commercial Risk Officer
A retail supplier named ...
A group of EDCs have filed to offer a TOU supply rate for non-shopping customers
A regulator has requested additional comments concerning changes in the RPS compliance regulations to accelerate retail supplier and LSE showings of compliance
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RetailEnergyX: International Retail Supplier Newly Entering U.S. Targets Serving 100 Million Homes
Energy Sales Vet Joins Retail Supplier
A retail energy sales vet has joined ...
Retail Energy Vet Joins Broker-Consultant
A retail energy veteran has joined ...
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RetailEnergyX: Owner Of Retail Energy Sales Agent Indicted
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Parent Names New SVP Corporate Affairs, Communications
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January 20
Utility Affiliate FirstEnergy Home Seeks Electric Broker/Aggregator License
Suvon, LLC, d/b/a FirstEnergy Advisors and FirstEnergy Home, applied for an Ohio power broker and aggregator license
The Secretary of the New York PSC granted the joint utilities an extension of the deadline for the utilities to develop 12-month trailing average utility supply rates, which will be used as the basis for an ESCO price cap under one of the compliance products under the PSC's retail market reset order
Several utilities filed comments in opposition to a proposed switch block mechanism, and a proposal for price to compare language to appear on bills, which are contained in a draft rule on utility billing, including consolidated billing
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RetailEnergyX: ENGIE Selling UK Residential Retail Supply Book, Buyer Named
NOPEC Seeks Inclusion Of Municipal Aggregation Info On Ohio Apples To Apples Website
The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) said in comments to PUCO, in a rulemaking on natural gas utility bills, that, "[g]overnmental aggregators, like NOPEC, should have access to the Commission’s energy choice website."
Pepco has filed with the Maryland PSC new Type II SOS rates for the period beginning March 1, 2020.
Texas Retail Provider Relinquishes Certificate
A Texas REP filed at the Texas PUC to relinquish its retail electric provider certificate
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RetailEnergyX: Fight Brewing Over Duke Energy's Power Monopoly In The Carolinas
Delmarva Power has filed with the Maryland PSC new Type II SOS rates for the period beginning March 1, 2020.
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RetailEnergyX: Reliant Again Sponsoring Fort Worth Stock Show, Offers Themed Enrollment Bonus
January 17
A retail energy veteran is the CFO at start-up retail energy supplier ...
Retail Natural Gas Supplier Changes Electricity License From Supplier To Broker/Marketer
A natural gas supplier has filed to change its electric license from a supplier to a broker
IBM To Join PJM As Associate Member
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has applied to be an Associate Member of PJM, according to a market notice issued by PJM concerning new members
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The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities have filed new tariffed residential PTCDefault rates with the PUC for the three-month period starting March 1, 2020
The New York PSC approved a joint proposal (JP) in the electric and natural gas rate cases of Consolidated Edison (the "Company") under which ConEd will include new costs in its default service supply rates for electricity and natural gas
The Connecticut PURA denied reconsideration of its previously reported decision which requires all hardship electricity customers to be returned to Standard Service no later than July 1, 2020, including those on existing contracts with retail suppliers, but did provisionally modify a schedule concerning the provision of sync lists
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RetailEnergyX: Centrica Installs Network Of In-Home Virtual Power Plants (Battery Storage)
The New York PSC adopted a revision to pricing paid by NYSERDA to renewable energy developers under the Tier 1 renewable energy standard, and, in doing so, deferred consideration of several LSE issues to an implementation plan
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RetailEnergyX: NYC City Council Member Reiterates Call For Public Utility To Replace ConEd
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RetailEnergyX: LS Power Completes Acquisition Of EVgo
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January 16
Energy Market Vet Joins Retail Supplier As Chief Risk Officer
An energy market vet has joined ...
A PUC adopted a settlement which includes an expansion of POR
The NRG Energy retail suppliers have submitted a request with the New York PSC for a ninety (90) day extension from several of the February 10, 2020 compliance deadlines set forth in the Public Service Commission’s retail energy market 'reset' order, adopted on December 12, 2019
Sprint announced today that all of Sprint's more than 800 Virginia locations will now be served by ...
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SmartestEnergy, U.K. Retail Supplier Newly Entering U.S., Receives License In New State
SmartestEnergy has received ...
The Texas PUC adopted an order approving a new rate case expense rider, Rider RCE - Rate Case Expense Docket No. 48591, applicable to retail electric providers at Texas-New Mexico Power
Texas PUC Approves Updated Interim Broker Registration Form
The Texas PUC approved on an interim basis an updated electricity broker registration form, as filed by Staff
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RetailEnergyX: Homefield Energy Partners With Hockey Team To Donate To Scholarship Fund
January 15
U.K. Retail Supplier Newly Entering U.S. Names Market Vet As Channel Partner Manager
A retail supplier newly entering the U.S. has named ...
PECO has filed with the Pennsylvania PUC new electric Generation Supply Adjustment (GSA) charges for the period beginning March 1, 2020
A regulator has issued interrogatories to Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating directing the utilities to ...
Tenaska Retail Electricity Supplier Receives Authority To Act As Broker In Several More States
Tenaska Power Management, LLC, which is licensed as a retail electricity supplier in various states, has received more licenses in several states to act as a broker
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A start-up broker has registered in Texas
Changes To SOS Procurement Raised In PSC's Clean Energy Law Implementation Docket
In a PSC proceeding concerning implementation of a clean energy law, the Sierra Club has raised the issue of electricity Standard Offer Service (SOS) procurement
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RetailEnergyX: New York Releases Pilot Integrated Energy Data Resource
January 14
A Texas electricity shopping service which as part of the service pays the customer's retail electric provider bill on behalf of the customer, has launched a plan under which it charges the customer a flat monthly bill for such service, even where the underlying REP product is a volumetric rate
onsolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY, KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid, and Niagara Mohawk Corporation d/b/a National Grid, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (collectively, the 'Joint Utilities') requested from the New York PSC an extension of the deadline for the utilities to develop 12-month trailing average utility supply rates
Various individual ESCOs and retail supplier parties, including the Retail Energy Supply Association and National Energy Marketers Association, filed for rehearing, reconsideration and/or clarification of the New York PSC's December ESCO 'reset' order, as various ESCO parties sought a stay of the order
Broker, Energy Manager Acquires Another Building Automation Service Provider
A building automation and energy services provider, whose services include retail energy brokering and procurement, announced the acquisition of ...
The New York Supreme Court for Albany County issues an order directing that, pursuant to CPLR 7805, enforcement of the New York PSC's ...
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RetailEnergyX: Voltus Awarded Nearly 50 MWs of Demand Response in California
Duquesne Light Electricity Supply Charge To Fall 17%
Duquesne Light filed with the Pennsylvania PUC the default service supply rate for the period beginning March 1, 2020
New REP Entrant To Texas Market Files For Ability To Collect Deposits, Advance Payments
A new REP applied for an amendment to its Texas retail electric provider certificate to, among other things, receive authorization to have the option of collecting deposits or advance payments from customers
January 13
The Connecticut PURA has assigned docket 20-01-33 for a proceeding entitled "PURA Review of Electric Distribution Companies’ Method of Payment to Licensed Electric Suppliers for Uncollectible Customer Accounts"
Northeast Retail Supplier (IPP Affiliate) Focusing On C&I Market Expanding To ERCOT In 2020
A Northeast retail supplier is expanding to ERCOT in 2020
EDF Trading Names Retail Energy Vet As Regional VP Of Sales For Retail Business
EDF Trading North America has named ...
Wholesale Energy Trader Backed By PE Receives Texas Retail Electric Provider Certificate
The Texas PUC granted ...
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RetailEnergyX: Parent Of Retail Supplier Completes Sale Of Pipeline
Five Pennsylvania electric distribution companies saw a net gain in the number of residential electric customers on competitive supply during December, as the statewide decline in residential electric shopping narrowed to a loss of 1,000 accounts
Draft Order Would Terminate RPS Fifth Quarter Make-up Period
A proposed decision from the Connecticut PURA would terminate the ability for retail electric suppliers and EDCs to use a fifth quarter "make up" period for RPS compliance
Commercial Real Estate Manager CBRE Seeks Electric Broker License In New State
Commercial real estate manager CBRE, Inc. applied for a ...
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Octopus Energy Seeking To Raise Millions In Funding To Expand To 30 Countries
Grid Power Direct Seeks Retail Supplier License In New State
Grid Power Direct, LLC applied for a ...
HOF Village, LLC (HOFV), the owner of the sports, entertainment and media enterprise surrounding the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, announced that it has secured multi-million dollar funding from Constellation to ...
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Retail Supplier Launches Plans Sourced Entirely From Community Power
January 10
Update: Handful Of Customers Dropped To Default Service As PUC Cancels Retail Supplier's License
A handful of electricity customers were dropped to default service in ...
Start-up Broker "My Energy Rate" Registers With Texas PUC
My Energy Rate LLC, a start-up, registered as an electricity broker with the Texas PUC to serve ...
A global EV charging platform announced a partnership with ...
