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February 27, 2021
Start-up Rhythm Acquires Book Of Texas Retail Electric Customers
Start-up retail electric provider Rhythm has acquired a book of Texas electric customers from ...
February 26, 2021 --- Update #4, 9:27 pm ET
ERCOT Initiates Mass Transition Event (POLR Drop) For Retail Electric Provider (Identity Disclosed)
On Friday, February 26, 2021, ERCOT revoked all rights of ...
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The City of Denton said that, on February 25, the City, "filed suit against the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) in the District Court of Denton County seeking to prevent the unconstitutional use of public funds."
ERCOT said in a Feb. 26 market notice that short payments related to Settlement Invoices due for payout on February 26, 2021 totaled over $2.1 billion, and it used $800 million from CRR Auction revenue funds to partially reduce the short-payment
In reporting fourth quarter and full year earnings for 2020, Vistra said ...
During a hearing before a Texas House committee, DeAnn T. Walker, Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, told lawmakers that the PUC currently has authority to prohibit retail electric providers from offering certain kinds of products, and may exercise such authority via rulemaking
Just Energy Group Inc. announced its third quarter results for fiscal year 2021 and updated its previous announcement advising that management is continuing to assess the impact of the extreme cold weather experienced in the State of Texas commencing on or about February 13, 2021 continuing through February 19, 2021 (the 'Weather Event') [all $ Canadian unless otherwise noted].
ERCOT Working To Obtain Credit Facility To Address Invoice, Financial Issues
During a hearing before a Texas House committee yesterday, ERCOT CEO Bill Magness said that ERCOT is working to obtain a "credit facility" to address invoice timing and related issues facing market participants
Texas retail electric provider Southwest Power & Light issued an announcement stating, "Southwest Power & Light, a longstanding retail electricity provider headquartered in Texas, assures its customers of Southwest Power & Light’s commitment to serving and supporting its Texas and national customer base through the aftermath of the February 2021 winter storm."
February 25, 2021
During a hearing before a Texas Senate committee, DeAnn T. Walker, Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, said that policymakers need to look at the $9,000 per MWh price cap in the ERCOT energy market
During a Texas House hearing, NRG Energy CEO Mauricio Gutierrez said that ...
New Texas-Based Energy Brokerage & Consulting Firm, Renewables IPP Formed By Industry Vets
A new brokerage and IPP firm has been formed
A Texas REP filed a petition at the Texas PUC seeking ...
A regulator has expressed concern that ...
Verdigris Energy, LLC filed a letter with the Texas PUC urging the PUC to scrutinize prices for ancillary services during the recent weather event, as Verdigris noted that ancillary services prices were in excess of $20,000/MWh (Docket 51617)
Vistra CEO Suggests Texas Reconsider 20% Market Share Cap On Generation Ownership
During a Texas House legislative hearing, in response to a question from a lawmaker on the issue, Vistra's president and chief executive officer Curt Morgan suggested that the state may wish to revisit the current 20% market share cap on generation ownership.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio "indefinitely" stayed a prior order that the electricity utilities shall modify their Standard Service Offer (SSO) procurement process to hold "dual auctions" due to prior uncertainty in the PJM capacity market
A PUC has rejected a proposed 'switch block' mechanism
PUC Discloses Price From Default Service Auction
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved the results of a February auction to procure a portion of Standard Service Offer supplies at Duke Energy Ohio for the period June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022
February 24, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in an address tonight that he and lawmakers are working on "reforms" to add more power to the grid
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Texas PUC Formally Announces Investigation Into 'Indexed' Retail Electricity Plans
The Public Utility Commission of Texas formally announced today that it has opened, "an investigation into the business practices of Retail Electric Providers whose plans with pricing indexed to the electricity wholesale rate are reported to have inflicted unusually high bills on their Texas customers in the aftermath of last week’s winter storm grid event."
ERCOT issued a market notice concerning IDR Meter Settlements as follows.
A PUC has rejected a proposed 'switch block' mechanism
Texas PUC Approves Several New Volunteer POLRs
The executive director of the Texas PUC approved the previously reported application of ...
ERCOT: "We Have Not Defaulted Any Retail Electric Providers" As A Result Of Weather Event
During an ERCOT board meeting, ERCOT Staff said that it has not, as of this time, defaulted any retail electric providers since the recent weather event
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) adopted two settlements with retail energy suppliers
Exelon Corp. today announced its Board of Directors has approved a plan to separate Exelon Utilities (RemainCo), comprised of the company’s six regulated electric and gas utilities, and Exelon Generation (SpinCo), its competitive power generation and customer-facing energy businesses, including its competitive retail supply business, into two publicly traded companies
A Texas REP requested on an emergency basis that the Public Utility Commission of Texas order the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to deviate from its protocol deadlines and timing related to settlements, collateral obligations, and invoice payments and suspend the execution or issuance of invoices or settlements, "until issues are finalized by State leaders considering solutions to the financial challenges caused by the winter event."
Evolve Retail Energy LLC d/b/a Octopus Energy filed a request at the Texas PUC to be designated a volunteer POLR (aka Voluntary Retail Electric Provider or VREP) for the residential and small commercial customer classes
ERCOT Reports That It Has Received Payments For Prior Short-Paid QSE Invoices
ERCOT issued a market notice stating ...
The Dayton Power & Light (DP&L) Company, a subsidiary of The AES Corporation, announced today its new name and brand identity.
February 23, 2021
Texas PUC To Open Review Of Wholesale-Indexed Products For Compliance With Customer Protection Rules
The proceeding was assigned Docket Number ...
Suit Seeking Class Action Status Filed Against Griddy, Seeks Relief Of Over $1 Billion
A lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed against Griddy in Texas state district court in ...
ERCOT Board Chair, Vice Chair, Two Other Directors Submit Resignation From ERCOT Board
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) filed with the Texas PUC a notice of the resignation of four Unaffiliated Directors from the ERCOT Board of Directors (Board), and the withdrawal of one Unaffiliated Director candidate from consideration for approval by the Commission to fill the prior sole Unaffiliated Director vacancy on the Board.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will deliver a televised statewide address on ...
ERCOT said in a Feb. 23 market notice that, "ERCOT has ended its temporary deviation from protocol deadlines and timing related to settlements, collateral obligations, and invoice payments."
Parent Of Broker, Energy Services Providers Invests In Energy Efficiency Company
The parent of a broker announced that ...
Genie Energy said on Feb. 22 that it, "continues to serve its 10,000 customers across Texas with no change in their rates under their current agreements despite the unprecedented price volatility in real-time electricity prices last week."
NRG Energy Announces Initial $10 Million in Relief for Texas Customers, Communities
NRG Energy, Inc. on Feb. 10 announced an initial $10 million commitment to provide relief for Texans impacted by the unprecedented effects of, "Winter Storm Uri."
Texas retail provider APG&E said in an update to customers that the company is "financially stable" and that its customers do not need to worry about being transferred to Provider of Last Resort
Texas Retail Provider Seeks To Be Relieved From Serving As Non-Volunteer POLR
A REP filed at the Texas PUC a request that EDF be removed as a non-volunteer Provider of Last Resort ('POLR') for Small Non-Residential Customers.
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) will hold a virtual technical conference to establish a schedule for working groups, and determine topics for further working group meetings, regarding the potential benefits to customers of retail competition in the Long Island electricity market, and to develop the overall timeline of the participatory process.
Champion Energy Services today announced that the extreme weather events Texans experienced over the past week, "will have absolutely no impact on the electricity rates for any of its residential customers."
Several Texas non-residential customers, which include several cities, (Coalition of Concerned Customers) have filed a letter with the Texas PUC in support of the previously reported request from the Texas Energy Association for Marketers (TEAM) which had asked the PUC to immediately instruct ERCOT to remove, effective back to 1:05 a.m. on February 18, the administrative price adder which had been directed by the PUC to account for load shed, with ERCOT directed to correct prices to reflect such removal
Just Energy Group Inc. ("Just Energy" or the "Company") today made the following statement, "to reassure its residential customers in Texas that they are protected from higher energy rates on their February bills as a result of recent extreme weather (the 'Weather Event')"
February 22, 2021
Various bills have been filed at the Texas legislature in response to the recent weather event
Just Energy Group Inc. ('Just Energy' or the 'Company') announced that it has ...
NRG Energy Names Director - Strategic Alliances
NRG Energy has named ...
Octopus Energy U.S. (formerly Evolve Energy), which has offered a wholesale pass-through electricity membership plan in Texas, announced that it is capping prices under its plan for the week of Saturday, February 13th through Friday, February 19th
Another Texas Retail Provider Files To Serve As Volunteer POLR
A REP filed a request at the Texas PUC to be designated as a volunteer POLR, aka Voluntary Retail Electric Provider (VREP), for the 2021 through 2022 term
Spark Energy Reports "Ample Liquidity", Will Continue To Serve Customers In Texas, Nationwide
Spark Energy, Inc. ("Spark" or the "Company") said in an announcement that it, "wants to assure its customers that it is committed to serving and supporting its Texas customer base through this highly tumultuous time."
During an ongoing rulemaking session today on supplier consolidated billing (SCB), a PSC formally voted on several key provisions of the rules
A TEP filed the letter republished below with the Texas PUC
Texas Conditions Boost Macquarie's Financial Results, Revises Outlook
Macquarie Group Limited updated its short-term outlook that was recently provided to the market at the Group’s Operational Briefing on 9 February 2021.
St. Clair Newbern: A Silver Bullet to Fix the Texas Electricity Market
The following is a contribution from St. Clair Newbern IV, CEO of Live Energy Inc.
Consistent with previously reported direction from the Texas PUC, ERCOT said in a market notice today that it, "is temporarily deviating from Protocol deadlines and timing related to settlements, collateral obligations, and Invoice payments while prices are under review."
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Constellation Selected By New York Medical College For $14M Energy Efficiency Project
Constellation, an Exelon company, and New York Medical College (NYMC) announced today that construction is underway on a $14 million energy efficiency project spanning 11 buildings at the college’s campus in Valhalla, N.Y.
NRG Energy Reschedules Release of Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results
NRG Energy Inc. announced today that it has changed the date it will report Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2020 financial results due to a scheduling conflict
February 21, 2021
The Public Utility Commission of Texas at a Feb. 21 emergency meeting issued orders that, among other things, prohibit retail electric providers from submitting requests for disconnections for non-payment, for residential and small commercial customers, effective immediately
February 20, 2021
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Feb. 20 announced that he is convening an emergency meeting with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan and members of the Legislature to, "discuss the spike in energy bills affecting many Texans following the recent power outages throughout the state."
February 19, 2021 -- Update #3
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to ERCOT and other power companies, regarding power outages, emergency plans, energy pricing, and more related to this week’s winter weather disaster.
Reliant Energy Retail Services LLC (RERS) filed a request at the Texas PUC to be designated as a volunteer POLR, formally known as a Voluntary Retail Electric Provider (VREP), for the residential and small commercial customer classes.
ERCOT said in a market notice today that the following Market Participants failed to make payment on a Settlement Invoice:
ERCOT said in a market notice that, "In an attempt to protect the overall integrity of the ERCOT market by mitigating the disruption of defaults..."
A Texas REP filed a letter with the Texas PUC, asking that the PUC re-price the hours since EEA 3 level conditions were declared on Feb. 15th through when EEA 3 was cancelled on Feb. 19 at 9 AM
FERC has vacated a prior footnote, in an order on the Minimum Offer Price Rule in the PJM capacity market, which had suggested that New Jersey's basic generation service (BGS) default service auction did not meet the PJM tariff exemption that holds that fuel-neutral SOS auctions do not trigger the Minimum Offer Price Rule in the capacity market for SOS auction participants
Exelon said in an 8-K that, "Beginning on February 15, 2021, Texas-based generating assets of Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Generation) within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market, specifically Colorado Bend II, Wolf Hollow II, and Handley, experienced outages as a result of historically severe cold weather conditions."
