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Retail Supplier Names Co-Founder of Independence Energy as CEO to Lead Expansion and Growth
A retail supplier has named veteran network marketing executive Chet Seely as its new CEO.
Xoom Energy Offering Electric Service in New State
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N.Y. Assemblyman to Introduce Bill to "Re-regulate" Price of Electricity
In an op-ed published by CityLimits.org, New York Assemblyman James Brennan said that the "clear answer" to excessive profits made by unregulated power generators under the New York market design is to "re-regulate the price of electricity."
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ENCOA Receives Electric License in New State
• Nordic Energy Services Receives License in New State
• Telco Pros Receives License in New State
• PowerOne Corporation Receives License in New State
Pennsylvania Proposes to Reduce Retail Supplier Bonding Requirements
The Pennsylvania PUC has issued a tentative order proposing to reduce the bonding requirements after the initial year of licensure for an electric generation supplier, stating that the current requirements, "may present a barrier to entry,"
The Michigan bill (House Bill 5184) to expand electric choice to all customers also includes provisions requiring purchase of receivables, permitting opt-out municipal aggregation, and requiring utilities to no longer own generation.
PUC Staff Recommend Increase to PSNH Default Service Rate
Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of New Hampshire have recommended that Public Service Company of New Hampshire's forecast 2014 default energy service rate be increased to reflect the removal of credits relating to Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) rebates.
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns has suggested a series of workshops and topics to be addressed in a docket addressing potential impacts to the current utility model resulting from innovation and technological developments in generation and delivery of energy
December 6
ConEdison Solutions to Offer Residential Service in New State
ConEdison Solutions will soon be launching residential electric service in a new state.
State Senator Wendy Davis, the presumptive Democratic nominee in the 2014 Texas gubernatorial election, said in a letter to Public Utility Commission of Texas Chair Donna Nelson that, "the PUC must not make any changes to the electricity market that would burden hardworking Texas families and the businesses that employ them with billions of dollars in additional costs that such a shift might cause."
Pennsylvania Adopts $22,000 Settlement with Retail Supplier, Including Cap on Termination Fee
The Pennsylvania PUC adopted in a final order a revised settlement with an EGS which includes a $22,000 fine to resolve 22 allegations of slamming, and includes a cap and other prohibitions on early termination fees.
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Santanna Energy Services Receives License in New State
• Plymouth Rock Energy Receives New License
• Amerex Brokers Receives New License
• Scioto Energy Receives License in New State
Bill Introduced to Eliminate 10% Electric Choice Cap in Michigan
State Rep. Mike Shirkey has introduced legislation to remove the 10 percent cap on electric choice.
D.C. to Review Pepco Critical Peak Rebate Proposal, Ratepayer-Funded Smart Energy Services
The District of Columbia PSC has set for public comment Pepco's dynamic pricing proposals.
Regulator Adopts Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with Retail Supplier Over Contract Audit
The Ontario Energy Board has accepted an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance filed by Just Energy Ontario L.P. concerning the result of a Board Staff review of customer contracts.
December 5
Texas REP Offering $200 Incentive for Enrollments
A Texas REP is offering Texas customers a $200 incentive to sign up on a 14-month fixed rate plan.
An initial decision from a Pennsylvania ALJ would deny a customer complaint against Ambit Northeast, LLC d/b/a Ambit Energy concerning variable rate disclosures, but would refer the language back to PUC Staff, as the customer's confusion, "may indicate a need to review the approved disclosure language."
DTE Gas (MichCon) has scaled back certain elements of its proposal to require alternative gas suppliers to post rates to a utility-run rate comparison website, but suppliers and Michigan PSC Staff raised concerns with several remaining proposals.
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Parent Names New Senior Vice President for Retail Supplier
An integrated energy company has announced a series of executive changes, including naming a new vice president for its retail supply group.
TXU Describes Customer Service "Listening Program"
TXU Energy has released details of its "Listening Program" to improve customer service.
Ohio Names Winning Bidders from Duke Energy Ohio Default Service Auction
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio released the names of the winning bidders from Duke Energy Ohio's recent auction to procure electric default service supplies for a term starting June 1, 2014.
PUCO Grants AEP Ohio Waiver to Retain Generation Entitlement
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio granted AEP Ohio a waiver of its corporate separation plan to allow it to retain contractual entitlements from generating resources owned by Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC), as other owners of OVEC have not consented to the assumption of these entitlements by AEP Generation Resources, Inc.
December 4
Twin Cities Power Holdings, Parent of Town Square Energy, to Acquire Retail Supplier
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Retail Supplier to Pay $59,000 to Settle Alleged Slamming, Marketing Violations
A retail supplier would pay $59,000 under a settlement with the Pennsylvania PUC's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) to resolve an investigation into alleged slamming, Do Not Call violations, and other marketing violations.
Illinois Residential Migration to Competitive Supply Now Exceeds 3 Million Customers
Statewide migration of residential customers to competitive electric supply in Illinois now exceeds 3 million customers.
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Planet Energy Receives Supplier License in New State
• Community Energy Advisors Receives New License
• Crosslink Energy Advisors Seeks Another New License
Direct Energy Encourages Changes to Utility Bill Design
In comments with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Direct Energy has "encourage[d]" Dayton Power & Light to adopt several changes in its bill design.
Outstanding regulatory inquiry by FERC into present owner of plants nixes purchase
The Energy Research Council issued a news release yesterday concerning further insights into a recent survey of middle-market energy consumers' procurement decisions. See our prior story for discussion (click here)
December 3
Northeast Retail Supplier to Enter Texas Market
A northeast retail provider has applied for a Texas REP certificate
Claim: N.Y. Order on Transmission Cost Recovery "Will Discriminate Against Competitive ESCOs"
In a filing rich with irony, a group of ESCOs have claimed that a New York order on the cost recovery mechanism for transmission projects meant to ensure reliability in the face of a potential shut down of the Indian Point nuclear plant, "will discriminate against competitive ESCOs."
LVI Power Seeks Supplier License in New State
• Quest Energy Solutions Receives License in New State
• EnerCom, Inc. Receives License in New State
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Retail Provider Asks Ohio to Look Closely at Sale Between Utility, Affiliate Supplier
Direct Energy has asked the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to "look closely" at transactions between Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Retail Services (DERS) [sic] after an audit identified an error concerning a journal entry related to a REC sale.
Michigan Utilities Seek to Further Limit Customers Eligible for Choice
Two Michigan utilities have filed tariffs with the PSC to further restrict the types of customers eligible to take electric customer choice.
NRG Yield, Inc. To Acquire Energy Systems Company
NRG Yield, Inc., in its first third-party acquisition, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of ...
• ERCOT Files 4CP Report
• Texas Sets REP Deposit Interest Rates
• PPL Generation Begins Commercial Operation at 125-MW Plant
December 2
New Supplier Offering Service at Duke Energy Ohio
A retail provider has newly begun offering electric service at Duke Energy Ohio.
New York Natural Gas ESCO to Expand to Electricity Sales
A New York natural gas ESCO is expanding to retail electric sales, according to an application for FERC market-based rate authority.
Parent of Retail Supplier Names New CEO
Genie Energy Ltd., the parent of IDT Energy, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed a new CEO
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PUC Rules on Whether Electric Suppliers Subject to Assessment
A PUC has ruled that, under current law, electric suppliers are not subject to the assessment levied on various regulated entities to fund the Commission.
New Retail Supplier Licensed in California
• Ecova Seeks New License
• Crosslink Advisors Seeks License in Another New State
• Summit Energy Services Receives License in Another New State
Calpine to Acquire Texas Power Plant
Calpine to acquire 1,050 MW plant
Phase-In of New N.Y. Local Capacity Zone Still Carries Rate Shock for ESCOs, Customers
A proposed phase-in of the new G-J local capacity zone in the New York ISO, as formally proposed at FERC by NYISO last week, won't completely shield ESCOs and customers from rate shock associated with spiked capacity prices from the new zone, an analysis by NYISO shows.
