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Corning Natural Gas Joint Proposal Would "Accommodate" Purchase of Receivables
A joint proposal in Corning Natural Gas Corporation's rate case would open the door for the possible introduction of Purchase of Receivables
Gulf Electricity Cites Next State for Retail Effort
Application expected in next few months
PUCO Sets FirstEnergy Ohio Retail Generation Rate
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has posted the retail generation rate resulting from the recent default service auction for the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities
Nonbypassable Reservation Charge Approved at Michigan Gas Utilities
The Michigan PSC has approved a reservation charge at Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation which will allocate to choice customers certain costs related to the Supplier of Last Resort function
New Hampshire Rejects Alternative Default Service Proposal at PSNH
The New Hampshire PUC has rejected Public Service Company of New Hampshire's proposed design for an alternative default service rate, finding that the proposed mechanism could price the rate below PSNH's marginal cost, which would encourage gaming by customers
Maine PUC Adopts New Standard Offer Rates
The Maine PUC has approved new Standard Offer rates for medium commercial and industrial customers at Central Maine Power and Bangor Hydro-Electric for the six-month period beginning March 1, 2012.
Residential Migration Continues to be Challenged at PPL
Residential migration continues to be challenged at PPL, according to the latest stats from the Pennsylvania PUC
• Just Energy to be Listed on NYSE
• Constellation Energy Awarded New GSA Contracts
• PUCT Revokes Abacus Resources Energy Certificate
January 26
Gulf Oil Intends to Expand Retail Electric Marketing Nationally
Gulf Oil LP intends to expand its retail electric marketing nationwide, it said in formally announcing its Connecticut retail electric supply business, which had been first reported by Matters
PPL EnergyPlus Expands Residential Service to New Territory
PPL EnergyPlus has expanded its residential electric offerings to a new service area.
Residential Migration Growth Down Slightly at ComEd During December
Residential customers at Commonwealth Edison who have switched to a competitive supplier and completed at least one billing cycle on competitive supply increased by about 30,000 during the month of December, according to the latest statistics from the Illinois Commerce Commission.
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric Reaches Agreement on Expanding Load Management Program
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric informed the PUCT yesterday that it had reached agreement with several parties to expand its load management program, which pays enrolled customers for curtailments during called events at peak times
AEP Ohio to Ignore Order for Greater Discounted Capacity Absent Further Direction from PUCO
AEP Ohio said that it would not file a new version of the Detailed Implementation Plan concerning the allocation of discounted capacity to customers absent further direction from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, or the case's attorney examiners, notwithstanding PUCO's recent entry requiring AEP Ohio to file a revised Detailed Implementation Plan
CRA International Posts Results from FirstEnergy Ohio Default Service Auction
CRA International has filed results from the January 24 default service procurement for supplies at the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities
• Megalink Energy Supply Receives New License
FirstEnergy Subsidiaries to Retire Six Power Plants
FirstEnergy Corp. announced this morning that its generation subsidiaries will retire six older coal-fired power plants located in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland by September 1, 2012.
Exelon: Retail Margins "Relatively Stable"
Exelon's Generation unit, which includes competitive retail operations, reported lower adjusted earnings for the fourth quarter of 2011 of $359 million, versus $538 million a year ago.
From the Archives: United Illuminating December Migration Data
January 25
dPi Energy Launches "Free Sundays" Plan
dPi Energy has launched a "Free Sundays" prepaid electric plan for customers with provisioned advanced meters
HIKO Energy to Seek Licenses in Three States
• Starion Energy Seeking License in New State
• Ohio Energy Program Receives New License
• EnerNOC Receives Broker License
Guest Commentary: Stephens' Justin Courtney on Retail Supplier M&A, Capital Markets
The following commentary is provided by Stephens Inc. Investment Banker Justin Courtney on the state of the REP capital markets. All views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author
ERCOT Submits Protocol Revision Request for New Minimum Capitalization Requirements
ERCOT has submitted Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) 438, which would institute new minimum capitalization requirements applicable to market participants
PPL Posts Default Service Procurement Results
PPL Electric Utilities has posted results from its January 9 procurement of default service supplies.
• Liberty Power Reports Commercial Customer Count
• South Texas Electric Cooperative to Pay $15,000 Under Settlement with PUCT Staff
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power Updates Report on Impacts from Deregulation
The Texas Coalition for Affordable Power has released an updated version of its report of electric deregulation in Texas
Texas Electricity Professionals Association Modifies Name to Reflect Expanded Services
The Texas Electricity Professionals Association (TEPA) recently announced that it will modify its name in order to reflect the growing energy market across the state
January 24
Opt-out Aggregations to Receive "Separate" Allotment of RPM-Priced Capacity at AEP Ohio
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has clarified its order concerning the discounted capacity set asides available for shopping customers at AEP Ohio, which will expand the amount of load able to be served with RPM-priced capacity versus how AEP Ohio proposed to implement PUCO's prior order
Glacial Energy of Texas, Inc. has filed a petition in Travis District Court for a temporary and permanent injunction against the Public Utility Commission of Texas and its enforcement of a Notice of Violation issued against Glacial
• Live Energy Inc. Seeks New License
• Customized Energy Solutions Seeks New License
NYSEG, RG&E to Table Proposal for Remote Access to Customer POD IDs
New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation said that they would table the proposed program to provide customers with remote access to their POD IDs, with no intention to revisit it, due a lack of interest and funding commitment by ESCOs
PUCO Approves Transfer of Ohio Power Generation Out of Ratebase to AEP Affiliate
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio yesterday approved Ohio Power's application to transfer its generating assets outside of the ratebase and to new affiliate AEP Generation Resources Inc.
PUCT Issues Notice of Violation Against Energy Curtailment Specialists Concerning EILS Obligations
The PUCT executive director has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) against Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. seeking an administrative penalty of $50,000 as Oversight and Enforcement Staff alleged that ECS failed to meet its Emergency Interruptible Load Service (EILS) obligation on February 2, 2011
Constellation Energy, PureSense Partner to Offer Automated Load Response Programs to Growers
Constellation Energy today announced an agreement with PureSense Environmental, Inc. to provide automated load response programs to customers of PureSense Environmental's energy response program, PureSenseESP
Viridian Reports Maryland Enrollments in December
Viridian Energy has filed with the Maryland PSC its compliance report for the month of December, which lists the number of customers enrolled in Maryland during the month.
North American Power Reports Maryland Enrollments in December
North American Power has filed with the Maryland PSC its compliance report for the month of December, which lists the number of customers enrolled in Maryland during the month
January 23
Liberty Power Begins Offering Ameren Residential Service on PlugIn Illinois
Liberty Power has begun offering residential electric supply at all three Ameren rate zones on PlugIn Illinois.
Baltimore Gas & Electric Posts New Generation Rates
Baltimore Gas & Electric has filed new generation rates for Type II customers for the three month period beginning March 1, 2012, and formally filed new residential and Type I generation rates for the period June 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012
Auction Manager: Ohio Should Consider Eliminating Load Cap
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio should consider eliminating the load cap in the descending clock default service auctions at Duke Energy Ohio, auction manager CRA International said in a report to PUCO
Oncor Seeks to Increase Curtailable Load by 50 MW, Citing ERCOT Reserve Margin
Oncor Electric Delivery petitioned the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a good cause exception order to allow it to procure another 50 MW of curtailable load for the summer of 2012
Vista Energy Marketing Receives License in New State
• Megalink Energy Supply Seeks New License
• Land's Energy Service Seeks New License
• One Energy Seeks New License
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation proposed to the New York PSC to not, at this time, implement a program to provide customers with real-time remote access to their utility account numbers, due to a lack of interest and funding commitment from ESCOs
Parties File Stipulated Issues Regarding Entergy Competitive Generation Tariff
Parties have filed with the PUCT a list of stipulated facts and settlement issues regarding Entergy Texas' competitive generation service (CGS) tariff, though several issues remain contested
FERC Intends to Revoke Market-Based Authority of 70 Companies, Including Active Retail Suppliers
FERC intends to revoke the market-based rate authority of 70 "public utilities," including several competitive retail suppliers, if the entities do not file electronic market-based rate tariffs within 60 days.
NYSEG and RG&E Notify Customers of Unauthorized Access to Customer Data
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E), subsidiaries of Iberdrola USA, today began sending precautionary notifications to customers advising them of unauthorized access to customer data
January 20
Twin Eagle Resource Management Acquires Energy Marketer Enserco
Twin Eagle Resource Management, LLC, which is engaged in various marketing activities including retail supply, has announced a definitive agreement to purchase all of the outstanding stock of Enserco Energy, Inc., a natural gas, power, coal, and crude oil marketing company, from Black Hills Corp.
Verdigris Energy Seeks New License
Md. PSC Staff: Exelon-Constellation Settlement with State Addresses Market Power Concerns
A settlement among Exelon, Constellation, and Gov. Martin O'Malley, which includes requirements for Exelon to build up to 300 MW of new in-state generation (see 12/12), "adequately address all of the market power concerns," raised in prior PSC Staff testimony, Staff said in supplemental testimony filed this morning.
BGE Files Updated Rates for Bypassable Rider 8
Baltimore Gas & Electric has filed updated amounts for bypassable electric Rider 8, which reconciles supply costs.
N.Y. PSC to Require Greater Individual, Utility Metering of Multi-Unit Developments
The New York PSC will issue for comment proposed regulations which would require greater direct metering by the utility for individual units in multi-unit complexes
FERC Grants Rehearing to Determine Future Treatment of OOM Capacity in ISO-NE
FERC has granted rehearing on a single issue of its April order regarding ISO New England's Forward Capacity Auction (FCA), which largely addressed buyer-side market power, to determine how to treat Out of Market (OOM) resources carried forward under one set of rules under a new and different set of rules
FERC Denies Retail Suppliers' Requested Cost Allocation in ISO-NE
FERC has denied the request of retail suppliers to allocate costs of demand response to Network Load during a transition period in which an interim set of rules to comply with Order 745 are in effect
January 19
Decline in Residential Migration Subsides at PPL for a Week
PPL saw net growth in the number of residential customers on competitive supply for the first time in a month, according to the latest statistics from the Pennsylvania PUC.
Maine PUC Orders Alternative Standard Offer Mechanism at CMP, BHE
The Maine PUC has rejected the Standard Offer bids for the large non-residential classes at Central Maine Power Company and Bangor Hydro-Electric and directed Staff to work with CMP and BHE to arrange for Standard Offer service through an alternative means.
Residential Migration Growth Up in All N.J. Territories, Nearly Doubles at PSE&G
The growth in residential electric migration at Public Service Electric and Gas during December was nearly double the November growth, according to updated stats on the New Jersey BGS auction website
HIKO Energy Seeks License in New State
• Santanna Energy Services Receives License in New State
• Supermarket Procurement Co-op Topco Associates Seeks New Aggregator License
• Vivint Seeks New Broker License
UGI Gas Sees Large Jump in Residential Customers on Competitive Supply
The Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate has posted residential natural gas migration data as of January 1, 2012.
MISO to Lower Credit Requirements for LSEs Participating in Capacity Auction
The Midwest ISO has submitted tariff revisions to FERC to lower the credit requirements in the monthly Voluntary Capacity Auction (VCA) after determining that the current credit requirements are "excessive" based on historical pricing
Conn. Rules NU-Nstar Merger Requires PURA Approval
Northeast Utilities shall not consummate its proposed merger with Nstar unless and until the Connecticut PURA has issued a final decision approving the merger, PURA ordered yesterday.
PUCO Denies AEP Ohio Rehearing Request on Duke ESP
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has denied AEP Ohio's request for rehearing of PUCO's order approving an order in Duke Energy Ohio's electric security plan proceeding.
January 18
Pa. PUC Proposes Removing Supplier Responsibility for Marketing Consultant Action
The Pennsylvania PUC will examine whether natural gas suppliers (NGS) should, by rule, remain responsible for any violations committed by a marketing service consultant or a nontraditional marketer used by that NGS, as part of its review of gas supplier licensing.
Public Power, LLC Seeks New License
• SourceOne Seeks New License
• Wolverine Alternative Investments, Inc. Adds Trade Name in Texas
• Sunwave Gas & Power Inc. Seeks New Licences
Potomac Edison Files New SOS Rates
Potomac Edison has filed with the Maryland PSC new SOS rates for Type II customers for the period March 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012.
Calif. Draft Would Mandate New Nonbypassable Charge
A California PUC comment (draft) resolution would direct Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric to negotiate to enter into a contract with Calpine's Sutter Energy Center to end no later than December 31, 2012, and would adopt a nonbypassable charge to pay for the cost of the contract
Office of Consumer Advocate Seeks to Reduce Number of Customers in Opt-In Auctions
Allowing 50% of default service customers to participate in a retail opt-in auction, "may create unintended issues and challenges for the EDCs [electric distribution companies] and default service," the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate said in comments on a tentative PUC order concerning a retail market workplan
• Bounce Energy Announces Affinity Program for Big Brothers Big Sisters
• ERCOT Board Elects New Chair, Vice Chair
January 17
Gulf Oil Planning Electric Marketing Via Cumberland Farms
Gulf Oil Limited Partnership, "plans to conduct solicitation for Connecticut customers by distributing information through retail locations of its affiliate Cumberland Farms, Inc.," it said in updating with PURA certain materials associated with its electric supplier license
PECO has proposed an annual reconciliation of default service costs, rather than the currently quarterly reconciliation, in an electric default service plan for the period June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2015, filed with the Pennsylvania PUC
Market Reports Calif. Phase IV Direct Access Cap Hit
The amount of new direct access load available under Phase IV of the limited re-opening of direct access in California has already been fully subscribed, several suppliers told Matters after January 13, the first day that suppliers and customers were permitted to file six-month notices to take direct access service under Phase IV starting in January 2013
Pepco Files New Type II SOS Rates
Pepco has filed with the Maryland PSC new SOS rates for Type II customers for the period March 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012.
Delmarva Files New Type II SOS Rates
Delmarva has filed with the Maryland PSC new SOS rates for Type II customers for the period March 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012.
Potomac Edison Sees Decreased Bidding for Type I SOS Supply
Potomac Edison saw a significant decrease in participation in the RFP for Type I SOS supplies, Maryland's bid consultant reported.
• Conn. Draft Would Grant License to Blue Pilot Energy
• Priority Power Management Receives New License
• Nu Energy Solutions Receives New License
• RMI Consulting Receives New License
• EDF Withdraws Opposition to Merger Under Agreement with Constellation-Exelon
• Constellation Lowers Illinois Pricing
January 13
Residential Customers Continuing to Leave Competitive Supply at PPL
PPL started the new year seeing a continuation of the trend of fewer residential customers on competitive supply, as was seen in most of the month of December, according to the latest stats from the Pennsylvania PUC.
Vista Energy Marketing Seeks New Supplier License
• TMG Energy Source Seeks New License
• Affiliated Power Purchasers International Receives New License
• Belden Energy Solutions Seeks New License
United Illuminating December Migration Growth Was Slowest of 2011
United Illuminating has posted electric migration statistics as of December 31, 2011.
CL&P Sees Slower Migration Growth in December
Connecticut Light & Power has posted migration statistics as of December 31, 2011
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is seeking comments on whether electric distribution utilities (EDUs) and/or competitive retail electric service (CRES) providers should offer pricing options for all consumers with advanced or interval meters that reflect the time-varying prices in wholesale electricity markets and additional dynamic pricing options such as pre-paid, indexed, and other variable rates
PUCT Intends to Address System Wide Offer Cap, Peaker Net Margin By End of Summer
The PUCT intends to act on Commissioner Kenneth Anderson's "Category Three" issues relating to resource adequacy by the end of the summer, Commissioners agreed at yesterday's open meeting
Direct Energy Moving Corporate Office to Houston
Direct Energy announced that it will move its corporate head office to Houston, Texas.