Craig Goodman, a pioneer in energy marketing and long-time president and CEO of the National Energy Marketers Association, is retiring, and will be honored at a reception at The George Town Club on January 29 in Washington D.C., held in conjunction with NEM's Strategic Industry Leadership meeting on Jan. 29-30 in Arlington, VA
Arizona Commission Sets Workshop In Retail Choice Investigation
The Arizona Corporation Commission has scheduled a Stakeholder Meeting and Workshop in its docket investigation retail electric choice
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed in project 50406 a draft proposal for publication of rule amendments to 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) §25.471, relating to general provisions of customer protection rules in the retail electric market
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RetailEnergyX: Maryland Utility Announces Utility-Owned, Public EV Charging Stations
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January 9
Energy Marketing Vet Forms New Retail Supplier
A start-up retail energy supplier has been formed
Retail Energy Supplier Hires Several Market Veterans
A retail electric has hired several market veterans.
U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released a legislative framework of the draft Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s (CLEAN) Future Act, which democrats said would ensure the U.S., "achieves net-zero greenhouse gas pollution no later than 2050."
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that the proposed electric choice ballot initiative (Right to Competitive Energy Market for Customers of Investor-Owned Utilities; Allowing Energy Choice), "should not be placed on the ballot."
A Texas retail electric provider, which has been subject to default under a TDU tariff, said in a status update with the Texas PUC that it is in discussions with PUC Staff to address outstanding issues and re-enter the market
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At a Market Implementation Committee yesterday, PJM said that it will not conduct a Base Residual Auction for capacity until FERC rules on new price floors to be developed as a result of FERC's recent order expanding the minimum offer price rule (MOPR)
January 8
A utility filed new POR discount rates
Retail Supplier Names Market Vet As Chief Information Officer
A retail supplier named ...
A PSC recently accepted two load shaping pilots proposed by retail electric suppliers
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Energy Market Vet Joins Broker-Consultant
An energy market vet has joined ...
Parents Of Retail Suppliers To Exchange Ownership Of Generation Assets
The parents of two retail suppliers have entered into a series of transactions to ...
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January 7
Legislation will be introduced for Virginia's 2020 General Assembly session, "that would end monopoly control over Virginia’s electricity system, creating competition in the retail sector," proponents of the bill, the Virginia Energy Reform Act, announced today
In comments to the Texas PUC on a proposal for publication concerning electric broker regulation, Energy Ogre recommended that, concerning the requirements for a broker to act as the agent for a client, the broker use an authorization form approved by the PUC, or, in the alternative, a standard form
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Energy analytics pioneer, Innowatts, announced today that it has entered into an integration agreement with EC Infosystems (ECI), the largest and most widely used electronic data interchange (EDI) and Billing/CIS service provider in the United States.
In comments to the Texas PUC on a proposal for publication on rules for the regulation of electric brokers, the Alliance for Retail Markets sought a rule which would prohibit the use of duplicative (of existing market participants, such as REPs) or deceptive names by brokers
TEPA: Broker's Affiliation With Retail Provider Should Be Disclosed To Customers
In comments to the Texas PUC on a proposal for publication concerning electric broker regulation, The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA) said that affiliate relationships between brokers and retail electric providers should be disclosed to customers, as well as to the Commission in the broker registration process
A draft decision on electric supplier marketing standards would require that suppliers record the entirety of all telesales and door-to-door sales
Oncor Proposes Streamlining Process For Brokers To Access Historical Usage Portal
In commenting on a proposed electric broker regulation rule at the Texas PUC, Oncor proposed a provision that would streamline brokers' use of its automated historical usage portal
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RetailEnergyX: Sempra Energy To Open 'Center of Excellence' In Houston
New Virginia Legislation Also Introduced To Maintain, Expand Retail Choice For Renewable Energy
While a separate bill, the Virginia Energy Reform Act, is to be unveiled today broadly calling for an end to monopoly control of electricity in Virginia and to expand "consumer choice" (see preview of the legislation in our prior story here, more details expected later today), a separate Virginia bill has been announced to more narrowly address the ability of customers to purchase clean energy from competitive suppliers and maintain and expand the current exemption
January 6
Affiliate Of Broker-Consultant Names Retail Energy Vet As Chief Of Operations, General Counsel
The affiliate of an energy broker-consultant has named ...
Reliant Launches New Texas Electricity Plan Providing Free Power On 7 Highest Usage Days Per Month
Reliant has launched a new marketing campaign in the Texas residential electric market built around the premise "Pick Your Free" power
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Just Energy Group Inc. ("Just Energy" or "the Company") announced that it has sold all of its customer contracts and natural gas in storage in the State of Georgia to ...
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RetailEnergyX: Schneider Electric Launches Connected Home Suite For North America
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January 3
The Louisiana PSC has directed its Staff to look at all options available -- including allowing industrial customers to purchase electricity supplies on the 'open market' -- to address potential rate increases from new generation investment at Entergy Louisiana
An ESCO announced the "partnership signing" of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, which includes bringing Allen on board as an official spokesperson
On January 7, Virginia Delegate Mark Keam and Delegate Lee Ware will announce what is described by proponents as, "bipartisan legislation to eradicate the current system of monopoly utilities controlling the electricity system in Virginia."
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The Connecticut PURA has issued a draft decision in Docket 18-12-22 to further modify how retail electric suppliers are to provide refunds to customers under an amnesty program, with the draft now also addressing cost recovery for EDC implementation costs to accommodate the plans
January 2
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced as part of his 2020 State of the State Agenda, "a comprehensive proposal to fight incessant robocalls or nuisance calls."
A retail supplier filed a response to ...
Exelon's New Broker Seeks, Receives More Licenses
Breakerbox, LLC, Exelon's new retail energy broker and consultant whose launch had been exclusively first reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com, applied for ...
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ESCO Complaints In New York Decline For Third Consecutive Month
The number of initial complaints received by the New York DPS against ESCOs declined for the third consecutive month in November 2019, according to a DPS report
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FERC approved a settlement among PJM and numerous parties to resolve all issues concerning liquidation of the GreenHat Energy, LLC's Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) as a result of GreenHat's default, and the July 2018 FTR auction (July Auction)
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RetailEnergyX: PJM Posts 2020 Load Forecast Report
December 31
Just Energy Group Inc. ("Just Energy" or "the Company") announced that it has sold all of its customer contracts and natural gas in storage in the State of Georgia to ...
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December 30
A retail supplier would pay ...
A utility has filed tariff changes to ...
Tesla To Join PJM As Associate Member
Tesla, Inc. has applied to be an Associate Member of PJM
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RetailEnergyX: Bloomberg Covers Public Citizen Disapproval Of Selection Of Manu Asthana As PJM CEO
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RetailEnergyX: Statewide, Texas Average Electric Rate Was 9.6 ¢/kWh In August 2019
December 27
PUC Rejects Retroactive Assignment Of Costs To Retail Suppliers
A PUC has rejected ...
In September 2019, Dominion Energy entered into an agreement to form Wrangler Retail Gas Holdings, LLC, a partnership with Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. Wrangler will operate a nonregulated natural gas retail energy marketing business with Dominion Energy contributing its nonregulated retail energy marketing operations and Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. contributing cash.
The Florida Supreme Court has dismissed a petition from the state's Attorney General, which had sought a direct review by the Court of a financial impact statement corresponding to an initiative petition which is proposing an amendment to the Florida Constitution to require the introduction of electric choice (SC19-479)
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RetailEnergyX: NY Gov. Cuomo Vetoes Bill To Create State Office Of Utility Consumer Advocate
December 26
New York PSC Schedules Technical Conference On Compliance With Retail Energy (ESCO) Reset Order
The New York Department of Public Service will hold a technical conference on ...
In rejoinder testimony in a rate case, Tucson Electric Power (TEP) said that it has expanded the customer classes and amount of load eligible for its proposed Market Pricing Experimental Pilot Program (MP-EX), but the amount of load eligible to take wholesale supply from an alternative supplier would actually decrease under the revisions.
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RetailEnergyX: Texas State Senators Want Texas PUC To Re-evaluate Summer Disconnection Rules
A PUC is considering ...
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December 24
The Florida Supreme Court has dismissed a petition from the state's Attorney General, which had sought a direct review by the Court of a financial impact statement corresponding to an initiative petition which is proposing an amendment to the Florida Constitution to require the introduction of electric choice (SC19-479)
December 23
Rob Snyder, the veteran of retail energy as well as private equity and M&A, has written a letter to the Just Energy Group Inc. Board of Directors in which Snyder says that the lack of demonstrable progress with respect to Just Energy's previously reported strategic review is now almost inarguably proving unhelpful to the company’s business, management team, and stockholders, and that the delay in concluding the strategic review has deferred decision-making by the company's stockholders concerning Just Energy's governance, management, business focus, and capital priorities
An Ohio EDC has filed at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for approval of a battery storage pilot project
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RetailEnergyX: Centrica Subsidiary Acquires Book Of Retail Energy Customers
Nordic Energy Services Receives Gas Supplier License In New State
A PSC granted Nordic Energy Services, LLC a ...
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RetailEnergyX: Food & Beverage Company Signs 20 MW PPA With Energy Supplier, Texas Wind Farm
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RetailEnergyX: Centrica To Sell CCGT Power Plant, Announces Buyer
December 20
In a dissent, FERC Commissioner Richard Glick said that a generator's participation in the New Jersey Basic Generation Service (BGS) auctions could trigger such unit being subject to the expanded minimum offer price rule (MOPR) in PJM's capacity market
PSE&G Lowers Default Service Rate
PSE&G announced today that it will lower its ...