N.H. Approves Change in Default Service Procurement Timing
The New Hampshire PUC has approved a change in the timing of procurements for default service at ...
November 27
A Canadian retail energy supplier has entered into supply and credit agreements to support its new U.S. entry
Luminant to Pay $750,000 Under Settlement with Texas Staff
Luminant Energy Company, LLC would pay $750,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas concerning ...
Retail Supplier Partners with Xpress Natural Gas to Offer Natural Gas to Off-Pipeline Customers
Xpress Natural Gas announced plans to partner with a retail supplier to deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) to off-pipeline industrial and commercial businesses and institutions in the State of New York.
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Retail Supplier Offers Affinity Program with Athletic Club
A retail supplier has entered into a partnership to launch an affinity program that allows customers to save money on their electricity supply and their athletic club membership
Oasis Energy Seeks to Serve Customers in Even More New Territories
• Keytex Energy Solutions Receives License in New State
• Alternative Utility Services Seeks New License
• Front Line Power Solutions Receives License in New State
• 5 Hires Veteran of Constellation, Pepco Energy Services
• New York Suspends Tariff Filing Which ESCOs Said Raise Concerns
November 26
Texas REP Offering $100 Incentive for Enrollment
A REP is offering new customers a $100 incentive for enrollment.
The New Jersey BPU has provided an incentive for electric and gas utilities to keep customers in arrears on utility consolidated billing, and therefore in the POR program, instead of dropping customers to dual billing, as is standard practice.
The fiction that without a mandated reserve margin ERCOT is going to drop to about an equilibrium 9% reserve margin -- the unsupported narrative offered by the Brattle report -- was derided by Texas Senators given that 14 years of operation of the energy-only market have never seen anything come close to this phantom "equilibrium."
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Wal-Mart, Valero Oppose Texas Capacity Mandate, Would "Increase Costs and Harm Texas Economy"
A capacity mandate in ERCOT would increase costs and harm the Texas economy, two large employers, Wal-Mart and Valero, told the Texas Senate yesterday
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio granted Strategic Aggregation Consultants, LLC an electric broker/aggregator license to serve all customer classes in all service areas.
SHOCK: Capacity Market Facing 1,000 MW Deficit of Existing Resources
Despite a capacity market and mandated reserve margin, ISO New England told FERC that it is facing a shortage of existing resources to meet its Installed Capacity Requirement (ICR).
Latest New England Capacity Market Mess Shows Fantasy of "Texas-Style" Capacity Market
During yesterday's hearing at the Texas Senate, Donna Nelson, Chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and PUCT Commissioner Brandy Marty both emphasized that, if Texas ultimately adopted a capacity mandate, the design would be unique to Texas.
• Ecom-Energy Receives Texas License
• Consumer Energy Options Seeks License in New State
• Power-Mark Resources Seeks New License
• Summit Energy Services Seeks New License
November 25
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted a start-up retail electric provider an Option 1 Texas REP certificate.
Retail Supplier Says Changes in PJM Ancillaries, RPS Charges Affecting Profitability
An, "unexpected increase in PJM ancillary service and RPS compliance costs," negatively affected profitability at Washington Gas Energy Services, parent WGL Holdings recently said in reporting earnings.
Duquesne Light Files New Electric Supply Rates
Duquesne Light has filed new electric supply rates for the period beginning December 1, 2013.
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Start-up Led by Former Clean Currents VP of Business Development Receives Licenses
Innov8energy, Benefit LLC has been granted electric and natural gas broker licenses by the District of Columbia PSC.
MP2 Energy Seeks License in Another New State
• Crosslink Advisors Receives License in New State
• Peoples Choice Energy Solutions Receives New License
• American Utility Auditors Receives New License
ESCO Sponsors New York Professional Soccer Team
An ESCO announced that it has become a sponsor of the Rochester Lancers, Rochester's Major Indoor Soccer League team.
November 22
PPL Price to Compare to Increase 20% December 1
A PPL Price to Compare will increase 20% on December 1.
New Retail Supplier Offering Service at Met-Ed
A retail supplier has begun offering electricity supply at Met-Ed in Pennsylvania.
The Connecticut PURA issued a final order regarding RPS compliance for the year 2010 which denies the request of three retail suppliers to demonstrate compliance with the RPS requirements through RECs that were not settled in the Connecticut Subaccount in GIS, in lieu of paying the higher alternative compliance payment.
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Several Pennsylvania utilities have provided updated enrollment data from their Standard Offer customer referral programs
• NRG Kiosk LLC Seeks License in New State
• US Energy Consulting Group Seeks License in New State
Ohio Names Winning Bidders from Dayton Power & Light Default Service Auction
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has released the identities of winning bidders from the October auction which procured 10% of Dayton Power & Light Standard Service Offer supplies for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2017.
Texas Employer: Capacity Market Would be "Serious Mistake", Endanger Economic Prosperity
Introduction of a capacity market in Texas would be a "serious mistake" and endanger the economic prosperity Texas has enjoyed, Nucor Steel - Texas warned the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
• Dynegy Receives Final Approval for Acquisition of Ameren Plants, Retail Supplier
• Texas Draft Would Set REP Deposit Interest Rates
• FERC Report Details $304 Million in Fines for Market Manipulation, Other Actions
November 21
Retail Supplier Names New President, Chief Strategy Officer
A retail supplier has named a President and Chief Strategy Officer
Retail Supplier to Pay $75,000 Under Settlement to Resolve Alleged Slamming
Will resolve a PUC Staff investigation into the alleged slamming of 10 customers with over 300 accounts, due to what was said to be an individual subverting the supplier's internal controls.
YEP Energy Receives New License
• SBR Energy Seeks Supplier License in New State
• Amerex Brokers Seeks New License
• J2M2 Seeks New License
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CL&P Quietly Increases Self-Managed Portion of Default Service, Retail Suppliers Cry Foul
Retail suppliers have protested the non-transparent manner under which Connecticut Light & Power has increased its self-managed portion of Standard Service load from 20% to 30%.
Abest Power & Gas Launches New Product Offering
Retail supplier Abest Power & Gas has begun offering ...
A report from the Michigan PSC and Michigan Energy Office concerning electric choice offers no policy recommendations, and only outlines several alternatives.
Despite two years of dire warnings about blackouts and capacity owners "talking down" Texas' business climate, Texas cities continue to catch the attention of national business and economic publications for their economic strength and job creation, taking top marks in recent rankings by Forbes and The Business Journals, Gov. Rick Perry's office noted yesterday.
Texas Creates Dockets on Sharing of AMI Data, Customer Info
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has created two dockets concerning the sharing of customer information.
November 20
Retail Provider Hires Former Ambit VP as New President
A former Vice President at Ambit Energy has joined a retail provider with a national footprint.
Direct Energy Launches Residential Service in New Territories
Direct Energy has begun offering residential electric service at ...
North American Power Launches Service in New Territories
North American Power has begun offering residential electric service at ...
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PUC to Review Supplier Bonding Requirements
A PUC has assigned a Docket Number for a review of bonding requirements for electric suppliers.
Aggregation Signs Supply Agreement with Supplier
Sonoma Clean Power, a California community choice aggregation, said that it has signed a primary electric supply contract with ...
Wholesale Gas Marketer Receives License to Serve Retail Customers in New State
• Progressive Energy Consultants Seeks License in New State
• Worthington Energy Consultants Seeks License in New State
• QFB Enterprises Seeks New License
The Texas Senate Committee on Natural Resources will hold a hearing, "to receive an update on recent electric discussions at the Public Utility Commission of Texas."