Calif. PUC Requires Better Direct Access Load Forecasts in Procurement Plans
The California PUC has directed the investor owned utilities to better account for expected direct access load in their bundled procurement plans
January 12
Pa. PUC Proposes Removing Exemption from Licensing for Gas Marketing Services Consultants
The Pennsylvania PUC this morning voted to issue for comment a rulemaking to re-examine the regulations regarding natural gas supplier (NGS) licensing requirements
Sperian Energy Corp. Receives New License
• Agway Energy Services Receives Expanded License
• Naba Energy Receives New License
• Xencom Green Energy Receives New License
Glacial Energy Issues Response to PUCT NOV, Revocation Petition
Glacial Energy issued the following response yesterday to a Notice of Violation filed by the PUCT executive director and the petition (1/10) by PUCT Staff to revoke the REP certificate of Glacial Energy of Texas, Inc.
Pa. PUC Proposes to Add PLC Data to Info Available to Suppliers Via EDI
The Pennsylvania PUC this morning voted to issue for comment a Tentative Order that would provide for additional data sharing between electric distribution companies (EDCs) and electric generation suppliers
Pa. PUC Staff Not Opposed to Migration Rider for Default Service Costs at PPL
The Pennsylvania PUC Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement does not oppose the implementation of a reconciliation rider as a means of recovering proper transmission service and generation supply service charges, but said that a proposed rider from PPL Electric Utilities would recover "improper" costs not related to default service through the rider, and opposed the rider as proposed by PPL
Georgia Marketers Question Methodology of BLS Study Showing Higher Atlanta Gas Prices
The unknown methodology used in a Bureau of Labor Statistics study concerning retail natural gas prices in Georgia, "creates questions regarding [the] reliability of [the] comparison," several retail gas suppliers said in separate comments to the Georgia PSC.
PUCO Denies Nonbypassable Rider for Plant Closure Costs at Ohio Power
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has denied Ohio Power's request (10/4/10) for a nonbypassable rider to recover the closure costs of Unit 5 of the Philip Sporn Generating Station
Simple Energy to Reward Dallas, Houston Customers for Reducing Energy Usage
Simple Energy, a company which offers rewards to customers for reducing electricity usage, is offering its online program to customers at Oncor and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric with provisioned advanced meters
Polidoro Banned from PJM Demand Response Market for Two Years Under Settlement with FERC
FERC approved a settlement under which Joseph Polidoro, former Senior Vice President of North America Power Partners (2006-08), is to pay a civil penalty of $50,000 and be subject to a two-year ban from participation in PJM's Demand Response markets, to resolve various Enforcement Staff allegations
Great Bay Energy Elected to NEM Executive Committee
Great Bay Energy, LLC has been elected to the National Energy Marketers Association's Executive Committee
January 11
Arizona Settlement Would Allow Some Large Customers to Purchase Alternative Generation Supply
A settlement in Arizona Public Service Company's rate case would allow a capped number of large power users to elect alternative generation supply under a "buy through" mechanism
Residential Customers on Choice Service Falling in Two Maryland Territories
During November, the number of residential electric customers on competitive supply decreased at two Maryland utilities, according to the latest PSC data.
Viridian Energy Launches Gas Service in Eight Markets
Viridian Energy launched its expansion to natural gas service at the start of the year, although its initial markets have changed slightly from its earlier announcement
ERCOT Considering Distributed Load Aggregation Program for Small Users
ERCOT is considering a Distributed Load Aggregation program, which would allow smaller customers to provide demand response during emergencies, it said in a resource adequacy status report to the PUCT
Clearview Electric Seeks New License
• Reliable Power Alternatives Corporation Receives New License
• Global Power Consultants Receives New License
• Maneri-Agraz Receives New License
New York Utilities Form Coalition to "Control Customer Costs"
Six investor-owned New York State electric and natural gas utilities have formed Energy Coalition New York to, "provide public policy leadership on energy issues."
NEM Announces Policy Committee Chairs, Regional Advocacy Team Leaders
The National Energy Marketers Association has announced National Policy Committee Chairs and its Regional Advocacy Team Leaders for 2012
StarTex Power Receives A+ Ranking from BBB
StarTex Power announced that the greater Houston and South Texas Better Business Bureau has upgraded the company's review rating from an "A" to "A+."
January 10
Cirro Energy Acquires Assets of Kinetic Energy
Cirro Energy has acquired the assets of Texas retail electric provider Kinetic Energy
PUCT Staff Seeks Revocation of Glacial Energy REP Certificate
PUCT Staff have filed a petition to revoke the REP certificate of Glacial Energy of Texas, Inc
Residential Migration Growth at ComEd Slows Slightly in November
Residential customers at Commonwealth Edison who have switched to a competitive supplier and completed at least one billing cycle on competitive supply increased by about 37,000 during the month of November, according to the latest statistics from the Illinois Commerce Commission
NEM Launches Retail Energy Trends Survey
The National Energy Marketers Association (NEM) has launched a 2012 Retail Energy Trends Survey to assess the growth and expansion plans of the 140 retail energy companies active in the North American market
Ambit Energy Receives New License
• Adven Resources Seeks New License
• Global Energy Market Services Receives New License
• Atlantic Power Partners Receives New License
TXU Launching New Cash Back Products
TXU Energy is launching new residential cash back products offering higher cash back percentages, and has expanded the cash back program to business customers.
Choose Energy Launches Electricity Price Index Tool
ChooseEnergy.com has launched the Texas Residential Electricity Price Index Tool, which Choose Energy said will allow customers to easily observe the varying trends in electricity contract terms based upon a range from one month all the way up to 24 months
January 9
Columbia Choice Program Terminated
Administrative costs, lack of participation cited
The PUCT executive director has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) against Glacial Energy seeking an administrative penalty of $235,750 as Oversight and Enforcement Staff alleged, among other things, that Glacial is not in compliance with the current requirements for REP ownership, alleged that Glacial provided false or misleading information to the Commission, and alleged that Glacial overbilled its customers.
U.S. Gas & Electric Offering Residential Service in Two New Territories
U.S. Gas & Electric is now offering residential electricity supply at Duquesne Light and West Penn Power through PA Power Switch
PUCT Schedules Workshop on Interaction of POLR Rate, Prepaid Service
The PUCT has scheduled for February 16 a workshop regarding amending Commission substantive rules relating to electric Providers of Last Resort (POLR), including the calculation of the POLR rate and application of the POLR rate to prepaid service
Sharyland Proposes New Date for Default REP RFP in Transition to Retail Choice
Sharyland Utilities now proposes that it shall issue an RFP to select a default REP or REPs for its four former Cap Rock service areas no later than April 30, 2013, as part of its plan to introduce retail competition to the service areas
Reliant Providing 10,000 Free Home Energy Monitors
Reliant announced today that it is providing 10,000 free home energy monitors to early-adopter customers
• Energy Solutions USA Seeks New License
• Burton Energy Group Seeks New License
• Verdigris Energy Receives New License
Maryland PSC Staff Propose Reporting Requirements for Curtailment Service Providers
Maryland PSC Staff has proposed annual reporting requirements for curtailment service providers, which are subject to licensure by the Commission
January 6
PPL Sees Decline in Residential Migration During Latter Half of December
PPL continues to see a loss of residential customers on competitive supply, as it ended Decmber with fewer migrated residential customers than it had at the start of the month.
Nstar Sees Reversal in Migration Loss at Commonwealth Electric
Nstar saw a reversal of the trend of declining residential migration at its Commonwealth Electric territory, according to recently posted November statistics from the Massachusetts DPU
Viridian Energy Reports Maryland Customer Count for November
As of November 30, Viridian Energy was serving 22,896 active electric customers in Maryland, according to a compliance report filed with the PSC
North American Power Reports Maryland Enrollments During November
North American Power has filed with the Maryland PSC its compliance report for the month November, which lists the number of customers enrolled in Maryland during the month
PUCO Posts Winning Suppliers for Duke Energy Ohio SSO
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has disclosed winning bidders from the December 14 auction for Standard Service Offer supplies at Duke Energy Ohio
January 5
AEP Retail Energy to Acquire BlueStar Energy Solutions
AEP Retail Energy announced this morning that the company has reached an agreement to acquire BlueStar Energy Holdings Inc. and its independent retail electric supplier BlueStar Energy Solutions.
Castlebridge Energy Group Launches Residential Service in Pennsylvania
Castlebridge Energy Group has begun offering residential electric supply in Pennsylvania
Xoom Energy Receives New License
• Avion Energy Group Receives New License
• Worthington Energy Consultants Receives New License
• National1 Energy, LLC Receives New License
Ga. PSC Directs Marketers to Justify Pricing
Georgia Public Service Commissioner Stan Wise has requested that Georgia natural gas marketers clarify conflicting reports on Georgia natural gas prices.
Ecova to Acquire LPB Energy Management
Ecova, f/k/a Advantage IQ, today announced the planned acquisition of LPB Energy Management (LPB), a privately held energy management company headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Detroit Edison Files 2012 Initial Choice Cap
Detroit Edison has filed its initial electric choice cap for 2012
Consumers Energy Files 2012 Initial Choice Cap
Consumers Energy has filed its initial electric choice cap for 2012
EnerNOC, Maryland Staff Files Settlement on Failure to Meet Gap RFP Obligations
EnerNOC, Inc., Maryland PSC Staff, the Office of People's Counsel, and three affected utilities have filed a settlement regarding EnerNOC's failure to attain demand response in the amount required under the Gap RFP contracts
ConocoPhillips to Pay $545,000 Civil Penalty Under Settlement with FERC
ConocoPhillips Company has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $545,000 and to disgorge $3,174,900 plus interest to resolve FERC Enforcement Staff's allegations ...
January 4
Michigan Gas Utilities Proposes New Reservation Charge, Expects "Saturation" of Choice in 2012
Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation has proposed a new level for the Reservation Charge applicable to competitive suppliers, as well as an annual true-up of the Reservation Charge revenues with actual pipeline demand, supply, and reservation costs, in an application to implement a gas cost recovery (GCR) plan for the 12-month period from April 2012 through March 2013
Maine Advisory Staff Presents Initial View of Dynamic Pricing at CMP
Maine PUC Advisory Staff has requested comment on a number of different issues related to the design and operation of possible Central Maine Power dynamic pricing programs
Nordic Energy Services Receives New License
• Reliant Receives New License
• RJT Energy Consultants Receives New License
• Smart Energy Partners Receives New License
FirstEnergy Solutions Says AEP Ohio Compliance Plan Inconsistent with Ohio Default Service Order
FirstEnergy Solutions has petitioned the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to maintain then-current (as of the December 30, 2011 date of FES' motion) rates at AEP Ohio, or alternatively maintain the then-current cost of capacity, until such time as AEP Ohio has accepted the partial stipulation, as modified by PUCO, establishing an electricity security plan, or until another electricity security plan or market rate offer is approved
PUCT Staff Updates Estimate of ERCOT Capacity Used for Small Fish Swim Free Rule
PUCT Staff have posted in Project 39870 an updated estimate of the installed generating capacity in ERCOT, including the estimated total used for the "small fish swim free" market power exemption under P.U.C Subst. R. 25.504(c).
PUCT to Open Rulemaking on Disgorgement
The PUCT has assigned Project 40073 for a rulemaking to implement HB 2133
Siemens Expands to Energy Procurement with Pace Global Acquisition
Siemens Industry, Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Pace Global Energy Services, LLC in Fairfax, Va.
January 3
Direct Energy Acquires Vectren Source
Direct Energy has acquired Vectren Source from Vectren Corporation ...
Duke Energy Retail Sales Begins Offering Residential Natural Gas Service
Duke Energy Retail Sales, LLC has expanded to residential gas sales ...
PG&E Files to Implement New Direct Access Service Fees
Pacific Gas & Electric has filed an application with the California PUC to modify the fees charged for various services provided to electric service providers and community choice aggregators, which includes an increase in certain consolidated billing fees
N.H. PUC Adopts Lower Default Service Rate at PSNH
The New Hampshire PUC has approved a lower energy service (default service) rate for Public Service Company of New Hampshire, denying PSNH's motion to keep current rates in effect until the PUC adjudicates temporary rates to recover scrubber costs.
Bounce Energy Launches Cash Back Program
Bounce Energy has launched a cash-back program
• American Enerpower Franchisor Seeks New License
• Ohio Energy Program Seeks Broker License
• RMI Consulting, Inc. Seeks Pa. License
• Summit Energy Services Registers as N.H. Aggregator
AES Eastern Energy Limited Partnership Declares Bankruptcy
AES Eastern Energy Limited Partnership (AES Eastern Energy) and 13 affiliated entities have filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
December 30
Columbia Lowers POR Discount Rate
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. has informed the PUC that, effective December 30, 2011, Columbia will cease recovery of the administrative adder included in its Purchase of Receivables discount rate
Maryland Choice Workgroup Report Recommends Information, Not Promotion
The Maryland Consumer Education and Customer Choice Workgroup (PC 25), tasked by statute with developing an electric choice education plan, has filed a final report with the Maryland PSC which finds that the primary purpose of any PSC efforts should be to inform customers about electric Choice, "not encourage or direct customers to make a choice."