Retail Supplier Affiliate Signs PPA With San Francisco Municipal Aggregation
An affiliate of a retail supplier signed ...
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RetailEnergyX: Budweiser Offering Retail Energy Supply In U.K.
A regulator has issued a proposal that would prohibit retail electric suppliers from providing to customers an electricity plan that includes in a bundled price renewable energy that exceeds the state's RPS if such plan is billed through utility consolidated billing (UCB).
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RetailEnergyX: Sixel: Just Because A Retail Provider's Rate Is Wholesale Doesn’t Make It A Good Deal
LS Power To Acquire Nation's Largest Public Fast Charging Network For Electric Vehicles
LS Power announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ...
December 19
FERC today issued an order directing PJM to expand its current Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) in the capacity market
PUC Orders Return Of Retail Supplier's Customers To Default Service
The Pennsylvania PUC directed the electric distribution companies to transfer the customers of ...
A PUC voted to issue for comment draft revisions to the retail energy rules, with such changes including a switch block mechanism
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today issued finding and orders authorizing Dayton Power & Light (DP&L) to, as described in a PUC news release, "withdraw from its current electric security plan (ESP) and revert to a previous rate plan."
A PUC has approved a new bill format filed by ...
PJM Chairman of the Board, Ake Almgren, has written a letter to Tyson Slocum, Energy Program Director at Public Citizen, responding to criticisms of PJM's selection of Manu Asthana as PJM's new CEO
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RetailEnergyX: FirstEnergy Solutions (Energy Harbor) Announces New Headquarters
National Grid Files New Default Service Rates
National Grid has filed with the Massachusetts DPU basic service electricity rates for ...
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NYSERDA Posts 2020 Tier 1 REC Sale Price, ACP For ESCOs, LSEs
NYSERDA has posted the 2020 vintage Tier 1 REC sale price and 2020 ACP price applicable to LSEs, such as ESCOs, which must comply with the clean energy standard
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RetailEnergyX: Arcadia Launches Community Solar Project In Massachusetts
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RetailEnergyX: Another U.K. Retail Supplier Defaults
December 18
A PUC voted to issue for comment draft revisions to the retail energy rules, with such changes including a switch block mechanism
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today issued finding and orders authorizing Dayton Power & Light (DP&L) to, as described in a PUC news release, "withdraw from its current electric security plan (ESP) and revert to a previous rate plan."
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A regulator issued a final decision under which all hardship electricity customers shall be returned to default service
A PSC has allocated more costs to default service rates
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RetailEnergyX: Reuters: CenterPoint Energy Seeks To Sell Non-Utility, Energy Services Units
December 17
Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service Provider To Place Customers With Retail Supplier
A provider of Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service solutions will place its customers with a retail energy supplier
Utility Files To Recover Costs Of Implementing Seamless Moves From Retail Suppliers
Ohio Power (AEP Ohio) has filed a seamless move implementation plan at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio which includes recovering implementation costs from retail electric suppliers
Texas Retail Provider Changes Name
A Texas REP has changed its name
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The Utilities Division (Staff) of the Arizona Corporation Commission said in testimony filed in Tucson Electric Power's (TEP) electric rate case that TEP's proposed Rider-l8 Market Pricing-Experimental (MP-EX) pilot program does not follow the customer eligibility directive contained in a prior Commission policy statement, as Staff also said that TEP's proposal does not follow the policy statement's directive concerning cost shifting
Default Service Rate Decreasing At New Hampshire Utility
Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) has filed with the New Hampshire PUC proposed new energy service(default service) rates
December 16
In a filing with the Texas PUC, Lubbock Power & Light has stated that it has determined that it will not implement retail electric choice coincident to its integration of part of its system into ERCOT, and LP&L said that any potential transition to competition would occur at a later date
PUC Staff Seek Forfeiture Of Up To $10.2 Million From Retail Supplier, Citing Alleged Violations
Staff of a PUC have issued a new notice of probable non-compliance to ...
A Public Service Commission said that it will now share certain information regarding complaints filed by customers against retail electric and natural gas suppliers.
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RetailEnergyX: Energy Procurement Consultant 5 Adds Former Federal Regulator To Mexico Team
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RetailEnergyX: Renewable Developer, Marketer With Texas Focus Rebrands After Acquisition
December 13
Several Ohio electric utilities have filed compliance plans to implement seamless moves
Ryan Boucher, RES Consulting LLC (f/k/a Energy Solutions Consulting, LLC or ESC), and Fidelis United Energy Solutions, Inc. (collectively, the Respondents) have jointly filed a response to a complaint filed at the Public Utility Commission of Ohio by H.P. Technologies, Inc. against the Respondents, as Respondents said that at all times they operated under a PUCO broker license or as an agent of a PUCO-certified broker, and that, in any event, the alleged activities amount to consulting which PUCO precedent provides does not require a broker license
A Data and Modern Grid Workgroup (DWG) report by a consultant retained by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has recommended that the electric utilities be required to use customer AMI data for wholesale settlement purposes, and not the current generic load profiles
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RetailEnergyX: Texas City Selects Power Marketer For Energy Management
The New York PSC ordered the electric utilities to allow community distributed generation (CDG) providers to bill for the projects on a utility consolidated bill
RPA Energy Receives Retail Supplier Licenses In New State
A PSC granted RPA Energy ...
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RetailEnergyX: Griddy Lost 10-20% Of Members In Wake Of Wholesale Scarcity Pricing
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RetailEnergyX: Texas PUC Approves $145,000 Settlement With Retail Electric Provider
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RetailEnergyX: Texas PUC Approves Voluntary Mitigation Plan With Generator
December 12
The New York PSC adopted today an order in its retail market "reset" order which, among other things, limits products which ESCOs may offer
David Crane, Former NRG CEO, Joins Board Of Retail Supplier
David Crane has joined the Board of Directors of a retail energy supplier
New York PSC Revokes Eligibility Of ESCO Currently Serving Customers
The New York PSC revoked the ESCO eligibility of ...
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ENGIE Enters New Service Areas
ENGIE Resources subsidiary Plymouth Rock Energy has entered the geographic service territory of ...
December 11
Baker Hughes Selects Retail Supplier For Wind, Solar Solution
A REP was selected by Baker Hughes to provide a ...
A start-up applied for ...
After an initial RFP for standard offer service electricity supplies for the large customer class at ...
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RetailEnergyX: ERCOT Board Approves Price Corrections
The Connecticut PURA opened what it termed two separate "investigation[s]" of alleged non-compliance by ...
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Affiliate Selected By Hormel For Solar
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The Maryland PSC has authorized Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco), and Delmarva Power & Light Company to offer to customers in a Time of Use pilot (which includes TOU supply rates for utility supply service) a Behavioral Load Shifting (Shaping) tool.
December 10
A retail energy marketer announced the closure of a $30M Series C funding round to ...
Broker, Energy Manager Acquires Building Automation Service Provider
An energy services provider which offers retail energy procurement and brokering among its services announced the addition of ...
A state agency said in an energy affordability proceeding that the impact, on the customer's arrearage status, from a customer's participation in retail electric choice should be tracked
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Stephen J. Davis, the long-time President of the Alliance for Retail Markets (ARM) and fixture in the world of Texas electric regulation, is officially retiring on ...
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Broker-Consultant and Technology Company Team To Launch Energy Data Pilot For Defense Contractor
A broker and a technology company specializing in advanced maintenance for military, industrial, and commercial applications announced ...
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RetailEnergyX: Osaka Gas Takes Minority Stake In U.K. Retail Supplier
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Regulator Approves OVO Energy Acquisition Of SSE Energy Services
December 9
ESCO Responds To Complaint Filed At New York PSC By Retail Supplier
Median Energy Corporation has filed a response to a complaint filed at the New York PSC by Atlantic Power & Gas, LLC (APG) in which Atlantic had alleged that Median violated the UBP and the General Business Law ('GBL') (the 'Complaint') in enrolling a customer
Arizona Corporation Commission Cancels December 19 Meeting On Retail Electric Choice
The Arizona Corporation Commission cancelled a ...
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RetailEnergyX: Local Pol Pushing For State Law To Authorize Opt-out Municipal Aggregation
An EDC saw its first monthly net increase in the number of residential electric customers on competitive retail supply since March 2017, according to the latest stats posted by the Pennsylvania PUC
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RetailEnergyX: Texas City To Promote Opt-In Aggregation
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RetailEnergyX: Op-Ed Calls For Retail Electric Choice In Arizona
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RetailEnergyX: Voltus Says It Is First Aggregator Of Retail Customers For Demand Response In SPP
December 6
Bulb, which describes itself as the UK’s fastest-growing retail energy supplier and whose Texas market entry had been exclusively first reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com in June, formally announced its launch of retail electric service in Texas, and said that, "Bulb’s plan is $400 cheaper per year for the average Texan home, compared to the default plans of the largest suppliers."
PSC Adopts Rule Changes Clarifying Rescission Period
A PSC has adopted final rules clarifying the start of the rescission period for electric and natural gas contracts
PSNH Default Service Rate To Decrease For Residential, Small Commercial Customers
Public Service Company of New Hampshire (Eversource) has filed new energy service (default service) for the six-month period beginning February 1, 2020
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Newly Entering U.S. Acquires Competitor In U.K. Market
A Texas ALJ has denied a motion to dismiss a complaint filed at the Texas PUC 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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December 5
Constellation Acquires Another Customer Book, Brings Supplier Into New Market
Constellation has completed the acquisition of ...