ERCOT Board Approves Operating Reserve Demand Curve NPRR
ERCOT issued a market notice with implementation details for NPRR568, Real-Time Reserve Price Adder Based on Operating Reserve Demand Curve, which was approved by the ERCOT Board on November 19, 2013
Connecticut Light & Power Reports Default Service Suppliers
Connecticut Light & Power reported that the following companies will serve a portion of its Standard Service load for the six-month period beginning January 1, 2014.
November 19
A retail supplier has launched a new direct mail offer for residential electricity customers at National Grid in Massachusetts, noting the recent nearly 40% increase in the utility's basic service rate.
Retail Supplier Warns ISO-NE Winter Pricing Will Drag Quarterly Results
"Near-term market conditions in our Northeast markets will likely impact our results in the first quarter," a retail energy CEO said during an earnings call last week.
Texas REP Source Power & Gas Seeks Supplier License in Another New State
Source Power & Gas LLC applied for a retail electric supplier license in a new state
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Connecticut Light and Power has filed Standard Service Rates for the period January through June 2014, and Last Resort Service Rates for January through March 2014.
U.S. Gas & Electric Receives License in New State
• ARM Energy Receives Supplier License in New State
• Start-up Transparent Electric Receives License in New State
• Choose Energy Receives New License
A capacity market would increase Texas electric bills, but without any clear benefit to consumers, concludes a report from ...
Usource, Tangent Energy to Cross-Sell Services to Customers
Broker-consultant Usource announced a partnership with Tangent Energy to offer Usource customers Tangent's peak management service, and Tangent customers Usource's supply procurement services.
United Illuminating has filed Standard Service Rates for the period January through June 2014, and Last Resort Service Rates for January through March 2014.
Maine PUC Sets New Standard Offer Rates
The Maine PUC has set the Standard Offer rates for the large non-residential classes at Central Maine Power and Bangor Hydro Electric for the month of December 2013.
Company Said to Be First to Offer Flexible Synchronous Reserves for PJM Demand Response Customers
A company said yesterday that it is the first market participant to offer demand response resources the ability to participate in the PJM Interconnection Synchronous Reserve (SR) Market as "flexible" resources
November 18
TEPA Panel: Current Retail Market Climate Not Sustainable, "Something Has to Give"
The combination of sustained low margins and continued new entry by retail suppliers is leading to an unsustainable market climate, several executives said during The Energy Professionals Association's (TEPA) annual conference last Thursday.
Allconnect Acquires Leading Rival in Broker, Home Service Connection Space
Allconnect, Inc. has announced its acquisition of ...
MP2 Energy Subsidiary Seeks Retail Supplier License in New State
MP2 Energy, LLC applied for ...
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has agreed on a series of questions to be issued for stakeholder comment regarding various options to meet a mandated reserve margin
Champion Energy to Expand Smart Energy Service to Commercial Market in 2014
During a panel discussion at The Energy Professionals Association's (TEPA) annual conference last Thursday, Champion Energy said that it would expand its ...
The New York PSC reinstated an ESCO's ability to conduct door-to-door marketing, but placed the supplier on probation during which time any UBP marketing violations may subject the ESCO to immediate revocation of its authority
Proposed Order Addresses Use of Full Requirements Contracts for Illinois Default Service
A proposed order from an Illinois ALJ would adopt a procurement plan for the Illinois Power Agency to supply the requirements of default service customers.
ERCOT to Increase System Admin. Fee
ERCOT will increase the System Administration Fee effective January 1, 2014.
More Texas Economic Engines (TI, Oil Producers) Line Up Against Capacity Market
More and more of the drivers of Texas economic growth are formally telling the Public Utility Commission of Texas that a capacity market would be "damaging" to businesses due to increased costs.
Direct Energy, a supporter of a centralized capacity market in Texas, has warned business customers in ISO New England that this winter customers will be subject to, "additional costs associated with procuring backup generation [that] will result in higher electricity bills during these months."
State Says It Lacks Authority Over EV Charging Stations
The New York PSC has ruled that it does not have jurisdiction over publicly available electric vehicle charging stations.
From the Archives: Connecticut Reviewing Supplier-Consolidated Billing
Parties filed comments in response to PURA's investigation of supplier consolidated billing, which had been first reported by matters last month
November 15
Fixed Means Fixed: Pennsylvania Bans ALL Pass-Throughs Under Fixed Price Contracts
The Pennsylvania PUC has adopted a definition for fixed price electricity contracts that bans any and all pass-throughs under such contracts.
Report: Vermont Committee Chair Eyes Review of Electric Choice
Vermont State Representative Tony Klein, Chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, has stated an intent to review a form of electric choice, the Rutland Herald reports
Retail Supplier Establishes Presence in Physical Retail Stores
A retail provider reported that it has established a presence at certain brick-and-mortar locations.
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Direct Energy Parent: Margins in Texas Reduced due to "Intensified" Competition
Centrica, the parent of Direct Energy, released an interim management statement yesterday which said the following regarding Direct Energy:
Pennsylvania Adopts New Definition of Marketers Required to Be Licensed
The Pennsylvania PUC, in an order on reconsideration, has revised one of the definitions regarding whether certain natural gas marketers require a license from the Commission.
Crius Energy Reports Slight Uptick in Customer Growth
Crius Energy reported a slight uptick in customer growth for the three months ended September 30, 2013.
Drivers of Texas Economic Growth Say Mandated Reserve Margin Premature
America's Natural Gas Alliance, representing independent natural gas exploration and production companies with operations in Texas, has said that it would be "premature" for the Public Utility Commission of Texas to adopt a mandated reserve margin
Parties have informed the Public Utility Commission of Texas that they have reached an agreement in principle in the rate unbundling proceeding for Sharyland Utilities, L.P., covering the Stanton, Colorado City, Brady, and Celeste divisions which are being transitioned to retail choice.
Pennsylvania Approves Peoples-Equitable Merger With Retail Market Enhancements
The Pennsylvania PUC adopted a non-unanimous settlement which authorizes the merger of Peoples Natural Gas and Equitable Gas, and related transactions, and contains various measures to improve the retail market.
Regulator Intends to Fine Retail Supplier $60,000
The Ontario Energy Board announced an intention to issue an order requiring a retail supplier to comply with a number of enforceable provisions and to pay an administrative penalty in the amount of $60,000 (all $ Canadian), "for breaches of enforceable provisions."
November 14
Start-Up Retail Supplier Hires Former Direct Energy President
A start-up retail energy supplier confirmed that it has hired a former president of Direct Energy
Ohio Adopts Delayed Start for AEP Ohio Default Service Auctions; Sets Blending Mechanism
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has adopted a schedule delaying the start of a transition to fully auction-sourced default service at AEP Ohio, but which leaves unchanged the time at which 100% of default service will be auction-based.
Maine to End Laddered Default Service Supply Terms, Repudiates Purchase of Receivables
The Maine PUC has issued an order to end the use of multi-year, laddered default service supply procurements for residential customers.
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State to Consider Prohibiting Automatic Contract Renewal, Supplier-Initiated Contract Terminations
In a wide-ranging retail market order issued yesterday, the Maine PUC said that it will reopen the customer protection provisions of Chapter 305 to consider the following provisions:
Ohio Rejects Expansion of AEP Rate Caps, But...
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio yesterday rejected AEP Ohio's request to expand the rate impact caps applicable to rates under its electric security plan, but also said it could not yet adjudicate many issues with regard to the rate impact from the transition to auction-based default service, and sought more information before ruling on additional issues.
"Having been present since day one of the current market structure, I can assure you that the legislature designed the energy only market for good reason," Texas State Senator Troy Fraser said in a November 13 letter to Donna Nelson, Chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas
Ohio Approves Default Service Auction Results at Duke Energy Ohio
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved the results of the last of five wholesale auctions that will ultimately determine Duke Energy Ohio's electric generation rates through May 2015.
