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Duke Energy Ohio Seeks Approval of Market Rate Offer for Default Service Customers
Duke Energy Ohio has proposed a market rate offer to procure and price the electric supplies of Standard Service Offer (SSO) customers for the period beginning January 1, 2012, with the rate design including a potentially nonbypassable generation cost reconciliation rider
N.Y. Utilities Seek Additional Marketing Regulations for ESCOs
The joint New York utilities have recommended changes to the Uniform Business Practices
(UBPs) beyond the currently pending changes addressing door-
Calif. PUC Draft Would Set Rules for Utility Convergence Bidding Participation
The California PUC has issued a proposed decision which would adopt upfront standards for investor owned utilities (IOUs) to participate in convergence bidding in markets operated by the CAISO
November 15
Spark Energy, Respond Power Begin Offering Residential Electric Service
at PECO
Respond, Clearview Enter PPL Residential Market
Pa. PUC to Not Allow Customers to Restrict All Information from Customer Lists
The Pennsylvania PUC adopted a final order Friday establishing interim guidelines for eligible customer lists (ECL) to be made available to electric generation suppliers by electric distribution companies
RESA Opposes Affirmative Customer Consent Requirement for N.Y. Renewals
The New York PSC should not require the express consent of customers for ESCOs to renew such customers, the Retail Energy Supply Association said in comments regarding the proposed ESCO Consumer Bill of Rights and related changes to the Uniform Business Practices
From the Archives (first reported by Matters on Nov. 10)
U.S. Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Suit Against Stream Energy
The Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a lawsuit against Stream Energy and affiliated companies (collectively, Stream), finding that the contract which the plaintiff, Perry Betts, had with Stream's marketing arm Ignite was not unenforceable merely because of an illusory promise of arbitration
November 12
Briefly: BGE Files to Remove Minimum Stay with Gas Supplier
• GearyEnergy Receives Maine Electric License
• UI Reports Default Service Suppliers
WMECO Files New Basic Service Rates
Western Massachusetts Electric Co. has filed default service rates for the six-
FirstEnergy Solutions seeks order that PUC approval not required for opt-
PUCT Discusses Path for Cities to Act as REPs
The PUCT affirmed the dismissal of the City of Dallas' application for an Option 2 REP certificate, but discussed a path under which the city could still act as a REP
Briefly: U.S. Gas & Electric Seeks Maryland Electric License
• Interstate Gas Marketing Seeks Pa. Electric Broker License
Nelson Reminds REPs of Prohibition of Nodal Pass-
PUCT Commissioner Donna Nelson reminded REPs yesterday that the PUCT has previously
said that new charges under the nodal market, such as unanticipated congestion costs,
may not be passed-
November 10
Just Energy U.S. Electric Margin Lifts Adjusted EBITDA
Just Energy Income Fund reported higher Adjusted EBITDA of $39.4 million, versus $36.6 million a year ago (all figures Canadian), on higher gross margin from U.S. electric sales.
Commerce Energy Georgia Re-
Commence Energy has submitted an updated status report to the Georgia PSC on its
re-
November 9
Maryland PSC Opens Investigation of Licensing Independent Contractors,
Other Channels
Direct Offering Residential Electric Service at PECO, Duke Energy Ohio
Direct Energy has launched fixed rate residential electric offers at PECO and Duke Energy Ohio with no termination fees.
Calif. PUC Draft Would Exclude Billing, Collection Costs from PG&E Core Brokerage Fee
The California PUC has issued a proposed decision which would adopt a core brokerage fee $0.025 per decatherm at Pacific Gas & Electric
Briefly: MXenergy Seeking Illinois Electric License
• CL&P, UI File New Default Service Rates
• New Jersey Long-
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Reliant, TXU Offering $300 Incentives
• BostonGen to Proceed with Sale to Constellation
• Compete Coalition Issues Migration Paper
WGL Holdings Invests in Residential Solar Installer
WGL Holdings, Inc. has executed a $50 million solar system investment agreement with
California-
November 15
MXenergy Reports Wider Loss on Lower Gas Gross Profit, SSO Timing Mismatch
MXenergy reported a net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2010 (first quarter of fiscal 2011) of $23.4 million, versus a loss of $10.2 million a year ago.
Staff Calls ComEd POR Uncollectibles Calculation Inconsistent with Ameren Precedent
Commonwealth Edison's most recent calculation of a combined uncollectibles factor to be used in the Purchase of Receivables discount rate for all customer classes appears to have been calculated, "in a manner that is not consistent with the calculation used by Ameren Illinois ...," Illinois Commerce Commission Staff said in response to ComEd's filing.
• Intelligen Resources Seeks Ohio Broker License
• Prospect Resources Receives Maryland
Broker License, Fined $100
• Energy Acceptance Corp. Receives Maryland Broker License
• Spark Energy CEO Keith
Maxwell Named Ernst & Young Energy Entrepreneur of the Year
November 12
Reliant Energy Announces Expansion to Several Retail Markets in PJM
As first reported by Matters more than three months ago, Reliant Energy is entering several retail electric markets in PJM.
UGI Reports Higher Earnings from Midstream & Marketing Segment
UGI Corp. reported higher net income from its Midstream & Marketing segment of $22.1 million for the three months ending September 30, 2010, versus $2.7 million a year ago
West Penn Power Confirms Prices to Compare for Early 2011
West Penn Power (Allegheny) confirmed Price to Compare information for the period beginning January 1, 2011.
Tenaksa, STOP Coalition Cite Polls on Taylorville Plant Ahead of Veto Session
Tenaksa this week released the results of a poll of 800 Illinois voters in which 62% of respondents said that it is reasonable for consumers to pay an extra two dollars on their monthly utility bill for cleaner power produced from Illinois coal.
November 11
Infinite Energy Begins Marketing at Oncor, Will Expand to Additional ERCOT Areas Later This Year
After two years of preparing its market entry, Infinite Energy, Inc. has begun offering electric service in ERCOT, initially to residential and commercial customers in the Oncor service area.
PUCO Denies Protests in Licensing Docket of IGS Energy's Use of Columbia Retail Energy Name
PUCO dismisses motions to intervene, finds issues not appropriate in certification proceeding
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