Calif. Draft Would Revise PG&E Proposal for New Customer Protection Rules for Retail Gas Suppliers
A California PUC comment (draft) resolution would adopt Pacific Gas & Electric's proposed New Customer Protection Rules applicable to Core Transport Agents (CTAs) with two modifications, relating to the effective date, and to the treatment of recently merged companies in measuring compliance
Met-Ed Continues to See Strong Weekly Growth in Residential Migration
Met-Ed saw residential migration growth exceed 4,000 accounts for the third straight week, according to the latest stats from the Pennsylvania PUC
• HealthTrust Purchasing Group Seeks New License
• InSource Power Seeks New License
• Rate Droppers Seeks New License
• Smart Energy Partners Receives Broker License
Maine PUC Discloses Winning Standard Offer Bidders
The Maine PUC has disclosed the winning bidders in the recent small volume Standard Offer solicitations for supply at Central Maine Power and Bangor Hydro-Electric
FirstEnergy Solutions Signs Agreement with City of Lorain, Includes Sponsorship
FirstEnergy Solutions has signed an eight-year electricity supply agreement with the City of Lorain, Ohio which includes supplying six city facilities and sponsorship of Pipe Yard Stadium
December 29
Dominion East Ohio Files Stipulation to Cease Use of SSO Auction
Dominion East Ohio has filed a stipulation with PUCO Staff and retail gas suppliers to cease the current Standard Service Offer (SSO) auctions
Draft Order Would Grant New License to Independence Energy Group
• RMI Consulting Inc. Seeking Broker Licenses in Multiple States
• Axsess Energy Group Seeks New Broker License
FirstEnergy Solutions has petitioned FERC, in a complaint, to direct PJM to allocate incremental real-time congestion charges to all transmission customers
Mass. Court Cape Wind Decision Addresses Basic Service Procurement, Cost Recovery
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rejected an appeal by opponents of the long-term PPA between Cape Wind and National Grid, and the DPU's prior decision permitting cost recovery of the contract will be affirmed
FERC Grants Green Mountain Energy Penalty Waiver for Inadvertent Capacity Withholding
FERC has granted Green Mountain Energy Company a waiver of certain New York ISO tariff and penalty provisions which Green Mountain Energy could have triggered due to its inadvertent withholding of capacity
FERC Approves Change in Allocation of NYISO Costs
FERC has approved a change in the allocation of NYISO's budgeted annual operating costs and Commission-assessed regulatory fees among NYISO market participants, with the new allocation to be maintained for a period of at least five years
December 28
Liberty Power Begins Offering Residential Service in Illinois
Liberty Power has begun offering residential electricity supply In Illinois
Central Hudson to Require ESCOs to Take Winter Bundled Sales Service for Certain Customers
Central Hudson Gas & Electric has submitted tariff amendments to the New York PSC to make Winter Bundled Sales (WBS) Service mandatory for retail gas suppliers serving Service Classification Nos. 6, 12 & 13 customers
National Fuel Gas Distribution to Make Low Income Discount Competitively Neutral
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation has filed tariffs with the New York PSC to essentially "unbundle" one of its current low-income assistance programs, to allow customers served by ESCOs to receive service under the program as they would if they were sale service customers
Public Power, LLC Receives License in New State
• Suncom Energy Seeks to Serve Residential Customers
• Twin City Energy Services Seeks Broker License
• U.S. Energy Services Seeks Broker License
December 27
Energy Services Providers, Inc. Reports Customer Count by Utility in New License Application
Energy Services Providers, Inc., d/b/a, Ohio Gas &. Electric, has applied for an Ohio electric supplier license to serve all customer classes in all service areas
Duke Energy Ohio Files Tariffs Listing Amount for Bypassable Riders
Duke Energy Ohio has filed tariffs establishing retail generation rates for the period beginning January 1, 2012
• First Point Power Receives New License
• Moxi Energy Advisors Seeks Pa. License
• Vision IT Energy Seeks New License
• Alternate Power Source Seeks New License
Ohio Orders Provide Duke with Unfair Competitive Advantage, AEP Ohio Says
Recent PUCO orders concerning electric security plans at Duke Energy Ohio and AEP Ohio provide Duke Energy Ohio with an, "undue preference and advantage," due to the disparate treatment of corporate separation plans addressing the separation of generation from the distribution utilities, AEP Ohio said in a rehearing request
MISO to Allow Additional Resources to Set Prices for Energy, Ancillary Services
The Midwest ISO has submitted tariff revisions which it said will enable block loaded Generation Resources, Generation Resources dispatched at limits, and Emergency Demand Response (EDR) resources to be eligible to set Day-Ahead and/or Real-Time prices for Energy and Ancillary Services
December 23
Pa. PUC Staff Opposes POR at Philadelphia Gas Works Absent "Thorough Investigation" of PGW Finances
The Pennsylvania PUC's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) has recommended that the PUC reject a stipulation among PGW and retail suppliers to enhance choice at PGW, and said that Purchase of Receivables should not be implemented at PGW at this time
• Public Power & Utility Withdraws Maine License
Final Illinois Order Allows Forward Procurement of Capacity at Ameren
A final Illinois order allows the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) to procure, for default service customers at Ameren Illinois, capacity for the periods 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 during the solicitation held in early 2012
Maine PUC Sets Standard Offer Rate at BHE
The Maine PUC has adopted a new Standard Offer rate for Bangor Hydro-Electric's large non-residential customer class
RPM "Fixes" Designed to Ensure Higher Capacity Prices, Maryland PSC Says
Recent changes to the Reliability Pricing Model capacity mechanism filed by PJM are meant to inflate capacity prices, the Maryland PSC said in a protest at FERC
MISO to Change Mitigation, Allocation of Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee Charges
The Midwest ISO has filed changes to tighten mitigation of payments to generators under Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee (RSG) charges, and also proposed a new allocation for RSG costs from voltage and local reliability issues
FirstEnergy Solutions Says Pa. Residential Pricing Expires Dec. 31
FirstEnergy Solutions said that its following residential pricing at several Pennsylvania distribution companies will expire December 31
December 22
PECO Sees Reversal of Residential Migration Decline
PECO has seen a reversal of the decline seen in residential migration, as the past week saw the largest net growth in migrated residential accounts recorded in several months
Noble Americas Gas & Power Seeks Retail Gas License in Ohio
Noble Americas Gas & Power Corp. d/b/a Emerald Energy Retail applied for an Ohio gas supplier license to serve all customer classes at Dominion East Ohio and Columbia Gas
• Potentia Energy to Add New Trade Name
• Burton Energy Group Fined $100, Receives Broker License
• Quest Energy Solutions Receives Broker License
• Trinity Energy Services Receives Broker License
• SourceOne, Inc. (DE) Receives Broker License
Rep. Phil King Asks PUCT to Act on Prepaid Electricity Price Cap
Texas State Rep. Phil King has written a letter to the PUCT asking the Commission to consider, "how we may be able to set up a system that does not punish REPs for being prudent in purchasing electricity in advance when POLR rates drop drastically when the MCPE goes negative."
Ohio Power Files Rate Ready Billing Format
Ohio Power Company (AEP Ohio) has sought approval from PUCO to implement a Competitive Retail Electric Service (CRES) Consolidated Rate Ready bill format to become effective on February 15, 2012
Noting Impact on POR, Maryland PSC Adopts Lower Late Payment Charges at BGE
The Maryland PSC approved Baltimore Gas & Electric's petition to temporarily lower the late payment fees applicable to customer electric and gas bills, due to a transition to BGE's new billing system
Power Target, LLC Launches Online Broker Platform Geared Toward Appearing on Non-Energy Websites
Power Target, LLC has launched an online brokering website and platform which it said will offer service nationwide
• IntelliGEN Resources to Pay $20,000 to Settle LaaR Shortfall
December 21
Maryland PSC Directs BGE to Resume Supplier Testing March 1
The Maryland PSC has directed Baltimore Gas & Electric to resume testing natural gas suppliers for entry onto BGE's system on March 1
N.H. PUC Approves Nonbypassable Recovery for PSNH Contracts
The New Hampshire PUC has approved the nonbypassable recovery of certain supply costs related to PPAs that Public Service Company of New Hampshire will execute with several wood-burning generators
Xoom Energy Receives New Licenses
• Southeast Energy Consultants Seeks Pa. License
• U.S. Energy Management Services Seeks N.H. License
• New Trade Name Approved for GDF Suez Retail Energy Solutions
Illinois Adopts Default Service Procurement Plan
The Illinois Commerce Commission this morning approved an Illinois Power Agency procurement plan for default service customers
N.H. PUC Adopts New Default Service Rates for Granite State Electric
The New Hampshire PUC approved new default service rates for large and medium commercial and industrial customers (Large Customer Group) at Granite State Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, for the period from February 1 through April 30, 2012
N.Y. PSC Approves Voluntary TOU Generation Rate at NiMo
The New York PSC has approved a voluntary Time of Use generation rate option for Service Classification No. 2 - Non-Demand (SC2-ND) customers at Niagara Mohawk
• N.Y. Approves RGE Divestiture Plan
• FirstEnergy Solutions Extends Aggregation Enrollment Periods
• Direct Energy Business Launches 360Direct in Illinois
December 20
A survey conducted for AEP Texas Commercial & Industrial Retail Limited Partnership, d/b/a AEP Retail Energy, shows that nearly 150,000 customers would expect better service from AEP Retail Energy, which Direct Energy argued shows an unfair competitive advantage provided to the REP through its use of the shared AEP brand with two Texas TDUs
DTE Energy Supply Seeks to Serve Small Volume Customers
• Vivint Seeks Maryland Supplier License
• UtiliTech Receives Broker License
• Atlantic Power Partners Receives Broker License
Residential Migration Growth Rebounds at JCPL
Public Service Electric and Gas and Jersey Central Power & Light both saw the rate of residential migration growth increase during the month of November, according to the latest stats on the BGS auction website
N.J. Staff Recommend Options to Address Capacity Costs Which May Negatively Impact Retail Market
New Jersey should consider the possibility of creating a state power authority if ratepayer-backed long-term capacity contracts fail to clear the May 2012 and May 2013 Reliability Pricing Model auctions, New Jersey BPU Staff has recommended to the Board
Direct Energy Massachusetts Marketing Includes Direct Mail, Gift Card
Direct Energy is marketing its recently announced (12/16) residential electricity offer to customers at National Gird in Massachusetts through direct mail, and is including a gift card as part of the offer in at least some of the solicitations.
PSNH Asks to Maintain Current Default Service Rate Beyond January 1
Public Service Company of New Hampshire has asked the PUC to maintain the currently applicable default service rate beyond January 1, 2012, until such time as the PUC approves temporary rates to address certain PSNH scrubber costs
Switch Holds Decrease at TNMP, TNC
The total number of switch holds applicable to customers as part of entering into a deferred payment plan with a retail electric provider fell at Texas-New Mexico Power and AEP Texas North Company during the month of November
Texas Energy Aggregation announced today that it was recently awarded a State of Texas contract for electricity procurement services...
December 19
Verde Energy Launches Residential Service at ComEd
Verde Energy USA has begun offering residential electricity supply at Commonwealth Edison
Energetix Begins Supplying Residential Gas at PECO
Energetix has begun offering natural gas supply to residential customers at PECO
• EMEX Power Receives New License
• Maneri-Agraz Receives New License
Maryland Staff Recommend Show Cause Order on BGE Testing of XML for Gas Suppliers
The Maryland PSC Staff has recommended that the Commission direct Baltimore Gas & Electric, "to show cause why it cannot enter Castlebridge Energy Group, LLC into its [natural gas] testing program and provide a firm date when testing will be provided."
The Maryland PSC may wish to direct the state's utilities to advise the Commission of any intentions for significant billing and backoffice system implementations that will affect various market participants, the Maryland PSC Staff has recommended
Retail Opt-In Auctions In Pennsylvania Limited to Service After June 1, 2013
Opt-in auctions to place retail electric customers in Pennsylvania on competitive supply would not include service prior to June 1, 2013 under a tentative PUC intermediate retail market workplan
Pennsylvania Orders Utilities to Consider Use of Annual Default Service Reconciliations
Pennsylvania electric distribution companies (EDCs) will be required to "contemplate" the use of semi-annual or annual reconciliations of default service costs under their next default service plans, in addition to the current quarterly reconciliations, the Pennsylvania PUC directed in a final order regarding the EDC's next default service plans published Friday
N.H. PUC Sets New Default Service Rates at Unitil
The New Hampshire PUC has approved new default service rates at Unitil for large commercial and industrial (G1) customers for the three month period from February 1 through April 30, 2012
December 16
Direct Energy Launches Massachusetts Residential Service
Direct Energy has begun offering competitive electricity supply services to residential customers in the National Grid service territory in Massachusetts
Duke Energy Ohio Generation Rates to Fall Drastically January 1
An auction for default service supplies at Duke Energy Ohio produced lower retail generation rates, as expected, for the period beginning in 2012.
Pa. PUC Orders Utilities to Send Postcard Encouraging Customers to Shop
The Pennsylvania PUC, via Secretarial Letter, ordered eight of the state's electric distribution companies (EDCs) to mail a postcard promoting electric shopping to small volume customers.
MC Squared Energy Services Receives New License
• GDF Suez Retail Energy Solutions Receives New License
• Metromedia Energy Receives Expanded License
• LightSky Energy Receives Broker License
• Quest Energy Solutions Receives New Broker License
• Ardor Energy Receives New Broker License
• 3Degrees Group Receives Conn. Supplier License
The Pennsylvania PUC yesterday voted to issue final recommendations to electric distribution companies (EDCs) concerning the structure of their next default service plan filings, such that the filings, to the extent possible, do not preclude any market design changes that the PUC may ultimately adopt as it investigates the structure of the state's retail electric market
Pa. PUC Issues Proposed Intermediate Work Plan for Retail Market Development
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) yesterday issued a proposed intermediate work plan as part of its Retail Electricity Markets Investigation designed to improve the state's retail electricity market
Cawley Asks Utilities to Use Quarterly Reconciliations for Bypassable Transmission Charges
Pennsylvania PUC Commissioner James Cawley has requested that Pennsylvania electric distribution companies reconcile transmission rates, which are a bypassable component of the price to compare, on an quarterly basis rather than on an annual basis
Cawley Seeks Review of Utility Charges for Historical Usage Data
As part of the Pennsylvania PUC's request for comments on the intermediate retail market workplan (see related story today), Commissioner James Cawley has sought comment on the charges imposed on electric generation suppliers for obtaining historical usage from the utilities
FERC: "Premature" to Fundamentally Redesign MISO Capacity Market
It would be "premature" to undertake a fundamental re-design of the Midwest ISO resource adequacy plan at this time, FERC said in denying rehearing on prior orders regarding the current "voluntary" monthly capacity auction in MISO
FERC Clarifies Demand Resources Not Always Entitled to Full LMP
FERC generally denied rehearing requests regarding Order 745, which ordered demand response to be paid the full LMP under certain conditions, but did clarify circumstances in which the full LMP shall not be paid to demand resources.
N.Y. PSC Approves Tariff for Voluntary Hourly Pricing at NiMo
The New York PSC approved tariffs at Niagara Mohawk to allow SC-3 Customers with demands below the 250 kW threshold and SC-2 Demand Customers to voluntarily elect hourly pricing for commodity supply from NiMo.
Calif. PUC Issues Final Decision on Use of RECs for New RPS Categories
The California PUC yesterday adopted a final decision to implement the new RPS portfolio content categories established in SB 2 (1X).
December 15
GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA announced today that it will begin service to small commercial customers this month under its new Think Energy brand
PECO, PPL See Decline in Residential and Commercial Customers on Competitive Supply
PECO and PPL both saw a decline in the number of residential customers on competitive supply during the most recent week, according to the PUC's latest statistics
Exelon-O'Malley Settlement Includes Potential for Ratepayer-Supported Generation
Exelon and Constellation Energy have reached a settlement with Gov. Martin O'Malley and the Maryland Energy Administration under which MEA is now supporting the applicants' merger before the PSC, and under which Exelon commits to build up to 300 MW of new in-state generation
Santanna Energy Services Seeks Electric Supplier License
• Supermarket Procurement Co-op Topco Associates Seeks New Broker License
• Power2Switch Receives New License
• Atlantic Power Partners Registers as N.H. Aggregator
FERC Orders Technical Conference on PJM Price Responsive Demand, Citing Allocation of PRD Credit
FERC has subjected PJM's price responsive demand (PRD) filing to the outcome of a technical conference and further Commission order
The Pennsylvania PUC should provide electric distribution companies with the ability to "adjust" the credit requirements for electric generation suppliers due to the proposed acceleration of the switching timeline, the FirstEnergy electric distribution companies (EDCs) said in comments to the PUC
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio revoked the licenses of two electric brokers, and one governmental aggregator, for failure to file an annual report for 2010
Maine PUC Posts New Standard Offer Rates
The Maine PUC has established Standard Offer rates for the residential and small commercial customer classes at Central Maine Power and Bangor Hydro-Electric, for the period March 1, 2012 though February 28, 2013
December 14
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved a modified stipulation establishing the AEP Ohio companies' electric security plan governing default service for the period 2012 through May 31, 2016, which revises the amount of "discounted" capacity made available to competitive retail suppliers
Agway Energy Services Seeks New License
• Xoom Energy Receives New Licenses
• Partner of Property Manager FirstService Corporation Receives ABC License
• Verdigris Energy Receives ABC License
• Enterprise Energy Consulting Receives ABC License
• Brubaker & Associates Receives ABC License
• TMG Energy Source Receives ABC License
• WIN Utility Brokerage Receives ABC License
• Partners in Energy Management Receives ABC License
• National 1 Energy Receives ABC License
Consumer Advocate Opposes Settlement on Choice Education, Billing Enhancements at PGW
The Pennsylvania PUC should reject a settlement among Philadelphia Gas Works and retail suppliers to increase customer education and improve operational rules for choice suppliers due to the costs that such measures would impose on distribution customers, the Office of Consumer Advocate said in comments to the PUC
A proposed Illinois order would allow the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) to procure, for default service customers at Ameren Illinois, capacity for the periods 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 during the solicitation held in early 2012
A revised California PUC agenda decision would add greater detail regarding rules for reselling RPS-eligible contracts in order to maintain the contract's original classification into one of three statutory RPS categories, but would not provide two major revisions sought by retail suppliers
Exelon, Constellation Name Leadership for Combined Commercial Business
Exelon and Constellation today announced the executive team that will run the Constellation business unit following the closing of the companies' planned merger.