Ohio Names Winning Bidders from FirstEnergy Ohio Default Service Auction
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio released the names of the winning bidders from the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities' recent auction to procure default service supplies for various terms starting June 1, 2014.
Chicago Selects Retail Supplier to Serve Municipal Buildings
A retail supplier announced that it has been awarded a power supply agreement by the City of Chicago to serve certain municipal properties that will be sourced entirely from non-coal generation facilities.
November 13
An online energy broker and marketplace has named a former Wal-Mart exec as its new chief executive officer.
The retail supply business was not even a secondary consideration of NRG Energy in deciding to enter an agreement to acquire Edison Mission Energy, NRG CEO David Crane said on an earnings call yesterday, but the acquisition would allow NRG to take a "slightly harder" look at the municipal aggregation market in Illinois, which to date it has eschewed.
Texas REP Receives Ohio License
• Energy Auction House Receives License in New State
• Front Line Power Solutions Seeks License in New State
• Energy Spectrum Receives New License
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A retail provider said that it has become the first retail natural gas supplier to offer residential service at Elizabethtown Gas in New Jersey billed on an Elizabethtown Gas consolidated bill.
Actions undertaken by NRG Energy belie its claims that the energy-only market does not support investment in new capacity and that the energy-only market does not provide economically viable returns, retail provider Source Power & Gas LLC said in comments to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Several coalitions representing end users and industrial customers have filed a complaint at FERC regarding what complainants argue are "unjust and unreasonable" transmission rates in the Midwest ISO due to the currently used Base Returns on Equity as well as various adders.
November 12
NRG Energy saw only marginal growth in its retail customer base from June 30, 2013 to September 30, 2013, according to a presentation released in conjunction with quarterly earnings.
NRG Residential Solutions Launches in New State, Territories, Rate Under 5¢
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Direct Energy Launches Residential Service in New Territory
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New Retail Supplier Offering Service in Ohio, Massachusetts
A retail supplier has begun offering residential electric service in Ohio and Massachusetts
Baltimore Gas & Electric has filed updated SOS rates
Texas REP Launches New Discount Program for Military, Veterans
A Texas REP has become the latest retail electric provider to offer a military and veteran discount program, with the launch of its Enservice program.
Direct Energy Refreshes Fixed Rate at Consumers Energy
Direct Energy has announced a new fixed rate at Consumers Energy in Michigan
November 11
Retail energy suppliers, "will only stay relevant if they are bundling," Just Energy Executive Chair Rebecca MacDonald said during an earnings call Friday.
The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a first notice order to adopt rules concerning procedures governing opt-in and opt-out municipal aggregations
Texas Staff Propose Questions, Workshop to Consider Potential for ERCOT Real-Time Co-optimization
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have developed a list of proposed questions for stakeholder comment regarding real-time co-optimization of the ERCOT market
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• AGR Group Receives Licenses in New State
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed a draft proposal for adoption that would, consistent with recent legislation, require retail electric providers to send a copy of a disconnection notice to municipalities when ordering the disconnection of certain multi-family dwellings.
Pennsylvania Draft Order Would Adopt Smart Meter Deployment Schedule at FirstEnergy Utilities
A recommended decision from a Pennsylvania ALJ would approve the smart meter deployment plan of the FirstEnergy electric distribution companies.
General Services Administration Selects Retail Supplier for Pennsylvania Facilities
A retail supplier has been awarded a five-year contract to supply energy to U.S. General Services Administration facilities in Pennsylvania.
November 8
Xoom Energy Launches Service in New Territories
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Just Energy saw a net decline in its number of mass market energy marketing accounts from June 30, 2013 to September 30, 2013, it reported in releasing quarterly earnings.
A retail supplier announced the signing of a definitive long-term credit and supply agreement with Pacific Summit Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, and announced entry into new markets
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SFE Energy Seeks Licenses in New State
• Commercial Utility Consultants Seeks New License
• Facility Solutions Group Seeks License in New State
Calpine, which spent much of an earnings call pressing for a centralized capacity market as the mechanism to meet a mandated reserve margin in Texas, continues to describe new physical capacity investments clearing the PJM capacity market as "questionable" and, "unlikely to be completed."
• KEMA, GP Renewables & Trading to Host Conference Call on Distributed Generation Opportunities for Retail Suppliers
• Merchant Generator Names New CEO
November 7
PSC Opens Investigation of Retail Supplier
A PSC has opened an investigation into complaints regarding a retail supplier, its agents, or both, and the business practices of the company and its agents in soliciting customers.
Continued competitive pressures," in the retail electric market have challenged the recovery of marketing costs, Integrys Energy Group said in a presentation released in conjunction with quarterly earnings today.
Retail Supplier, People's Counsel Reach Settlement in Principle Regarding Investigation
Starion Energy PA. Inc. and the District of Columbia Office of the People's Counsel said that they have reached a settlement in principle regarding a PSC investigation into Starion's business and solicitation practices, and asked that a hearing be suspended to allow the settlement to be finalized.
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IDT Energy Sees Higher Net Customer Attrition on Slower Gross Acquisitions
IDT Energy saw an increased level of net customer attrition during the three months ended September 30, 2013, from a slowdown in gross meter additions.
Planet Energy Seeks Authority to Serve More New Territories
• Winstar Solutions Receives License in New State
• Avion Energy Group Receives Licenses in New State
• Mugal, Inc. Seeks License in New State
Texas TDU Reports "Strong" Customer Growth
During an earnings call yesterday, CenterPoint Energy said that its CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric subsidiary, "continues to benefit from strong growth in our service territory."
• Pennsylvania Convention Center Selects Retail Supplier
• United Illuminating Reports Default Service Suppliers
November 6
Several Pennsylvania utilities have petitioned the Pennsylvania PUC for approval of a default service plan (DSP) for the period June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2017 that would rely on contracts lasting 24 to 48 months to serve nearly 50% of residential and commercial default service load.
Former Clean Currents VP of Business Development Launching New Retail Energy Company
Ronald Rodriguez, who formerly served as Vice President of Business Development for Clean Currents, Inc., is launching a new retail energy company.
Dominion Retail Sees Stabilization, Growth in Retail Market from Competitors' Coal Plant Retirements
Dominion Retail expects the currently "very, very competitive" retail market climate to stabilize and allow for growth with the looming coal plant retirements owned by various competitors in the space.
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• Guaranteed Electric Brokers Seeks License
• Your Choice Energy Seeks License in New State
NRG Said to Invest in Energy Management/Technology Company, And Home Energy Services Firm
EnTouch Controls, a provider of cloud-based energy management systems for restaurant and retail chains, said that it has raised a total of $8.25 million in Series B equity and debt financing.
"[O]ur competitive operations have been challenged, not by operational performance, but by capacity and energy markets that do not support investment in, or in some instances the operation of, generating units," FirstEnergy CEO Anthony Alexander said yesterday during an earnings call.
As first reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com on Nov. 4, Direct Energy has officially announced its expansion of Free Saturdays in Texas to postpay plans
November 5
A start-up retail supplier has begun offering retail electric service.
Several Texas retail electric providers have warned the Public Utility Commission of Texas that introducing retail choice to Sharyland Utilities' former Cap Rock service areas during the summer -- if a rate case schedule does not permit a May 1, 2014 transition to competition as originally contemplated -- could produce "rate shock" and, "misplaced criticism of retail competition."
