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Md. PSC Intends to Issue RFP for 1,800 MW of New Capacity

New Nonbypassable Charges Highlight AEP Ohio Electric Security Plan

 

Rell, Fonfara to Revive Failed Conn. Bill Harmful to Retail Choice

Constellation Energy Confirms Residential Entry for ComEd, Pennsylvania

 

Direct Marketer 5Linx Enterprises Expanding to Energy

TriEagle Energy Confirms "Aggressive" Plans for PJM Retail Markets
TriEagle Energy has "aggressive plans to expand to other markets in the PJM territory," the retail supplier disclosed in announcing its membership in the Retail Energy Supply Association

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Final Detroit Edison Choice Cap Confirms Additional Space for 2011
Detroit Edison and Consumers Energy  have filed with the Michigan PSC their final electric choice cap reports, reflecting the final caps for the year 2011

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BGE Files Updated Type II SOS Rates
Baltimore Gas and Electric filed updated Type II SOS rates for the period March 1, 2011 through May 31, 2011.

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Calif. Phase 3 Direct Access Caps Believed to Be Hit
Several market participants believe that the amount of new direct access load available under Phase Three of the limited re-opening of direct access in California was hit essentially upon the Notice of Transfer period opening yesterday morning

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Md. PSC Staff Request Investigation of Electric Vehicle Charging Regulatory, Licensing Issues
Maryland PSC Staff requested that the PSC institute a proceeding to consider how persons owning or operating electric vehicle charging stations and others involved in the provision, arranging, or billing of charging services should be treated for regulatory purposes, including the potential licensing of such entities as electric suppliers

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Higher Capacity Costs Expected from FERC PJM Demand Response Carve-Out Order
Retail customers in PJM took another hit yesterday as federal regulators continued to create market designs which will lead to higher capacity prices, this time in approving the main tenets behind two new carve-out demand response products in the Reliability Pricing Model

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Briefly
• Christie Signs N.J. Capacity RFP Bill
• FERC Eliminates Must-Offer Requirement for Capacity Additions to Existing PJM Resources
• AES Deepwater Unit Submits Notice of Suspension
• FERC Opens 206 Investigation of CAISO Virtual Award Charge

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From the Archives: Connecticut Light & Power Reports December Migration Statistics
As first reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com on January 19

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January  31
AEP Retail Energy to Become Option 1 Texas REP
AEP Texas Commercial & Industrial Limited Partnership has applied to amend its Texas REP certificate from an Option 2 REP to an Option 1 REP.

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Morris: Proposed Ohio ESP Designed to Combat Migration
Ohio Power's proposed electric security plan is designed to eliminate the "free ride" enjoyed by competitive suppliers and decrease migration in the AEP Ohio territories, AEP CEO Michael Morris said during an earnings call Friday.

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Half a Dozen New Nonbypassable Charges Highlight AEP Ohio Electric Security Plan
AEP Ohio has proposed for Ohio Power an electric security plan for the period January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2014, that would include a half dozen new nonbypassable riders, plus the continuation of several existing nonbypassable riders

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Pepco Files Updated D.C. SOS Rates
Pepco filed with the District of Columbia PSC revised SOS rates for the period June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012.

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Dominion Retail Earnings Higher
Dominion Retail recorded $65 million in operating earnings before interest and taxes, up from $51 million a year ago.

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Load Would Avoid $3 Billion in Capacity Charges Annually Under N.J., Md. Capacity RFPs
The introduction of 1,800 MW of new capacity in the Pepco zone, which would bid into the Reliability Pricing Model at $0 due to a ratepayer-based long-term contract, would save PJM end users $1 billion annually in capacity payments

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FERC Adjustments to Raise N.Y. Capacity Costs
In another order which will raise capacity costs for customers, this time in New York, FERC accepted with modifications the New York ISO's proposed tariff to reset the ICAP demand curves

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Reliant Illinois Application is for ComEd, 15,000+ kWh Customers Only
Reliant Energy Northeast LLC has applied to serve non-residential customers with annual electric consumption greater than 15,000 kWh at Commonwealth Edison, in its Illinois electric supplier application

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January  28
PUCO Approves FirstEnergy Ohio Auction Results, Average Generation Rate Set
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved the results of the latest procurement for default service supplies under the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities' electric security plan

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Reliant Energy Seeks Illinois Electric License

Other License Briefs
• Worley & Obetz Receives Pa. Gas License
• Total Energy Resources Receives Pa. Gas License
• Switch Energy Receives Pa. Broker License
• Options Energy Consulting Receives Pa. Broker License
• Brice Associates Receives Pa. Broker License
• KOREnergy Receives Pa. Broker License
• SourceOne Receives Pa. Broker License
• Global Energy Market Services Receives Pa. Broker License
• Electric Advisors Receives Expanded Pa. Broker License
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Allegheny Files Updated Maryland Generation Rates; BGE Files Rider 8
Baltimore Gas & Electric has updated bypassable Rider 8, Energy Cost Adjustment

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Nazarian: Consumer Protection Problems in Maryland Challenge Credibility of Retail Choice
"This whole notion of the Wild West, free market is going to set us all free is being challenged by some of this real life consumer protection stuff we're encountering..."

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PUCO Issues Second Order on Columbus Southern Power SEET Credit, Bypassability Still Unclear
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued a further order regarding the credit to be paid to Columbus Southern Power customers as a result of the determination that Columbus Southern Power over-earned under the application of the SEET...

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Briefly
• Pa. PUC Approves West Penn Power POR, Supplier Tariff
• Maine Public Service Discloses Standard Offer Suppliers
• Just Energy to Provide RECs for Superbowl
• DPUC Approves CL&P LRS Procurement

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From the Archives: UI Reports December Migration Stats
As first reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com on January 7.

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January  27
Nordic Energy Services to Enter ComEd, Ameren Residential Market
Nordic Energy Services, LLC confirmed yesterday that it intends to start offering residential electric service at Commonwealth Edison and Ameren in March.

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Pepco, Delmarva Post Updated Type II Md. SOS Rates
Pepco and Delmarva Power have filed updated SOS rates with the Maryland PSC for the period beginning March 1, 2011.

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Md. PSC Hears Testimony on North American Power, Will Continue Review in March
Testimony includes review of Maryland customer count, new markets

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Exelon's Rowe Says Current Capacity Prices Won't Bring New Entrants
Capacity prices in PJM must rise in order for new entrants to invest in generation, Exelon CEO John Rowe said during an earnings call yesterday.

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Michigan Gas Choice Participation Again Hits All-Time High
The Michigan PSC yesterday reported that the number of gas choice customers in Michigan has reached an all-time high since the program became available to customers in 2001 and 2002

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Briefly
• Stream Energy Receives Maryland Electric License
• Maryland PSC Issues Show Cause Order to Viridian Energy Over Staff Complaint
• Md. PSC Defers Action on Suncom Energy Broker License
• DPUC Affirms Hearings on NU-Nstar Jurisdictional Question

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January  26

Energy Plus Holdings, LLC to Enter ComEd Residential Market, Expand Gas Marketing
Energy Plus Holdings, LLC will enter the Commonwealth Edison electric market to serve residential customers sometime this year, President and Co-founder Kevin Kleinschmidt told Matters yesterday

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Michigan Gas Utilities Seeks to Impose Capacity Reservation Surcharge on Choice Suppliers
Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation has sought approval from the Michigan PSC (U-16513) to implement a Reservation Surcharge applicable to both non-shopping Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) customers and Gas Choice Customers

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