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) today released its December Capacity, Demand and Reserves (CDR) Report, which includes planning reserve margins for the next five years.
Texas Retail Electric Provider Names New CEO
A Texas REP has filed for an amendment to its Texas retail electric provider certificate to reflect a, "change in CEO"
The Retail Energy Supply Association filed comments at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio requesting that Dayton Power & Light clarify and confirm that it will continue to meet various commitments, including those related to a supplier consolidated billing pilot, under a stipulation DP&L entered into with several parties in its electric security plan (ESP) III proceeding, notwithstanding DP&L's withdrawal of ESP III and filing of new tariffs.
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A natural gas marketer announced the expansion of its commercial executive management team as follows
Broker, Energy Manager Expands With New Office
A broker-consultant and energy management firm announced the company will expand its operations with ...
NextEra-Owned Usource Receives Licenses In New State
Usource has received ...
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RetailEnergyX: Pennsylvania PUC Cancels Broker's License
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RetailEnergyX: ERCOT Provides Notice Of Expected Date For Rayburn Integration Into ERCOT
Bulb, a U.K. retail energy supplier which describes itself as the U.K.'s biggest green supplier, announced its international expansion plans
December 4
Texas QSE Would Pay $475,000 Under Settlement With PUC Staff
A QSE would pay $475,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve alleged violations of
Interstate Gas Supply has filed a brief opposing a stipulation between 2019, Verde Energy USA Ohio, LLC and Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
The Maryland PSC today accepted modified revisions from Baltimore Gas & Electric, Pepco, and Delmarva to their supplier coordination tariffs, and ordered that ...
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Sunwave Seeks Retail Supplier License In New State
Sunwave USA Holdings Inc. applied for ...
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has opened a periodic five-year review of Ohio Adm.Code 4901-7-01, relating to standard filing requirements for rate cases for electric and natural gas utilities, among others
December 3
Company Led By Texas Retail Market Vets Acquires Retail Supplier
A retail supplier is now owned by ...
A regulator issued a proposed decision which would require that all hardship customers be dropped to default service by ...
Another Texas TDU Affiliate Seeks Texas Electric Broker License
An affiliate of a Texas TDU applied for a Texas broker license
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Retail Suppliers Ask Regulator To Act On Long-Pending Proposed Marketing Rules, OCC Seeks Refresh
The Retail Energy Supply Association recently requested that the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority take further action in a pending proceeding which had been opened to address implementation of marketing standards and sales practices by electric suppliers (Docket 14-07-20RE01)
PUC Discloses Winning Default Service Suppliers At Multiple Service Areas
The Maine PUC disclosed winning Standard Offer providers at Central Maine Power and Emera Maine-Maine Public District
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RetailEnergyX: Amazon Announces Two U.S. Renewable Projects In RTO States
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RetailEnergyX: Centrica Retail Supplier Develops Boiler Support Via Google Assistant
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December 2
ESCO Names Energy Market Vet As New Director of Sales
An ESCO named ...
A parent has entered into a transaction to sell ...
Just Energy Group Inc. (Just Energy or the Company) announced today that it has amended its senior secured credit facility to increase the senior debt to EBITDA covenant ratio from 1.50:1 to 2.00:1 for the third quarter of Fiscal 2020.
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Retail Supplier Enters Settlement With Regulator, Will Pay $750,000, In Lieu Of Earlier $1.5 Million
A regulator has approved formalizing a settlement agreement with ...
A retail supplier disclosed ...
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Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) and UNS Electric, Inc. (hereafter, "TEP") said in comments to the Arizona Corporation Commission, concerning the ACC's review of retail electric choice, that, under electric choice, the ACC would be required, under its constitutional charge, to set the return on equity for competitive suppliers
In comments to the Arizona Corporation Commission concerning the ACC's review of retail electric choice, NRG Energy included a proposal for a mechanism to serve non-shopping customers under any transition to retail choice
PUC Discloses Winning Default Service Suppliers
A PUC has disclosed ...
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Texas Solar Capacity Expected To Double Next Year
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RetailEnergyX: Centrica Launches EV Initiatives, Including EV Charger Virtual Power Plant
November 28
A regulator has issued a letter to ...
In a memo in advance of today's Public Utility Commission of Texas open meeting, Commissioner Shelly Botkin has proposed that the proposal for publication include a provision that electric brokers be required to disclose to clients any affiliation with a retail electric provider
November 27
Subsidiary Of Japanese Conglomerate Seeks Texas Retail Electric Provider Certificate
A subsidiary of a Japanese conglomerate has applied for ...
A regulator has issued a proposal that would prohibit retail electric suppliers from providing to customers an electricity plan that includes in a bundled price renewable energy that exceeds the state's RPS if such plan is billed through utility consolidated billing (UCB).
The New York ISO has filed at FERC for changes in its credit policy and requirements
As expected, The Dayton Power and Light Company has filed at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to withdraw its pending electric security plan (ESP III)
November 26
Retail Supplier Names Energy Market Vet As Chief Sales Officer
A retail energy supplier has named ...
Retail Energy Vet Joins Supplier As Regulatory & Corporate Counsel
An energy market vet has joined ...
Generation Developer Affiliate, Led By Former Governor, Seeks Texas Aggregator Certificate
An affiliate of a generation developer applied for ...
Retail Supplier Enters Settlement With Regulator, Will Pay $500,000, In Lieu Of Earlier $750,000
The Connecticut PURA has approved formalizing a settlement agreement with ...
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RetailEnergyX: State's New Law Authorizing Opt-out Municipal Aggregation "Scares" Columnist
AEP Texas has filed with the Texas PUC the per-customer amount of a credit that will be provided to transitioned customers as part of its acquisition of Oncor's distribution assets in the McAllen/Mission area of Hidalgo County
PUC Discloses Winning Default Service Suppliers
The Maine PUC disclosed winning Standard Offer suppliers at Emera Maine-Bangor Hydro District (EME-BHD, formerly Bangor Hydro-Electric)
SunSea Energy Seeks Licenses In New State
SunSea Energy applied for ...
ERCOT Files 4CP Dates, Report For Summer 2019
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) has filed with the Texas PUC its report on the four monthly coincident peak (4CP) Loads in the ERCOT System for the months of June, July, August and September 2019 (2019 4CP Report)
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RetailEnergyX: Two Cities Approved To Join Calif. Municipal Aggregation
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Offering Carbon Offsets As Holiday Gift
November 25
Texas Broker-Consultant Registers As Power Marketer
A broker registered as a Texas wholesale power marketer
FirstEnergy Solutions Reveals Post-Bankruptcy Corporate Name, Targets Retail Growth
FirstEnergy Solutions Corp. announced today that upon its successful emergence from restructuring it will change its corporate name to ...
Staff Of State Regulator Seeks Up To $1 Million Penalty Against Retail Supplier
Staff of the Illinois Commerce Commission has recommended that the Commission impose a financial penalty ranging from $350,000 to $1,000,000 on
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Updated: Retail Supplier Partners With Nonprofit To Provide Energy Efficiency Audits, Services
A retail supplier will begin offering comprehensive energy efficiency audits performed by ...
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PSC Proposes To Require Retail Suppliers To Notify Customers Of Billing Errors
A PSC would require retail electric and natural gas suppliers to provide specific billing error notifications to customers -- a requirement not contained in the current electric billing error rules
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RetailEnergyX: El Paso Electric Seeks Texas PUC Approval To Build New Gas-fired Generation
Utilities Respond To Retail Supplier Requests As Part Of Proposed Load Shaping Pilots
The Maryland utilities have filed responses with the PSC in response to various requests made by retail electric suppliers made in response to an RFP for load shaping pilots
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RetailEnergyX: Cincinnati To Build 65 MW Of Solar To Serve Municipal Aggregation
In ruling on an ISO New England compliance filing relating to electric storage participation in the wholesale market, FERC directed changes to ensure that electric storage resources will not pay both the wholesale and retail price for the same charging energy
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November 22
A regulator has issued proposed revisions to the electric supplier licensing rules
Retail Supplier Files To Add "Power Broker" To License
A retail supplier filed to amend its current competitive retail electric service (CRES) license to add "Power Broker" under the section identifying the categories for which an entity seeks to be certified
FirstEnergy Solutions Reaches Settlement On Polar Vortex Pass-Through Claims
FirstEnergy Solutions has reached a settlement with a certain class concerning breach of contract claims arising from charges imposed after the polar vortex, and would establish a settlement fund valued at $12 million
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RetailEnergyX: PSEG Merchant Power Leader Adds COO Role At Parent; New VP Of Trading Named
Constellation announced that it has completed its acquisition of a portion of Agera Energy’s electric retail and natural gas customer accounts
In providing an update on regulatory developments at Dayton Power & Light, after the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio struck a Distribution Modernization Rider (DMR) from DP&L's electric security plan (ESP), DP&L's parent, the AES Corporation announced that, "DP&L expects to withdraw its current Electric Security Plan (ESP 3), and file new rates consistent with its most recent Standard Service Offer approved by the PUCO in 2016 and based on DP&L’s first ESP (ESP 1)."