The Texas Energy Association for Marketers filed an emergency request with the Texas PUC asking the PUC to immediately instruct ERCOT to remove, effective back to 1:05 a.m. on February 18, the administrative price adder which had been directed by the PUC to account for load shed, with ERCOT directed to correct prices to reflect such removal
Retail Supplier Seeks Rules Waiver To Offer Digital TPV
A retail supplier petitioned a PUC for waivers of certain rules governing the third-party verification (TPV) process for new customers enrolled through sales channels requiring TPV.
ERCOT Exits Emergency Conditions, Ceases Pricing Adjustments
ERCOT exited emergency conditions this morning, with EEA1 terminated at approximately ...
FERC To Hold Technical Conference On Resource Adequacy In The Evolving Electricity Sector
FERC has scheduled a technical conference on resource adequacy in the evolving electricity sector
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Citing Increased Enforcement Proceedings, New York PSC Seeks To Add Number Of Commissioners
Pursuant to the authority vested in the New York Public Service Commission by Section 4(2) of the Public Service Law, the Commission has certified to Governor Andrew Cuomo that, "additional commissioners are needed for the proper disposition of the business before the Commission."
Texas Gov. Seeks To "Mandate" Winterization Of Power Plants, Asks Lawmakers To Ensure "Funding"
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared a new emergency item for the current legislative session, in asking the Legislature to, ..
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RetailEnergyX: Las Vegas Sun Editorial Blames 'Deregulation' For Texas Power Outages
FERC Terminates Grid Resilience Proceeding
FERC has terminated Docket No. AD18-7, a proceeding addressing, "Grid Resilience in Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators."
February 18, 2021
A principal of a retail electric provider told EnergyChoiceMatters.com that chatter in the market is that ...
The only volunteer Provider of Last Resort in Texas has filed with the Texas PUC an increase in the maximum number of customers it will accept as a volunteer POLR (aka VREP)
A retail energy regulator today voted to grant petitions from ...
ERCOT said in a Feb. 18 market notice that it has, "authorized the Transmission and Distribution Service Providers to restore all Load associated with the EEA that was declared on Monday, February 15, 2021."
The Texas PUC on the evening of Feb. 17 ordered that ...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he would use, "the full scope of my Constitutional powers," to launch an investigation into, "ERCOT and related entities," and their "mishandling" of the extreme winter weather
February 17, 2021
Texas Gov. Orders Prohibition Of Natural Gas Exports Out Of State, Directs Towards Power Generation
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a prohibition of the export of natural gas from Texas by producers through Feb. 21
Update: New Retail Supplier Led By Market Vet Discloses Ownership
A start-up retail supplier has disclosed ...
Vistra: Only 1,000 MW Of Its Texas Capacity Are Not "Able" To Produce Electricity
Vistra issued a news release today stating that of the company's nearly 19,000 megawatts of Texas capacity, only approximately 1,000 megawatts are currently not able to produce electricity; however, a larger, undisclosed amount of capacity -- while "able" to produce electricity -- was not currently doing so due to challenges with fuel supply
Retail Supplier Wins Tranche Of Default Service Load
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has released winning bidders for the January 2021 auction for a portion of the Standard Service Offer load at the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities for the period June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Texas Gov. Declares ERCOT "Reform" An Emergency Item For Legislative Session
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared the "reform" of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) an emergency item this legislative session.
An ESCO has sought an extension from the New York PSC of the deadline for it to file standard sales agreements for its bundled home warranty and energy supply product for which the PSC recently granted authorization under which the product need not comply with the otherwise applicable pricing limits or additional renewable content requirements for mass market products
Cogen Developer Selects Retail Supplier Affiliate For Solar Installation
A developer, designer and installer of commercial solar systems, has completed a rooftop solar installation for ...
CL&P, UI File New Default Service Rates
Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating have filed new Last Resort Service rates for the 3-month period beginning April 1.
February 16, 2021
The Texas PUC issued a further order on ERCOT pricing, and rescinded its prior directive that ...
Just Energy Group Inc. announced today that it will miss its filing deadline of February 16, 2021 to file its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 (the 'Interim Financial Statements'), its management discussion and analysis on the Interim Financial Statements, and the CEO and CFO certificates in respect of the Interim Financial Statements (collectively, the 'Reporting Documents') as required by applicable Canadian securities laws.
Griddy, which charges a real-time wholesale pass-through price, on Feb. 13 began encouraging its Texas customers to switch to another retail electric provider due to price spikes which had already been seen at such time, and which have continued in the next few days
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Texas PUC Issues Emergency Order On Electricity Pricing
"In response to the weather-induced electricity crisis currently affecting Texas, the Public Utility Commission of Texas met in an emergency open meeting this evening [Feb. 15] to address concerns that certain pricing mechanisms were not generating an optimal response to the challenge," the PUC said in a news release
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Pulse Power, a retail electricity provider in Texas, announced on the morning of Feb. 15 that it is giving its customers an incentive to conserve electricity to help the marketplace this week.
February 15, 2021
Texas PUC Issues Emergency Order On Electricity Pricing
"In response to the weather-induced electricity crisis currently affecting Texas, the Public Utility Commission of Texas met in an emergency open meeting this evening [Feb. 15] to address concerns that certain pricing mechanisms were not generating an optimal response to the challenge," the PUC said in a news release
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) entered emergency conditions and initiated rotating outages at 1:25 a.m. local time today, Feb. 15 (EEA Level 3)
Staff of the Maryland PSC have updated proposed regulations for supplier consolidated billing (SCB) following direction from the Commission during a December rulemaking session for additional discussion among stakeholders on various non-consensus issues (RM70)
New York Utility Files New 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, 2021
February 12, 2021
Retail Supplier Names Former Amazon Exec As VP
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Southeast Utilities Submit Filing With FERC For Proposed "Advanced" Bilateral Market Platform
The Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM) members have filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the approval of an automated, intra-hour energy exchange
ISO New England released preliminary clearing prices for its Forward Capacity Market (FCA 15) for the 2024-25 term.
New York Utilities Receive Extension For Ordering Clause Of Retail Market Reset Order
The Secretary of the New York PSC granted an extension to ...
February 11, 2021
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has approved the 2021 procurement of contracts for one-third of the fixed price Basic Generation Service (BGS) default electric service
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Winning Retail Suppliers From Default Service Auction Disclosed
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has disclosed the winning retail natural gas suppliers in the recent Standard Choice Offer auctions at ...
Backed By AG, Bills Re-Filed With Legislature To End Residential Electric Choice
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced that bills (SD674 / HD1614) have been re-filed with the Massachusetts legislature that would ban new competitive electric supply contracts for individual residential customers beginning in ...
Howard University Selects Retail Supplier Affiliate For 20-Year Energy Partnership
A retail supplier affiliate announced today that it has furthered its relationship with Howard University by executing a long-term agreement for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a new central utility plant on Howard’s campus located in Washington, D.C.
New York PSC Orders Creation Of Centralized Integrated Energy Data Resource
The New York PSC today ordered the creation of an integrated energy data resource (IEDR) that would provide a centralized platform for collecting, integrating, managing, and accessing customer and system data from New York State’s energy utilities.
Extreme Cold Weather Expected To Result In Record Electric Use In ERCOT Region
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) said today that it is expecting record electric use as a result of the extreme cold temperatures that have already reached much of the ERCOT region.
February 10, 2021
Ohio Approves 2021-22 Default Service Price Adder 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, 2021 to March 31, 2022 resulted in an RPA of ...
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District Of Columbia Announces Retail Energy Supply Aggregation, Selects Consultant
The District Of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment announced a new opt-in electricity and natural gas supply aggregation for business customers called District Buying Power
The New Hampshire House of Representatives' Science, Technology and Energy Committee will on Feb. 12 hold a hearing on HB315 which would amend various provisions of the 2019 statute authorizing opt-out municipal aggregations for electricity
New York Utilities Seek Extension For Ordering Clause Of Retail Market Reset Order
The joint New York utilities requested from the New York PSC an extension of time to file amendments to the Uniform Business Practices ('UBP') in connection with ordering clause ...
Aggregator-Consultant Awarded Two Energy Savings Patents
An aggregator-consultant announced it has been awarded two patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, bringing its patent total to six with additional patents pending.
February 9, 2021
Start-up Retail Supplier Secures $19 Million In New Financing; Adds Market Vets To Team
A start-up retail electricity supplier announced the close of $19 million in new financing.
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Broker Partners With Schneider Electric JV For Energy as a Service
A broker announced that ...
Sheetz Selects Retail Supplier Affiliate For Energy & Utility Intelligence, Expense Management
Sheetz, a Mid-Atlantic convenience store chain with 617 stores, announced that it will manage its energy use through ...
Updated: New Texas Retail Provider Pledges Up To $1 Million To Texans To Break Up With Current REP
A start-up Texas retail electric provider announced that it is pledging to pay up to $1 million in early-termination-fee reimbursements to consumers who break up with their current electricity provider and switch to Rhythm's 100 percent renewable service.
Proposed orders from two Illinois Commerce Commission ALJs would grant petitions from ...
The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA) Announces New 2021 National Board
The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA) announced the organization’s 2021 national board including new President and Vice President.
ERCOT Board of Directors Elects New Chair and Vice-Chair
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Board of Directors today elected ...
terrapass, a carbon offset and renewable energy specialist, and a member of Just Energy Group, is rolling out new enhancements to its website that make it easier for consumers and businesses to purchase carbon offsets
February 8, 2021
Marketer Acquires Retail Supplier & Broker
A retail energy marketer announced the book acquisition of a retail supplier and broker
A retail energy supplier announced a new multi-year supply agreement with ...
The Connecticut PURA has expanded a docket (14-07-19RE06) recently opened to address issues related to the information which appears on residential electric bills and the presentation and formatting of the bills to include a statutory five year review of, "the standard billing format and Internet web site for a customer’s account summary remains a useful tool for customers to compare pricing policies and charges among suppliers."
February 5, 2021
An energy industry veteran has announced the launch of ...
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Griddy Energy LLC, known for its real-time wholesale pricing retail electricity product in Texas, has applied for a ...
Staff of the New York Department of Public Service has issued a whitepaper report on New York State's energy affordability policy (EAP) that includes recommendations to increase the number of customers participating in utility low-income assistance program
Utility Seeks To Drop 24, 36-Month Contracts From Upcoming Default Service Auction
An EDC has requested to procure only 12-month contracts in an upcoming default service auction
Total Acquires Nearly 3 GW Of Solar, Storage In Texas
Total announced that it is acquiring a development pipeline of ...
Arcadia Partners With Goldman Sachs, Biogen to Offer Clean Energy to Homes as an Employee Benefit
Arcadia, which describes itself as, "a monthly subscription service that connects renters and homeowners across the U.S. to clean energy through their existing utility," announced a new partnership with ...
February 4, 2021
New York PSC Grants Extension For ESCO Compliance With New Mass Market Pricing & Product Limits
The New York PSC has granted an extension for ESCOs to comply with certain ordering clauses of its retail market rehearing order, including the mass market pricing and product limitations
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February 3, 2021
Retail Supplier Acquires Gas Marketing Business, Will Support Growth Of End-User Customer Base
A retail energy supplier has acquired ...
Griddy Energy Takes Steps To Expand Outside Of Texas
Griddy Energy LLC, known for its real-time wholesale pricing retail electricity product in Texas, has applied for ...
Catalyst Power Closes Acquisition Of Retail Energy Provider
Catalyst Power Holdings LLC ("Catalyst Power") announced that it has closed its acquisition of ...
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT) announced the purchase of 100% renewable wind electricity for its entire commercial portfolio under a new three-year contract with ...
The New York Retail Choice Coalition (the 'Coalition' or 'NYRCC'), requested from the New York PSC a seventy-five (75) day extension of the implementation date of the PSC's retail market reset order, including the previously reported pricing limitations under such order
Retail Supplier Announces New Hires
A retail supplier recently hired three new persons to support its new programs to assist and educate members.