Occidental Power Services to Pay $60,000 to Settle Ancillary Shortfall
Occidental Power Services, Inc. (QSE) would pay $60,000 under a settlement with PUCT Staff to resolve allegations that Occidental Power Services was in violation of PURA 39.151(j) and P.U.C. SUBST. R. 25.503(f)(2), concerning failure to adhere to Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) Protocol § 6.3.2(2), concerning ancillary service provider obligations during the February 26, 2008 emergency event
December 13
Sources: Vectren Corp. Seeking Buyers for Vectren Retail
Vectren Corp. has commenced a process to sell Vectren Retail d/b/a Vectren Source.
Reliant Expands Residential Service to Massachusetts, Delaware
Reliant has begun offering residential electric service in Massachusetts
Connecticut Light and Power Sees Highest Migration Growth Since March
Connecticut Light & Power has posted migration statistics for the month of November 2011
United Illuminating Posts November Migration Data
United Illuminating has posted electric migration statistics as of November 30, 2011
AEP Retail Energy Attributes Knowledge of Market Role to "Descriptive" Name
Survey respondents' ability to correctly identify AEP Retail Energy's role as a REP in the ERCOT market reflects the "descriptive" nature of its name, and does not indicate that the name provides AEP Retail Energy with a competitive advantage, AEP Texas Commercial & Industrial Retail Limited Partnership said ...
Delaware Posts November Electric Migration Data
The Delaware PSC has posted electric migration statistics for the month ending November 2011
• Energy Plus Holdings Formally Announces Ohio Entry
• Curtis named to Lead Dominion Retail
• Blue Pilot Energy Announces Pennsylvania Entry
December 12
Residential Migration Continues to Decline at PSE&G
Residential natural gas customers continued to migrate away from competitive supply at Public Service Electric and Gas during the month of October, according to the latest stats from the New Jersey BPU
Affiliate of Master-Meter Energy Manager Seeks Ohio Supplier License
Capital Energy LLC applied for an Ohio electric supplier license as a power marketer, power broker, and aggregator to serve all customer classes in all service areas
CL&P, UI Propose Nonbypassable Recovery for Purchase of LRECs, ZRECs
Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating jointly submitted to PURA this morning (11-12-06) a solicitation plan for the procurement of RECs from qualifying Connecticut Class I renewable energy generation projects of varying sizes that have either low emissions (LRECs) or zero emissions (ZRECs).
• Reliable Power Alternatives Corporation Seeks Ohio Broker License
• Best Practice Energy Registers as N.H. Aggregator
• Platinum Advertising II Receives Illinois ABC License
• Maneri-Agraz Receives Illinois ABC License
Interstate Gas Supply has asked the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to cap the amount of discounted capacity available to governmental aggregations which would otherwise be made available under a pending non-unanimous settlement regarding AEP Ohio's electric security plan
Mass. DPU Rejects Unitil REC Cost Recovery Proposal as Not Competitively Neutral to Retail Suppliers
The Massachusetts DPU rejected a proposed cost recovery mechanism from Fitchburg Gas & Electric (Unitil) regarding RECs to be procured under a long-term REC contract, finding that, "because even a small reduction in basic service prices could result ... the Company's proposed cost recovery mechanism is not competitively neutral with respect to basic service customers and competitive supply customers."
Bounce Energy Packaging DirectTV Offer with Electricity Plan
Bounce Energy has launched a new electric plan for ERCOT residential customers providing an opportunity for customers to save on DirectTV service when enrolling with Bounce
Atmos Energy to Pay $6.4 Million for Flipping, Shipper-Must-Have-Title Violations
Atmos Energy Corporation will pay a civil penalty of $6.4 million under a consent agreement approved by FERC addressing various flipping and shipper-must-have-title violations by subsidiaries Atmos Energy Marketing, Inc. (AEM) and Trans Louisiana Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Trans La).
December 9
AEP Retail Energy Partners Receives New License
• Verde Energy Seeks New License
• GDF Suez Retail Energy Solutions Seeks Amendment to Texas REP Certificate
Direct Energy to Acquire Carrot Creek Gas Assets in Alberta
Direct Energy has agreed to acquire a package of liquids-rich natural gas assets located in west central Alberta (the Carrot Creek Assets) from Encana Corporation for $58m (Canadian $) in cash
PUCT Directs ERCOT to Study, Report on Amount of RRS, RUC Floor
PUCT Commissioners yesterday directed ERCOT to study several measures meant to ensure that proper price signals are sent in the energy-only market, including the amount of Responsive Reserve Service (RRS), and the floor for energy bids for units that are committed under Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC) for capacity
Advisory Staff Files Draft List of Issues for Sharyland Transition to Competition
PUCT Commission Advising has filed a draft preliminary order addressing a list of issues concerning Sharyland Utilities' proposal to transition the four former Cap Rock service areas to retail competition
PUCT Staff Proposed Modification to EILS Replacement Expands Eligibility
PUCT Staff have filed a draft proposal for publication concerning amendments to P.U.C. Substantive Rule 25.507, which would, among other things, expand the current Emergency Interruptible Load Service (EILS) program to include generation
Anderson: Capacity Market "Not on the Table"
PUCT Commissioner Kenneth Anderson yesterday wished to make "crystal clear" to the resource community that a capacity market, "is not on the table" at this time, as the Commission examines various measures to assure resource adequacy in ERCOT
Frontier Utilities to Pay $28,500 to Settle PUCT Staff Compliance Audit
Frontier Utilities Inc. would pay $28,500 under a settlement with PUCT Staff to resolve allegations that Frontier Utilities was not in full compliance with 15 provisions of the Substantive Rules
Usource Enters New Marketing Partnerships
• Maryland Revises Long-Term Capacity RFP
• RESA Announces Officers, State Chairs
December 8
Pepco Residential Migration Growth Falls by 90%
During October, residential migration growth at Pepco-Maryland decreased by 90% versus the monthly growth seen in September, according to the October electric migration stats posted by the Maryland PSC yesterday
Champion Energy Reports Growth in Residential Customer Equivalents
Champion Energy Services is now serving 1,000,000 residential customer equivalents, the company disclosed in a news release today concerning a new website for Texas small businesses
IDT Energy Continues Net Customer Growth
IDT Energy recorded another quarter of net customer growth for the quarter ending October 31, 2011 (first fiscal quarter of 2012), with a net gain of 23,000 meters, its parent disclosed in reporting earnings today
Stream Energy Receives New License
• Atlantic Power Partners Seeks Maine License
• Plymouth Rock Energy Seeks to Serve All Conn. Customers
• Conn. Draft Would Grant License to 3Degrees Group
FirstEnergy Utilities See Bleeding of Residential Customers Back to Default Supply
The FirstEnergy Ohio distribution companies saw a significant decline in migrated residential accounts during the three months ended September 30, 2011, versus the total as of the June 30, 2011.
Residential Migration Growth Nearly Zero at PPL
Residential migration growth at PPL and PECO slowed to a trickle for the most recent week, according to the latest stats from the Pennsylvania PUC
N.J. to "Consider" Expanded Dynamic Pricing
New Jersey will "consider" expanding dynamic pricing under its final energy master plan.
• ERCOT Requires Additional Time for Monticello RMR Determination
• ERCOT Announces Next Retail Market Qualification Testing, Including Mandatory TX SET 4.0 Test
• Energy Plus Says Most Customers First Engage Via Web
December 7
Texas State Representative Jim Pitts has asked the PUCT to review the current rule prohibiting electric offers to prepaid residential customers in excess of the Provider of Last Resort charge, stating that this rule negatively impacts prepaid providers who hedge
BP Energy Company Seeks Ohio Natural Gas Supplier License
BP Energy Company applied for an Ohio natural gas supplier license to serve all sizes of non-residential customers at Columbia Gas
Plymouth Rock Energy Seeks License in New State, Acquisition by MVC Closes
Plymouth Rock Energy, LLC today applied for an electric supplier license in a new state
Clearview Offers Service in New Pennsylvania Territory
Clearview Electric has expanded to a third service area in Pennsylvania
The Illinois Commerce Commission today approved the merger of AGL Resources Inc. and Nicor Inc.
• Enercom, Inc. Seeks Pa. Broker License
• National1 Energy Seeks Pa. Broker License
• Simec LLC Receives D.C. Broker License
NStar Seeing Decline in Residential Migration
NStar is generally seeing a decline in the number of residential electric customers taking competitive supply, according to recently updated stats from the Massachusetts DPU
N.Y. Posts Migration Data for July, August
The New York PSC yesterday posted electric migration statistics for the months of July and August 2011
• Parties File Pre-hearing Memos Regarding PPL TOU Generation Mechanism
• From the Archives: Maryland PSC Posts Electric Migration Statistics for September
December 6
Amerigreen Energy, Major Energy, WGES Among New Entrants to PECO Residential Gas Market
Several natural gas suppliers have begun offering residential supply at PECO in recent months, and more are expected as Purchase of Receivables takes effect January 1, 2012.
PUCT's Anderson Remains Skeptical of Capacity Markets
PUCT Commissioner Kenneth Anderson express continued skepticism of capacity markets during a conference call with UBS Investment Research this afternoon
Study: "More Than Half" of U.S. States Allow Retail Electric Competition
"[M]ore than half of U.S. states allow retail competition for large industrial or commercial customers, [but] few today have competitive electricity retail markets at the residential level," says a new report by MIT.
Additional mitigation of the Exelon-Constellation merger remains necessary beyond the initially offered divestitures, Maryland PSC Staff said in a post-hearing brief, while Exelon-Constellation simultaneously announced a commitment to build new generation in an amount which Staff suggested could potentially alleviate Staff's remaining concerns
HOP Energy Seeks Maryland License
• Verdigris Energy Seeks Ohio Broker License
• Clarity Energy Consulting Receives Ohio Broker License
• Uncertainty Over Aggregator/Supplier Regulation in Conn. Leads to Application Withdrawal
Horizon Power Reports Customer Count
Horizon Power and Light reported its customer count in filing a response at the District of Columbia PSC to concerns raised by the Office of People's Counsel
Bounce Energy Offering 12 Deals of Christmas
Bounce Energy is offering its "12 Deals of Christmas" for a second consecutive year
• BP Energy to Pay $20,000 to Settle Ancillary Shortfall
• Ampegy Launches New Website
December 5
N.Y. Staff Recommend Further Lowering Hourly Pricing Cutoff
New York PSC Staff have recommended lowering the current mandatory hourly pricing cutoff for default service customers at Orange & Rockland, and also recommended changes in the pricing of capacity
ERCOT Credit Work Group to Discuss Minimum Capitalization Requirements
ERCOT's Credit Work Group will discuss today draft minimum market participation standards, which include minimum capitalization requirements, and are similar to those recently required at other RTOs by FERC
Vectren Retail, LLC to Cancel Market Based Rate Authority, Citing Impending "Business Transactions"
ectren Retail, LLC d/b/a Vectren Source has submitted a notice of cancellation of its FERC market based rate tariff, and asked that FERC act on the notice expeditiously
Power2Switch to Expand to New States in December
Online broker Power2Switch announced that it has raised $1.3 million in capital allowing it to launch service in additional states this month
• RJT Energy Consultants Seeking Licenses in Several States
• Smart Energy Partners Seeks Ohio Licenses
• Avion Energy Group Seeks Ohio License
• Energy Trust Delaware Receives Broker License
ERCOT Files NPRR Regarding Procurement, Deployment of Resources to Address Emergency Conditions
ERCOT has filed Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) 432 to institute parameters governing ERCOT's procurement and deployment of Resources that may be used to alleviate imminent Emergency Conditions in a manner not otherwise delineated in the Protocols and Operating Guides, specifically, in taking actions similar to the reliability must-run (RMR) contracts executed with mothballed units this summer.
Entergy Says MISO Transition Not Impacted by Divestiture, Merger of Transmission Assets with ITC
Entergy Corporation and ITC Holdings Corp. announced this morning that the Boards of Directors of both companies have approved a definitive agreement under which Entergy will divest and then merge its electric transmission business into ITC
Consumers Energy has announced the cancellation of a proposed clean coal plant project near Bay City and the anticipated suspension of operation of seven smaller coal-fired units in 2015
• ERCOT Issues Final RMR Determination for S.R. Bertron Units
• Shahid Malik to Lead PSEG Energy Resources & Trade
• From the Archives: Connecticut Light & Power Migration Growth Slows in October
December 2
Constellation Energy to Acquire Retail Supplier ONEOK Energy Marketing Company
Constellation Energy has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of ONEOK Energy Marketing Company
• Early Bird Power Seeks Pa. Gas Broker License
PUCT Staff File Draft Concerning Treatment of Energy Storage Transactions
PUCT Staff have filed a draft recommendation for a proposal for publication which would provide that energy storage equipment or facilities would be settled at the node when charging, and that such transactions would be considered wholesale transactions and would generally not be subject to ancillary costs
Calif. PUC Adopts Final Rules on Retail Supplier Security, Nonbypassable Charges
The California PUC adopted as final new rules governing security requirements applicable to electric service providers, and adjustments to the Market Price Benchmark (MPB) used to determine the nonbypassable indifference charges assigned to customers leaving bundled utility service
Viridian Energy Reports Maryland Customer Count for October
Viridian Energy filed a monthly compliance report listing its total Maryland customer count
North American Power Reports Maryland Enrollments During October
North American Power has filed with the Maryland PSC its compliance report for the month October, which lists the number of customers enrolled in Maryland during the month
PJM Files Changes to RPM to Further Inflate Capacity Prices
PJM has filed several proposed tariff changes with FERC, the principal design of which are to increase capacity prices in the Reliability Pricing Model
Maryland PSC Staff have sought stakeholder comment on Public Utilities Article §7-507(j) which requires that an electricity supplier, "post on the Internet information that is readily understandable about its services and rates for small commercial and residential electric customers," as Staff noted that "there are many issues that need clarification."
December 1
Pa. PUC to Launch New Rulemaking on Standardized Supplier Coordination Tariff
The Pennsylvania PUC will continue to work on standardizing natural gas distribution companies' (NGDC) supplier coordination tariffs, but will do so in a new rulemaking as the current rulemaking was approaching its automatic withdrawal date
ERCOT Forecasts 2012 Reserve Margin at 12%
ERCOT released its December capacity, demand and reserves report indicating that capacity is expected to fall below the target reserve margin beginning next summer
Washington Gas Energy Services Begins Offering Service at Met-Ed, Penelec
Washington Gas Energy Services has begun offering residential electric service at Met-Ed and Penelec.
Plymouth Rock Energy Receives Pennsylvania License
• Sperian Energy Corp. Receives Expanded Pa. License
• Great American Power Receives Expanded Pa. License
• Utility Savings Solutions Receives Pa. License
• Conn. Grants License to Noble Americas Energy Solutions
Pennsylvania Migration Growth Slows in Holiday-Shortened Week
According to the most recent statistics from the Pennsylvania PUC, weekly residential electric migration growth in Pennsylvania was generally lower in the most recent week, in part due to the loss of a meter read date from the holiday.
Direct Energy RFIs Start to Deconstruct AEP Retail Energy Survey Results
The Direct Energy REPs have submitted Requests for Information to AEP Texas Commercial & Industrial Retail Limited Partnership, concerning AEP Texas Commercial & Industrial Retail Limited Partnership's recent direct testimony supporting its sought REP certificate amendment to serve mass market customers
Future Now Energy Begins Listing Offers on Ohio Apples to Apples
Future Now Energy has begun offering residential natural gas service at Duke Energy Ohio through the PUCO Apples to Apples chart
North American Power, Pricelock Among Forbes' America's Most Promising Companies
North American Power and broker Pricelock were both named to Forbes' list of America's 100 Most Promising Companies
ERCOT Adjusts Responsive Reserve Deployment Practice
On December 7, 2011, ERCOT will adjust the current Responsive Reserve Service (RRS) deployment practice, while still being in accordance with the ERCOT Protocols, ERCOT said in a market notice
FirstEnergy Solutions Signs Long-Term PPA with Maryland Solar Project
FirstEnergy Solutions has signed a long-term agreement to purchase the output from the Maryland Solar Farm, which is to be constructed in Hagerstown, Md.