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A PUC established a date for baseline reductions to exclude the load and usage of mercantile customers in terms of calculating an electric service company's (ESC, retail supplier) and EDU's renewable energy portfolio obligation,
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RetailEnergyX: Facebook Selects Supplier For Solar Energy
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Labour Party Seeks To Nationalise "Big Six" Retail Suppliers
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November 21
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has issued an order on a contested stipulation in Dayton Power & Light's electric security plan (ESP)
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued an order denying AEP Ohio’s request for a finding of need for at least 900 MW of renewable generating facilities, during the long-term forecast report (LTFR) planning period, based on the resource planning projections submitted by the Company, pursuant to R.C. 4928.143(B)(2)(c).
A REP filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas a petition seeking a declaratory order concerning the construction of Substantive Rule 25.498(a) as it relates to a proposed offering of a levelized payment option for prepaid service
In a trading statement released today, Centrica said ...
Complaint Filed At PUC Seeks Rescission Of Broker's Licenses
A complaint has been filed against ...
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Parent Funds Dividend, Affirms Net Leverage Target
EnergyMark Seeks Electric Supplier License In New State
EnergyMark, LLC applied for ...
Retail Supplier Agrees To Not Seek To Serve Customers In State, At Any Time, Under Settlement
Prosecutorial Staff (PRO) of the Connecticut PURA ("Authority") and ...
A proposed order would warn retail suppliers that those suppliers which do not file RPS cost data risk enforcement action
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Niagara Mohawk Files Revisions To Annual Gas Supply Cost Reconciliation Refund, Surcharge
Niagara Mohawk d/b/a National Grid filed with the New York PSC revisions to its annual reconciliation of purchased gas costs and gas cost recoveries, including an adjustment to the calculation of the Company’s System Performance Adjustment (SPA).
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November 20
Texas Comptroller Issues Letter To ERCOT Regarding QSE Tangible Personal Property Taxation Issue
The Director of the Tax Policy Division of the Texas Comptroller has issued a letter to ERCOT concerning tangible personal property tax-related issues for Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs)
Greenidge Generation LLC stated an intent to, in the future, seek a declaratory order from the New York PSC concerning the sale of electricity supply to non-affiliate tenant customers of the data center
Marathon Energy Seeks Retail Supplier License In New State
Marathon Power LLC d/b/a Marathon Energy applied for ...
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PPL Time Of Use Default Service RFP Fails To Procure Tranches, Prices Set Using Contingency Plan
A recent RFP to supply Time of Use generation rate, non-shopping customers at PPL Electric Utilities failed to procure tranches for each of the Residential and the Small Commercial & Industrial Customer Groups
"In order to identify potential cases of non-compliance by Retail Electric Suppliers earlier in each compliance year and to limit risks of significant non-compliance and related effects," a state is considering
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November 19
Several Retail Energy Vets Join Exelon's New Broker
Several retail energy veterans have recently joined Breakerbox, LLC, Exelon's new energy broker and consultant
A regulator is considering requiring retail suppliers to settle their RPS obligations earlier.
A retail supplier filed a suit in federal court against ...
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PSC Seeks To "Reform" SOS Bypassable Reconciliation Methodology
A PSC will hold a further technical conference on the SOS Procurement Cost Adjustment
AEP Texas issued a market notice informing retail electric providers that AEP Texas received notice of the approval of Ordinance No. 031889 by the City of Corpus Christi, TX on October 1, 2019 to increase the total franchise fee by ...
AEP Energy Partners is seeking proposals for off-take from new solar and new or repowered wind facilities located in ...
New York PSC Approves ConEd Gas Storage Program For ESCOs With Clarifications
The New York PSC issued an order approving Consolidated Edison's (the Company) tariff amendments to its gas tariff schedule, P.S.C. No. 9, to modify the provisions in the Daily Delivery Service (DDS) Program to institute a voluntary Tier 2(B) Physical Storage Program (Tier 2(B) Program) for Gas Marketers, with two clarifications
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RetailEnergyX: Santanna Energy Announces Program Allowing New Customers To Direct Charity Donations
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 December 2019.
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November 18
Retail Supplier Files Complaint Against ESCO At New York PSC
A retail supplier has filed a complaint against ...
PJM Board Names Former Direct Energy President As PJM President & CEO
The PJM Board of Managers announced today that it has appointed ...
An energy marketer has agreed to ...
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New ESCO Files To Serve New York Customers
A new ESCO has filed a RAAF at the New York PSC
Nstar (Eversource Energy-Eastern MA service area) has filed basic service electric rates with the Massachusetts DPU for the period beginning January 1, 2020
Exelon's New Broker Receives License In New State
A PUC granted ...
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RetailEnergyX: Shell Energy Retail Offering Boiler Care, Home Emergency Services Protection Plans
Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio filed testimony in support of Staff's previously reported recommendation to eliminate the Monthly Variable Rate (MVR) program at Dominion East Ohio for residential and nonresidential customers
AEP Ohio Negotiating Bilateral Contracts With Ohio Customers For 900 MW Of Renewables
AEP Ohio filed an application, for reasonable arrangements, at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to implement the 900 megawatt (MW) renewable commitment previously approved by the Commission (Case Nos. 14-1693-EL-RDR, et al.), its approved ESP IV plan (Case Nos. 16-1852-EL-SSO et al.), and R.C. 4905.31 (Case No. 19-2037-EL-AEC)
November 15
A regulator has formally opened and noticed a new docket concerning retail electric supplier licensing
Broker-Consultant Names Former State Regulator As VP
A broker-consultant has named ...
During yesterday's open meeting, a majority of Texas PUC Commissioners agreed, as part of a rate case, to a modification in how CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (CEHE) assesses its flat monthly customer charge and metering charge
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RetailEnergyX: Rochester, NY To Implement Opt-out Municipal Aggregation
Summer Energy Reports Quarterly Results
Summer Energy Holdings, Inc., the parent of the Summer Energy retail providers, reported earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2019
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RetailEnergyX: Texas PUC Approves $35,000 Settlement With Retail Provider
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RetailEnergyX: Estée Lauder Selects Supplier For Renewable Energy
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RetailEnergyX: Chron: Will New Generation Follow Higher ERCOT Power Prices
November 14
Retail Supplier Names New Chief Marketing Officer
A retail supplier announced a new CMO
During today's open meeting, Commissioners of the Texas PUC struggled with whether the Commission should regulate the names of aggregators (with any decision likely to be mirrored in the new broker regulations), with respect to if the names are similar to the names of existing retail electric providers
Retail Supplier, Partner Launch 20-Year Community Solar Agreement in Illinois
A retail supplier and solar developer have announced a long-term agreement for community solar subscription services in Illinois.
The Maryland PSC has issued an order concerning a motion from the Retail Energy Supply Association which had requested that the PSC hold that retail suppliers are not required to make payments related to offshore wind obligations in advance of a commercial operation date (COD)
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RetailEnergyX: Tentative Order Would Cancel Licenses Of Retail Supplier, Brokers
In a memo in advance of today's Public Utility Commission of Texas open meeting, Commissioner Shelly Botkin has proposed that the proposal for publication include a provision that electric brokers be required to disclose to clients any affiliation with a retail electric provider
A TDU would pay $250,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve alleged violations of Electric Reliability Council of Texas Retail Market Guide § 7.11(1) regarding the June 1, 2018 mass transition involving Breeze Energy LLC.
Natural Gas Marketer Names New Vice President
As part of a series of executive promotions across various subsidiaries, a marketer named ...
PECO has filed with the Pennsylvania PUC updated bypassable transmission rates to be effective December 1, 2019
Family Energy Inc. filed comments with the New York PSC in opposition to a request from the three National Grid utilities for a declaratory ruling that certain provisions on the utilities' respective codes of conduct restrictions do not apply to one or more of the utilities' plans to enter into an arrangement with a third-party provider of weatherization and home energy efficiency services that would include use of the KEDNY, KEDLI, Niagara Mohawk, and/or National Grid names and/or service marks by such third party alongside their own in the marketing and offering of such services.
Central Maine Power, MPS Residential, Commercial Default Service Rates Falling 20%
The Maine PUC approved new Standard Offer electric rates for Central Maine Power and Emera Maine-Maine Public District (MPD, formerly MPS) for various customer classes for the period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
November 13
Energy advisory firm 5 announced that ...
In a proposal for decision in AEP Texas's rate case, a group of Texas ALJs have proposed approving a new Inadvertent Gain Fee applicable to retail electric providers
Atlantic Energy Expanding To New States, Territories
Retail supplier Atlantic Energy announced that it is expanding its footprint.
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Bankruptcy Court Approves Sale Of Agera Energy Customers To Constellation
A federal bankruptcy court has approved the sale of various Agera Energy LLC, Aequitas Energy, Inc. and energy.me midwest llc retail energy customer contracts to Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Constellation)
Texas QSE To Pay $10,000 Under Settlement With Texas PUC Staff
A QSE would pay $10,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve ...
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RetailEnergyX: Ørsted To Build Solar And Storage Project In Texas
Texas QSE To Pay $16,000 Under Settlement With PUC Staff
A QSE would pay $16,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve ...