February 2, 2021
Start-Up Texas Retail Provider Begins Offering Service, Will Pay Customer's ETF Up To $150
A start-up REP has begun offering residential electric service in Texas
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Penn Power Commercial Default Service Rate Increasing 14%; PTC Also Increasing At Two More EDCs
The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities have filed new tariffed commercial PTC-Default rates with the PUC for the three-month period starting March 1, 2021
El Paso Electric Commits To Joining Western Energy Imbalance Market
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) said that it has signed an implementation agreement with El Paso Electric (EPE) to join the Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM)
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PSC Reports Load, Customer Count Of Each Retail Supplier By Service Area
The Michigan PSC released its calendar year 2020 report on retail electric choice
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RetailEnergyX: Wells Fargo Selects Developer For Distributed Solar, Including In Texas
February 1, 2021
Priority Power Acquires Broker-Consultant
Priority Power Management, LLC ("Priority" or the "Company") announced that it has acquired ...
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Retail Energy Supplier Names New Managing Director
A retail energy supplier has named a new Managing Director
Microsoft Forms Microsoft Energy
Microsoft recently formed Microsoft Energy LLC, which has applied for ...
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a series of interrogatories to Avangrid, Inc., as part of the Commission's review of the application of Texas-New Mexico Power for approval of the merger of its parent, PNM Resources, and Avangrid. Inc.
PJM To Hold Series Of Workshops On Capacity Market Design, Enhancements
PJM announced that it will host a set of workshop sessions, "to discuss potential capacity market enhancement."
January 29, 2021
Citing a lack of "sufficient clarity" with respect to certain changes to the Uniform Business Practices (UBPs), including the identification of customers which meet the mass market definition adopted by the New York PSC, the Retail Energy Supply Association requested a 60-day extension of time to comply with Ordering Clauses 3, 4, and 5 of the PSC's retail market reset rehearing order.
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Chemical Producer Receives Texas Retail Electric Provider Certificate
The Texas PUC granted ...
New York ESCO Files Petition To Offer Smart Home Bundle To Residential Customers
An ESCO requested from the New York PSC a partial waiver from the mass market product limit requirements under the PSC's retail market reset order in order to continue offering its smart home bundle (the 'Smart Home Program') to residential customers
The Ohio Consumers' Counsel has proposed that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio adopt a rule that would require the electric utilities to offer, "as a standard service offer," an optional rate design tariff for demand, load, and time-based options for customers with AMI meters
January 28, 2021
FirstEnergy Corp. published an updated strategic plan that touts expansion of its broker business FirstEnergy Advisors and its home services marketplace
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CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (CEHE) has filed at the Texas PUC an amendment to its plan to refund to retail electric providers Rider TC2 and Rider TC3 transition charge collection balances
New York ESCO Files Petition To Continue Offering LED Bulb Bundle To Small C&I Customers Only
An ESCO petitioned the New York PSC for a partial waiver of the Commission’s retail market reset order to continue offering ...
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RetailEnergyX: Proceeds From FES Polar Vortex Class Action Settlement Now Being Distributed
Agribusiness Selects Retail Provider For Texas Facility (Renewable Power)
Bunge, an agribusiness and food company, announced a 10-year agreement with ...
AEP Names New Vice President of FERC and RTO Strategy & Policy
American Electric Power has named a new vice president – FERC and RTO Strategy & Policy, effective Jan. 30.
ERCOT Receives Notification of Suspension of Operations
ERCOT received a Notification of Suspension of Operations (NSO) for the following Generation Resource:
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January 27, 2021
A retail energy supplier which offers an AI powered platform and energy storage service in the U.K. and Australia ,and which is described as a renewable energy scale-up, has received a "significant investment" from ...
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An affiliate of a retail supplier announced its 100-percent acquisition of ...
Freedom Energy Logistics Names Channel Program Director
Freedom Energy Logistics announced ...
NextEra Focused On Providing Holistic Energy Services To C&I Customers
In reporting earnings, NextEra Energy executives highlighted its Energy Resources business's focus on providing holistic energy services to C&I customers
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued an order on rehearing in a rulemaking concerning minimum requirements for utility bills.
Texas Bill Would Establish Disclosures Required For Sale, Lease, PPAs From Distributed Generation
A bill has been introduced in Texas that would establish required disclosures, to residential and small commercial customers, by sellors or lessors of distributed renewable generation resources, including PPAs from such facilities
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved the application of ...
January 26, 2021
A bill has been introduced into the New York State Assembly that would require energy brokers and consultants to be registered with the New York PSC, and which would require the disclosure, to customers, of the amount of compensation to brokers
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New York Bill Would Ban ESCOs
NY Round-Up: On-Bill Rate Comparisons, Material Changes, CCA Price Cap
A bill has been introduced in the New York Assembly, which, according to its summary, would, "ban[] non-state run energy services companies," or ESCOs
Columbia Gas Of Ohio Default Service Retail Adder To Increase Nearly 60%
A January 26 auction to determine the Retail Price Adjustment (RPA) for the Standard Choice Offer at Columbia Gas of Ohio resulted in an RPA of ...
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Retail Price Adjustment (Adder) For Standard Choice Offer Customers At Vectren To Jump 50%
Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio's Standard Choice Offer auction conducted on January 25, 2021 resulted in a Retail Price Adjustment (RPA) of ...
Chemical Manufacturer Selects Retail Supplier, Solar For Texas Facility
A global chemical and specialty materials company announced a 15-year contract with ...
A bill has been introduced in the Texas legislature that would allow for TDUs to contract for energy storage for distribution-related service, but prohibit the PUC from authorizing TDUs to own storage
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RetailEnergyX: CPS Energy To Consider Closing Coal Plant, Withholds Details On Costs
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January 25, 2021
The New York PSC issued a written order regarding ESCOs' petitions to offer green natural gas products and home warranty bundles, which includes specific conditions which ESCOs must meet in order to continue serving green gas customers for a limited one-year period while the PSC further studies the issue
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The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Maryland (the 'Division') filed an amicus brief on a proposed order in a Maryland PSC complaint case
Poll Super-Majority of Virginia Residents Want Ability To Choose Their Electric Supplier
A new poll shows that a super-majority of Virginia residents want the freedom to choose their energy supplier, choose clean energy, and want more renewable energy to be generated in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
International Electricity Supplier Announces Closure Of Acquisition Of Competitive Power Ventures
An international electricity supplier announced that its acquisition of Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) received regulatory approval and has closed.
January 22, 2021
The New York PSC yesterday approved utility tariff amendments to implement previously reported changes in state law that allow the New York Power Authority to act as the supplier (LSE) for a broader universe of customers (new NYPA customers), and, in doing so, the PSC did not exempt such new NYPA customers from various public policy delivery rate surcharges
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PSC Staff Recommends Revocation Of Retail Supplier's License, $500,000 Fine
In supplemental testimony, Staff of a PSC have recommended ...
Proposed Order Would Allow Another Retail Supplier To Resume In-Person Marketing At Storefronts
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New York Department Of Public Service Staff have issued more determinations that various ESCOs' compliance filings are ...
EVgo, An LS Power Company, To Publicly List Through Business Combination
EVgo Services LLC ('EVgo'), which is described as the nation’s largest electric vehicle (EV) public fast charging network in the U.S. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of LS Power, and Climate Change Crisis Real Impact I Acquisition Corporation ('Climate Real Impact Solutions' or 'CRIS') announced today a definitive agreement for a business combination that would result in EVgo becoming a publicly listed company.
January 21, 2021
The New York PSC today adopted an order which addresses several petitions from ESCOs to offer value-added products for mass market customers that would not be subject to the pricing or renewable electricity limitations established in the previously reported retail market reset order
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Company Names James Steffes As Senior Vice President
James Steffes has been named Senior Vice President at ...
Retail Supplier Named Silver Renewable Energy Partner By CDP
A retail supplier announced that ...
January 20, 2021
Staff of the New York Department of Public Service filed a letter directed to the PSC Secretary, in the mass market reset proceeding (15-M-0127, et al.), in which Staff warned, "due to ESCO actions beyond the control of Staff," namely, what Staff alleged are incomplete or non-compliant application submissions, "some ESCOs have placed themselves at risk of temporarily losing the ability to enroll new customers or renew existing customers at the time of contract renewal."
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Spark Energy Announces Increase In Credit Commitments
Spark Energy, Inc. ("Spark" or the "Company") announced the increase of its senior secured borrowing base credit facility (the "Facility") to ...
Broker Names New Head Of Natural Gas Options
A broker has named a new head of natural gas options.
Retail Supplier Seeks Same In-Person Marketing Authorization Recently Granted To NRG Energy
Several retail energy suppliers in Illinois have filed motions with the Illinois Commerce Commission asking that the ICC grant, for both electricity and natural gas, authorization to conduct in-person marketing at storefronts and similar retail establishments under the same conditions as the Commission recently authorized for the NRG Energy retail suppliers
In 2020, Joule Assets, via Joule Community Power, said that it launched three new municipal aggregation programs to more than 100,000 utility account holders in twelve communities across New York State.
January 19, 2021
Ochsner Discusses Top 5 Retail Energy M&A Trends, Tips For Increasing A Supplier's Valuation
Preston Ochsner of Ochsner Interests Inc. shared with EnergyChoiceMatters.com his top 5 trends in retail energy M&A, and, in particular, tips for retail suppliers to be attractive targets for buyers.
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An ESCO announced that the company has reached a master agreement with developers to purchase ...
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Global Renewables Investment Manager Expands To U.S. With Investment In Texas Wind Portfolio
A global renewables investment manager announced the acquisition of ...
Macquarie’s Green Investment Group Invests In North American Utility-Scale Storage Developer
Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) announced that it will make an investment in ...
Dominion Energy Acquires Solar Energy Project In Ohio Which Has PPA With Facebook
Dominion Energy announced today that one of its subsidiaries has acquired ...
January 18, 2021
The District of Columbia PSC issued an order denying the Office of People's Counsel request for rehearing of the PSC's September 2020 order in which the PSC denied in part, and granted in part, OPC's request for certain billing data from Washington Gas Light related to retail supplier service to low-income customers
Greenlight Energy Receives Supplier License In New State
Greenlight Energy has received ...
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Retail Supplier Appeals Proposed Order On Alleged Violations
A retail supplier filed with the Maryland PSC a Notice of Appeal of a proposed order in a proceeding addressing alleged violations by the supplier
New York Utilities Post Updated 12-Month Trailing Average Supply Rates
The New York utilities have posted their 12-month trailing average utility supply rates for the latest period (i.e. 12 months ended December 31, 2020) for each mass-market service class and for each mass-market customer grouping that receives different supply rates based on the company’s electric and/or gas tariffs.
January 15, 2021
Texas Retail Electric Provider Acquires Book Of Customers
A Texas retail electric provider has acquired a book of customers from ...
ALJ Denies Petitions For Resumption Of Certain In-Person Marketing Filed By Two Retail Suppliers
An ALJ issued a ruling that denies separate petitions from ...
A retail supplier entered into a stipulation under which it will pay $115,000, plus provide nearly $200,000 in refunds, to resolve all of the issues identified by ...
Energy Harbor LLC filed a Retail Access Application Form with the New York PSC to serve as an Electric Services Company (ESCO)
After reviewing Zone One Energy LLC's updated ESCO Retail Access Application Package filed in response to the PSC's retail market reset order (which included product limits for mass market service), New York Department Of Public Service Staff have determined ...
PECO Small Commercial Generation Rate Decreasing Nearly 13%
PECO has filed with the Pennsylvania PUC new electric Generation Supply Adjustment (GSA) charges for the period beginning March 1, 2021
Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power Residential Prices To Compare Decreasing 11-12%
The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities have filed new tariffed residential PTC-Default rates with the PUC for the three-month period starting March 1, 2021
A final report prepared by a consultant for ERCOT estimates a market equilibrium reserve margin (MERM) of 12.25% under projected 2024 market conditions
January 14, 2021
New York ESCO Returning Some Customers To Default Service
An ESCO is exiting the New York natural gas market and will no longer serve natural gas customers
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EC Infosystems, a leader in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Billing/Customer Information Solutions (CIS) for companies in the deregulated energy industry, has announced a successful close to 2020, including the announcement of the fourth-annual user conference, new product debuts, and exponential growth, both internally and externally.
FirstEnergy Advisors Receives Pennsylvania Broker License
The Pennsylvania PUC granted Suvon, LLC d/b/a FirstEnergy Advisors an electric broker/marketer license to serve ...