• PUCT Sets Interest Rates for REPs
• PUCT Schedules Demand Ratchet Workshop
November 30
Pa. PUC Caps Early Termination Fees at $50 for Supplier
EnerPenn USA, LLC d/b/a Y.E.P. and YEP Energy has petitioned the Pennsylvania PUC for reconsideration of the PUC's order granting YEP Energy an electric generation supplier license to remove various marketing and solicitation conditions placed on the license, including a limit of $50 on early termination fees
Illinois Senate Passes Tenaska Sourcing Agreement Bill
The Illinois Senate has passed SB 678 which would require, among other things, that alternative retail electric suppliers enter into sourcing agreements with an initial clean coal generating facility to be developed under the law, which is to be the Tenaska Taylorville Energy Center
PGW, Retail Suppliers File Settlement Resulting from Default Service Collaborative
Retail suppliers and Philadelphia Gas Works have reached a settlement to implement various retail choice billing and education enhancements, but which does not address any change in the default service mechanism
DEFG Releases 2011 ABACCUS Ranking of Retail Choice States
Distributed Energy Financial Group LLC this morning released its 2011 Annual Baseline Assessment of Choice in Canada and the United States
Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc., an exploration and production company, has sought to make, "[i]ssues related to the manner in which retail electric providers ('REP') offer service upon the initiation of unbundling in Sharyland's service area and as Sharyland's unbundled service matures," part of the issues to be addressed in hearings concerning Sharyland's proposal to transition the former Cap Rock territories to retail competition
• Sperian Illinois Application Limited to ComEd
• Early Bird Power Seeks D.C. Gas Broker License
• Mondre Energy Receives Mass. Broker License
• NorthRoad Energy Receives Mass. Broker License
• Young Energy Withdraws 5Linx Trade Name
PJM Files Process to Review Market Participant Risk Management Policies
PJM has filed tariff changes with FERC to implement, as required by FERC, periodic audits of a market participant's risk management policies by PJMSettlement.
• ERCOT Files 4CP Data for 2011
• Ohio Manufacturers' Association Selects FirstEnergy Solutions as Exclusive Supplier
November 29
Cincinnati Bell Energy Launches Natural Gas Service
Cincinnati Bell Energy has begun offering residential natural gas service at Duke Energy Ohio
ResCom Energy to Assign Maryland Customers to Public Power
ResCom Energy, LLC and its marketing partner Positive Energy Electricity Supply, LLC have entered into an agreement to assign all of ResCom's Maryland electric customers to Public Power, LLC, the parties jointly informed the Maryland PSC yesterday
Pa. House Committee Reports Out Resolution Blocking New Retail Natural Gas Rules
The Pennsylvania House Consumer Affairs Committee has reported out of committee HR 505, a concurrent resolution disapproving the PUC's regulation on natural gas distribution companies and the promotion of competitive retail markets.
Sperian Energy Seeks Illinois License
• Worthington Energy Consultants Seeks Ohio Broker License
• Qvinta Energy Services Receives D.C. Gas Broker License
• Clean Energy Receives Mass. Broker License
My Choice Energy Launches Service at Duke Energy Ohio
My Choice Energy has begun offering natural gas service at Duke Energy Ohio, with a product listed on PUCO's apples to apples chart
Direct Energy Business Expands to Central Maine Power
Direct Energy Business announced today that it will begin providing competitive electricity supply services to commercial and industrial customers in the Central Maine Power service territory
Independence Energy Begins New York Service
Independence Energy is now offering service in New York
Energy Plus Holdings Launches Affinity Program with Temple University Alumni Association
Energy Plus Holdings has launched an affinity partnership with the Temple University Alumni Association.
• ConEdison Solutions Names Lakhany as Illinois Channel Sales Manager
• From the Archives: New Default Service Rates at CL&P, UI
• From the Archives: October Migration at United Illuminating
November 28
Nine Out of 10 New ConEd Customers Decline to Use ESCO Referral Program
Nearly nine out of 10 small volume customers initiating service with Consolidated Edison decline to participate in the PowerMove ESCO referral program, according to a status report filed by ConEd
Direct Energy Texas Results Not Materially Impacted by August Weather
Total profitability for Direct Energy in Texas, "was not materially impacted," by price spikes during August, parent Centrica said in a recent interim management statement
N.Y. Remote Account Number Access Program to Move Forward at Four Utilities, With ESCO Funding
The New York PSC has accepted compliance filings from several utilities to implement programs allowing customers to remotely access their account numbers, as a mean of facilitating enrollments with ESCOs
VCharge Seeks Pa. Retail Supplier License to Market Thermal Storage Solution
VCharge Inc. applied for a Pennsylvania electric generation supplier license as an aggregator to serve all customer classes at PPL
Public Power, LLC Seeks Ohio License
• UGI Energy Services Receives Massachusetts Gas License
• 5Linx Receives Mass. Retail Agent License
• The Legacy Energy Group Receives Ohio Broker License
Residential Migration Growth Slows at PECO, PPL
PPL Electric Utilities and PECO both saw large declines in the weekly growth of migrated residential accounts in the most recent weekly statistics from the Pennsylvania PUC
FERC Suspends CAISO Virtual Bidding Intertie Prohibition, Subject to Technical Conference
FERC accepted but suspended the California ISO's tariffs to eliminate convergence bidding at intertie locations, finding that the proposal may be unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, or preferential, and ordered a technical conference
• PJM Reports Amount Load Overpaid in 2009-2011 due to Error
• From the Archives: Illinois Migration Data for October
November 23
ResCom Energy, LLC and its marketing partner Positive Energy Electricity Supply, LLC have entered into an agreement to assign all of ResCom's Connecticut electric customers to Public Power, LLC, the parties jointly informed PURA this morning.
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved the start of a second notice period for proposed electric customer protection rules, which, among other things, would newly prevent retail suppliers from using the name of an Illinois natural gas utility
PUCO "Open" to Utility Exit from Merchant Function as New Rules Drafted
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is, "open to considering applications [from gas utilities] to exit-the-merchant-function and will seriously consider such applications that are just and reasonable," the Commission said in issuing proposed revisions to relevant rules governing any such exit
Proposed Order Would Impose Reservation Charge on Choice Customers at Michigan Gas Utilities
A proposed order from a Michigan ALJ would conclude that Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation's proposed level for a reservation charge applicable to choice customers, "is the simplest and fairest method to allocate the cost of providing reliable service to each customer class."
GDF Suez Retail Energy Solutions Receives Maine License
• New Young Energy Trade Names Approved by PUCT
• Quest Energy Solutions Receives Ohio Broker License
• SourceOne Receives Maine Broker License
Maine PUC Sets BHE Large Non-Residential Default Service Rate
The Maine PUC issued an order yesterday establishing the Standard Offer price for the large non-residential class at Bangor Hydro-Electric for December 2011.
Avista's Ecova Acquires Broker, Energy Manager Prenova
Ecova, the recently rebranded Advantage IQ, has announced its intent to acquire Prenova, Inc., a privately-held enterprise energy management company headquartered in Atlanta
Residential Migration Growth Drops Significantly at JCPL
Residential migration growth during the month of October declined significantly at Jersey Central Power & Light, but rebounded at Atlantic City Electric
Pa. OCA Seeks Fixed Price Hedge for Pike County Default Service
The Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate is seeking to include a 1 MW fixed price hedge for on-peak residential default supply at Pike County Light and Power, in contrast to the utility's proposal to continue to rely exclusively on the spot market for default service needs
November 22
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved, without modification at this time, an unopposed stipulation to establish an electric security plan governing default service at Duke Energy Ohio for the period January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2015, though PUCO expressed concerned about the use of multiple descending clock auctions per year to procure future Standard Service Offer supplies.
PUCO Approves AES-DPL Merger With Retail Market Enhancements
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved this morning, through adoption of several stipulations, the acquisition of DPL Inc., and its subsidiary, The Dayton Power and Light Company, by the AES Corporation
• Burton Energy Group Receives Mass. Broker License
• Global Power Consultants Receives Mass. Broker License
Sperian Energy Launches Residential Service at PECO on PA Power Switch
Sperian Energy has launched residential electric service at PECO on PA Power Switch
ERCOT Draft Would Expand EILS to Include Distributed Generation
ERCOT has issued for comment draft amendments to P.U.C. Substantive Rule 25.507, which would, among other things, expand the current Emergency Interruptible Load Service (EILS) program to include distributed generation.
Calif. Draft Revised Again to Exclude Some Small Commercial Customers from ESP Security Calculation
A fourth revision to a California PUC proposed decision regarding electric service provider security requirements would exclude certain small commercial accounts from triggering heightened security requirements for electric service providers, while also deferring to a subsequent proceeding the definition of small commercial customer
D.C. OPC Seeks 30 Days Notice Prior to Restart of Horizon Marketing Efforts
The District of Columbia Office of People's Counsel asked the District of Columbia PSC to require that Horizon Power & Light give 30 days' notice to the PSC before Horizon resumes sales calls in the District.
SEMCO Energy Gas Warns Customers of "Possible Deceptive Marketing" by Gas Suppliers
SEMCO Energy Gas Company yesterday alerted customers of what it called, "possible deceptive marketing tactics" targeting residential and business gas customers in its service areas
Direct Energy Offers Affinity Program with The Pittsburgh Promise
Direct Energy has partnered with The Pittsburgh Promise to offer employees and students' families of the Pittsburgh Public Schools discounted electricity
PUCT Opens Docket to Review Reconnection Rules
The PUCT has assigned Project 39926 for a rulemaking proceeding to amend PUC Subst. R. §25.483 to review reconnection of service.
November 21
Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power have proposed a joint default service plan which relies exclusively on 24-month contracts for the full requirements portion of the portfolio, and which includes a bypassable retail adder in the Price to Compare
WGES Again Sees Marginal Net Decline in Customers
For the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011, WGL Holdings' retail energy-marketing segment reported operating earnings of $11.7 million, up from $5.9 million for the same quarter of the prior fiscal year.
People's Power & Gas Seeks Georgia License
• GDF Suez Retail Energy Solutions Receives Ohio License
• Alternative Utility Services, Inc. Receives Ohio Gas Broker License
• Maryland PSC Fines SourceOne $100, Grants Gas Broker License
BGE Seeks to Temporarily Decrease Late Payment Charges, Affecting POR Discount
Baltimore Gas & Electric has asked the Maryland PSC to approve, on a temporary basis, lower late payment charge factors for electric and gas service, due to a transition to a new billing system.
N.J. BPU Staff to Review BGS Reconciliation Charge, Process
Prompted by comments from the Rate Counsel, the New Jersey BPU Staff is initiating an informal stakeholder process to review each of the electric utility's Basic Generation Service (BGS) reconciliation charges
NRG Energy Acquires Distributed Solar Provider Solar Power Partners
NRG Energy, Inc. announced this morning that it has acquired San Francisco-based Solar Power Partners, a developer of commercial and industrial distributed solar projects.
Stream to Pay $20,000 to Resolve Investigation of Texas Complaints
Stream Spe, Ltd. would pay $20,000 under a settlement with PUCT Staff to resolve allegations that Stream, "in certain limited instances," was not in compliance with several provisions of the Substantive Rules.
Young Energy to Pay $18,000 to Settle PUCT Staff Compliance Audit
Young Energy would pay $18,000 under a settlement with PUCT Staff to resolve allegations that Young Energy was not in full compliance with 10 provisions of the Substantive Rules
• N.H. Electric Cooperative Customers Ask to be Served by National Grid
• Maryland Sets Hearing on Gap RFP Shortfalls
• From the Archives: North American Power Eyeing Launch of Gas Marketing in Three States in Early/Mid 2012
• From the Archives: Ohio Gas Migration Data as of Sept. 2011
November 18
Connecticut Light and Power Files New Standard Service, Last Resort Service Rates
Connecticut Light and Power has submitted new Standard Service rates for the calendar year 2012, and new Last Resort Service rates for the three-month period beginning January 1, 2012
Flash: Direct Energy Reports PPL Customer Count
Direct Energy reported this morning its residential customer count at PPL, as well as its business customer count for all of Pennsylvania.
Duquesne Light Files New Default Service Rate
Duquesne Light has filed updated default service rate information for the period beginning January 1, 2012.
Vista Energy Marketing Seeks Illinois License
• GDF Suez Retail Energy Solutions Seeks Maine License
• Clear Choice Electricity Receives Maryland Broker License
• Global Montello Group Receives Maryland Broker License
Liberty Power Files Complaint Over Application of Minimum Stay at Pepco
Liberty Power Corporation has filed a complaint with the District of Columbia PSC regarding the application of the SOS minimum stay rule to a non-residential customer, as Liberty sought an order from the PSC directing Pepco to enroll the customer with Liberty, among other relief.
Maryland PSC Supplier Offer Website Goes Live
The Maryland PSC has gone live with its website listing available electric offers in the market
FERC Drops Proposal Limiting Capacity Release by Affiliates
In a final rule, FERC has dropped its earlier proposal to require that, if more than one affiliate of the same entity participates in an interstate natural gas pipeline open season, then none of those affiliates may release any capacity obtained in that open season pursuant to a pro rata allocation to any affiliate, or otherwise allow any affiliate to obtain the use of the allowed capacity
FERC Maintains Inflated Capacity Prices
FERC denied rehearing on all but several minor points regarding its prior decision to inflate capacity prices in PJM by $3 billion by accepting a revised Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR), which, among other things, removed the exemption from the MOPR for capacity sellers who were not net short on capacity
• FERC Reports on Enforcement Actions
• MLB Approves Sale of Astros to CEO of Owner of Champion Energy
November 17
TXU Energy Launches EV-Focused TOU Plan
TXU has launched a new residential Time of Use product tailored for customers with electric vehicles or distributed solar generation
Six Pennsylvania Utilities See Weekly Residential Migration Growth Exceed 1,000 Accounts
Six of Pennsylvania's seven major electric distribution companies saw residential migration growth in excess of 1,000 accounts for the most recent week, according to the latest stats form the Pennsylvania PUC
United Illuminating Files Default Service Rates for 2012
United Illuminating has filed Standard Service rates for the year 2012, and Last Resort Service rates for the three-month period beginning January 1, 2012
Connecticut Light & Power Migration Growth Slows in October
Connecticut Light & Power has posted migration statistics for the month of October 2011
Castlebridge Energy Seeks Show Cause Order Over Delay in Supplier Testing at BGE
Castlebridge Energy Group, LLC requested that the Maryland PSC order Baltimore Gas & Electric to show cause why a delay in testing new gas suppliers' communication with BGE via Extensible Markup Language (XML), which is a pre-requisite to serve customers, is not unreasonable
BlueStar Energy Solutions Acquires TruBrite Energy Management
BlueStar Energy Solutions announced this morning that it has acquired TruBrite Energy Management
Winners of October FirstEnergy Ohio Default Service Auction Published
Consistent with prior direction from PUCO, CRA International submitted an unredacted list of winning bidders in the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities' default service auction held in October.