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RetailEnergyX: Clorox Selects Supplier For Solar Power VPPA
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Court Rules Ofgem Erred In Changing How Retail Energy Price Cap Set
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November 12
"FirstEnergy Home" E-commerce Venture To Offer Internet, Voice, Video, Other Subscription Services
FirstEnergy Corp.'s previously reported e-commerce venture FirstEnergy Home is expanding into additional services
Veteran Energy Market Counsel Joins Walmart Retail Supplier As Director, Markets and Compliance
A veteran energy market counsel has joined ...
NRG Subsidiary Registers As Retail Supplier In New Market
NRG Power Marketing LLC has registered as ...
In a brief in a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio review of Duke Energy Ohio's purchased gas adjustment, Interstate Gas Supply said that the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel is seeking to require choice customers to retroactively pay for costs that were expressly bypassable
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Maine Residential, Commercial Default Service Rates Falling About 20%
The Maine PUC has approved new Standard Offer electric rates for the Emera Maine Bangor Hydro District (formerly BHE), for the 12-month period beginning January 1, 2020
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Start-up retail electric provider Evolve Energy has launched service in Texas, with an app to provide access to wholesale electricity prices, "and optimize energy use for residents across the state."
November 11
The joint New York utilities (Joint Utilities) have proposed at the New York PSC two capacity market redesign approaches that, "both address the NYPSC’s goals within the framework of the NYISO’s markets and may satisfy several key objectives and criteria for market design changes."
Exelon Reports Constellation Retail Customer, Performance Metrics
In a presentation to investors, Exelon reported various metrics for its Constellation retail business
AEP Reports Customer Count, Volumes For Retail Supplier AEP Energy
In a presentation to investors, AEP reported various metrics for its retail supplier AEP Energy
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RetailEnergyX: Centrica's Local Energy Market Said To Achieve "Major Flexibility Breakthrough"
The Maine PUC has adopted final rules to implement the recently enacted L.D. 1494 which, among other things, established a new Class IA RPS applicable to retail suppliers and SOS suppliers, with the Class IA RPS equaling 40% of sales by 2030
PJM Announces Departure Of Senior Vice President
PJM announced today that ...
Pennsylvania Sees Slower Decline In Net Loss Of Residential Electric Customers On Competitive Supply
Since late August 2019, Pennsylvania has seen the net decline of the number of residential electric customers on competitive supply slow
The District of Columbia PSC has issued a revised set of draft rules to implement recent legislation concerning the RPS
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Updated: Calpine Reports Results For Retail Segment
Calpine has filed a 10-Q with additional revenue data for the Retail segment
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Centrica Formally Launches Sale Of E&P Business Spirit Energy
November 8
FirstEnergy Corp., which will soon shed its competitive retail and wholesale generation businesses once a FirstEnergy Solutions bankruptcy proceeding is complete, has released a Strategic Plan which articulates the company's vision for the next five years.
Genie Energy Ltd. reported results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2019
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 January 1, 2020
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RetailEnergyX: Spark Energy, Inc. Authorizes Preferred Stock Share Repurchase Program
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
• Genaset Energy Receives Texas Aggregator Certificate
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed a draft proposal for publication for changes to the rules governing advanced metering systems (AMS, e.g. Smart Meter Texas), including proposed on-demand read requirements in place of the existing home area network functionality (HAN) requirements
Calpine Reports Results For Retail Segment
Calpine reported that Commodity Margin for its retail segment for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2019 was ...
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RetailEnergyX: DTE Energy Intends To "Significantly Expand" Voluntary Renewable Programs
The California PUC issued a final order concerning the obligation of LSEs, including competitive retail suppliers (electric service providers, or ESPs) to procure their assigned share of needed incremental reliability and renewable integration resources identified by the order
A retail energy supplier serving 95,000 residential and small business electricity and natural gas customers in PJM and New York is exploring strategic alternatives
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed a draft proposal for publication governing the registration and regulation of electric brokers, and the draft omits a provision contained in an earlier strawman proposal that would have required brokers to disclose to customers the amount of compensation received by the broker
NRG Energy Reports Year-To-Date Net Capital Expenditures For Small Retail Book Acquisitions
In reporting earnings for the third quarter of 2019, NRG Energy also reported its year-to-date net capital expenditures for the acquisition of small retail energy books
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RetailEnergyX: Texas PUC Staff Post Summary Complaint Data For Public Comment
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RetailEnergyX: Volvo Offering British EV Purchasers Free Electricity For A Year
November 7
At a technical session held last week, Staff of the Massachusetts DPU provided a presentation in which Staff proposed that the price that competitive retail electric suppliers charge low-income customers, "not exceed the applicable basic service price."
Report: Texas Retail Electric Provider Acquires Book Of Customers
A Texas REP has acquired a book of electric customers
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RetailEnergyX: McDonald's USA Signs Virtual PPAs For Texas Wind, Solar
In reporting third quarter earnings today, NRG Energy said that, for its Retail segment, Adjusted EBITDA was $269 million for the quarter ending September 30, 2019, which was flat versus the year-ago quarter
Updated: Just Energy Announces Buyer For Another International Business, Discloses Proceeds
Just Energy Group Inc. reported earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2019 (second fiscal quarter of 2020)
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RetailEnergyX: CenterPoint Energy Reports Results From Retail Marketing Business
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ERCOT: Sufficient Generation Expected For Winter And Spring
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) said today that it anticipates there will be sufficient installed generating capacity available to serve system-wide forecasted peak demand this winter and in spring 2020.
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RetailEnergyX: Michigan PSC Reminds Customers Of PSC's Natural Gas Shopping Website, Rate Board
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RetailEnergyX: ENGIE Developing 225 MW Solar Project In Texas, Names Offtakers
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November 6
Just Energy Group Inc. reported earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2019 (second fiscal quarter of 2020)
The Pennsylvania PUC’s Office of Competitive Market Oversight (OCMO) will soon be announcing an upcoming rulemaking to review and update the Chapter 111 Residential Supplier Marketing Regulations (52 Pa. Code § 111)
A PUC issued an order to show cause to ...
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Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power Commercial Prices To Compare Increasing About 15%
The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities have filed new tariffed commercial PTCDefault rates with the PUC for the three-month period starting December 1, 2019
The Massachusetts DPU approved the calculation and filing of revised Standard Complete Billing Percentages (purchase of receivables [POR] discount rates) by ...
In approving results from a default service procurement a PUC Chair said that ...
Spark Energy Reports 78% Increase In Electricity Unit Margins, Lifts Earnings
RCE Count Falls
For the quarter ended September 30, 2019, Spark Energy, Inc. reported Adjusted EBITDA of $28.1 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $18.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2018.
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A PUC approved a stipulation between ...
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November 5 --- Updated
Retail Energy Veteran Joins Supplier As Director Of Mass Market Sales
A retail energy vet has joined ...
Broker, Parent File For Bankruptcy
A broker and parent have filed voluntary Chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy
As part of a newly filed rate case, Arizona Public Service has filed a proposed AG-Y "buy-through" program which is intended to comply with an Arizona Corporation Commission directive for the creation of a program for medium-sized customers
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RetailEnergyX: Apple, eBay, Samsung, Sprint Announce Joint Purchase Of Power From Texas Wind Farm
During an earnings call this morning, Curt Morgan, president and chief executive officer of Vistra Energy, said that, regarding future investment for Vistra, "retail opportunities are the biggest opportunity," in the near-term.
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RetailEnergyX: Former Direct Energy CEO Named Interim President Of National Grid U.S. Business
Start-up retail electric provider Evolve Energy has launched service in Texas, with an app to provide access to wholesale electricity prices, "and optimize energy use for residents across the state."
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RetailEnergyX: EIA: Residential Retail Supplier Rates Higher Than Default Service In 13 States
Retail Supplier Names Energy Market Vet As New COO
A retail supplier announced ...
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RetailEnergyX: Municipal Aggregations Seeking Proposals For Home Battery Storage
A broker-consultant has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for Energy Procurement Services with
Baltimore Gas and Electric, Pepco, and Delmarva have filed revisions to their previously proposed Maryland tariffs 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
Texas PUC Staff Seek Further Extension For Filing Comments On Aspire ERCOT Re-pricing Complaint
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have requested another extension to provide comments on the merits of 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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RetailEnergyX: Shell Agrees To Acquire Floating Wind Power Developer
November 4
In September 2019, Dominion Energy entered into an agreement to form Wrangler Retail Gas Holdings, LLC, a partnership with Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. Wrangler will operate a nonregulated natural gas retail energy marketing business with Dominion Energy contributing its nonregulated retail energy marketing operations and Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. contributing cash.
Prosumer-Focused Energy-As-A-Service Provider Launching Retail Electric Supplier
David Energy, which currently offers various energy management services for buildings as well as distributed energy resource (DER) optimization, is launching a retail electric supplier as part of its vision of providing energy-as-a-service to prosumers
FirstEnergy Solutions Names Retail Energy Vet As New Vice President, Mass Markets
A retail energy vet recently joined FirstEnergy Solutions as Vice President, Mass Markets
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RetailEnergyX: Parent Of Retail Supplier Acquires EV Charging Infrastructure Provider, Pivot Power
No Competing Bids For Agera Energy Book Received
Other than Constellation's previously reported stalking horse bid, no other third party bids were received for Agera Energy's retail energy customer book
Affiliate Of Retail Supplier Expands Solar Panel Deployments For JPMorgan Chase
The affiliate of a retail supplier has received additional purchase orders from JPMorgan Chase Bank (JPMorgan Chase) to supply solar modules for installation at JPMorgan Chase facilities nationwide.