Retail Supplier Receives $100,000 Investment, $280,000 Grant
The Slater Technology Fund announced that it has committed an additional $100,000 to a retail supplier
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Texas TDU to Cease Billing Hurricane Charge Applicable to REPs
Texas-New Mexico Power Company has filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas revisions to Rider HCRF - Hurricane Cost Recovery Factor, in order to terminate collection of such approved Hurricane Ike restoration recovery costs prior to any over-collection.
Verde Energy Seeks Gas Supplier License in New State
• 5 Seeks New License
• Progressive Energy Consultants Receives New License
• Global Energy Receives New License
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, 2014, and new Type II SOS rates for the period beginning December 1, 2013.
Potomac Edison Files New SOS Rates
Potomac Edison has filed new Type II SOS rates for the three month period beginning December 1, 2013.
• Retail Suppliers Among Direct Selling Association Top 20 Largest Members
As first reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com last week, Ambit has begun offering electric service in Rhode Island and Delaware, and gas service at PECO
November 4
Direct Energy Launches Postpay Free Saturdays Product in Texas (Expands from Prepay Only)
Direct Energy has expanded its previously launched Free Saturdays electricity plan in Texas (originally only offered in connection with prepaid service), and is now offering Free Saturdays as part of a 12-month or 24-month plan with a fixed charge in the non-free hours.
Updated to include Default REPs for specific customer classes.
Planet Energy Seeks Supplier Licenses in New State
• Choose Energy Seeks New License
• PowerOne Corporation Seeks License in New State
• Energy Initiatives Inc. Seeks New License
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"[T]here appears to be little interest by competitive retail electric suppliers in providing [time-differentiated] rates in the near term," the Staff of a Public Utilities Commission has said
Broker Names Former Retail Supplier Portfolio Manager as Senior Energy Advisor
Hire supports growth in NY area
Pepco Files Updated Residential, Commercial SOS Rates
Pepco has filed with the Maryland PSC new residential and Type I SOS rates for the period beginning June 1, 2014, and new Type II SOS rates for the period beginning December 1, 2013.
ERCOT Expects Sufficient Electricity This Winter and Next Spring
ERCOT expects to have sufficient resources to meet winter and spring electricity demand, it said in a final winter assessment and preliminary spring outlook.
Texas QSE to Pay $12,500 to Resolve Failure to Deploy EILS
A QSE would pay $12,500 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve Staff's investigation for alleged failure to deploy its Emergency Interruptible Load Service (EILS) load resources within ten minutes
• Direct Energy Completes Acquisition of Retail Book
• FERC Orders Immediate Implementation of Expanded Performance Obligation on New England Capacity Suppliers
November 1
Breaking: Sharyland Posts List of Default Retail Electric Providers for Non-Shopping Customers
Sharyland Utilities has posted a list of retail electric providers which will be assigned customers who do not make a choice of REP prior to the introduction of retail choice to the former Cap Rock service areas on or about May 1, 2014.
WGES Acquires 20,000 Retail Energy Customers from Retail Supplier
Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc. announced on October 31 that it had acquired all of a retail supplier's residential and small commercial electric and natural gas retail contracts.
Flash: TXU Parent Continues to Cut Net Customer Churn
Energy Future Holdings Corp., the parent of TXU Energy and 4Change Energy, continued to cut the net rate of residential customer churn for the second consecutive quarter, Energy Future Holdings disclosed in a 10-Q filed this morning.
• Avion Energy Receives New License
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New Retail Supplier Led By Veterans of Direct Energy/Strategic Receives Licenses in New State
The Pennsylvania PUC granted a retail energy start-up electric and natural gas supplier licenses to serve all sizes of non-residential customers.
Significant SOS Price Decreases Coming for Most Maryland SOS Customers
Maryland SOS residential customers are forecast to see significant declines in supply rates for the June 2014-May 2015 period, based on results from the October 2013 procurement, PSC Staff said in an auction report.
An ESCO asked the New York PSC, in light of a remediation and compliance program, to enter an order reinstating its eligibility to conduct door-to-door marketing in New York, citing the, "deleterious financial impacts on the [c]ompany," from a prior suspension of the ESCO's eligibility to conduct door-to-door sales.
• Connecticut Light and Power Reports Default Service Supplier
• Proposed Texas Order Would Approve Transmission Sale to Facilitate Retail Choice at Utility
October 31
Exelon: No Turnaround Coming in "Tough" Retail Environment, Not Headed for Growth
Exelon does not see any turnaround to the currently "tough" retail environment characterized by low margins and aggressive competition, executives said on an earnings call
Ambit Releases Rates for Electric Market Entry in Two New States, and PECO Gas
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Direct Energy App to Let Customers to Learn About "Smart Thermostat"
One of the features that will be put at customers' fingertips through Direct Energy's new mobile app is the ability to, "Learn about Smart Thermostat" [sic], according to the app's webpage.
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Ohio Approves 41-Month Default Service Auction Prices at Dayton Power & Light
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved results from an auction to procure 10% of Dayton Power & Light Standard Service Offer supplies for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2017
Michigan Utility: We're Offering, "Lowest Natural Gas Price Of Any Energy Provider In Michigan"
Consumers Energy issued a news release this morning stating that, "With the winter heating season starting, Consumers Energy has returned to its position of having the lowest natural gas price of any Michigan energy provider.
Exelon, the self-proclaimed leader in "competitive" generation, told investors that it will continue to pursue victories -- not in the marketplace but before the courts, regulators and legislators -- to "support our pricing" of its competitive generation assets.
October 30
Pa. Chair Powelson: AARP Being "Intellectually Dishonest", Using "Scare Tactics"
Pennsylvania PUC Chairman Robert Powelson used a keynote address at the National Energy Marketers Association fall leadership roundtable to "call out" AARP for what he called "intellectually dishonest" scare tactics.
SouthStar Energy Services Offering Service in New State
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Broker Names Former NextEra Energy Services Director of Sales as New VP, Announces Additional Hires
Broker names three key hires
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Direct Energy Launches Mobile App, Integrates Referral Program
Direct Energy has launched a new mobile application which the company said substantially increases and enhances the company's ability to interact with its customers in the mobile environment.
Pa. PUC Chair Decries "Monday Morning QBing" of Retail Market Investigation, Touts Referral Program
Pennsylvania PUC Chairman Robert Powelson, speaking at the National Energy Marketers Association fall leadership roundtable, touted the record of the PUC's adopted retail market enhancements, citing, in particular, the experience with the standard offer customer referral program.
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• FERC Dismisses Retail Suppliers' Concerns Over Capacity Obligations
• Draft Would Approve Sonoma Clean Power Authority Community Choice Aggregation Service Agreement
• SaveOnEnergy.com Launches New Site Design
As first reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com on Oct 21, NRG Residential Solutions today officially announced its expansion to MD and DC
October 29
ConEdison Solutions Offering Service in New State, With Rate Under 5¢
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ConEdison Solutions has issued a white paper examining the increasing use of pass-throughs in retail electric contracts for a host of components, including capacity, NITS, and Reliability Must-Run contracts, likening the increased reliance on pass-throughs to the "baggage fees" deplored by air travelers everywhere.
Direct Energy Offering "Free Nights" Plan, Also Offering Half-Off Weekends
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The New York ISO has asked FERC for rehearing of the Commission's earlier decision to establish a new capacity zone (the G-J Locality or Lower Hudson Valley zone) on May 1, 2014, for the purpose of allowing a phase-in of the new capacity zone to avoid potential "rate shock."