During today's Texas PUC open meeting, PUC Chairman DeAnn T. Walker and Commissioner Arthur C. D'Andrea agreed that the Commission should consider the issue of the parent of a transmission and distribution utility (TDU) also owning generation or a retail electric provider, as part of the Commission's review of the application of Texas-New Mexico Power for approval of the merger of its parent, PNM Resources, and Avangrid. Inc.
The Pennsylvania PUC granted the petition of Duquesne Light Company for a waiver to allow the EDC to send the triennial Eligible Customer List (ECL) opt-out notice via electronic means to a larger group of customers than done currently
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Pennsylvania PUC Denies Retail Supplier's License Application
The Pennsylvania PUC denied, without prejudice, the application of ...
The Pennsylvania PUC issued a tentative order to interpret Act 114 of 2020, which amends the Fiscal Code, 72 P.S. §§ 1 et seq.
PUC Seeks Comment On $175,000 Settlement Between Retail Supplier, PUC Staff
The Pennsylvania PUC issued for public comment a settlement between ...
The Pennsylvania PUC issued a final order addressing the default service plan of Duquesne Light Company (DLC or the Company) for the four-year period commencing on June 1,2021, and ending on May 31, 2025 (DSP IX).
Pa. PUC Approves Use Of Capacity Proxy Price For Duquesne Light Default Service Auction
The Pennsylvania PUC approved, without modification, the petition of Duquesne Light Company to modify its supplier master agreement to implement use of capacity proxy price (CPP) in its upcoming March 2021 procurement of default supply contracts
The affiliate of a REP has entered into a solar & storage JV with an oil major
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A provider of career education and specialized technical training, has selected GREENCROWN Energy & Water to manage its entire energy portfolio
January 13, 2021
A bill has been filed in the Texas House that would establish ...
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Texas Bill Would Require REPs To Meet Portfolio Standard For Zero-Carbon Resources
A bill has been filed in the Texas Senate that would establish a state goal for, "competitive zero-carbon electric generation."
"Choose My Power" Files Further Registration For Texas Electric Broker
Choose My Power LLC filed with the Texas PUC what was described as a new broker registration and a filing supplying information for a pending broker registration
New York Utility Seeks Approval To Dispatch Utility-Owned Storage Output Into NYISO Wholesale Market
An EDC petitioned the New York Public Service Commission for approval to ...
New York Selects Developer For Offshore Wind, Announces More State-backed Renewable Energy Projects
A developer has been selected to provide New York State with offshore wind power
ENGIE North America Adds Nearly 2 GW of Renewable Energy in the U.S. in 2020
ENGIE North America today announced it has added nearly 2 GW of renewable energy to the U.S. in 2020
January 12, 2021
ERCOT will host a workshop on January 19, 2021 to discuss possible changes to Protocol 3.10.7.2.2, Annual Demand Response Report, and to the Other Binding Document titled "Demand Response Data Definitions and Technical Specifications", which could be in effect for the 2021 Annual Demand Response Survey Process.
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Start-up Smart Energy America Registers As Texas Electric Broker
Start-up Smart Energy America LLC registered as a Texas electric broker
Mpowered2021 Registers As Texas Electric Broker
An entity registered as a Texas electric broker with the business name Mpowered2021
Several ESCOs requested from the New York PSC a sixty (60) day extension of the deadlines of Ordering Clauses 3, 4, and 5 of the PSC's retail market reset order on rehearing (related to the product limitations for mass market service), citing pending DPS Staff review of re-applications for certification and the ESCOs' contracts (with one exception)
Two IPPs Merge To Form Onward Energy
Two independent power producers today announced the completion of a merger of the two companies to create Onward Energy.
The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) today announced its new officers and state chairs for 2021.
From 12/16: Harris County, Texas is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide energy consulting for market research, risk management, sustainability and procurement solutions for Harris County for the period beginning on or about April 1, 2021 and ending twelve (12) months thereafter
January 11, 2021
Broker-Consultant Names New Managing Director
A broker named a new Managing Director
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New York Gov. Cuomo Proposes Legislation To Prohibit Utility Disconnections During Emergencies
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, as part of the 2021 State of the State, announced a proposal to prohibit utility disconnections, including for electric and gas utilities, in regions that are under a state of emergency.
FERC, in a 2-1 vote, approved a Stipulation and Consent Agreement (Agreement) between its Office of Enforcement (Enforcement) and NRG Power Marketing LLC (collectively, the Parties) to resolve Enforcement’s investigation into ...
Texas Retail Provider & Sam Houston Race Park Announce Sponsorship
A Texas REP announced a new sponsorship with Sam Houston Race Park (SHRP).
PJM States Propose Four Core Principles For PJM Markets, Resource Adequacy
The Organization of PJM States, Inc. (OPSI) wrote to PJM's board of managers with a recommendation for "four core principles" concerning resource adequacy and the PJM markets
January 8, 2021
Family Energy, Inc. has requested a 60-day extension of several compliance deadlines from the latest New York PSC retail market reset order (the Sept. 18 order on rehearing, or "Order"), stating that Family's updated contracts and related compliance submissions remain pending with DPS Staff.
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CenterPoint Energy Names Former Competitive Supplier Exec To Finance Leadership Role
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. named ...
Utilities Propose Alternatives To Enroll-By-Wallet Mechanism
During a technical session, the Massachusetts electric distribution companies offered several proposed alternatives that would allow customers to enroll "on the go" while still relying on use of the account number for enrollments, instead of personal data contemplated under "enroll by wallet" proposals
The Connecticut PURA issued Straw Electric Vehicle (EV) Program Design that would allow EDCs to provide managed charging for EV drivers at single-family residences
January 7, 2021
Reliant launched a new plan (Reliant Truly Free Flex Days) for Texas residential electric customers that will provide to customers their two highest usage days per each weekly period for free (8 free days per month), with the selection occurring automatically based on usage, instead of the customer having to pick their free days
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The Illinois Commerce Commission has issued a written order granting the petition of various NRG Energy retail electric suppliers to resume marketing in storefronts and similar retail establishments, as first reported in our original story from January 6
The Illinois Commerce Commission issued a final order dismissing a formal customer complaint against Spark Energy Gas, LLC, as the ICC ruled that it is not a violation of Articles IX or VIII of the Public Utilities Act to charge more than the default service provider for gas supply, and ruled that Spark is not required to charge, "market rates."
After Book Sale, Retail Supplier Winds Up Business, Relinquishes Licenses
An ESCO has filed to withdraw its eligibility
Lightsource bp Signs Power Contract For 153 MW Solar Project In Texas
Lightsource bp announced that it has secured a proxy generation power purchase agreement (pgPPA) with ...
Morgan Stanley Energy Partners Announces Strategic Partnership With Energy-as-a-Service Provider
Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Energy Partners (MSEP), part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced that they have completed an investment in ...
PSE&G Receives Approval For Deployment Of Smart Meters
Public Service Electric & Gas announced that it received approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to invest approximately $700 million during the next four years to provide its 2.3 million electric customers with smart meters, under a territory-wide deployment.
January 6, 2021
Regulator Allows Specific Retail Suppliers To Resume In-Store Marketing, Subject To Conditions
A retail choice regulator will allow certain retail suppliers to resume in-person marketing at storefronts and similar establishments
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PUC Rejects $650,000 Settlement Between Retail Supplier, Public Advocate To Resolve Investigation
A PUC has rejected a settlement between ...
Vistra Brings "World's Largest Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage System" Online
Vistra today announced that ...
January 5, 2021
NRG Completes Direct Energy Acquisition
NRG Energy Inc. has completed the previously reported acquisition of Direct Energy from Centrica plc effective today.
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Parent Of Broker Names New Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
The parent of a broker has named ...
Broker-Consultant Awarded Vendor Contract With National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance
A broker announced that it has been awarded one of the 2020 vendor contracts for 'Energy Management Consultation and Related Services' by the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA).
Duquesne Light Default Service Rate To Fall 15%
Duquesne Light has filed with the Pennsylvania PUC the default service rate for ...
Resi Station, LLC applied for electric market-based rate authority at FERC, for the Southwest Region
January 4, 2021
Texas Bill Would Require Municipal Utilities To Transition To Retail Choice Based On Rate Comparison
A Texas bill would require municipal electric utilities to transition to customer choice based upon ...
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Texas Retail Provider Files To Use Trade Name "Watt Bro"
A Texas retail electric provider filed at the Texas PUC to add the trade names ...
Ohio PUC Reinstates Requirement For FirstEnergy Utilities To File Rate Case By End Of ESP IV
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has reinstated the requirement that Ohio Edison Company, The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company and The Toledo Edison Company (the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities) shall file a distribution rate case by ...
A private investment firm focused on energy infrastructure announced today that ...
The parent of a retail supplier announced that ...
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has posted the pricing of Alternative Compliance Payments (ACP) for the 2021 compliance period.
December 30, 2020
Retail Energy Execs Launching New Texas REP
A group of retail energy execs have formed a new Texas retail electric provider
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A PUC approved the renewal applications of ...
Qatar Investment Authority Invests In Energy Storage Provider Fluence (AES-Siemens JV)
Fluence, an energy storage solutions provider, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) pursuant to which ...
December 29, 2020
Sustainable Energy Investment & Development Firm Seeks Broker License
A sustainable energy investment and development firm applied for ...
December 28, 2020
New Woman-Led Texas Retail Provider Formed, Led By Market Vet
A start-up led by a market-vet has applied for an Option 1 Texas retail electric provider certificate
ConEd To Significantly Decrease Purchase Of Receivables (POR) Discount Rate From Current 3.6%
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. has filed with the New York PSC an updated Statement of Purchase of Receivables (POR) Discount Percentage for electricity
Parent Of Retail Supplier Discontinuing Oil E&P Business
The parent of a retail supplier disclosed that ...
December 23, 2020
Taking up a proposed order on its own motion, the Maryland PSC issued an order imposing upon SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC a moratorium which prohibits SmartEnergy from adding or soliciting new customers in Maryland, as the PSC also directed further proceedings
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As part of developing an Innovation Framework for the electric industry, the Connecticut PURA has issued a Regulatory Sandbox Strategic Vision Document which includes a proposed roadmap of concepts, best practices, and design principles for consideration in establishing an Innovation Framework in Connecticut.
Arizona Commission Adopts Terms For New Competitive Generation Program At Tucson Electric Power
The Arizona Corporation Commission adopted a final order in the rate case of Tucson Electric Power and in doing so established a new "buy through" wholesale competitive generation program at TEP
December 22, 2020
The New York PSC issued an order to show cause to ...
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Two retail suppliers would collectively pay a forfeiture of $174,000 under a settlement with ...
An ESCO has filed with the New York PSC a Distributed Energy Resource Supplier (DERS) Registration Form
Developer Announces Purchaser For Energy From Texas Wind Project
A developer announced that it has completed construction and achieved financial close of a wind project in Texas.
ESCO Opposes New York Utility's Tariff Ending Imbalance Waivers Adopted At Start Of COVID Pandemic
Marathon Power, LLC d/b/a Marathon Energy (Marathon Energy) filed comments at the New York PSC in opposition to tariff amendments filed by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation which modified the Index pricing applied to retail suppliers' over- and under-deliveries, such that the average of the existing Index prices will no longer be used for both over- and under-deliveries.
December 21, 2020
With Acquisition Complete, Gas South Names New Leadership For Infinite Energy
Gas South announced the closing of its previously reported acquisition of Infinite Energy (which excluded the Texas electric book).
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Parties have filed comments on proposals from Illinois Staff for amendments to Illinois Administrative Code Part 412 detailing the obligations of alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES), and a new Part 512 detailing the obligations of alternative gas suppliers (AGS)
Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. has filed objections to a Public Utility Commission of Ohio Staff Report on the rate case of AEP Ohio (Ohio Power), including objections to proposed tariff language that would allow AEP Ohio to terminate "Company consolidated billing services" in the event that a competitive retail electric service (CRES) provider is not following the, "Ohio Administrative Code rules."
Various retail suppliers have responded to the opposition from the Attorney General of the State of Illinois and Citizens Utility Board to various proposed resumptions of in-person marketing, such as the resumption of in-store marketing as sought by Reliant Energy Northeast and Green Mountain Energy Company (NRG suppliers)
BASF Selects Supplier For Solar Energy (Sourced From Texas Solar Plant)
BASF has agreed to a PPA with ...