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RetailEnergyX: Retail Supplier Affiliate Acquires Fuel Cell With Utility PPA In Connecticut
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RetailEnergyX: Marathon Energy Names New Vice President, Continues Product Expansion
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November 1
PPL Posts New Residential, Commercial Prices To Compare
PPL Electric has posted on its website new electric Prices to Compare for the period beginning December 1, 2019
Start-up Bright Energy Seeks Texas Electric Aggregator Certificate
Bright Energy applied for a Texas electric aggregator certificate to serve ...
Staff of the Virginia State Corporation Commission filed testimony which generally did not oppose the proposed 100 percent renewable energy tariff filed by utility Dominion Energy (Virginia Electric and Power Company).
Connecticut Light & Power has filed Standard Service rates for the period January 2020 to June 2020, and Last Resort Service Rates for the period January 2020 to March 2020
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RetailEnergyX: Chron Columnist Raps "Murky And Confusing Texas Electricity Market"
United Illuminating Residential, Small Commercial Default Service Rates Increasing 25%
United Illuminating has filed new default service rates with the Connecticut PURA for the period beginning January 1, 2020
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 December 1, 2019
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In a compliance filing regarding a Transportation Electrification Implementation Plan in the District of Columbia, Pepco said that it would develop educational materials for customers with electric vehicles on whether it would be "advantageous" for them to move to a "Whole House" time of use rate for SOS.
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RetailEnergyX: New York Gov. Cuomo: "Different Mechanism" Needed For Utility Regulation
October 31
During an earnings call today, executives at Exelon said that its customer-facing Constellation business continues to perform, "very well," as executives detailed challenging conditions for the company's Generation segment from wholesale market conditions
Energy Market Vet Joins Retail Supplier As Vice President, Supply & Trading
Energy Market Vet Joins Retail Supplier As Vice President, Supply & Trading
United Illuminating and AARP have both cited retail electric choice as an issue in the Connecticut PURA's new investigation into, "energy affordability."
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A regulator has opened a docket to revise regulations governing retail electric supplier licensing
The Maryland Office of People's Counsel has sought a Maryland PSC order requiring, if the PSC has such authority, that Smart One Energy, LLC (SOE) issue refunds to any customer who paid in excess of the default service rate
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RetailEnergyX: Report: EDF In Talks To Buy U.K. Electric Vehicle Charging Network Pod Point
PUC Discloses Winning Default Service Suppliers
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has disclosed winning bidders from the October 7 procurement of a portion of default service supplies for the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities for various terms beginning June 1, 2020.
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RetailEnergyX: SB Energy To Acquire Solar Projects In Texas, California
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RetailEnergyX: Massachusetts EDCs Selects Offshore Wind Project For 800 MW Procurement
October 30
Retail Energy Vet Launching New Broker
A retail energy veteran has formed a start-up broker
Staff of the Utilities Division of the Arizona Corporation Commission have filed the first retail electric competition research submission
Texas Retail Provider Selected To Offer Wind Power To Members, Customers Of REI Outdoor Co-op
A Texas REP was recently selected as the retail provider to implement the offering of wind power from a local wind farm to Texas members and customers of REI, a retail co-op offering outdoor clothing, gear and footwear
TCAP: Texas Electric Complaints Reach Four-Year High
The Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP) released a snapshot report on 2019 electricity complaints filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas
Pepco Residential Generation Rate To Fall 23% In Summer 2020, Small C&I Rate To Decline 8%
Pepco has filed with the Maryland PSC new residential and Type I SOS rates for the period beginning June 1, 2020, and new Type II SOS rates for the period beginning December 1, 2019.
WGL Energy Services Parent Reports Improved U.S. Retail Electric Marketing EBITDA
In reporting earnings this morning, AltaGas Ltd. said that Normalized EBITDA for its Power segment for the third quarter, excluding the impact of asset sales, was lifted by improved results in its U.S. retail electric marketing business (WGL Energy Services)
In reporting third quarter earnings, Edison International provided an update on its broker and energy consulting business, Edison Energy
Southern Co. Reports Lower Competitive Retail Natural Gas Customer Count (SouthStar)
Southern Co., the ultimate parent of Southstar Energy Services and related brands, reported a lower retail competitive natural gas customer count in its Gas Marketing Services segment, in reporting third quarter earnings
The Maryland PSC has further suspended tariffs filed by Baltimore Gas and Electric, Pepco, and Delmarva 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
Delmarva-MD Residential Generation Rate To Increase 6% In June 2020
Delmarva Power has filed with the Maryland PSC new residential and Type I SOS rates for the period beginning June 1, 2020, and new Type II SOS rates for the period beginning December 1, 2019.
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RetailEnergyX: Op-Ed Favoring Electric Choice Published In Miami Herald
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RetailEnergyX: PUC: Choosing Your Energy Supplier Shouldn't Be Scary
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RetailEnergyX: Calif. Gov. Wants Warren Buffett To Buy PG&E
October 29
Albireo Energy Acquires Customer Portfolio From Energy Procurement Consultant
Albireo Energy, a building automation and energy services company whose services include energy procurement consulting, announced it acquisition of ...
Power Marketer Names Retail Energy Vet As New Director of Energy Sales
A power marketer which serves retail customers has named ...
Rob Snyder, through the entity "The Robert L. Snyder Trust – 2005 Stream" (hereafter collectively referred to as the "Reporting Persons"), disclosed that the Reporting Persons have increased their holdings of Just Energy Group Inc. to 9.3% of Just Energy's common stock, according to an amended Schedule 13D/A newly filed with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.
Direct Energy Business Announces Renewables Group, Names Group Leader
Direct Energy Business has created a specialized group, Renewable Energy Services, to focus on renewable and sustainable energy solutions for customers, "and meet the ever-changing needs of commercial & industrial customers."
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RetailEnergyX: Providence, RI Pursuing Municipal Aggregation
Retail suppliers have filed testimony seeking various modifications to Tucson Electric Power's proposed competitive electric supply program for large C&I customers
Genaset Energy Seeks Texas Aggregator Certificate, Also Expanding To New State
Genaset Energy, Inc. applied for a Texas electric aggregator certificate to serve ...
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PSC Says Bifurcation, Phase II Consideration Of Default Service Adder Not Needed
The Maryland PSC issued a procedural order concerning consideration of Baltimore Gas & Electric's rate case and settlement, and proposals to bifurcate the issue of the bypassable SOS Administrative Adjustment, or deferral of the issue until another phase of the proceeding
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Amazon's Alexa To Help More Users With Utility Bills, Info
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October 28
Retail Energy Provider Acquiring Book Of Customers From Supplier
A retail supplier will acquire a book of customers from ...
AEP Retail Supplier To Engage In Energy Brokering
AEP Energy, Inc., AEP's competitive retail energy supplier, has applied for an Illinois electric agent, broker, and consultant license.
A settlement among several parties in Baltimore Gas & Electric's rate case, which does not include retail suppliers as signatories, would establish an "interim" level for the bypassable electricity SOS Administrative Adjustment, while deferring further consideration of the issue to a second phase of the proceeding
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AEP Reports Gross Margin Change, Revenues From Retail, Trading & Marketing Segment
AEP in a 10-Q filed last week provided details concerning the change in gross margin, and revenues, for its Retail, Trading & Marketing segment, within its Generation & Marketing segment, for the third quarter
FERC Issues $1.5 Million Fine Against Trading Company, $1 Million Fine Against Individual Trader
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order finding that ...
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RetailEnergyX: Community-owned, "Social Enterprise" Retail Energy Supplier Expands
SunSea Energy Receives Retail Supplier License In New State
SunSea Energy has received ...
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The District of Columbia PSC has adopted compliance tariffs from Pepco to implement the previously ordered elimination of the 12-month minimum stay on SOS for commercial customers who return to SOS after taking competitive supply.
Gas South today officially announced its acquisition of the Florida assets of Peninsula Energy Services Company (PESCO), a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
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October 25
During an earnings call yesterday, AEP CEO Nick Akins said that, in Ohio, AEP is, "continuing our focus on HB 247 with hearings progressing well."
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo "demand[ed]" in a letter to the New York PSC Chair that the PSC explain its oversight of National Grid's actions with respect to a natural gas customer connection moratorium, due to inadequate supplies, and asked that the PSC also explain, "potential grounds for revocation of National Grid's license."
In an order approving results from the October 21, 2019 Standard Offer Service (SOS) solicitations for electricity supply for residential customers and Type I and Type II commercial customers, the Maryland PSC reported that an error led to the rejection of bids that should have been awarded at Delmarva Power
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A retail supplier is introducing town partnerships for its CleanChoice Community Solar offerings
Baltimore Gas & Electric has filed new Type II SOS rates for the period December 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020
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RetailEnergyX: ERCOT Notifies Market Of Potential Price Correction, Will Seek Board Review
Maine PUC Opens Inquiry Into Public Ownership Of Central Maine Power, Emera Delivery Systems
The Maine PUC has opened an inquiry to evaluate the proposal for creation of the Maine Power Delivery Authority as presented in proposed L.D. 1646, An Act To Restore Local Ownership and Control of Maine's Power Delivery Systems
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RetailEnergyX: Newly Formed New York Group Pushing For Public Power
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RetailEnergyX: Tentative Order Would Cancel Licenses Of Retail Supplier, Brokers
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October 24
Several New York utilities petitioned the New York PSC for a declaratory ruling that certain provisions on the Companies’ respective codes of conduct restrictions do not apply to one or more of the Companies’ plans to enter into an arrangement with a third-party provider of weatherization and home energy efficiency services that would include use of the utility names and/or service marks by such third party alongside their own in the marketing and offering of such services.