Texas State Senator to Hold Hearing on PUCT's Decision to Mandate Reserve Margin
Texas State Senator Troy Fraser has said that he will hold hearings on the Public Utility Commission of Texas' decision to institute a mandatory reserve margin.
energy.me Receives License in Another New State
• Gas Marketer Receives Broker License in New State
• Torch Energy Solutions Receives License in New State
• Progressive Energy Consultants Seeks New License
Direct Energy Offering Affinity Program to Comverge AC Cycling Participants
Direct Energy and Comverge announced a partnership under which Direct Energy will offer a discounted electricity rate to participants in Comverge's Pennsylvania Peak Saver program at PPL
• North American Power Formally Launches Rewards Program
• Priority Power Management Selected to Provide On-Site Power Generation Solution to Atlantic Midstream
• ERCOT Files Operating Reserves Demand Curve Backcasts with Higher Value of Lost Load
• From the Archives: ChooseEnergy.com Expanding to Maryland
October 28
Former FirstEnergy Solutions Gov't Aggregation Manager Launching Start-up Broker-Consultant
The former manager of FirstEnergy Solutions' government aggregation business is launching a start-up retail energy broker-consultant.
A bill backed by retail electric suppliers has been introduced into the Pennsylvania Senate to auction off default service electric customers to retail electric generation suppliers (EGS), and transition default service to a pure backstop service.
Government Knows Best: Texas Capitulates to Capacity Owners, Adopts Mandated Reserve Margin
In a triumph of government largesse over customer choice, a majority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have endorsed a mandated reserve margin for the ERCOT region.
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Alternatives to Texas Capacity Auction? Many Superior & Viable Options Exist, But Don't Bet on Them
With a majority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas agreeing that the reserve margin in ERCOT should be a mandate, the question immediately implicated is the mechanism to achieve the mandate.
• Clear Energy Inc. Receives License in New State
• Avion Energy Group Receives License in New State
• Rosenthal Energy Advisors Receives License in New State
• Harvey Zupnik Ltd. Receives License in New State
North American Retail Supplier Enters U.K. Residential Market
A North American retail supplier announced its expansion into the U.K. residential energy market, under its new brand, Green Star Energy.
ERCOT Receives Notification of Suspension of Operations for CPS Units
ERCOT has received a Notification of Suspension of Operations (NSO) for the following Generation Resources:
October 25
PECO Price to Compare to Increase for Residential, Commercial Customers
PECO's electric Price to Compare for residential and certain commercial customers will increase on December 1.
Quake Energy Offering Service in New Territory
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• Your Choice Energy d/b/a First Choice Energy Seeks License in New State
• Energy Auction House Seeks License in New State
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Perry Capital, LLC and CarVal Investors, LLC filed comments with the Public Utility Commission of Texas yesterday stating that a, "properly designed forward capacity market is the most efficient mechanism to both achieve mandatory reserve margin requirements and satisfy [sought] fundamental principles."
• Broker Usource Reports Flat Sales Margin
October 24
Integrys Energy Services Offering Service in New Territories
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ESCO Launches Billboard Campaign in New York
An ESCO has launched a new billboard campaign in New York.
Scammers Increasingly Using Texas Retail Providers' Names in Disconnection Payment Con
Scammers in Texas employing a disconnection payment dodge to scam customers out of money are increasingly threatening victims with disconnection by using the name of Texas retail electric providers.
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energy.me Receives License in New State
• Energy Auction Exchange Receives License in New State
• Energy Spectrum Seeks New License
• Better Cost Energy Receives License in New State
Ohio Approves Prices from FirstEnergy Utilities Default Service Auction
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved the results of the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities' auction to procure default service supplies for various terms starting June 1, 2014.
Merchant Generator Cites "Inability" of Capacity Markets to Appropriately Pay Long-Term Investors
A merchant generator has again cited the inability of capacity markets to, "actually pay long-term investors in an appropriate fashion."
Nuevo Midstream Selects Broker for Energy Supply Management
Nuevo Midstream, LLC has selected a broker for energy supply management services.
October 23
Texas Capacity Owners Misstate Position of Independent Market Monitor in Pushing for Capacity Market
Apparently desperate for independent corroboration for a specific capacity market design not supported by any stakeholder aside from capacity owners, Texas capacity owners, in comments filed yesterday with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, misstated the publicly stated position of ERCOT's Independent Market Monitor (IMM) regarding a forward capacity market.
Texas REP: Capacity Market Would Allow Capacity-Owning REPs to Put Me Out of Business
The Dallas Business Journal has published a great interview with John Werner, President of Source Power & Gas, in which Werner warns that granting capacity payments to capacity owners in ERCOT would allow those capacity owners who also own REPs to, "use that money to undercut me and Source Power and Gas and others to the point where we go out of business."
Pennsylvania Borough Seeks Retail Supplier License
The Borough of Columbia has applied for a Pennsylvania electric generation supplier license as a supplier of electricity
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Oasis Energy Seeks to Serve New Territories
• NRG Kiosk LLC Receives License in New State
• Gulf Stream Energy Consultants Seeks License in New State
• Front Line Power Solutions Seeks License in New State
Emission Information Said to be Engaged by NRG for Mobile App for Retail Customers
Emission Information (EI) said that it has been engaged by NRG Residential Solutions to develop a mobile app called the NRG Clean Power Advisor that delivers local, hourly emission intensity comparisons from electricity use.
ComEd Sees Anemic Residential Shopping Growth; Ameren Sees Shopping Decline in Two Territories
Commonwealth Edison saw anemic growth in the number of residential electric customers on competitive supply during September, according to the latest stats on PlugIn Illinois.
It Never Ends: More Briefing Scheduled for Massachusetts Purchase of Receivables
After an October 8 technical conference failed to reach a consensus, the Massachusetts DPU has set forth a schedule for additional briefing of remaining outstanding issues regarding the implementation of electric purchase of receivables.
• Report: Price Dominant Factor Driving Middle-Market Companies' Retail Energy Supplier Choices, Most Companies Comparing Multiple Quotes
• SEPTA Selects Retail Supplier for 3-Year Deal
October 22
NRG: "Testing" Beacon 10 Gas/Solar-Powered Distributed Gen Tech in Homes, Businesses
NRG Energy, according to its website, is now testing a distributed generation technology, relying on solar, natural gas, and battery input, in homes and businesses
Xoom Energy Launches Service in New States
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Texas Complaint Addresses Average Pricing for Time of Use Product
A formal complaint filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas has taken on additional significance because one of the key allegations from the customer concerns the average pricing methodology quoted in the Electricity Facts Label for a Time of Use product.
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Parent of Retail Supplier Makes Investment in OneRoof Energy
OneRoof Energy said that a subsidiary of GDF SUEZ Energy North America (GSENA) has purchased a minority position in OneRoof Energy, Inc. and agreed to explore development of new products and customer acquisition strategies.
NRG Energy Introduces Solar Canopy Solution
NRG Energy, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary NRG Solar, formally launched the offering of the NRG Solar Canopy, a freestanding solar power generation structure
Viridian Energy Seeks to Serve Customers in New Territory
• Negawatt Business Solutions Receives License in New State
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• Scioto Energy Seeks License in New State
The FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities have filed with the PUC new Prices to Compare for the period December 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014.
ILEPA Announces Agenda for Annual Conference
The Illinois Energy Professionals Association (ILEPA) has released an agenda for its annual conference on October 30 in Chicago.
• ChamberChoice, OnDemand, FirstEnergy Solutions Expand Friends and Family Program
• Source Power & Gas Launches Online Enrollment for Small Businesses
• PSC to Allow Comment on Changes to Choice Program (Changes Include Staff Review of Pricing, Mandatory Rate Board)
October 21
NRG Residential Solutions Expands to New States, NFL-Themed Offerings Expanded
NRG Residential Solutions, NRG's newly launched Northeast retail electric brand focused on offering customized and innovative plans, is now offering service in several new states.
NRG Energy Enters into Agreement to Acquire Edison Mission Energy
NRG Energy, Inc. has entered into a plan sponsor agreement with Edison Mission Energy (EME), certain of EME's subsidiaries, the unsecured creditors committee, certain of EME's unsecured noteholders, and other parties to acquire substantially all of the assets of EME, including its equity interests in certain of its subsidiaries, for an aggregate purchase price of ...
