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

ICC Order Throws ComEd POR Discount Rate into Chaos

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

Illinois Citizens Utility Board Tells Customers: ComEd Price "Set to Drop" in June
The Illinois Citizens Utility Board yesterday, in a widely distributed press release, informed customers considering choosing an alternative retail electric supplier that, "ComEd's price, however, is set to drop in June."

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PUCO's Roberto: Competitive Supply Customers Not Excluded from Columbus Southern Power SEET Credit
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Commissioner Cheryl Roberto said in a dissent yesterday that the Commission's decision on the payment of a credit to Columbus Southern Power customers under the Significantly Excessive Earnings Test (SEET) does not exclude customers taking competitive supply

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Md. Staff: Comptroller Informally Says Gas Brokers Do Not Need Sales & Use Tax License
Maryland PSC Staff have been informed orally by the Comptroller of Maryland that a sales and use tax license is not needed for natural gas brokers

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North American Power Hires Industry Veterans Bill Kinneary, Taff Tschamler
North American Power has named two well known industry leaders to executive positions, formally hiring Bill Kinneary as President, and Taff Tschamler as Vice President of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs.

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Energy Plus Holdings, LLC Receives Ohio License

• Optimal Facility Management Solutions Receives Ohio Broker License
• Prospect Resources, Inc. Receives Maryland Gas Broker License

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Briefly
• ICEA Seeks Rehearing on ComEd Combined POR Uncollectibles Rate
• NYISO Seeks Delay in Enhanced Shortage Pricing
• Nelson Reappointment to PUCT Confirmed
• RESA Touts Success of Conn. Electric Choice
• Champion Energy Services Extends Contract, Branding with Sam Houston Race Park
• Constellation Provides RECs for MJSA Expo

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From the Archives: Md. PSC Reports January Electric Migration
As first reported on EnergyChoiceMatters.com on Feb. 21. Matters was also first with now outdated December migration stats, back on Feb. 8

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March 9

PECO Accelerates Bid Date for Spring 2011 Default Service Procurement
PECO informed the Pennsylvania PUC that it is revising the schedule for its Spring 2011 RFP for default service supply to accelerate the bid date from late May to early May

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License Briefs
• Liberty Power Seeks to Serve Residential Customers in D.C.
• TES Energy Services Seeks Ohio Gas Broker License
• BidURenergy Seeks D.C. Broker Licenses

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NEM Urges D.C. PSC to Implement POR, Cites Synergy with Pepco's Use in Maryland
The introduction of Purchase of Receivables by Pepco in Maryland, "represents an excellent opportunity for Pepco to leverage POR system implementation costs as well as experience," in extending the POR program to the District of Columbia, the National Energy Marketers Association said in comments to the D.C. PSC.

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Direct Energy Business Jumps to Second in KEMA Broker Satisfaction Survey
Under a concerted program to improve its service to brokers and similar channels, Direct Energy Business said yesterday that it has improved to second in KEMA Inc.'s annual rankings of channel partner overall satisfaction with retail suppliers.

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Dynegy Says Likely to Violate Debt Covenants in 2011, May Force Bankruptcy
Dynegy said in a 10-K filing Tuesday that it may be forced to seek bankruptcy protection if it cannot obtain liquidity to replace existing credit agreements, as it is likely that Dynegy will fall out of compliance with existing debt covenants

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PJM Seeks Waiver to Allow Defaulting Member to Continue Limited Market Participation
PJM has petitioned FERC for a limited waiver to allow a defaulting PJM Member, York Generation Company, L.L.C., the limited ability to participate in PJM’s energy and capacity markets until York has satisfied its outstanding payment obligation to PJM pursuant to the terms and conditions of a payment arrangement

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Briefly
• TXU Launches Interactive, Personalized Web Tool on Energy Conservation
• Pa. PUC Issues Written FirstEnergy Merger Order, Retail Market Rulemaking Still Outstanding

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From the Archives: N.Y. Reports December Electric Migration
As first reported on EnergyChoiceMatters.com on March 2.

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March 8

Allegheny Power Residential Bills Include Weighted Average SOS Prices for Two Periods, But Only Single Actual SOS Rate
Allegheny Power is currently including two weighted average prices of SOS service on its residential bills, but has not yet included recently accepted actual SOS rates through May 31, 2012 ...