December 18, 2020
PUC Authorizes Utilities With Choice Program To Offer Optional Renewable Natural Gas Product
A PUC adopted an order authorizing ...
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The Pennsylvania PUC issued a written order in ...
Rodan Announces Strategic Partnership With Energy Procurement Consultant
Rodan Energy Solutions USA announced a new strategic partnership agreement with ...
A regulator has issued ...
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RetailEnergyX: Energy Consultant Enters Non-prosecution Agreement With U.S. Attorney's Office
Enel X Discloses Customer, MW Milestones From 2020
Enel X, the Enel Group's advanced energy services business line, today announced what it termed "record growth" and disclosed various customer milestones from 2020
Texas PUC Names New Executive Director
The Public Utility Commission of Texas named ...
December 17, 2020
Maryland PSC Public Utility Law Judge has issued a proposed order in a proceeding addressing ...
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The Pennsylvania PUC today adopted an order in a proceeding addressing PPL Electric's default service proceeding for the period June 1, 2021, through May 31, 2025
Ormat Acquires Shovel-Ready Energy Storage Project In Texas
Ormat Technologies, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of a shovel-ready energy storage asset in Upton County, Texas.
December 16, 2020
Harris County, Texas is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide energy consulting for market research, risk management, sustainability and procurement solutions for Harris County for the period beginning on or about April 1, 2021 and ending twelve (12) months thereafter
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Genie Energy Forms Joint Venture To Offer Community Solar Services
Genie Energy announced ...
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities issued a letter to the City of Boston stating that the DPU has identified certain issues with the City's marketing of a low-income customer discount, apparently associated with the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target ("SMART") Program, as an advantage of the city's opt-out municipal aggregation
ERCOT CDR Shows 2021 Reserve Margin Exceeding 15%, Reaching 27% In 2022
ERCOT today released its December Capacity, Demand and Reserves (CDR) report and said that, "New generation resources, including a significant amount of utility-scale solar, continue to be added to the ERCOT region at a rapid pace, resulting in higher planning reserve margins over the next several years."
ERCOT has posted an annual report on demand response, which includes the amounts of ESI IDs in various retail electric provider (REP) demand response programs, based on REP survey responses, as well as MW load reductions associated with each category
National Grid Files New Default Service Rates; Winning Suppliers Disclosed
National Grid has filed with the Massachusetts DPU basic service electricity rates for ...
Con Edison Selects Developer, Owner For 100 MW Battery Storage
Con Edison today announced the signing of a seven-year dispatch rights agreement for the development of a 100-megawatt battery storage project
December 15, 2020
The aggregate cost to low-income natural gas customers on competitive supply at an LDC was 108% higher than the default service cost
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A PUC granted Texas Retail Energy LLC, the retail electric supplier owned by Walmart an amended electric supplier license to, among other things, include service to residential customers
Ohio Utility Seeks To Offer Smart Home Program; Customer Insights, Demand Response
As part of a rate case filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, an EDC is seeking to offer a new smart homes program
Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy has filed new electricity default service (energy service) rates for the six-month period beginning February 1, 2021
Freight Farms Partners With Renewable Energy Provider, Broker To Offer Green Energy To Its Customers
Freight Farms, a provider of hydroponic vertical container farming, has partnered with ...
Another ARES has petitioned the Illinois Commerce Commission for a modification of the ICC's prior order prohibiting in-person marketing by retail energy suppliers to allow it to engage in limited in-person solicitation for in-store marketing and enrollments in retail establishments that have been authorized to re-open by the Governor and the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health
December 14, 2020
The Compliance and Enforcement Unit ('CEU') within the Consumer Affairs Division ('CAD') of the ...
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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel said in a regulatory filing with the Connecticut PURA that they understand that certain parties are negotiating a stay of PURA's recent order on the marketing of voluntary renewable energy offers (VROs), as retail suppliers have appealed PURA's decision.
Nordic Energy Services Receives Licenses In New State
Nordic Energy Services has received ...
Vistra Corp. petitioned the New York PSC for a declaratory ruling from the Commission recognizing ...
December 11, 2020
Two New York utilities filed with the New York PSC an errata to each LDC's December 31, 2019 twelve-month trailing average supply rates, which were originally filed on January 29, 2020 (for the 12 months ending December 31, 2019).
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Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed an updated draft to the electric scope of competition report which now includes Staff's proposed legislative recommendations, including a recommendation that the Legislature clarify that an electric vehicle charging station is not an electric utility or retail electric provider.
The parent of a retail supplier has ...
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Tractor Supply Company Selects Retail Supplier For Virginia Stores
Tractor Supply Company has signed an electricity supply agreement with ...
Energy Management Firm Announces Growth As Leading Demand Response Provider At ISO
Rodan Energy announced that ...
December 10, 2020
A private equity firm which was formed earlier this year recently acquired ...
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Parent Of Retail Supplier Sells Solar Business
The parent of a retail energy supplier has sold ...
Retail Supplier Closes $15 Million Supply Facility
An ESCO has closed a supply facility with ...
Retail Supplier Announces 650 MW Of Renewable Energy Offtake Contracts With Amazon
A retail supplier announced several energy offtake contracts with Amazon
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Justin Olson offered an amendment to a recommended order in Tucson Electric Power's rate case to adopt proposed modifications from retail suppliers to a proposed competitive generation buy-through program (Market Pricing Experimental Pilot Program or MP-EX), except that Olson would further modify the program to allow all customers to be eligible for the program (subject to its participation cap), with no minimum size or aggregation requirement for eligibility
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December 9, 2020
Former Retail Supplier President Joins Community Solar Provider As SVP
A retail energy vet has joined ...
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Dynegy Energy Services Seeks Retail Gas Supplier License In New States
Dynegy Energy Services, LLC applied for ...
AEP Texas North has proposed how to dispose of unused funds remaining under a closed program that reimbursed Texas retail electric providers for providing no-cost programmable communicating thermostats (PCT) and in-home displays (IHD) to eligible low-income customers.
NRG Energy Inc. announced today that it ...
Texas PUC Executive Director Resigns
The Public Utility Commission of Texas today announced that executive director John Paul Urban, III has resigned.
Small Customer 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 for the six-month period beginning February 1, 2021
December 8, 2020
Retail Supplier To Pay $100,000 Under Settlement With PUC Staff
A retail supplier would pay $100,000 under a settlement with ...
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Vistra Names New President and Chief Financial Officer
Vistra announced the appointment of ...
An Illinois Commerce Commission ALJ has issued a proposed interim order that would allow several retail suppliers to resume in-person marketing at storefront establishments, subject to various conditions
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December 7, 2020
Griddy Energy has named ...
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Mega Energy Holdings LLC announced the extension of a credit and supply arrangement with ...
NRG Brand Files To Relinquish Unused Texas REP Certificate
A brand of NRG Energy filed at the Texas PUC to relinquish its unused retail electric provider certificate
December 4, 2020
Retail Energy Marketer Purchases Natural Gas Supply Assets
A broker which also markets local natural gas has acquired ...
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ERCOT stated in a December 4 market notice that, "It has been brought to ERCOT's attention that a large volume of 814_24 Move-Out Requests have been processed in the past few weeks, which are bypassing existing CSAs."
A proposed order from an ALJ at ...
With a regulator denying a Staff proposal that would have dissolved a prior prohibition on in-person marketing by retail electric and gas suppliers several retail energy suppliers have sought a ruling on their pending petition for more discrete relief with respect to in-person marketing, and have also modified their sought relief
Duquesne Light Company petitioned the Pennsylvania PUC to modify its supplier master agreement to implement use of capacity proxy price (CPP) in its upcoming March 2021 procurement of default supply contracts
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From 9/15: Google Says It Will Back Policies That Create Competitive Energy Markets, Choice
In a white paper, Google noted its support for allowing customers to access renewable energy directly, and stated, "we’ll advocate for organized regional energy markets and more interconnected regional grids."
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RetailEnergyX: PSEG to Acquire 25% Ownership Interest in Ocean Wind
December 3, 2020
The Pennsylvania PUC issued an order providing that, "The moratorium on in-person sales and marketing activities for all jurisdictional suppliers is lifted as it pertains to activities at outdoor public events held in accordance with orders and directives issued by the Governor and the Secretary of Health."
The Pennsylvania PUC issued a final order in PECO's default service proceeding which establishes parameters for default service for the period June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2025 (DSP V)
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Retail Choice Regulator To Redesign Customer Electric Bills, Address Bill Format, Presentation
The Connecticut PURA has re-opened docket 14-07-19 to redesign residential electric bills, with potential further changes to the information which appears on the bills and the presentation and formatting of the bills
Retail Supplier & Energy-as-a-Service Provider Names Director of Community Energy
A retail supplier has named ...
Start-up Retail Supplier Receives License
A start-up supplier has received ...
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December 2, 2020
The New Jersey BPU has issued a Secretary’s Letter which states that Staff has developed a pathway for third party retail electric suppliers (TPSs) to reach resolution and to close out matters addressed in a January 2019 letter to TPSs from the Director of the New Jersey BPU's Division of Energy, which had advised TPSs that any action to increase the supplier's fixed rate contracts due to P.L. 2018, c. 17, which modified various provisions of the state's renewable portfolio standard, would be in violation of N.J.A.C. 14:4-7.12
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Several Texas retail market vets are re-entering the market with a new REP
New EVP, CFO Named For Retail Energy Supplier Segment
A new EVP has been named for a parent's segment housing retail energy suppliers
A draft report prepared by a consultant for ERCOT estimates a market equilibrium reserve margin of 12.25% under projected 2024 market conditions
PUC Discloses Winning Default Service Suppliers
A PUC disclosed winning electricity Standard Offer suppliers as follows:
ERCOT Receives Notification of Suspension of Operations
ERCOT received a Notification of Suspension of Operations (NSO) for the following Generation Resource:
December 1, 2020
The Chair of state regulator issued a letter to retail energy suppliers and brokers requesting that they cease all door-to-door marketing activities, due to a, "significant increase in COVID-19's rate of transmission."
A newly formed integrated retail energy and distributed energy solutions provider has entered into a transaction under which it will acquire a retail energy supplier
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Solar Developer Acquires 17 MW Community Solar Portfolio In New York From Retail Supplier Parent
A solar developer has acquired ...
Retail Energy Veteran Named VP, Partnerships & Renewables At Transparent Energy
Transparent Energy, a provider of online energy procurement solutions, named an energy industry veteran as its new Vice President of Partnerships & Renewables.
A regulator issued a clarification concerning its recent order on the marketing of voluntary renewable electricity supply offers (VRO) from retail electric suppliers, addressing whether suppliers may use the term "green" to describe REC-based products.
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RetailEnergyX: Company Launches "Zero-Cost PPA, 10 Years Free Energy Offer"
Regulator Approves POR Discount Rate Of Nearly 8%
A regulator approved new purchase of receivables [POR] discount rates
ERCOT Receives Notification of Suspension of Operations
ERCOT received a Notification of Suspension of Operations (NSO) for the following Resource:
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RetailEnergyX: ENGIE EPS Selected For 10MWh Energy Storage System
November 30, 2020
A start-up has registered as a Texas electric broker
Mission:data Coalition has filed testimony with the New York PSC urging the PSC to exercise oversight over a novel and under-recognized technology that a utility proposes to install in its smart meters: distributed intelligence ('DI').
A witness testifying on behalf of the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) said in testimony in a Niagara Mohawk (National Grid) rate case that the current use and treatment of Load Modifiers by NiMo creates an, "ongoing inequity in the commodity market in relation to ancillary services."
An EDC filed to modify its Alternative Energy Rider (AER) and Auction Cost Recovery Rider (ACRR) to recover, on a bypassable basis, an oversupply of RECs, in light of the wind-down of the state's renewable energy mandate, while also managing AER rate impacts for non-shopping customers.
Staff of the New York Department of Public Service have recommended in testimony that ...