Pennsylvania Utility Seeking To Offer Community Solar, Legislation Filed
Legislation (House Bill 1970) has been filed in Pennsylvania to allow the electric distribution companies to offer community solar (local solar) to their customers under a subscription program
CenterPoint-TDU Files To Cease Billing Transition Charge To Retail Electric Providers
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (CEHE) has filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas to temporarily cease billing transition charges to retail electric providers under ...
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RetailEnergyX: National Grid Invests In Three IoT, AI Companies
ENGIE Introduces Renewable Energy Solution for Small and Mid-Size Businesses
ENGIE Resources has introduced portfolioRE, a solution that offers renewable energy supply to small and midsize customers.
Texas TDU Expands Automated Services Under Portal For Retail Electric Providers
Texas-New Mexico Power issued a market notice stating that TNMP implemented a web portal to provide automation for current manual processes as well as access to REP specific data not previously offered.
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A revised proposed decision from a California PUC ALJ would revise the allocation method, and amounts required, for the obligation of competitive retail suppliers (electric service providers, or ESPs) to procure their assigned share of needed incremental reliability and renewable integration resources identified by the proposed order
DTE Expects Decreases In Cost Of Natural Gas Supply For Winter 2019/20
DTE Energy, in forecasting lower natural gas bills for residential customers from both lower usage and low prices, said that, ...
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RetailEnergyX: Amazon Announces New Renewable Energy Projects
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RetailEnergyX: TXU Energy Announces Support For Customers Impacted By Severe Storms
October 23
Niagara Mohawk (National Grid or "the Company") has filed at the New York PSC for changes to its Clifton Park Demand Reduction REV Demonstration Project, including a proposal to use a subscription model for part of the electric supply charges applicable to a subset of non-shopping customers who receive electric supply from the utility
Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther has been given authorization by the Port Commission to enter into final negotiations for the purchase of renewable electricity with three retail electric providers. .
Start-up EnergiApp Seeks Texas Electric Aggregator Certificate
Start-up EnergiApp Services Incorporated applied for ...
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RetailEnergyX: U.K. Retail Supplier With 134,000 Customers Fails, Safety Net Triggered
Texas PUC Staff issued a memo informing stakeholders that it will cease its originally used "provisional" registration of brokers, as Staff can now complete reviews, for interim registrations, within the timeframe prescribed by law.
Integrate Agency's "Tilting The Grid" retail energy event, to be held November 15, 2019 in Houston, Texas, will conduct a post-mortem on retail market impacts and implications from this summer's extreme volatility in ERCOT, and will also examine disruption, innovation, and transparency in the retail energy industry
Large Retail Supplier Launches Carbon Offset Add-On In Georgia Natural Gas Market
Georgia Natural Gas has launched a carbon offset offering, called Greener Life, that can be added to its natural gas plans in the AGL market.
Retail Supplier Parent Launches New Brand For Energy Solutions Unit
Dalkia, a subsidiary of the EDF Group, is launching its brand in the United States to strengthen its presence with commercial, industrial and institutional customers and comprehensive energy services for C&I buildings & institutional organizations.
PSC Staff Offer Further Modifications To Proposed Bypassable SOS Administrative Adjustment At BGE
In surrebuttal testimony, Staff of the Maryland PSC further revised their recommendation for the bypassable electricity SOS Administrative Adjustment at Baltimore Gas & Electric, with the rates marginally higher than Staff's previously proposed rates
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RetailEnergyX: New Pennsylvania PUC Commissioner Stresses Role Of Consumer Protection
October 22
Exelon Launches Energy Procurement Broker-Consultant
Exelon has launched a new business venture to provide energy consulting services to commercial and industrial customers.
SmartestEnergy, U.K. Retail Supplier Newly Entering U.S., Receives License In New State
A PUC granted SmartestEnergy US LLC an electric supplier license to serve all customer classes in all service areas
Retail Supplier Names New President & CEO
A retail energy marketer announced that ...
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RetailEnergyX: San Jose Seeking To Turn All Of PG&E Into Consumer-Owned Utility
ENGIE Announces Multi-Energy Market Agreement With Walmart
ENGIE US Wind announced today with Walmart, "an innovative agreement that utilizes two virtual renewable power purchase agreements (VPPAs) to enable building more than 366 MW of wind projects in different US energy markets, all under a single procurement process[.]"
Gas South today officially announced its acquisition of the Florida assets of Peninsula Energy Services Company (PESCO), a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
A retail supplier has been named the subscription manager of the first Adjustable Block Program (ABP) community solar project in Illinois
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October 21
Consolidated Edison (the "Company") would include new costs in its default service supply rates for electricity and natural gas in a joint proposal (JP) filed by various parties in ConEd's current rate cases before the PSC
A REP has filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas a statement of intent to provide retail electric services using a customer prepayment device or system
Retail Supplier Sponsoring Chicago Wolves Hockey Team
Also Launches New Rewards Program
A retail supplier launched a sponsorship covering the 3rd period at Chicago Wolves home games, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois
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RetailEnergyX: Total Gas and Power Acquires Customers From Failed U.K. Retail Supplier
New York PSC Revokes Eligibility Of ESCO
The New York PSC issued an order revoking the eligibility of ...
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RetailEnergyX: Growing U.K. Retail Supplier Buys Stake In Renewable Exchange
The Connecticut PURA has scheduled for ...
RESA Offers Suggestion On Any Implementation Of Range Of Rates In Arizona Electric Choice
In comments to the Arizona Corporation Commission, the Retail Energy Supply Association made a suggestion on how any range of rates, a potential avenue to implement retail electric choice, should be implemented
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RetailEnergyX: New York Town With Municipal Aggregation Launches Community Solar
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RetailEnergyX: NRG's Goal Zero Releases Lightweight Power Station
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RetailEnergyX: Illinois CUB Alerts Customers Of New Prices To Compare
October 18
A wholesale energy marketer backed by private equity has filed for a Texas retail electric providers certificate
A Colorado legislative committee has recommended a bill to require the study of the viability of the wholesale, opt-out model of electricity municipal aggregation (called community choice energy, or CCE)
Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power Residential Prices To Compare Increasing 15-24%
The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities have filed new tariffed residential PTCDefault rates with the PUC for the three-month period starting December 1, 2019
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FERC issued an order addressing a compliance filing by PJM to implement FERC's prior order which directed RTOs to remove barriers to the participation of electricity storage in the RTO markets, and which held that storage shall be paid the LMP for energy sold into the RTO market.
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RetailEnergyX: Globe & Mail: Texas Investor Rob Snyder Is "Ruffling Feathers" At Just Energy
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RetailEnergyX: Engie Fined Almost €900,000 By French Regulator Over Telephonic Contracting
The New York PSC adopted an order establishing minimum cybersecurity and data privacy requirements for entities (such as ESCOs) that receive from, or exchange customer data with, the utilities on an electronic basis other than by email
FERC has approved a filing by ...
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RetailEnergyX: New York PSC Approves 316 MW Ravenswood Electricity Storage Project
FirstEnergy Solutions Corp. ("FES") and FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company ("FENOC" and with FES, the "Company") today announced that, "the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge overseeing the Chapter 11 restructuring will confirm the Company's Plan of Reorganization ('the Plan'), enabling the Company to implement the Plan and conclude the restructuring process by the end of 2019."
October 17
The New York PSC adopted an order establishing minimum cybersecurity and data privacy requirements for entities (such as ESCOs) that receive from, or exchange customer data with, the utilities on an electronic basis other than by email
FERC has approved a filing by ...
Retail Supplier Selected By Wells Fargo For 10-Year Energy Agreement Covering 400 Sites
Wells Fargo announced today a 10-year structured renewable energy agreement with ...
Texas Retail Provider To Pay $145,000 Under Settlement With PUC Staff
A retail electric provider would pay $145,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve ...
EnergyChoiceMatters.com was first to report back in May the launch of new retail electric concierge shopping service in Texas, called Power Wizard, by NextEra Energy, which relies on artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor rate plans and select the best plans for each customer's unique situation. See our original story for more
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RetailEnergyX: Shell Subsidiary Selected By Ford To Lead Buildout Of FordPass EV Charging Network
A Texas PUC ALJ has denied a motion for consideration, from retail electric provider Evolve Retail Energy, LLC d/b/a Evolve Energy, of the ALJ's prior order denying Evolve Retail Energy's motion to intervene a proceeding considering the application of E-Volve Energy, LLC for an electric aggregator certificate
United Energy Trading Receives Retail Supplier License In New State
A PSC granted United Energy Trading, LLC a natural gas supplier license
New York Community To Join Municipal Aggregation
A village has authorized joining an opt-out municipal aggregation run by ...
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 November 2019.
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RetailEnergyX: Arizona Commissioner Cites Studies Showing Savings From Retail Electric Choice
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RetailEnergyX: PJM Posts 2019 5CPs And Weather-Normalized Zonal Peaks
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