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UI Posts February Migration Data
United Illuminating posted migration data for the month of February 2011

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Commerce Energy Lowers PECO Residential Pricing to Competitive Level
Commerce Energy has adjusted its electric residential pricing in the PECO service area, publicly posting a competitive rate for the first time since rate caps expired

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Briefly
• Parties Appeal Proposed Order Which Would Eliminate Bypassable SOS Admin. Charge at Pepco, Delmarva
• Commerce Energy Still Awaiting PSC Action on Georgia Market Re-entry
• USPowerGen Extends Strategic Review Process for Astoria, Citing ICAP Proceeding
• Md. PSC Opens Proceeding on Regulating Electric Vehicle Charging

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License Briefs
• Sustainable Star Seeks D.C. Broker License
• LPB Energy Management Seeks Ohio Broker Licenses
• Hospital Energy Services Seeks Ohio Broker License

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Direct Access Parties Seek Stay of PCIA Changes at SCE, SDG&E
Several direct access parties have petitioned the California PUC for an immediate ruling to stay any changes to the Power Charge Indifference Amount (PCIA) calculation at Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric until a final decision by the PUC regarding direct access exit fees

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Cirro to Pay $18,000 to Resolve Findings from PUCT Staff Compliance Audit
Cirro Energy would pay $18,000 under a settlement with PUCT Staff to resolve Staff's allegations that Cirro was not in compliance with seven provisions of the Substantive Rules

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March 7

Proposed Illinois Order Would Affirm Three-Day Rescission for Internet Enrollments
An Illinois ALJ would direct Ameren to revise its electric tariff with respect to the rescission period to apply a three day rescission period for internet enrollments of mass market customers, rather than the 10-day period provided for in the tariff, under a proposed order issued Friday

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Green Mountain Energy Company Seeking, N.J., Pa. Electric Licenses

• TES Energy Services Seeks D.C. License, Receives Maine License
• McMaster University Seeks Ontario Retailer Licence

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Settlement Would Extend Gas Choice to Customers at Kokomo Gas, Northern Indiana Fuel & Light
Retail gas suppliers could begin serving customers in what are currently the Kokomo Gas and Fuel and the Northern Indiana Fuel and Light Company Inc. territories in Indiana within two months as the operating companies are merged into affiliate NIPSCO ...

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RPM Not Providing for Long-Term SOS Needs, Maryland's Nazarian Says
PJM's Reliability Pricing Model, "may provide near-term value to system reliability, [but] these short term solutions will not provide for long-term SOS needs," Maryland PSC Chairman Douglas Nazarian said in testimony protesting proposed changes from PJM and the PJM Power Providers Group regarding RPM's Minimum Offer Price Rule

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CenterPoint Reports Re-billing Required for 8,000 Premises with AMS Commercial Meters
CenterPoint Energy said this morning that it has identified an issue with a small quantity (approximately 15,000) of advanced metering system Commercial Meters that will require some billing from the January and February billing periods to be retracted and re-billed

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RESA Seeks Exemption for Current Retail Contracts Under Proposed Expansion of D.C. Solar RPS
A bill which would increase the District of Columbia solar RPS requirement must exempt previously executed retail contracts to provide a stable regulatory framework that incents investment in renewable energy solutions, the Retail Energy Supply Association said ...

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Briefly
• Stream Energy Confirms Maryland Entry
• ERCOT Reports Additional Short-Pay due to Abacus Default
• CenterPoint Schedules 2011 REP Workshop
• ALJ Would Find No Refund/Surcharge due Under Detroit Edison Choice Incentive Mechanism

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From the Archives: Pa. Jan. 2011 Electric Migration Stats
As first reported on EnergyChoiceMatters.com on Jan. 10. Also see our Jan. 17 interim update to PECO's migration rates

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March 4

PUCT to Restart Work on Resource and Reserve Adequacy, Shortage Pricing Project
The PUCT has directed Staff to restart work on Project 37897, which was originally opened as a proceeding relating to resource and reserve adequacy and shortage pricing

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FERC to Treat PJM Demand Response Measurement Statement As If Never Issued
FERC said yesterday that it will treat a joint statement from PJM and the Independent Market Monitor regarding the Guaranteed Load Drop (GLD) baseline methodology for measuring demand response, "as if it were never issued."

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WGES Says Shorter Amortization of WGL POR Costs Would Jeopardize Supplier Participation
Using anything short of a five-year amortization period for Washington Gas Light's purchase of receivables program costs would create an, "unnecessarily high risk that suppliers active in residential markets would either not enter the residential market or forego using the utility’s billing services," Washington Gas Energy Services said ...

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RG&E Reports Gas Uncollectibles Exceed POR Discount Rate
Rochester Gas & Electric reported that, for the first eight months of 2010, actual uncollectible write-offs for gas customers participating in its Purchase of Receivables program exceeded the discount rate applied to purchased receivables.

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License Briefs
• Interstate Gas Supply Pa. Electric Application Limited to PECO
• Arc Energy Seeks Ohio Gas Broker License
• Commonwealth Energy Seeks Ohio Broker License
• StonePillar Energy Seeks Ohio Electric Broker License

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Briefly
• Johnson Controls to Acquire EnergyConnect
• TriEagle Energy Signs MaST Community Charter School in Philly
• Dominion Retail Appeals ICC ComEd POR Order

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March 3

DPL Energy Resources Acquires MC Squared Energy Services
DPL Energy Resources has purchased MC Squared Energy Services, LLC, which will provide MC Squared Energy Services with a platform to expand from its current market of Commonwealth Edison.

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