Texas Staff Propose Changes to REP Certification Rules
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed a draft proposal for publication to amend the REP certification rules to, among other things, provide an additional basis for the suspension or revocation of a REP certificate.
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GDF SUEZ Energy North America, Inc. has proposed increasing the Value of Lost Load (VOLL) used to create the Operating Reserve Demand Curve (ORDC) in ERCOT due to what GDF called "unintended consequences" of the use of the cumulative distribution function to design the curve.
Constellation to Pay $645,000 Under Settlement with FERC
FERC approved a settlement between its Office of Enforcement (Enforcement) and Exelon Corporation to resolve an investigation into Constellation Energy Commodities Group's (CECG's) alleged submission of inaccurate information.
Major Energy Seeks License in New State
• Clean Currents Benefit Seeks New License
• Tradition Energy Receives New License
• Save Wave Energy Receives Expanded License
Delmarva to Cancel Supplier's Enrollments
Delmarva Power & Light informed the Maryland PSC of its intent to cancel the enrollment of ...
Dollar General Piloting New Offering with Affiliate of Retail Supplier
Dollar General is piloting a new service offering as part of an agreement with ...
October 18
The Madison Square Garden Company and an ESCO announced a new, multi-year marketing partnership, under which the ESCO will be the first-ever Official Gas and Electric Energy Partner of the New York Knicks and an Official Partner of Madison Square Garden.
A group of retail suppliers filing as the Consortium of Concerned ESCOs has petitioned the New York PSC to resolve, "discriminatory pricing practices and inequitable and anticompetitive policies regarding the allocation and access to all gas capacity assets," at KeySpan New York and KeySpan Long Island (National Grid).
New York Orders ESCO to Continue Suspension of Marketing to Residential Customers
The New York PSC found that remedial measures taken by an ESCO have reduced customer complaints concerning marketing, but because the measures have not yet been proven in the long-term, the PSC ordered that the ESCO's decision to suspend direct marketing to residential customers should be extended until further Commission action.
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A start-up retail supplier has received a Pennsylvania electric supplier license to serve residential customers, and all sizes of commercial customers, at PPL and PECO.
Pennsylvania Approves Stipulated Fines on Two Retail Suppliers
The Pennsylvania PUC approved, without substantive modification, separate settlements with AP Gas & Electric (PA), LLC, d/b/a APG&E, and with IDT Energy, Inc., concerning various alleged violations of marketing and customer protection provisions.
Michigan Directs Electric Cooperative to Allow Customer to Take Competitive Supply
The Michigan PSC has directed Cloverland Electric Cooperative to allow MPI Acquisition, LLC to purchase electric supply from a competitive supplier in an amount which does not exceed the 10% statutory cap, but which also does not fully serve MPI Acquisition's load.
Michigan Utility Seeks Approval to Conduct Auction for Forward Capacity
Consumers Energy has sought Michigan PSC approval to conduct an auction to meet its reserve requirements for the Midwest ISO Planning Year 2016 and determine if certain capacity acquisitions can achieve a net reduction in PPA, fuel and labor costs for MISO Planning Years 2014 and 2015.
California Adopts Electricity Storage Procurement Obligation for Retail Suppliers, Utilities
The California PUC adopted a final order setting mandates for load serving entities, including competitive electric service providers, to procure electricity storage resources
Bright Source Solutions Elected to NEM Executive Committee
The National Energy Marketers Association announced that Bright Source Solutions has been elected to NEM's Executive Committee.
October 17
Claim: Competitive Supplier Says "Index Pricing Is of Limited Use In Promoting Customer Switching"
Maine should not extend LMP-based monthly variable default service pricing to the medium non-residential customer class because, "index pricing is of limited use in promoting customer switching," for smaller customers, a competitive supplier said in comments to the PUC.
Broker Names Former Hudson, Direct Energy Sales Exec as New President
A broker has named a former Hudson and Direct Energy sales exec as its new president
New Retail Supplier Offering Service at FirstEnergy Utilities
A retail supplier has expanded its electric service to Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, and West Penn Power in Pennsylvania.
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Texas REP Granted Maryland Retail Supplier License
• Choose Energy Seeks New License
• Global Energy Receives License in New State
Ohio Declines to Provide Retail Suppliers with De-Identified Customer Energy Usage Data
In updating rules related to metering (largely relating to a smart meter opt-out, click here for related story), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio declined a request from a retail supplier for the provision of de-identified customer energy usage data from advanced meters to retail suppliers.
Maine PUC Sets New Standard Offer Rates
The Maine PUC has set the Standard Offer rates for the large non-residential classes at Central Maine Power and Bangor Hydro Electric for the month of November.
Ohio Adopts Smart Meter Opt-Out
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio adopted rules providing customers with the ability to opt-out of having an advanced meter.
October 16
A utility has filed with the PSC changes to its customer choice program, including the creation of a mandatory supplier rate board, and PSC Staff review of pricing
State to Review Potential for Supplier Consolidated Billing, Seeks Comment on Practice
The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, as part of a legislatively prescribed review, has sought stakeholder comment on the use of supplier consolidated billing by electric suppliers, and issued specific questions concerning electric suppliers' collection of supplier and distribution utility charges.
N.Y. ESCO Seeks Changes to Utility Pricing to Remove Barriers to Choice
Plymouth Rock Energy, LLC has sought changes to the pricing of default natural gas supply at KeySpan New York (National Grid) to remove barriers to competition.
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Texas Commissioner: Answer on Resource Adequacy Expected Very Early Next Year
Testifying before a Texas Senate hearing yesterday, Texas Public Utility Commissioner Brandy Marty said that an answer on Texas' resource adequacy questions, particularly whether a reserve margin should be mandated, should be expected by very early next year.
Retail Suppliers Offer Proposal to Improve Payment Hierarchy at N.H. Utilities
Retail electric suppliers have offered proposals to expeditiously improve the payment hierarchy for utility consolidated billing at the New Hampshire utilities.
HIKO Energy Seeks to Serve New Territories
• Better Cost Energy Seeks License in New State
• CQI Associates Receives License in New State
Michigan Releases Draft Report on Electric Choice Policy Options
The Michigan Energy Office issued a draft report regarding electric choice policy options
October 15
Texas Commissioner Calls Retail Provider's Customer Service "Pitiful"
Texas Public Utility Commissioner Kenneth Anderson called a REP's customer service at issue in a formal complaint case, "pitiful," in discussing the case at the October 3 open meeting.
TXU Parent Forecasting Lower Retail Revenues, as Various Restructuring Proposals Made Public
Energy Future Holdings, parent of TXU Energy, has filed in an 8-K with the SEC summaries of various restructuring proposals raised by various groups of debt-holders and creditors.
Retail Supplier Expands Service to New Territories in New York
An ESCO has expanded its electric service to NYSEG and Rochester Gas & Electric in New York
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Several New York ESCOs Offering Service for 3¢/kWh
Several ESCOs in New York are currently offering residential electric service for about 3¢/kWh.
AEG Affiliated Energy Group announced that it and its affiliates have acquired a ten percent working interest in a conventional oil project in Louisiana.
• Energy Auction House Seeks License in New State
• Keytex Energy Solutions Seeks New License
• Industrial Energy Seeks New License
• GEM Energy LLC Receives New License
October 14
A start-up retail energy supplier has applied for a Pennsylvania electric supplier license to serve all customer classes at PECO and PPL.
Affiliate of Texas Retail Provider Launches Natural Gas Marketing in Northeast
An affiliate of a Texas REP has launched natural gas service in several states.