New York Utility To End Imbalance Waivers Adopted At Start Of COVID Pandemic
An LDC has filed tariff revisions at the New York PSC to terminate the following temporary provisions originally adopted in March 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic:
NRG Announces Anticipated Closing Date For Direct Energy Acquisition
With FERC having recently approved the transaction, NRG Energy Inc. announced that ...
PUC Discloses Winning Default Service Suppliers
A Public Utilities Commission disclosed the winning bidders from ...
November 25, 2020
A county is again pursuing legislation in the upcoming 2021 session that would authorize ...
FERC Approves Nearly $1.5 Million Settlement With Power Marketing Consultant, Founder
FERC approved a Stipulation and Consent Agreement (Agreement) between its Office of Enforcement (Enforcement) and ...
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A recommended order from an Arizona ALJ in Tucson Electric Power's rate case would modify TEP's proposal for a Market Pricing Experimental Pilot Program (MP-EX) so that medium commercial customers would be able to select an alternative wholesale generation supplier as part of their participation in the program
PJM Reports Some LSEs May Have Been Charged Based On Incorrect PLCs In Ohio Zone, Back To Jan. 2019
PJM said in a market notice that, "It has come to our attention that certain Load Serving Entities may have been charged and credited based on incorrect peak load contribution values ...
Updated: Default Product Pricing For Boston Opt-Out Municipal Aggregation Released
The City of Boston has filed with the Massachusetts DPU a final consumer notification form concerning its opt-out municipal electricity aggregation which has a start date of February 2021
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RetailEnergyX: More Rhode Island Communities To Launch Opt-out Municipal Aggregations
FERC Approves NRG Energy Acquisition Of Direct Energy (Was Final Regulatory Approval Needed)
FERC issued an order approving the application of ...
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has scheduled for January 6, 2021 a remote workshop in its review of the green pricing program standards in Ohio Adm.Code Chapter 4901:1-42 (Case 20-1195-EL-ORD)
November 24, 2020
General Motors To Broker Electricity Supply
Automaker General Motors LLC has ...
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An EGS would pay a $120,000 civil penalty and contribute $30,000 to PPL's hardship fund under a settlement with the Pennsylvania PUC's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement ('I&E') to resolve alleged violations resulting from ...
Texas-New Mexico Power Company (TNMP or the Company) and Avangrid, Inc. have filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of the previously reported merger of Avangrid and PNM Resources, the ultimate parent of TNMP
Pennsylvania Utility Seeks To Continue Use Of Financial Hedge For Default Service
An EDC has filed a proposed default service plan (DSP) at the Pennsylvania PUC to cover the period June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2024.
November 23, 2020
Ohio Bill Would End Municipalities' Authority To Conduct Opt-out Aggregations
An Ohio bill, introduced by Sen. Frank Hoagland, would terminate the authority of ...
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New York DPS Staff File Updated Guidance To ESCOs Regarding Review Of Continuing ESCO Eligibility
Staff of the New York Department of Public Service issued an updated guidance document for the periodic review of ESCO eligibility.
Great American Gas & Electric Certified as Minority and Women-Owned Business
Retail supplier Great American Gas & Electric, LLC (GAGE) announced that it has been certified by ...
Maine Public Division Standard Offer Rate Falling 10% For Small Customers
The Maine PUC has released Standard Offer rates for customers at Versant Power - Maine Public Division (formerly Maine Public Service, or MPS), for the period beginning January 1, 2021
November 20, 2020
A hearing officer has sought comment on several Staff and stakeholder proposals regarding an ongoing investigation into retail energy marketing issues
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Sunnova Registers As Texas Electric Broker
(Reminder) Former TXU CMO Serves As EVP/CMO At Sunnova
Sunnova Energy Corporation has submitted a registration as a Texas electric broker
Nstar East Residential, Small C&I Default Service Electric Rates Rising 20%
Nstar (Eversource Energy) has filed basic service electric rates with the Massachusetts DPU for its Eastern MA service area for the period beginning January 1, 2021
Sam Randazzo has submitted his resignation as chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
As part of alerting customers to various scams preying on utility customers, the Pennsylvania PUC, "continues to caution consumers about involves automated 'robocalls' from unidentified sources – making vague and potentially misleading statements about customer discounts, refunds, rebates and bonuses if the customers act immediately."
The Illinois Commerce Commission denied motions from ICC Staff which had sought orders conditionally dissolving the Commission’s March 18, 2020 Emergency Orders prohibiting alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES) and alternative gas suppliers from conducting in-person solicitations, within the meaning of Section 412.10 for ARESs, for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency
November 19, 2020
A developer of distributed solar and energy storage projects in the U.S. today announced that ...
Staff of a Public Utilities Commission have recommended rejection of the amounts proposed by an EDC for a new bypassable rider
Broker Expands Into Ohio; Hires Director, PJM Region
An energy advisory firm and broker said that it is expanding into ...
Most FirstEnergy Pennsylvania EDCs' Commercial Default Service Rates Increasing About 10%
The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities have filed new tariffed commercial PTCDefault rates with the PUC for the three-month period starting December 1, 2020
A generation developer announced a 1,310-megawatt solar energy generation facility in northeast Texas that the company said, "will be the largest in the United States upon completion."
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Direct Energy Ramps Up Personalized Energy & Home Services
Direct Energy is expanding services to its residential customers with more responsive, customized services for its U.S.-based residential customers, by providing actionable energy insights, customized plans, and an easier energy shopping experience.
A PSC opened a new proceeding to consider ...
Acting on a motion from Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille, the Pennsylvania PUC will open a proceeding to consider utility investment in electric storage as a distribution asset utilized for the purposes of enhancing or maintaining reliability
EMC 14 Presentation
Texas Retail Choice For Non-ERCOT Areas
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November 18, 2020
An initial decision from a Pennsylvania ALJ would find that ...
An online electricity marketplace and broker announced it has raised $3.25 million in its Series A round of funding
A distributed solar company said that it has acquired two new asset portfolios, "including the balance of NRG's residential holdings."
Residential, Small, & Medium Customer Class Standard Offer Rates At Central Maine Power Falling 12%
The Maine PUC has approved new Standard Offer electricity rates at Central Maine Power
November 17, 2020
New York Utility To "Limit" Amount Of Change In Bypassable Supply Rate From Revised ZEC Cost
A New York utility has filed to ...
Utility Removes Fixed Price Option For Default Service
A utility has removed a fixed price option for default service from its tariff
PJM has posted a staff presentation for the November 19 Markets and Reliability Committee concerning updates to the PJM capacity market Base Residual Auction and incremental auctions, now that FERC has issued orders in all necessary proceedings to resume the auctions
Parent Of Broker Acquires Meter-Reading Company
The parent of a broker announced ...
Start-up Receives Retail Electric Supplier License In New State
A PUC granted ...
The Maine PUC has approved new Standard Offer rates at Versant Power-Bangor Hydro District (formerly Bangor Hydro-Electric, or BHE), as well as for the Large customer class at Versant Power-Maine Public District (formerly Maine Public Service or MPS).
New Jersey BPU Petitions FERC To "Vacate" Footnote Related to Default Service In MOPR Order
The New Jersey BPU has petitioned FERC to vacate a footnote in FERC's recent order on the Minimum Offer Price Rule which discussed the potential exemption (or lack thereof) of the New Jersey's BGS default service auction from the MOPR, as the BPU called the footnote, "non-binding dicta," that re-introduces uncertainty regarding application of the MOPR to default service auctions
AES Merges U.S. Clean Energy Development Business With Investment Manager's Solar Developer
The AES Corporation announced an agreement with ...
November 16, 2020
New York PSC Grants ESCO Extension Of Time For Filing New Application To Serve Mass Market Customers
The Secretary of the New York PSC granted ...
Texas Retail Provider Launches Affinity Program With Texas Tech Alumni Association
The Texas Tech Alumni Association (TTAA) announced that ...
Gexa Energy announced that, "it has reached its goal of shifting all residential plans to 100% renewable energy and providing every residential customer with green power at no additional cost."
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RetailEnergyX: Report: FBI Searches Home Of Ohio PUC Chairman
Castleton Commodities Seeks Supplier License
Castleton Commodities Merchant Trading L.P. has filed ...
Retail Supplier Launches New HVAC Protection Plan
A retail supplier announced that it is now offering heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) protection to eligible new customers as part of its partnership with ...
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November 13, 2020
Retail Supplier Hires Market Vet As Managing Director
A retail supplier announced that ...
Residential, Small Commercial Default Service Rates To Increase 17-20% At Massachusetts Utility
An EDC filed with the Massachusetts DPU new basic service rates for ...
Nucor Selects Supplier For Texas Virtual Solar PPA
Nucor Corporation announced that it has signed a 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with ...
PECO Files New Bypassable Transmission Rate, Part Of Price To Compare
PECO has filed new amounts for the bypassable Transmission Service Charge (TSC), to be effective December 1, 2020, coincident with previously reported new Generation Supply Adjustment (GSA) charges, and a new Price to Compare
Texas PUC Staff Propose New Interest Rates Applicable To Deposits Held By REPs, Overcharges
Staff of the Texas PUC have proposed new interest rates to be applicable to REP deposits and over-billings, consistent with the calculations set forth by rule, calculated pursuant to the process set forth in the PUC's rules
November 12, 2020
Recommended Decision Addresses Standard Offer Programs, CAP Shopping, NITS At Duquesne Light
A Pennsylvania ALJ has issued a recommended decision addressing the default service plan of Duquesne Light Company (DLC or the Company) for the four-year period commencing on June 1,2021, and ending on May 31, 2025 (DSP IX).
Chemical Producer Seeks Texas Retail Electric Provider Certificate
A producer of chemicals applied for ...
Rochester, NY Formally Rolling Out Opt-out Municipal Aggregation
The City of Rochester announced that it will launch an opt-out municipal aggregation for electricity
AOBA Alliance Seeks Broker License In New State
AOBA Alliance, Inc. applied for ...
November 11, 2020
Just Energy Reports Lower Customer Count, Higher Adjusted Earnings
Just Energy Group Inc. reported earnings for the quarter ending September 30, 2020 (second quarter of fiscal 2021).
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PPL Electric Utilities Corporation ('PPL', 'PPL Electric', or 'Company') petitioned the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s ('Commission') for a waiver of certain Eligible Customer List ('ECL') solicitation requirements provided under Interim Guidelines for Eligible Customer Lists, Final Order entered October 23, 2014 ('ECL Order'), in order to allow PPL to send the triennial Eligible Customer List (ECL) opt-out notice via electronic means to a larger group of customers than done currently
November 10, 2020
Retail Supplier Acquiring 200,000 Customers
A retail supplier is acquiring ...
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Energy Supply Vet Joins Power Marketer As Managing Director, Origination
A power marketer announced that ...
Offshore Wind JV Partially Owned By Parent Of Retail Supplier Entering U.S. Market
EDP Renewables and ENGIE announced that ...
Parent Of Retail Supplier (Integrated Generator) Developing 1 GW Of Renewables, Storage
The parent of a retail supplier announced that ...
November 9, 2020
Priority Power Acquires Texas-Based Retail Energy Broker
Priority Power Management, LLC ("Priority" or the "Company") announced the acquisition of ...
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas said in a brief today that while a 20-year old electric choice pilot program at the Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) remains "open," active participation by customers in the program is only appropriate under statute if the Commission finds that the pilot would constitute the first stage of a transition to competition at SWEPCO, or that other related statutory requirements have already been met
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Multi-State Retail Energy Supplier Receives Texas REP Certificate
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
Constellation Reports "Stable" Retail Margins; Reports Customer & Load Data
Exelon disclosed various metrics for its Constellation business in a newly released investor presentation, including stating that Constellation has "stable" retail margins.
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In a newly released investor presentation, AEP Energy listed its competitive retail customer count as ...
Update: Vistra Reveals Branding For Acquired Infinite & Veteran Energy Customers
Vistra in a filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, disclosed how it will serve the Texas retail electric customers it is acquiring from Infinite Energy and Veteran Energy
Direct Energy Business Announces ChooseGreen Launch For Small Businesses
Direct Energy Renewable Services has launched ChooseGreen for small businesses, under which Direct Energy Business is offering 100 percent renewable energy to customers across its U.S. footprint through a traditional retail supply contract that offsets all the customer's actual usage with renewable energy credits.