• UtiliTech Seeks Ohio Broker License
• Dynamic Energy Receives Ohio Broker License
• Consumer Energy Solutions Receives Maryland Gas Broker License
• Hospital Energy Services Receives Maryland Gas Broker License
• Conn. Draft Would Grant License to Noble Americas Energy Solutions
Liberty Power to Pay $5,000 to Settle Maine Staff Investigation
Liberty Power will pay $5,000 under an agreement approved by the Maine PUC to resolve a Staff investigation
• IntelliGen Resources to Pay $20,000 for RRS Shortfall
• WGES, 3Degrees Named DOE Green Power Suppliers of the Year
November 16
Pennsylvania Removes Information from Eligible Customer Lists
The Pennsylvania PUC has ordered that certain information be excluded from the eligible customer lists (ECL) provided by electric distribution companies (EDCs) to electric generation suppliers (EGSs), in an order published yesterday
PECO Prices to Compare to Decrease January 1
PECO has posted updated electric Price to Compare information for the three-month period beginning January 1, 2012
ComEd Residential Migration Jumps by 50,000 in October
Residential customers at Commonwealth Edison who have switched to a competitive supplier and completed at least one billing cycle on competitive supply increased by over 50,000 during the month of October, according to the latest statistics from the Illinois Commerce Commission
Spark Energy Seeks Expanded Pa. License
• Supermarket Procurement Co-op Topco Associates Seeks Illinois ABC License
• EMEX Power Seeks Ohio Broker License
• Partners in Energy Management Seeks Illinois ABC License
PSNH Proposes Nonbypassable Alternative for Recovery of Above-Market PPAs
Public Service Company of New Hampshire has proposed an alternative cost recovery methodology for the above-market costs of PPAs it is seeking to execute with several wood-burning IPPs
Stream Energy Customers May Pay Bills at Wal-Mart Under Exclusive Program
Stream Energy announced this morning that its customers are now able to pay their electric bill at any Wal-Mart store in Texas
Constellation, Marriott Sign Load Response Agreement for 250 Properties
Constellation Energy and Marriott International, Inc. announced this morning an agreement to develop over 23 megawatts of load response capability across more than 250 Marriott-managed hotel properties in the mid-Atlantic, New England, New York, Texas and California
A draft California PUC decision (A. 11-06-004) would require Pacific Gas and Electric to file a petition for modification of the decision establishing its Power Charge Indifference Amount (PCIA) for 2012 within 60 days of the issuance of a decision in R.07-05-025, where changes to the methodology used to determine the PCIA are being addressed
• FERC Approves AES-DPL Merger
• From the Archives: New York Reports June Migration Data
November 15
MVC Affiliate to Acquire Plymouth Rock Energy, Falcon Energy
MVC Private Equity Fund, LP is in the process of acquiring substantial membership interests of the parent of ESCOs Plymouth Rock Energy, LLC and Falcon Energy, LLC
United Illuminating Posts October Migration Data
United Illuminating has posted migration data for the month of October 2011
Dominion East Ohio Sees Choice Enrollments Drop by 25,000
More than 25,000 residential customers left competitive supply at Dominion East Ohio during the three months ended September 2011, compared to the total as of June 2011, according to newly posted migration data from PUCO.
Switch Holds Decrease at TNMP, Growth Slows Elsewhere
The total number of switch holds applicable to customers as part of entering into a deferred payment plan with a retail electric provider fell at Texas-New Mexico Power in the month of October, while the net growth of accounts subject to a switch hold decreased in all other ERCOT service areas
• The DC Project Seeks Maryland Broker License
• Clarity Energy Consulting Seeks Ohio Broker License
• TES Energy Services Receives Expanded Pa. Broker License
• Energy Professionals, LLC Receives Ohio Gas Broker License
Load Overpays PJM Generators due to Software Error, Overpayments Extend Beyond Re-billing Limit
PJM has been over-paying Balancing Operating Reserve Lost Opportunity Cost credits to generators for an extended period of time which extends beyond the two-year limit for adjusting billing statements, it reported to FERC.
RESA Says Allocating Price Responsive Demand Credits to LSEs Ensures Accurate Capacity Procurement
PJM's proposal to limit the allocation of Price Responsive Demand credits to the load-serving entity which serves the load engaging in Price Responsive Demand is not anti-competitive or unjust and unreasonable, the Retail Energy Supply Association said in an answer at FERC
Exelon, Constellation Expect FERC to Take Additional Time for Merger Review
Exelon and Constellation now believe that FERC will take additional time to consider their pending merger application and proposed settlement with the PJM market monitor, the companies said in an SEC filing yesterday
• Pricelock Expands Online Brokering to Canada
• Ampegy Launches Charitable Giving Program
November 14
North American Power Eyeing Launch of Gas Marketing in Three States in Early/Mid 2012
North American Power intends to launch natural gas service in three states in the early to middle part of next year, as it named Paul Rossi as Vice President of its new natural gas division
Most Texans Unfamiliar with Non-Affiliated REPs
Most Texas customers are unfamiliar with REPs other than the former affiliated REPs, survey results filed by AEP Texas Commercial & Industrial Retail Limited Partnership show
Illinois Approves Purchase of Uncollectibles at Ameren
The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved tariffs at Ameren Illinois to implement Purchase of Uncollectibles
Tentative Pennsylvania Order Would Require Suppliers to Meet Deadline in Submission of Switches
Pennsylvania electric suppliers would be required to submit switches to electric distribution companies (EDCs) prior to a customer-specific deadline under the PUC's tentative order to accelerate the switching process
Duquesne Light Anticipates Moving Residential Default Service to Full Requirements Contracts
Duquesne Light anticipates relying on competitively bid full requirements contracts to serve residential customers under its next default service plan (POLR VI), it said in recent comments to the Pennsylvania PUC
Calif. PUC Approves Greater Access to Customer Info. for CCAs
The California PUC approved a final resolution allowing community choice aggregators (CCAs), and communities studying CCA implementation, to receive additional customer information from Pacific Gas & Electric (1/7).
PUC Approves New Default Service Rates at UGI
The Pennsylvania PUC approved new electric default service rates at UGI Utilities, effective for the three-month period starting December 1, 2011
November 11
AEP Retail Energy Offers to Use Disclaimer in Texas, But Main Problem Remains
In direct testimony concerning its REP certificate amendment, AEP Texas Commercial & Industrial Retail Limited Partnership has offered to use a disclaimer in advertisements, on its website, and on business cards concerning its relationship to the AEP Texas distribution companies, but this would not resolve what Matters sees as the central issue in the case
Pa. PUC Says EDC-Affiliated Suppliers Showing Up at Customer Doors Right Before Switches
The Pennsylvania PUC "is hearing anecdotally" that customers who call their electric distribution company for a meter read, in preparation for starting competitive supply, are being visited by the EDC's competitive affiliate in a last-ditch effort to win the customer
Court Rules TDUs Cannot Charge REPs for Lost Revenues from Energy Efficiency
The PUCT is not authorized to allow TDUs to charge REPs for lost TDU revenues as a result of the TDU's statutorily required energy efficiency programs, and the Commission appropriately declined to grant the TDUs such a Lost Revenue Adjustment Mechanism (LRAM), the Third Court of Appeals of Texas found yesterday.
Direct Energy to Acquire Home Warranty of America
Direct Energy has reached an agreement to acquire Home Warranty of America (HWA), a supplier of whole home protection plans across the United States, for $48 million (£30 million) in cash.
PECO Seeing 300 Rescissions Per Week
About 300 customers per week ask PECO to rescind a supplier switch submitted for the customer, PECO reported during a Pennsylvania PUC hearing on retail markets.
Integrys Energy Services Receives D.C. Gas License
• SourceOne Seeks Maine Broker License
• Alternative Utility Services Receives Pa. Broker License
• EnerNOC Receives Texas Aggregator Certificate
Cawley Asks if Default Order of Electric Offers on PA Power Switch Should Change
During a retail markets hearing yesterday, Pennsylvania PUC Commissioner James Cawley asked stakeholders whether the default order of retail electric offers on PA Power Switch should be modified
PUCT's Anderson Expands on Issues for Resource Adequacy and Shortage Pricing
PUCT Commissioner Kenneth Anderson has expanded on the "comprehensive and holistic" approach that should be taken to resolve the resource adequacy and shortage pricing issues in the ERCOT market which includes measures beyond simply the recent floors for Non-Spin Reserve Service (NSRS)
• Sharyland to File Rate Case for Delivery Tariffs in New Choice Areas
• PUCT Approves Oncor AMS Reconciliation
November 10
PUCT's Nelson Gives Notice That Revocation is Preferred Solution for Non-Compliant REPs
PUCT Chairman Donna Nelson put REPs on notice that the she will not offer to help REPs which run afoul of the Commission's certification rules in the future, saying that she regretted granting time for dPi Energy to come into compliance rather than revoking the certificate
YEP Energy Receives Pennsylvania Supplier License
• Xoom Energy Seeks to Serve Residential, Commercial Gas Customers at Four Illinois LDCs
• South Jersey Energy Company Receives Ohio Electric License
• MRL Energy Receives Maine License
Flash: Pa. PUC Issues Tentative Order to Accelerate Customer Switching Timeline
The Pennsylvania PUC this morning voted to issue a Tentative Order, for public comment, containing proposed interim guidelines to accelerate the switching process for electric customers
PPL Residential Migration Growth Nears 3,000 for Week
Continuing its recovery, residential migration at PPL for the most recent week neared 3,000 customers, the highest total in months.
Nstar Seeks 24 Month Reconciliation of Nstar Green Under-recovery
Nstar is seeking to recover the latest under-recovery of its Nstar Green optional generation product over a 24-month period, rather than the 12-month period contemplated in a prior DPU order.
PUCT Adopts Standard Form Prepaid Disclosure Statement
The PUCT approved a final Prepaid Disclosure Statement for REPs, adopting Staff's latest proposal without substantive modification
ERCOT Files NPRRs to Mitigate Price Suppression During Reserve Deployments
ERCOT has filed several Nodal Protocol Revision Requests aimed at mitigating price suppression during the deployment of reserve services in order to more accurately reflect the value of the service
PJM Seeks Declaratory Order to Allocate Costs of ITC Phase Angle Regulators
PJM has sought a declaratory order from FERC to resolve uncertainty regarding how PJM should recover from its members the costs allocated to PJM by FERC for certain phase angle regulator (PAR) transmission facilities to be installed by International Transmission Company on ITC's transmission system in the Midwest ISO
• WGES to Supply Baltimore Regional Cooperative Purchasing Committee
• ERCOT Receives Notification of Suspension of Operations for DOW_G62
• From the Archives: Illinois Migration Data from August, September
November 9
Verde Energy Launches Met-Ed/Penelec Offers on PA Power Switch
Verde Energy USA, Inc. has launched residential electric offers at Met-Ed and Penelec on PA Power Switch
South Jersey Energy Co. Reports Higher Economic Earnings
South Jersey Energy Company recorded economic earnings of $1 million for the quarter ending September 30, 2011, up from $400,000 a year ago, parent South Jersey Industries reported yesterday
Consumers Energy's Russell Sees No Future for Choice Cap Expansion Legislation
CMS Energy and Consumers Energy President and CEO John Russell does not expect legislation to raise Michigan's electric choice cap to gain any traction
• Qvinta Energy Services Seeks D.C. Gas Broker License
• H.P. Technologies Receives Ohio Electric Broker License
Launch of "CenterPoint Energy Electric Price Index" Needlessly Conflates Electric Utility, Broker
Readers of the Houston Chronicle, or its Fuel Fix blog, will have noted that CenterPoint Energy has recently launched on FuelFix and the Sunday Chronicle the "CenterPoint Energy Electric Price Index," which essentially tracks costs under fixed rate contracts of various lengths
Just Energy Sees Flat Gross Margin for Retail Supply Business
Just Energy Group Inc. reported Adjusted EBITDA of $47.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 (second fiscal quarter of 2012), up from $37.5 million a year ago, largely driven by increased gross margin from Just Energy's home services and ethanol businesses (all figures Canadian).
UGI Reports Higher Margin from Retail Supply, Expand to Residential Gas Marketing
UGI's Midstream & Marketing segment reported lower net income for the full fiscal year of 2011 of $52.5 million, versus $68.2 million for the prior fiscal year.
TC Ravenswood Seeks FERC Preemption of N.Y. PSC Black-Start Order
TC Ravenswood has filed a complaint at FERC regarding the New York PSC's September order that generators are required to obtain the PSC's consent, pursuant to Public Service Law (PSL) §70, to discontinue blackstart service
• United Illuminating Reports Last Resort Supplier
• ConEdison Solutions Officially Launches Met-Ed/Penelec Residential Offers
November 8
Flash: Just Energy Customer Growth Steady
In reporting earnings this morning, Just Energy said that its customer count as of September 30, 2011 stood at 3.403 million Residential Customer Equivalents
FirstEnergy Utilities Intend to Propose Opt-In Retail Auction in Next Default Service Plan
Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, and West Penn Power "anticipate proposing an opt-in offering for non-shopping residential customers," in their upcoming default service plan petition, which will likely cover the period June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2015
OSBA: Retail Opt-In Auction Unlawful Under Pennsylvania Law
A retail opt-in auction in Pennsylvania would be "unlawful" because it would prevent the offering of default service at the, "least cost to customers over time," as required by statute, the Office of Small Business Advocate said in comments to the PUC
Hard End Date to Pa. Default Service Contracts Risks Repeat of Pike County Experience, OCA Says
Requiring all short-term default service contracts in Pennsylvania to have an end date on or before May 31, 2015, "would not adequately protect default service customers from the risk of purchasing under adverse market conditions," the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate said in response to a tentative PUC order
• Young Energy Seeks to Add Trade Name 5Linx
• Power2Switch Seeks Ohio Broker License
• APPI Seeks D.C. Broker License
• Maneri-Agraz Seeks Ohio Broker License
• Smartcom Energy Technologies Receives Amended Texas REP Certificate
Superior Plus Retail Supply Business Lifted by Improved Pricing, Operational Results
Superior Plus' fixed-price energy services business generated gross profits of $9.5 million for the third quarter of 2011, compared to $6.9 million in the prior year quarter (all figures Canadian).
NYISO Seeks More Time for Local Capacity Market Power Mitigation Measures
The New York ISO has asked FERC for more time to develop additional market power mitigation measures that NYISO believes are required as part of implementing new local capacity zones, as directed by a recent FERC order
Dynegy Subsidiaries File for Bankruptcy
Subsidiary Dynegy Holdings, LLC and four of its wholly owned subsidiaries -- Dynegy Northeast Generation, Inc., Hudson Power, L.L.C., Dynegy Danskammer, L.L.C. (Danskammer) and Dynegy Roseton, L.L.C. (Roseton) -- have filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11.
• Sharyland Choice Expansion to Proceed to Hearings
• Bueller? GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA Lunch Features Ben Stein
• Boralex Sells Wood-Fired Assets
• From the Archives: New Jersey Reports August, September Migration
November 7
NextEra Reports Negative Impact on Gexa from August Weather
Gexa Energy earnings were lower by about $21 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011, versus the year-ago quarter, due to the extreme hot weather in Texas during the month of August, parent NextEra Energy said Friday
BGE Posts New SOS Price Comparisons for Small Customers, Type II Rates
Baltimore Gas & Electric has filed with the Maryland PSC new Type II SOS rates for the period three-month period beginning December 1, 2011, and updated SOS price comparison information for mass market customers
Vectren Source Reports Customer Growth
Vectren Source reported a seasonal loss of $3.6 million in the third quarter of 2011, consistent with the year-ago loss of $3.5 million
Ameren is "staying active" in the Illinois retail electric market, executives said during an earnings call Friday
South Jersey Energy Co. Seeks Expanded Pa. License
• PA Gas Marketing Seeks Expanded Pennsylvania License
• Ultimate Energy Advisors Receives Maryland Broker License
• Tobelmann Energy Brokers Receives Maryland Broker License
SCANA Energy Reports Customer Churn for Last Three Months
Retail supplier SCANA Energy reported a seasonal loss of $4.3 million for the quarter ending September 30, 2011, versus a loss of $2.8 million a year ago
Constellation Poll Finds 78% of Pennsylvanians Willing to Shop for Savings of 10% or More
A statewide poll commissioned by Constellation Energy indicates that 78 percent of Pennsylvania residents would consider switching to a competitive electricity provider if it meant that they could save about 10 percent on the electricity generation portion of their utility bill, Constellation Energy announced this morning
FERC accepted, subject to additional compliance filings and creation of an interim measure, PJM's proposal that, for a load reduction to be recognized as having satisfied its capacity commitment, the load reduction must result in a metered load that is less than the customer's Peak Load Contribution
PUCT Staff File Draft Order to Adopt Prepaid Disclosure Statement
PUCT Staff filed a draft order adopting a standard form prepaid disclosure statement in Project 39357
November 4
Interstate Gas Supply Launches PECO Residential Offer
Interstate Gas Supply has begun offering residential electric service at PECO on PA Power Switch
NRG 10-Q Discloses Green Mountain Energy Customer Growth, Reliant Gross Margin Drivers
Green Mountain Energy's customer count grew by 14,000 from June 30, 2011 to September 30, 2011, parent NRG Energy disclosed in a 10-Q yesterday
CenterPoint Energy Services Studying Mass Market Expansion in East, Midwest Markets
CenterPoint Energy Services had been studying the expansion of its retail natural gas supply business to small volume customers prior to its purchase of Asgard Energy, and the purchase will give CenterPoint additional experience in serving small volume customers as it weighs expanding to the mass market, Eric Sullivan, Vice President of Marketing for CenterPoint Energy Services, told Matters yesterday
Net Migration Rate at Duke Energy Ohio Grows Marginally
Duke Energy's Commercial Power segment reported lower adjusted EBIT of $145 million for the third quarter, versus $155 million a year ago, due to the impacts of customer migration in its affiliated Ohio service area
Integrys Energy Services Earnings Lifted by Improved Margins, Lower Costs
Adjusted earnings at Integrys Energy Services were $7.7 million for the third quarter, reversing the year-ago loss of $300,000 in core earnings at the competitive unit.