Maryland PSC Approves Storage Pilots, Including Utility-Owned Projects
The Maryland PSC approved six energy storage pilots proposed by the three Exelon utilities (Pepco, Delmarva, BGE), which include three utility-owned projects
November 6, 2020
Retail Electric Supplier Acquired By Wholesale Power Marketer
A wholesale power marketer has acquired a retail supplier
A retail energy regulator announced new strategic planning, "including a sharpened focus upon its deployment of Staff resources to bolster enforcement efforts."
In a 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2020, NRG reported a decline in mass market customer count versus June 30, 2020
Genie Energy Ltd. reported that its U.S. retail supplier business segment, Genie Retail Energy (GRE), reported higher Adjusted EBITDA of $12.6 million for the quarter ending September 30, 2020 (3Q20), up from $11.2 million a year ago
Retail Supplier Seeks Clarification Of New Marketing Standards
A retail supplier has sought clarification of ...
National Gas Electric Texas Receives Texas Retail Electric Provider Certificate
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
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RetailEnergyX: Danly Named FERC Chairman
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RetailEnergyX: Texas PUC Staff Post 2020 Summary of Customer Complaints and Enforcement Activities
November 5, 2020
The Illinois Commerce Commission denied motions from ICC Staff which had sought orders conditionally dissolving the Commission’s March 18, 2020 Emergency Orders prohibiting alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES) and alternative gas suppliers from conducting in-person solicitations, within the meaning of Section 412.10 for ARESs, for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency
Connecticut Light & Power has filed Standard Service rates for the period January 2021 to June 2021, and Last Resort Service Rates for the period January 2021 to March 2021
In reporting third quarter 2020 earnings today, NRG Energy provided an update concerning the financing of its previously reported agreement to acquire Direct Energy, which is pending final regulatory approval from FERC, with the updated financing plan no longer requiring new equity issuance
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
Columbus, Ohio Approves Opt-Out Electricity Aggregation
Voters in the City of Columbus, Ohio approved this week creation of a municipal, opt-out electricity aggregation program
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Staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will convene a technical conference to discuss principles and best practices for credit risk management in organized wholesale electric markets
AEP Texas Files To Implement New Refund Rider To Retail Electric Providers
AEP Texas has filed at the Texas PUC to implement a final refund to retail electric providers, related to service to customers in the former AEP Texas Central service area, resulting from over-collections under Rate Schedule TC-2
ERCOT Seasonal Assessments Show Sufficient Generation 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 2021.
AEP Energy Partners (AEPEP) announced that it is seeking proposals for off-take from new solar and new wind facilities located in Ohio and ERCOT.
November 4, 2020
Vistra announced today an agreement to acquire the Texas retail electric customers of ...
Spark Energy, Inc. ("Spark" or the "Company") reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 (third quarter).
Start-up Retail Supplier Seeks License In New State, Discloses Hiring Of Market Vet
A start-up retail supplier applied for ...
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RetailEnergyX: Arizona Corporation Commission Election Results
United Illuminating has filed new default service rates with the Connecticut PURA for the period beginning January 1, 2021
Default Service Auction Clearing Price Disclosed
A default service auction resulted in a price of ...
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RetailEnergyX: Tentative Order Would Cancel Licenses Of 3 Retail Suppliers, 7 Brokers
November 3, 2020
Parent Of Texas Retail Provider Acquires DER Management Platform; Data Science & AI Expertise
The parent of a Texas REP has acquired ...
Exelon in announcing earnings today confirmed that ...
An initial decision from a Pennsylvania PUC ALJ in a customer complaint proceeding would find that the Pennsylvania PUC, "does not have the authority to determine the reasonableness of a rate charged by an Electric Generation Supplier."
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RetailEnergyX: Energy Transfer Selects Supplier For Texas Solar Power
5 Announces Addition Of Retail Energy Veteran To Its Team
National energy advisory firm 5 announced the addition of ...
Staff of a Public Utilities Commission filed comments in support of the application of ...
The Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate filed comments at the Pennsylvania PUC stating that, subject to conditions, the OCA does not oppose the petition of NRG Energy, Inc. for partial rescission of the PUC's March 16, 2020 Emergency Order establishing moratorium on in-person sales and marketing
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RetailEnergyX: OCC: Customers On Retail Supply Paid $5 Million More Than Default Service In July
Viceroy Strategy Partners Receives Texas Aggregator Certificate
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
November 2, 2020
A retail supplier entered into a settlement with I&E Staff of the Pa. PUC
PPL Electric has posted electricity prices to compare for the period beginning December 1, 2020.
Retail Supplier Enters Settlement Concerning Putative Class Action Complaint
A retail supplier has entered into a settlement agreement in a putative class action complaint before a federal court
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RetailEnergyX: "Recall CPS": San Antonio Residents Upset With Utility's Rate Structure
Duquesne Light Company petitioned the Pennsylvania PUC for a waiver to allow it to send the triennial Eligible Customer List (ECL) opt-out notice via electronic means to a larger group of customers than done currently
Parent Of Retail Supplier Names New Executive Vice President - Strategy
The parent of a retail supplier announced ...
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RetailEnergyX: Language About Potential "Criminal" Liability In FirstEnergy's Latest 8-K Not New
New York Utilities Seek Authority To Own Energy Storage As Part Of Competitive Procurement Process
Proposing various changes to the competitive procurement process established to meet New York's targets for energy storage, the joint New York utilities proposed, "an additional procurement option whereby the utility could solicit and purchase a storage project from a developer upon project operation and, after an established ownership period, seek to sell the storage project if the sale would produce a customer benefit."
October 30, 2020
The Independent Review Committee of the Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. announced a leadership transition, including the termination of ...
Dynegy Seeks Retail Natural Gas Supplier License In New State
Dynegy Energy Services (East), LLC applied for ...
PJM Discusses Interpretation Of FERC MOPR Order & Impact On State Default Service Auctions
During a Markets & Reliability Committee meeting, PJM staff provided an update on implementation of FERC's recent Minimum Offer Price Rule order, and, in particular, its applicability to state default service auctions for electricity supply
October 29, 2020
Pennsylvania State Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) has introduced legislation that would require the full unbundling of utility electric and gas supply costs, and would also require the adoption of enroll-by-wallet
Start-up Retail Supplier Formed
A start-up retail supplier applied for ...
Various Maryland electric utilities have filed new SOS rates for various periods
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Direct Energy Business Signs Contracts For Energy Storage
Direct Energy Business, "announced today recent changes in its energy strategy to offer the benefits of battery storage in California."
AEP Energy Signs PPA For Output From Another Solar Project, To Serve Competitive Retail Customers
AEP Energy Partners has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with ...
Massachusetts Agency Selects Provider For ISO-NE, Utility Demand Management Services
The Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) has selected ...
October 28, 2020
Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court issued a decision in an appeal filed by Blue Pilot Energy, LLC in which the Court found that the Pennsylvania PUC lacks authority to ...
Retail Energy Supplier Names Market Vets As New CEO, COO
A retail supplier has named ...
Start-up Texas Retail Electric Supplier Backed By Clean Energy Company Receives REP Certificate
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted ...
Effective January 1, 2021, Westchester Power has selected ...
The AES Corporation, the ultimate parent of Dayton Power & Light and other utilities, launched a new brand ("aes") and announced, "product offerings to help organizations achieve their energy objectives."
October 27, 2020
DTE Energy today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has unanimously authorized management to pursue a plan to spin-off the DTE Midstream business ('Midstream') from DTE Energy.
New Rules Governing Energy Switch MA Shopping Website Take Effect
Revised rules governing the Massachusetts DPU's Energy Switch MA electricity shopping website will take effect on November 3, 2020, a hearing examiner notified stakeholders
In comments at the New York PSC, several non-ESCO parties have raised concerns with Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.'s (the Company) proposal to provide residential and small commercial full-service customers with an optional renewable, carbon-free electricity option (the 'Green Power Program').
October 26, 2020
CUB Alleges Illinois Alternative Retail Natural Gas Suppliers Are Violating HEAT Act
The Illinois Citizens Utility Board alleged in a blog post concerning alternative natural gas suppliers that, "many suppliers are violating a new consumer protection law that went into effect this year."
The City of Boston has selected Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. to serve its opt-out municipal electricity aggregation, with a start date of February 2021
A Texas ALJ, in a proposal for decision, would find that ...
A retail supplier would be sold as part of a larger transaction involving its parent
Retail Supplier First Point Power Extends Credit/Supply Facility With BP Energy Company
Retail energy supplier First Point Power (FPP) announced a 2-year credit and supply facility extension of its existing facility with ...
AEP Energy Partners has signed a letter of intent with ...
October 23, 2020
Dayton Power & Light Company (DP&L), Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Industrial Energy Users-Ohio and several other large customer groups, IGS Energy, and several environmental groups have signed a stipulation that would authorize deployment of advanced meters, an upgraded customer information system, and other grid modernization activities (Smart Grid Plan Phase I or SGP I)
New Tax Rule Impacting ERCOT, Related To Collection Or Issuance Of Resale Certificates, Takes Effect
ERCOT informed market participants that, on October 13, 2020, an amendment to a Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts rule impacting the ERCOT market went into effect.
Baltimore Gas & Electric filed with the Maryland PSC new Type II SOS electric rates for the three-month period December 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021
October 22, 2020
Texas Retail Energy LLC, the retail electric supplier owned by Walmart which, to date, has only served as a self-supply entity, applied for ...
NRG Energy, Inc. filed with the Pennsylvania PUC a new Petition for Partial Rescission of the PUC's March 16, 2020 Emergency Order prohibiting door to door and other in-person retail energy marketing during the pandemic.
Delaware Valley Purchasing Group Names Preferred Energy Solutions Partner
An energy & water advisory firm specializing in energy supply & turnkey conservation measures announced that it has been named the preferred energy solutions partner for Delaware Valley Purchasing Group (DVPG)
Retail Energy Vet Joins Broker/Consultant As Manager, Pricing and Sustainability
An energy management consultant and broker announced that ...
Start-up Texas-based Broker, Led by Market Vets, Expanding Outside Of Texas
A Texas-based broker and aggregator created last year is expanding to various Northeast markets.
October 21, 2020
A state regulator issued a final decision that, among other things, limits voluntary renewable electricity supply offers (VRO) from retail electric suppliers to using only RECs sourced from certain RTOs, and which prohibits the use of the term "renewable energy" to market a REC product
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted start-up retail energy supplier Rhythm Ops, LLC d/b/a Rhythm an ...
Liberty Utilities ("Liberty" or the "Company"), the regulated services division of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("APUC", or "Algonquin"), announced that it has launched a refreshed brand under the single name, "Liberty."
The parent of two retail suppliers and various utilities, and PNM Resources, announced today that their respective boards have approved the merger of PNM Resources into ...
A provider of Energy Efficiency as a Service, which also operates as an electricity broker, today announced a $7.8 million equity funding round led by Balance Point Capital and Edison Partners with additional participation from Connecticut Innovations.
October 20, 2020
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Gas South Announces Acquisition Of Infinite Energy's Natural Gas Business
Gas South announced that it will acquire ...
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EC Infosystems Announces New Date and Theme for Orlando 2021 User Conference
EC Infosystems, a leader in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Billing/Customer Information Solutions (CIS) for companies in the deregulated energy industry, announced their annual user conference has been moved to November 10-12, 2021 and will remain at The Four Seasons Resort and Spa in Orlando, Florida.
New York PSC Revokes ESCO's Eligibility, Orders That Customers Be Returned To Default Service
The New York PSC revoked the eligibility of ...
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RetailEnergyX: Oklahoma Utility Regulator Opens Inquiry Of Retail Electric Choice
Citing allegations of slamming and "questionable" marketing practices, the New York PSC ordered ...
Green Mountain Energy for Texas residential customers announced a new Riding on Sunshine initiative to support electric vehicle (EV) adoption by offering customers in Texas two new electricity plans, as well as an EV-shopping tool, and a free EV charger to promote home charging through the use of solar energy.