AEP Retail Illinois Application Includes Residential Service
• Connecticut Gas & Electric Receives License
• Priority Power Management Receives Maryland Broker License
• Hospital Energy Services Receives Maryland Broker License
• Ollinger Global Power Consultants Registers as N.H. Aggregator
Illinois Commerce Commission Orders Two Brokers to Show Cause Why License Should Not Be Suspended
The Illinois Commerce Commission has opened two proceedings to investigate whether two electric brokers have failed to file an annual recertification report, and whether their ABC licenses should be suspended
PPL Cites "Very Positive" Experience with Retail Business to Date
Earnings from ongoing operations at PPL Corp.'s competitive Supply segment were $208 million for the third quarter of 2011, down from $260 million a year ago
• D.C. to Close Investigation of Portfolio Management for SOS
• World Energy Solutions Reports Increased Earnings
• TXU Energy Awarded Contract for Irving Convention Center
• Direct Energy Sponsorship Saves Harrisburg Holiday Parade
• From the Archives: D.C. PSC Posts August Gas Migration Data
November 3
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Utilities See Significant Drop in Industrial Migration
Three of FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania distribution companies saw a significant decrease in industrial customer migration for the most recent week, according to the latest statistics from the Pennsylvania PUC
Reliant Energy Customer Growth Accelerates
Reliant Energy reported accelerated customer growth in the quarter ending September 30, 2011, parent NRG Energy reported this morning
CenterPoint Energy Services Acquires Marketer Asgard Energy
CenterPoint Energy Services, Inc. (CES) announced today that it acquired Asgard Energy, LLC effective November 1
AEP Retail Energy Seeks Illinois Electric License
• WhiteFence Seeks Pa. Broker License
• Constellation NewEnergy Receives Authority to Serve Residential Gas Customers in Md.
• Rapid Power Management Receives Maryland Broker License
• TexRep6 Withdraws Request to Use Trade Name Smart Power
UGI Utilities to Start Purchase of Receivables Program on December 1
UGI Utilities. Inc. - Gas Division will commence its Purchase of Receivables program on December 1, 2011
SouthStar Energy Services Narrows Seasonal EBIT Loss
AGL saw its retail energy operations segment, consisting of SouthStar Energy Services, report a seasonal EBIT loss of $5 million for the third quarter of 2011, narrowing the year-ago EBIT loss of $9 million
Stream Energy Posts New Jersey Pricing
As previously reported, Stream Energy began enrollments in New Jersey on November 1, and pricing is now available
Performance of CenterPoint Competitive Retail Unit Continues to be Masked by Wholesale Losses
CenterPoint Energy's competitive natural gas sales and services business reported an operating loss of $10 million for the third quarter of 2011 compared to operating income of $7 million for the same period of 2010, largely due to the continuing unfavorable climate for the wholesale side of the business.
• D.C. Orders Base Rate Investigation at WGL
• CL&P Reports Standard Service Suppliers
• Pa. PUC Posts Agenda for Retail Market Hearing
• From the Archives: Delaware PSC Posts August Migration Data
November 2
Pepco Files New Residential, Commercial SOS Rates
Pepco has filed with the Maryland PSC new residential and Type I SOS rates for the period beginning June 1, 2012, and new Type II SOS rates for the period beginning December 1, 2011
Delmarva Files New Residential, Commercial SOS Rates
Delmarva Power has filed with the Maryland PSC new residential and Type I SOS rates for the period beginning June 1, 2012, and new Type II SOS rates for the period beginning December 1, 2011
FirstEnergy Solutions Growth in Direct Retail Sales Continues
Continuing the pace seen in the second quarter of 2011, direct retail sales by FirstEnergy Solutions in the third quarter of 2011 increased by two-thirds versus the year-ago quarter, FirstEnergy Corp. disclosed yesterday in reporting earnings
PSEG Lowers Migration Forecast for New Jersey
PSEG has revised downward its forecast of electric migration in New Jersey as a result of lower Basic Generation Service (BGS) prices which took effect June 1, and an increase in market prices for power.
Green Mountain Energy Seeks Waiver of Penalty for "Inadvertent" Withholding of New York Capacity
Green Mountain Energy Company has petitioned FERC for a limited, one-time waiver of a New York ISO tariff provision requiring penalties for the withholding of capacity, after Green Mountain said that it, "inadvertently withheld a small amount of capacity from the NYISO installed capacity ('ICAP') market," in May and June 2011
Ohio to Reconsider Licensing Requirements for Consultants, Denies Complaint Against Palmer Energy
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio said that it is appropriate to explore further distinguishing the activities of consultants versus brokers, and suggested that the matter should be addressed in a future rulemaking, as the Commission denied a complaint against Palmer Energy Company filed by Buckeye Energy Brokers, Inc.
Nicor Cites "Real Potential" for Illinois Electric Business
During an earnings call, Nicor said that it sees "real potential" for its new electric commodity marketing business in Illinois, which is conducted pursuant to a marketing agreement with Dominion Retail
• PUCT Assigns Docket Number to Modify REP Application Form
• Cirro Energy Launches Mobile Website
• Direct Energy Closes First Choice Power Acquisition
November 1
Internal PUCT Staff Memo Recommends Fine Against Glacial Energy, Revocation Cited
An internal memo dated August 31, 2011 from the PUCT's Oversight and Enforcement Division recommended an administrative penalty against Glacial Energy for several alleged violations relating to its original REP application and ongoing ownership.
World Energy Solutions Acquires GSE Consulting
World Energy Solutions, Inc. announced this morning that it has purchased GSE Consulting, LP for approximately $8.6 million at closing plus a potential earn-out.
Resident Power Launches First Residential Aggregation in New Hampshire
Resident Power, a mass market aggregator active in New England, says that it has acquired a sufficient number of participants for its initial aggregation pool in New Hampshire and has begun enrolling customers with competitive suppliers
Potomac Edison Files New SOS Rates
Potomac Edison (Allegheny/FirstEnergy) has filed new Type II SOS rates for the three month period beginning December 1.
Pepco, Delmarva Seek Maryland PSC Order on Cost Allocation for Long-Term Contracts
Pepco and Delmarva Power have sought rehearing of the Maryland's PSC order issuing an RFP for 1,500 MW of new capacity, arguing that the Commission must address several threshold issues, including cost recovery, prior to issuing an RFP.
PPL Posts Results from Default Service Procurement
PPL Electric Utilities has posted results from its October 18, 2011 procurement of default service supplies
Maryland SOS Procurement Sees Significant Increase in Bidder Participation
Maryland's recent RFP for SOS supplies for the residential and Type I classes saw a significant improvement in bidder participation versus the October 2010 procurement, bid monitor Boston Pacific said in testimony
Start-up Ardent Natural Gas Seeks Michigan License
• Sustainable Star Delaware License Expanded to Include Retail Supply Service
• TexRep6 Seeks to Change Name, Add Smart Power Trade Name
• Elan Energy Seeks to Withdraw REP Certificate
• Hearing Date Pushed Back for Consideration of Use of AEP Trade Name by Mass Market REP
• Calif. PUC Re-posts Revised Draft on ESP Security Requirements
October 31
Constellation Launches Residential Offer at FirstEnergy Ohio
Constellation Energy this morning launched a residential electric offer at Cleveland Electric Illuminating, Ohio Edison, and Toledo Edison
• Tomorrow's Utilities Receives Expanded Pa. Broker License
• Energy Management Resources Receives Expanded Pa. Broker License
• Muirfield Energy Receives Expanded Pa. Broker License
Dominion Retail Reports Quarterly Loss on ERCOT Weather
Dominion Retail reported a loss before interest and taxes of $1 million for the quarter ending September 30, 2011, due to the need to purchase incremental power for its ERCOT retail business at peak prices
Residential Migration Growth Steady at JCPL, PSE&G; ACE Sees Slowdown
Growth rates for residential migration at Jersey Central Power & Light and Public Service Electric & Gas were steady during the month of September, but dropped significantly at Atlantic City Electric
Residential Gas Customers Leaving Competitive Supply at PSE&G
From July to September, Public Service Electric and Gas saw a decrease in its residential natural gas accounts served by competitive suppliers.
WGL, Columbia See Lower Migration Rates for Quarter Ending Sept. 30
Choice enrollments at Washington Gas Light and Columbia Gas in Maryland decreased during the three months ended September 30, 2011, versus the migration as of June 30, 2011.
Niagara Mohawk Migration Drops Significantly in Latest PSC Report
Residential electric migration at Niagara Mohawk dropped significantly from May 2011 to June 2011, according to new statistics posted by the New York PSC.
Constellation Enjoying Higher Margins from Wholesale Business as Retail Space Becomes Crowded
Constellation's NewEnergy segment reported adjusted earnings of $46 million for the third quarter, reversing a year-ago loss of $14 million, on strong results from wholesale load serving contracts, and the absence of year-ago charges
TXU Expects Higher Retail Pricing due to ERCOT Conditions
Wholesale prices in ERCOT have to recognize scarcity of generation assets, "and that will eventually flow through to the retail business," Energy Future Holdings CEO John Young said during an earnings call Friday.
Calpine: Choice in Texas Retail Market is "Long-Term" Issue Challenging ERCOT Build
In the latest and most brash example yet of the desire of competitive generation owners to restrict customer choice, Calpine COO Thad Hill said during an earnings call that retail choice in Texas puts negative pressure on new build in ERCOT, and lamented that there is no "serious dialogue" on this issue
PUCT Staff Posts Calculation of ERCOT Installed Capacity
PUCT Staff have posted in Project 39870 an estimate of the installed generating capacity in ERCOT, including the estimated total used for the "small fish swim free" market power exemption under P.U.C Subst. R. 25.504(c).
October 28
Flash: Residential Churn at TXU Energy Nears 50,000 for Quarter
Residential churn accelerated at TXU Energy for the three months ending September 30, 2011, versus both the sequential quarter and the year-ago quarter.
Constellation Energy Considering Building New Peakers in ERCOT
The extreme summer in ERCOT has prompted Constellation Energy to consider the construction of new peaking generation, executives said on an earnings call
• Alpha Gas and Electric Receives Pennsylvania License
• TexRep6 Maintains REP Certificate
DPL Energy Resources Serving 85% of Migrated Sales at Dayton Power & Light
DPL Energy Resources is serving 85% of migrated sales at affiliate Dayton Power & Light as of the quarter ending September 30, 2011, DPL Inc. reported in a 10-Q.
Respond Power Launches Residential Offer at Duquesne Light
Respond Power LLC has begun offering residential electricity at Duquesne Light on PA Power Switch
Bounce Energy Offering A/C, Electricity Fixtures Warranty Bundle to ERCOT Customers
Bounce Energy is now offering customers in ERCOT warranty products, for electricity fixtures and air conditioning units, from Cross Country Home Services.
Energy Plus Natural Gas Posts Ohio Residential Pricing
Energy Plus Natural Gas LP has posted on the PUCO Apples to Apples charts pricing for new residential natural gas offers in Ohio
October 27
PUCT Majority Agrees on New Non-Spin Price Floors for ERCOT
The PUCT agreed, by a 2-1 margin, to set new offer floors for Non-Spinning Reserve Service
Maryland PSC Weighs Future of Columbia Gas Choice Program
The Maryland PSC yesterday took under advisement the future of the Columbia Gas choice program, declining to issue from the bench an order on Columbia's recommendation to cease the program and suppliers' proposal to continue the program
During an earnings call yesterday, Exelon CEO John Rowe continued a victory lap on recent, yet unapproved, settlements at Duke Energy Ohio and AEP Ohio that would require both utilities to begin procuring 100% of capacity for customers through the Reliability Pricing Model in 2015
During September, Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy/Allegheny) saw its second straight month of reduced residential migration in its service area.
Texas Commissioners Reach Agreement on Prepaid Disclosure Statement, Worksheet
PUCT Commissioners have all agreed with Staff's proposed worksheet to be added to the Prepaid Disclosure Statement to address the disclosure of TDU discretionary charges
The PUCT, with several clarifying revisions, adopted Staff's latest proposal for adoption for amendments to customer protection rules and the retail delivery tariff relating to advanced meters
PPL Residential Migration Continues Recovery
PPL residential migration continues to recover after a month of declines.
Tenaska Bill Still Alive Despite Senate Vote
The Illinois Senate today voted down the latest version of the Tenaksa clean coal bill (SB 678), but the measure is still alive.
PUCO Approves FirstEnergy Ohio Default Service Auction Results
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio accepted the results from an October auction to determine default service rates at the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities for the period June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013.
Customer Migration Greater than Forecast by AEP Ohio
Customer switching in Ohio accounted for a reduction in gross margin of $37.4 million at AEP Ohio during the third quarter of 2011, AEP disclosed in reporting earnings yesterday.
Exelon Generation Adjusted Results Lifted by Texas Weather, Expired PECO PPA
Exelon's Generation unit, which includes the results from its competitive retail sales operations, posted higher adjusted earnings of $522 million for the third quarter, up from $499 million a year ago.
PUCO Removes All POLR Charges from AEP Ohio Rates
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio accepted tariffs from AEP Ohio eliminating all POLR charges from current rates effective with the first billing cycle of November 2011
October 26
MC Squared Energy Services Launches ComEd Residential Service with Custom Pricing
As expected, MC Squared Energy Services, LLC has launched residential electricity service at Commonwealth Edison.
Ambit Begins Offering Service at Duquesne Light
Ambit Energy has begun offering residential and commercial electric service at Duquesne Light.
Oasis Energy Begins Offering Service at Duquesne Light
Oasis Energy has begun offering residential electric service at Duquesne Light.
Residential Customers Billed Under Competitive Supply Surpasses at 100,000 at ComEd
Over 100,000 residential electric customers at ComEd have switched to a competitive supplier and completed at least one billing cycle on competitive supply as of September 30, according to the latest statistics from the Illinois Commerce Commission
A revived bill to require Illinois utilities and retail suppliers to enter sourcing agreements with a clean coal facility, which will be Tenaska's Taylorville Energy Center, passed the Illinois Senate's Executive Committee yesterday, and is headed to the Senate floor
Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power Report Results from Default Service Procurements
Metropolitan Edison Company (Met-Ed) and Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) have posted results from their recent RFP for full requirements commercial default service supply, and an RFP for residential block energy supply for those two utilities as well as Pennsylvania Power Company (Penn Power).
Source Power & Gas Receives Texas REP Certificate
• Suncom Energy Receives Maryland Broker License
• Energy Choice Risk Management Receives Ohio Broker License
• Demand Response Partners, Inc. Receives Ohio Broker License
Direct Energy Offers Ontario Commercial Plan Capping Market Rate Plus Global Adjustment
Direct Energy Business is offering to Ontario non-residential customers, for a limited time, a service called PowerAssure which Direct says removes the variability associated with the Global Adjustment.
• Entrance Software Offers Mobile App for CORE Customer Acquisition, Management Solution
• Load-Based Regulation Service Provider ENBALA Power Networks Receives MBR Authority
October 25
A settlement among most parties to establish Duke Energy Ohio's procurement and pricing of the Standard Service Offer (SSO) for the period January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2015 forces certain retail suppliers to subsidize their competitors, by jettisoning an innovative proposal to remove capacity from the generation rate, and instead instituting reliance on the PJM capacity auction for the 2015-16 delivery year
Infinite Energy Expands to Three More ERCOT Service Areas
Infinite Energy has expanded its electric offers in ERCOT to include service at AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North, and Texas-New Mexico Power.
CenterPoint Energy Services Seeks Pa. Broker License
• Option One Energy Receives Delaware Broker License
• SIMEC Receives Delaware Broker License
• The Legacy Energy Group Seeks Ohio Broker License
Maryland Energy Marketers Coalition Asks for Temporary Delay to Test Maryland Supplier Price Portal
The Maryland Energy Marketers Coalition has asked the Maryland PSC to temporarily delay the requirement that retail electric suppliers begin using the PSC's new pricing web portal to allow testing of the system.
PUCT Staff File Proposed Prepaid Disclosure Statement Worksheet Language
PUCT Staff have proposed language for a worksheet to accompany the standard Prepaid Disclosure Statement, which is meant to inform customers of non-recurring TDU charges associated with initiating service without listing the fees on the disclosure statement itself
Sylvester Turner Seeks Additional Data Related to Switch Holds
State Representative Sylvester Turner has requested that the PUCT collect more information regarding switch holds placed on customers by REPs, including the length of any disconnection for a customer subject to a switch hold.
• APNA Holdings Seeks to Add Trade Name Boost Electric
• PUCT Staff Recommend Approval of New Owner for dPi Energy
• AEP Names Akins CEO
EPSA Releases Principles for Organized Markets
EPSA yesterday released a set of policy principles for organized wholesale power markets
October 24
Stream Energy Enters New Jersey Market
Stream Energy has announced its expansion into New Jersey
ConEdison Solutions, Dominion Retail Launch Penelec Residential Offers
ConEdison Solutions and Dominion Retail have each begun offering residential electric service at Penelec on PA Power Switch
GDF Suez Retail Energy Solutions Seeks Pennsylvania License
• Agway Energy Services Seeks to Add Territory to Pa. Gas License
• Verdigris Energy Seeks Illinois ABC License
• Nordic Energy Services to Serve All Customer Classes in Maryland
• Integrys Energy Services to Serve All Classes of Maryland Gas Customers
Residential Gas Migration Growth Slows at Two Pa. Territories, Decline Accelerates in Others
On a statewide basis, the growth in Pennsylvania residential gas migration slowed by two-thirds for the third quarter of the year, versus the second quarter, according to the latest Office of Consumer Advocate statistics
Constellation Energy Offering Affinity Program with Home Automation Provider Vivint
Constellation Energy announced this morning a new affinity partnership with Vivint, a home automation provider.
O'Malley Seeks "Best Price" Under Maryland Capacity RFP, Linking Contracts to SOS
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley has asked the PSC to expand the current capacity RFP to include other types of generation aside from gas-fired assets, and to allow utility-owned generation to submit proposals
North American Power Reports September Maryland Enrollments
North American Power has filed with the Maryland PSC its compliance report for the month September, which lists the number of customers enrolled in Maryland during the month
Payless Power Begins Offering AMS-Based Prepaid Service, Post-pay Service Launching in November
Payless Power, a trade name for Young Energy, has begun offering AMS-based prepaid service in ERCOT
Rochester Gas & Electric Files Modified Divestiture Plan
Responding to a New York PSC order (see 7/15), Rochester Gas & Electric has submitted a modified auction plan to split the divestiture of its (and its affiliate Cayuga Energy's) gas-fired generation into separate auctions
Entergy to Purchase Rhode Island State Energy Center from NextEra
Entergy Corporation announced this morning that it has reached an agreement with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC to acquire the Rhode Island State Energy Center
• Met-Ed/Penelec Start Sending Customer Referral Letters
• UGI Energy Services Now Marketing as UGI EnergyLink
• Sales Verification Changes name to TrustedTPV
• Pa. OCA Posts Electric Migration Stats as of October 1
October 21
The ERCOT TDUs have agreed to send personnel out to the field to complete Advanced Metering System (AMS) service requests on Saturday if they are unable to communicate with a provisioned advanced meter, PUCT Staff reported in offering clarifying revisions to its earlier proposal for adoption regarding new operational timelines for discretionary services resulting from the deployment of advanced meters
Nordic Energy Services Seeks Maryland License
• Integrys Energy Services Seeks Maryland Gas License
• Viridian Energy NG Receives Ohio Gas License
• People's Power & Gas Receives Delaware License
Electric choice customers in Michigan, "must be expected to help shoulder the burden" of certain utility generation costs for assets, "that must stand ready to serve Choice customers again," the Michigan PSC said in an order in Detroit Edison's rate case
Delaware Staff Recommend Rulemaking on Variable Rate Contracts
Delaware PSC Staff have recommended that the Commission consider reopening Regulation Docket 49 to revise the electric supplier rules to address the potential for residential and small commercial customers to mistakenly commit to variable rates for long terms
Calif. PUC Opens 2013 Local Resource Adequacy Rulemaking
The California PUC opened Rulemaking 11-10-023 to establish local resource adequacy (RA) procurement obligations, and make other refinements to the RA program, for the 2013 compliance year
FERC Adopts Final New Compensation Mechanism for Regulation Service
FERC yesterday adopted as final new rules for the compensation of regulation service in the jurisdictional RTOs, retaining a capacity payment and adding a performance-based payment
• Karthik Rajan Named VP of ERCOT Sales for GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA
• Nordic Energy Services Offering Oak Brook Residents Price Below Municipal Aggregation Rate
• TXU Energy Offering New Customers Opportunity to Win Chevy Volt
• FERC Proposes to Collect More RTO Market Data
• FERC Sets Vermont Yankee De-list Bid for Hearing
October 20
Revised Calif. Draft Would Remove Some Procurement Costs from Retail Supplier Security Calculations
A California PUC agenda (draft) decision concerning electric service provider (ESP) security requirements would remove certain costs, for non-mass market customers, originally proposed to be included in the security requirements
PPL Sees Recovery in Residential Migration
PPL is again seeing weekly net growth in residential migration, according to the most recent Pennsylvania PUC statistics
Energy Plus Offering Residential Natural Gas in Ohio
Energy Plus Natural Gas LP has begun offering residential natural gas service in Ohio.
D.C. People's Counsel Requests Investigation of Horizon Power and Light
The District of Columbia Office of People's Counsel has requested that the D.C. PSC investigate a series of claims against Horizon Power and Light made by customers to OPC.
Bangor Hydro-Electric has informed the Maine PUC that it has committed a violation of Ch. 304 of the Commission's rules regarding Standards of Conduct, specifically relating to recommendations of competitive electricity providers, due to a quote from a BHE employee included in a third-party press release regarding BHE's large customer Standard Offer procurement
• Quest Energy Solutions Seeks Conn. Aggregator License
• RJT Energy Consultants Receives Maine Broker License
• Global Energy Market Services Receives Maine Broker License
• Hospital Energy Services Receives Maine Broker License
Stanford University has requested that the California PUC modify Decision 03-04-030 to clarify that loads that were served by customer generation prior to February 1, 2001 and that subsequently switch to direct access (DA) service are only obligated to pay DA cost responsibility surcharges (CRS) based on the amount of total annual power consumption previously provided by Pacific Gas & Electric pursuant to a standby contract
• Liberty Power Selected to Supply Philly Buying Power
• CL&P Reports Last Resort Service Supplier
• FirstEnergy Completes Sale of Peaking Units
• PURA Approves CL&P Procurement
October 19
Illinois Power Agency Modifies Default Service Procurement Plan Regarding Capacity, RECs, Clean Coal
In response to comments filed at the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Illinois Power Agency has modified its proposed default service plan, including the provisions related to long-term capacity, RECs, and clean coal contracting.
Viridian Reports Maryland Enrollments As of September 30
As of September 30, 2011, Viridian Energy was serving 24,087 active electric customers in Maryland, according to a compliance report filed with the PSC
Non-Advocate Staff Opposes PSNH Attempt to Place Energy Supply Costs in Distribution Rates
Non-advocate Staff of the New Hampshire PUC have opposed Public Service Company of New Hampshire's request to place energy supply-related costs in distribution rates, in order to mitigate above-market PPA costs, but Non-advocate Staff did offer some alternatives which would allow nonbypassable cost recovery for the PPAs
Conn. Draft Would Grant License to People's Power & Gas
• Alternative Utility Services Seeks Ohio Gas Broker License
• Global Energy Services Receives Ohio Broker License
• Renewable Resource Ventures Receives Ohio Broker License
PSNH Updates Projected Default Service, Alternative Default Service Rates
Public Service Company of New Hampshire has filed updated projections of its 2012 energy (default) service rate, and the alternative default energy service rate, to reflect costs of the Merrimack Scrubber Project which are now known.
Illinois Adopts Final New Broker Rules
The Illinois Commerce Commission recently adopted as final new rules related to agents, brokers, and consultants
• PUCO Sets Additional Comment Period for Smart Grid Privacy, Data Rules
• From the Archives: United Illuminating Reports September Migration Data
October 18
ConEd Recommends No Credit to Full Service Customers for Prior Transportation Under-deliveries
The New York PSC should not require Consolidated Edison to provide a credit to full service natural gas customers to make them whole for the costs borne due to historic under-deliveries from transportation customers, which resulted from an anomaly in the lost and unaccounted for gas mechanism, ConEd said in comments to the PSC
Georgia Natural Gas Launches SkyMiles Affinity Program
Georgia Natural Gas (SouthStar Energy Services) has launched an affinity program providing customers with Delta Air Lines SkyMiles.
OTC Global Holdings Involved in Start-up Source Power & Gas Ownership
Source Power & Gas LLC, which as only reported by Matters is seeking a Texas REP certificate (9/8), filed supplemental information at the PUCT which includes additional information on its ownership.
Xoom Energy Receives Conn. Supplier License
• Great American Power Seeks Expanded Pennsylvania Supplier License
• Quest Energy Solutions Seeks Ohio Broker License
• Usource Registers as N.H. Gas Aggregator
Ontario Posts New Regulated Price Plan Rates
The Ontario Energy Board has issued new Regulated Price Plan (RPP) electricity commodity prices for the period November 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012.
EnergyConnect, EnerNOC Seeking to Make Retail Suppliers Pay for Unused Capacity
EnergyConnect, Inc., and EnerNOC, Inc., have asked FERC to make retail suppliers and other load serving entities pay for capacity not needed due to Price Responsive Demand (PRD) in PJM, by requiring PJM to provide PRD capacity credits to the PRD providers, rather than the LSEs who are obligated to pay for the capacity associated with the PRD load
Generators Seek to Escape Tighter Credit Requirements
Fresh off scoring a victory which will needlessly add millions to retail electric rates, generators are now seeking to lighten their own credit burden under FERC's RTO credit "reform" order
Maine PUC Approves Long-Term Contracts at BHE
The Maine PUC directed Bangor Hydro-Electric to enter into long-term contracts for energy with three Community-Based Renewable Energy Projects.
From the Archives: Illinois Posts Migration Data as of August 31
October 17
Pennsylvania PUC to Order Utilities to Consider Longer-
The Pennsylvania PUC has tentatively ordered the electric distribution companies
(EDCs) to consider semi-
TIEC Says "Compromise" Non-
Imposing Non-
GDF Suez Mass Marketer Seeks Ohio Electric License
• South Jersey Energy Co. Receives Expanded Pennsylvania License
• Amerigreen Energy
Receives Expanded Pennsylvania License
• Shop My Power Receives Pa. Broker License
• Pa. PUC Dismisses Branded Retail Energy Co. Broker Application Without Prejudice
• Alphabuyer Receives
Pa. Gas Broker License
• 5Linx Enterprises Receives Pa. Broker License
• Insource Power Receives Pa. Broker License
• Dome-
• Consumer Energy Solutions Receives Expanded Pa. License
• Customer Acquisition Specialists of America Receives Expanded Pa
• PUCT Approves
Transfer of Twin Eagle Resource Management REP Certificate
Electric Suppliers May Begin Using Maryland PSC Price Portal by End of Month
The Maryland PSC has established a secure online portal to allow electricity suppliers with active offers available in the state to upload information required by recent legislation
Maryland PSC Staff See EV Service Providers as Needing License, Absent Legislative Exemption
Electric vehicle service providers and electric vehicle charging stations should
be regulated as electricity suppliers under PUA §1-
Switch Holds Remain Less than 1% of Residential ESI IDs in ERCOT
Electric vehicle service providers and electric vehicle charging stations should
be regulated as electricity suppliers under PUA §1-
MISO Says It Can't Require PLC Method of Capacity Allocation to Retail Suppliers
The Midwest ISO filed an answer at FERC attempting to justify its capacity cost allocation method for states with retail choice, but its arguments were strained or simply puzzling
• World Energy Solutions Purchases Northeast Energy Solutions
• Advantage IQ Merges
Services, Rebrands as Ecova
• Ontario Energy Board Adopts Final Gas Utility Customer Service Policies
October 14
Updated: Pa. PUC Sets OSBA Complaint Regarding Constellation-
The Pennsylvania PUC this morning granted a request from the Office of Small Business Advocate to have its complaint regarding the proposed merger of Constellation Energy and Exelon assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judge for hearing
Pennsylvania PUC to Reconsider Exemption from Licensing for Gas Marketing Consultants,
Non-
The Pennsylvania PUC this morning voted to open a rulemaking
to examine the regulations regarding natural gas supplier (NGS) licensing requirements,
and specifically whether to continue current exemptions from the licensing requirements
Pa. PUC to Release Intermediate OCMO Recommendations for Interaction of New Default
Service Plans, Retail Market Investigation
The Pennsylvania PUC will issue for comment
intermediate recommendations from the PUC's Office of Competitive Markets Oversight
(OCMO) that are intended to serve as guidance to the electric distribution companies
(EDCs) in developing the format and structure of their upcoming default service plans
Connecticut Light & Power Sees Increase in Migration Growth during September
Connecticut
Light & Power has posted migration statistics for the month of September 2011
AEP Ohio Files Tariff to Maintain Some POLR Charges, Make Charges Nonbypassable
Columbus
Southern Power and Ohio Power are seeking to continue the collection of POLR charges
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License Briefs
• PUCT Dismisses Without Prejudice NA Power, LLC REP Application
• PUCT Dismisses Without Prejudice Texas Solaro Energy REP Application
• Dynamic Energy Seeks Ohio Broker License
• Energy Professionals, LLC Seeks Ohio Gas Broker License
N.Y. Approves National Fuel Gas Distribution ESCO Storage Level Changes Without Modification
The New York PSC will allow tariff revisions from National Fuel Gas Distribution
regarding ESCO storage inventory balance requirements to go into effect without modification
Court Upholds FERC Market-
FERC's Order 697, which authorizes
wholesale sellers to apply for market-
Briefly
• Green Mountain Energy Launches Mobile Website
• Smart Papers Holdings Sells Ohio Generation
• From the Archives: New Jersey Electric, Gas Migration Data for August
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