A Pennsylvania ALJ has issued a recommended decision in PECO's default service proceeding that would establish parameters for default service for the period June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2025 (DSP V)
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October 19, 2020
In a proposed order, an Administrative Law Judge would grant a motion from ...
New York DPS Resumes Consideration Of Retail Energy Market Issues, Barriers At LIPA
The New York Department of Public Service has issued a new request for comments in its proceeding examining the potential benefits of retail competition for Long Island electric customers.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted OhmConnect Texas LLC an ...
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Best Practice Energy Hires Energy Market Veteran
Rhode Island-based energy consultant Best Practice Energy announced two new additions to its team, on the energy advisor and business development side of operations.
Texas REP Pulse Power Partners With Law Enforcement To Combat Cyber-Crime
The following is a news release from Pulse Power.
ConEd Posts Updated 12-Month Trailing Average Supply Rates
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. has posted its 12-month trailing average utility supply rates for the latest period
EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) announced the close of an agreement of up to 4.5 gigawatt (GWac) pipeline of solar development assets throughout PJM.
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RetailEnergyX: Eight California Municipal Aggregations Seek Up To 500 MWs Of Long Duration Storage
October 16, 2020
An EDC filed at a PUC for approval of a new optional tariff that would allow customers to purchase blocks of RECs.
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Suvon LLC, d/b/a FirstEnergy Advisors and the Retail Energy Supply Association have reached a settlement concerning the electric broker/market application of FirstEnergy Advisors before the Pennsylvania PUC.
In newly filed testimony in a Maryland PSC complaint proceeding filed by PSC Staff ("Staff") against ...
Met-Ed, West Penn Power Residential Prices To Compare Increasing 6-7%
The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities have filed new tariffed residential PTC-Default rates with the PUC for the three-month period starting December 1, 2020
FERC has published its written order on rehearing and compliance with respect to revisions in PJM's minimum offer price rule (MOPR) in the capacity market, and FERC's discussion of the application of the MOPR to state default service auctions (or resources which may receive compensation under such auctions -- directly or indirectly) illustrates that FERC, at best, lacks a basic understanding of how default service auctions work, or else is intentionally mischaracterizing the auctions
October 15, 2020
A Pennsylvania ALJ has issued a recommended decision in PPL Electric's default service proceeding for the period June 1, 2021, through May 31, 2025
FERC adopted an order on rehearing and compliance regarding a PJM plan to implement a revised minimum offer price rule (MOPR) in the capacity market
PECO has filed with the Pennsylvania PUC new electric Generation Supply Adjustment (GSA) charges for the period beginning December 1, 2020
ConEd Reports Gas Cost Reconciliation Surcharge Of 3.7¢/Therm For 2021
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. has filed with the New York PSC its annual reconciliation of actual gas costs as compared to gas cost revenues
The New York PSC adopted various changes to its clean energy standard (CES), including creation of a new Tier 4, specific to New York City (Zone J), with which ESCOs and other LSEs must comply
Mpower Energy Expands To New State
Retail supplier Mpower Energy announced ...
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RetailEnergyX: Updated: $14 Million Class Action Settlement Involving Retail Supplier Approved
Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) has filed a new rate case with the Texas PUC
New York Utilities Post Updated 12-Month Trailing Average Supply Rates
Various New York utilities have posted their 12-month trailing average utility supply rates for the latest period (i.e. 12 months ended September 30, 2020) for each mass-market service class and for each mass-market customer grouping that receives different supply rates based on the company’s electric and/or gas tariffs.
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RetailEnergyX: Report: Energy Harbor Subpoenaed In Federal Probe Of Ohio Nuclear Subsidy Law
New England Governors Call For "Reform" Of ISO New England Market Design
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Maine Governor Janet Mills, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, and Vermont Governor Phil Scott are calling for reform of the regional electricity market design, transmission planning process, and the governance of the ISO-New England, the independent system operator for the New England power system.
October 14, 2020
Texas Retail Market Vet Forms New Broker Named EnerGenie
EnerGenie LLC, a start-up, registered as a Texas electric broker
Staff of a PUC issued a report concerning an investigation of ...
A further partial settlement has been reached concerning several issues -- including the presentation of retail supplier charges on utility consolidated bills -- in the Pennsylvania PUC proceeding addressing the default service plan of Duquesne Light Company for the four-year period commencing on June 1,2021, and ending on May 31, 2025.
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RetailEnergyX: Settlement In Lawsuit Against Retail Supplier Nears Approval; PUC Case Continues
Texas PUC Issues Final Designation Of Retail Electric Providers As Non-Volunteer POLRs For 2021-22
The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved a final list of REPs that have been designated to serve as non-volunteer Providers of Last Resort (aka Large Service Providers or LSPs) for the 2021-2022 term, and issued a list of volunteer POLRs (aka Voluntary Retail Electric Providers or VREPs)
National Grid Launches National Grid Renewables
National Grid, through its competitive, non-regulated National Grid Ventures unit, today announced the launch of National Grid Renewables, the new brand name for its US renewable energy business which includes solar, onshore wind and battery storage.
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RetailEnergyX: Home Depot To Procure Electricity From Texas Solar Project
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RetailEnergyX: ERCOT Board Approves DAM and RTM Price Corrections
October 13, 2020
Parent Of Broker Names New Business Development Director
A broker named ...
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) announced today that it has entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with ...
Retail suppliers opposed several measures relating to the treatment of bundled products in draft Maryland rules for supplier consolidated billing (SCB), warning that such rules would jeopardize the success of the SCB program
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October 12, 2020
Retail Supplier Announces Purchase of Partner's Interest in Joint Venture
A retail supplier announced ...
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas filed a draft ...
Constellation Signs 108 MW Solar Agreement to Supply Aggregation of Three Commercial Customers
Constellation, an Exelon company, announced that a 108 MW agreement is in place to ...
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New York PSC Secretary Denies "Extension Request" Sought By ESCO In Retail Market Reset Proceeding
The Secretary of the New York PSC has denied what was termed an "extension request" filed by ...
An attorney examiner at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio granted, with modifications, an extension for the electric distribution utilities (EDUs) to file the dual SSO auction plans as discussed in our earlier story
October 9, 2020
In a recently filed brief at the Pennsylvania PUC ...
Sunrise Power & Gas Receives Natural Gas Supplier License In New State
Sunrise Power & Gas has received ...
PUC Sets New Amounts For Purchase Of Receivables Discount Rates, Merchant Function Charges
The Pennsylvania PUC adopted an order in a UGI Utilities - - Gas Division rate case that establishes new amounts for the purchase of receivables (POR) discount rates and Merchant Function Charges (MFC)
AEP Ohio, Duke Energy Ohio, the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities, and Dayton Power & Light (the EDCs) asked the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for a 30-day extension of the Commission’s deadline which requires the EDCs to file plans to conduct simultaneous "dual auctions" for Standard Service Offer supplies, as the EDCs cited pending rehearing requests and a potential FERC order next week setting dates for the currently suspended PJM Base Residual Auctions for capacity.
The New Hampshire PUC approved ...
October 8, 2020
A Public Service Commission said in a news release that it, "has taken action against a retail energy supplier ..."
Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) has filed a response at the Texas PUC to East Texas Salt Water Disposal Company's (ETSWD) petition for declaratory order and request for the opening of a pilot retail electric choice implementation project at SWEPCO, with SWEPCO stating that a pilot may only be conducted as part of a larger transition to competition process, and that the PUC and legislature have found that its applicable power region is not ready for retail competition.
North Texas Municipal Water District Selects Retail Electric Provider, Supporting Solar Project
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) has chosen ...
The Pennsylvania PUC approved a petition from Metropolitan Edison Company, Pennsylvania Electric Company, Pennsylvania Power Company, and West Penn Power Company (collectively the FirstEnergy EDCs, FirstEnergy, or the Companies) for approval to modify the FirstEnergy Supplier Master Agreement (SMA) to include a capacity proxy price (CPP) for the FirstEnergy EDCs' upcoming default service auctions.
A PUC has issued a written order denying, without prejudice, a petition from ...
NRG Announces Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Direct Energy Acquisition
NRG Energy Inc. announced that, on October 7, 2020, the Company received notice from ...
October 7, 2020
Constellation announced that it is ...
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Retail Supplier Launches Monthly Subscription Service (Flat Bill) With 100% Renewable Power
A retail supplier announced the launch of its PowerLock product, described as, "our monthly subscription service for residential energy consumers in Pennsylvania"
Triple Oak Power LLC ("TOP") announced today its formation, as well as underlying capital commitment from ...
The Texas PUC granted ...
A PUC today denied, without prejudice, a petition from ...
BP Energy Partners, LLC ("BPEP") has made an equity commitment to ...
PUC Discloses Price From Default Service Auction
A PUC approved the results of an October auction for
October 6, 2020
The ERCOT TDSPs announced that they, "will host an interactive Webex workshop to discuss information related to the current state of the residential solar customer experience in ERCOT’s competitive retail market."
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The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers has filed a letter at the Texas PUC in support of East Texas Salt Water Disposal Company's (ETSWD) petition for declaratory order and request for the opening of a pilot retail electric choice implementation project at Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
Direct Energy Launches New Texas Residential Plan With Two Months Free
Direct Energy has launched in Texas a new residential electric plan called Two Months of Free Energy 24
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PPL Electric Utilities Corporation ('PPL Electric', 'PPL', or the 'Company'), the Office of Consumer Advocate ('OCA'), the Natural Resources Defense Council ('NRDC'), and the Sustainable Energy Fund ('SEF') has entered into a settlement that would, under a pilot basis, allow PPL to actively manage the grid support functions of inverters placed on DERs owned by third parties, using the DER management devices owned by PPL
October 5, 2020
An attorney examiner at ...
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NRG Energy today announced the appointment of a new Independent Director ...
Siemens & Macquarie’s Green Investment Group Launch Energy-as-a-Service, Distributed Energy Venture
Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG), Siemens’ Smart Infrastructure (SI) and Financial Services (SFS) groups today announced the formation of ...
Retail Supplier Seeks To Expand To New York
A retail supplier has filed for initial eligibility to serve as an ESCO in New York, to serve ...
New Municipal Aggregation Formed By New York Towns, Supplier Selected
Six New York municipalities announced that they are launching a new opt-out municipal aggregation, with ...
October 2, 2020
Staff of a PSC have recommended that the Commission revoke the electric supplier license of ...
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Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas requested an extension of the deadline for Staff to file a recommendation on final disposition of the Option 1 retail electric provider certificate application of Blue Star Energy, LLC, which is an affiliate of AEP Texas
The Connecticut House and Senate have passed H.B. No. 7006 which empowers the Connecticut PURA to order retail electric suppliers to pay restitution to customers or to pay a combination of a fine and restitution
Duquesne Light Files New Default Supply Rates, Medium C&I Rate Increasing 25%
Duquesne Light filed with the Pennsylvania PUC the default service supply rates for the period beginning December 1, 2020
ERCOT Receives Notification of Suspension of Operations
ERCOT received a Notification of Suspension of Operations (NSO) for the following Resources ...
The New Jersey BPU has issued a proposed rule by which municipal-owned, 100% low- and moderate-income (LMI) community solar projects may submit an application for a project that automatically enrolls customers and then allows them to "opt-out" from participating in the project (Docket No. QX20090594)
October 1, 2020
A retail supplier disposed of substantially all of the assets of its HVAC business
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A non-unanimous, partial stipulation concerning an EDC's electricity default service plan for the period June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2025 addresses issues related to the Standard Offer customer referral program (SOP) and shopping for Customer Assistance Program (CAP) customers
Regulator Directs Utilities To Notify Large Customers In Advance Of Default Service Rate Increases
A regulator has directed EDCs to, in the future, proactively contact large customers to communicate proposed supply rate changes in advance of future potential rate increases
An LDC with a retail choice program has filed for approval of a Renewable Gas Interconnection (RGI) Pilot
Breakerbox, An Exelon Company, Receives Broker Licenses In New State
A PSC granted Breakerbox, LLC electric and natural gas aggregator/broker licenses
Rodan Energy Solutions Names Industry Vet As Director, North American Marketing
Rodan Energy Solutions announced the appointment of ...
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