U.S. Gas & Electric Offering Service in New Territory
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Choose Energy Receives License in New State
• Scioto Energy Seeks License in New State
• Emissions Consult Receives Licenses in New State
• Alternative Energy Source Receives License in New State
Another U.S. District Court has found that state-procured capacity contracts which are offered into the Reliability Pricing Model violate federal law, but this recent decision is more narrowly tailored and does not raise (as much) issues regarding states' general ability to set wholesale rates for other endeavors (such as default service).
• Retail Association of Maine Selects Exclusive Energy Procurement Consultant
• Direct Energy Closes on Acquisition
• FERC Approves Dynegy Acquisition of Ameren Energy Resources
October 11
Another Texas REP To Expand to Northeast
Another Texas retail electric provider is taking steps to expand into the Northeast retail energy markets.
Pennsylvania C&I Supplier Expands to Residential Market with Offer at PPL
A retail supplier has newly begun offering residential service at PPL.
New York Utility Files New Purchase of Receivables Discount Rates
A New York utility has filed new purchase of receivables discount rates for electric and gas service, effective November 1.
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Ohio to Hold Workshop on Review of Certain Default Service Rules
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has scheduled for December 10 a workshop concerning a review of the certain default service rules contained in Chapter 4901:1-35, Ohio Administrative Code.
Plymouth Rock Energy Seeks Licenses in New State
• Positive Energy Receives License in New State
• Live Energy Receives License in New State
• Integrity Energy Services Receives License in New State
Source Power & Gas Expands Residential Sales Channels
Source Power and Gas LLC announced that it has expanded its residential sales channels, having launched ...
New Hampshire Approves New Default Service Rates
The New Hampshire PUC approved new default service rates for both large and mass market default service customers at ...
The Electric Markets Research Foundation released its initial publication, a report by Navigant Consulting, Inc. comparing the development of traditionally regulated electricity markets with more recent restructured power markets often accompanied by retail customer choice.
• ERCOT Issues Final RMR Determination for Luminant Unit
• Former PUCT Staffer Appointed to OPUC
October 10
Start-up Retail Supplier Led By Co-Creator of GDF Suez Retail Business Launches Service
A start-up retail supplier led by one of the creators of GDF Suez Resources has launched service.
Report: Correcting for Load Forecast Errors "Debunks" Myth ERCOT Facing Resource Adequacy Shortage
"A more accurate assessment of the [peak load] data ... has debunked the notion that Texas needs to adopt a capacity market with subsidies to generators as high as $4 billion a year," the Texas Public Policy Foundation said in a report examining persistent over-forecasting of load in the ERCOT CDR reports, which translates into reserve margins which appear to decline below the target.
Wholesale Marketer Seeks License to Serve Retail Customers in New State
A wholesale marketer applied for an Ohio supplier license to serve ...
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Texas REP Would Pay $60,000 to Resolve Staff Investigation
A Texas REP would pay $60,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve a Staff investigation into alleged violations of consumer protection rules.
PSNH Forecasting Increase in Default Service Rate
Public Service Company of New Hampshire is forecasting an increase in its energy service (default service) rate for the period starting January 1, 2014.
VW Selects Retail Supplier to Offer Green Power to EV Owners
Volkswagen Group (UK) Ltd has selected retail supplier Ecotricity to offer owners of VW electric vehicles in the U.K. a 100% renewable electricity plan.
New Energy Marketing Conference to Name Most Innovative Supplier and Energy Supplier of the Year
Energy Marketing Conferences LLC announced a retail energy conference and tradeshow to be held February 27, 2014 at the Affinia Hotel in New York City.
Pennsylvania Policymakers to Discuss Retail Energy Market Achievements at NEM Conference
The National Energy Marketers Association (NEM) has announced a formal agenda for its Annual Fall Policy Leadership Roundtable on October 29-30, 2013, in Harrisburg, Pa.
October 9
Affiliate of Texas Retail Electric Provider to Expand to the Northeast
An affiliate of a Texas retail electric provider is preparing to launch operations in the Northeast.
Texas Market Monitor: "Not Sure" Any Capacity Market a "Good Facilitator" of Decision to Invest
"I'm not sure any capacity market is really a good facilitator of the actual decision to invest [in new capacity]," Dr. David Patton, President of Potomac Economics, ERCOT's Independent Market Monitor, said during a Texas workshop on resource adequacy yesterday.
Koch Energy Services Subsidiary to Acquire Texas Power Plant
A Koch Energy Services, LLC subsidiary has entered into an agreement with ...
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The following is a letter from Jeff Nottingham, an energy economist with Verdigris Energy LLC and a veteran of the ERCOT market, to EnergyChoiceMatters.com concerning recent generation development in ERCOT, and innovative technologies to reduce the cost of new build, all of which are occurring under the current ERCOT market design:
Connecticut's default service procurement manager, Jeff Gaudiosi, alleged that he was the recipient of a sales call from a retail supplier which included information that, "was not accurate," including an allegation that the sales rep cited default service rates as high as 10 cents.
Proton Energy Formally Responds to Texas Staff Petition to Revoke REP Certificate
Proton Energy, Inc. has filed a formal response to a petition from Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to revoke Proton Energy's REP certificate and fine the company $2 million.
What a difference a year (or state) makes.
October 8
Xoom Energy Launches Service in New State
Xoom Energy has launched electric service in ...
Green Mountain Launches Residential Service in New Territories, Includes Nest Bundle
Green Mountain Energy has begun offering residential electric service at ...
Alternative Utility Services Acquires Broker As Part of National Expansion
Alternative Utility Services, Inc. announced that it will acquire ...
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GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, Inc. has recommended that the Public Utility Commission of Texas require for certification as a REP $2 million in shareholders' equity plus a $1 million, or more, letter of credit
New Prices Announced for PECO Default Service Supplies
PECO has posted results from its September procurement of a portion of electric default service supplies for various periods through 2015.
Broker-Consultant Names Industry Vet as New VP of Sales
NUS Consulting Group named a new Vice President of Sales to lead its North American team.
PowerOptions Selects Retail Supplier for $375 Million Contract
PowerOptions and a retail supplier announced that they have signed a $375 million, four-year electricity supply contract to supply more than 500 Massachusetts nonprofits and government institutions in the PowerOptions aggregation.
Crosslink Advisors Receives License in New State
• National Energy Group Seeks License in New State
• Energy Spectrum Receives License in New State
New Jersey Staff Seeks Comment on Removing RPS Obligation from Default Service, Retail Suppliers
Staff of the New Jersey BPU have issued for comment a series of questions relating to the potential removal of the RPS requirement from the BGS procurement process, and also asked about transferring the RPS obligation of retail suppliers to the electric distribution companies.
October 7
Connecticut Modifies Utility Bill Inserts Promoting Electric Choice
The Connecticut PURA has ordered Connecticut Light and Power and United Illuminating to modify the current quarterly billing inserts which promote electric choice.
MVC Capital, Inc. has officially announced an agreement to sell retail supplier U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc. to a new holding company, and has announced the sale price.
New Retail Supplier Enters Pennsylvania Market
A new supplier has launched service as a retail electric supplier at PPL in Pennsylvania.
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AEP Ohio Seeks Waiver to Retain Generation Entitlement
AEP Ohio has sought a waiver to its corporate separation plan from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to allow it to retain contractual entitlements from generating resources owned by Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC), as other owners of OVEC have not consented to the assumption of these entitlements by AEP Generation Resources, Inc.
The capital requirements of Texas retail electric providers should be increased if changes to the ERCOT market, specifically higher system-wide offer caps, impose increased risks on REPs, several transmission and distribution utilities told the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Retail Supplier Introduces Co-Branded Visa Platinum Rewards Card
U.S. Gas & Electric has joined forces with UMB CardPartner to launch a co-branded Visa Platinum Rewards credit card.
Massachusetts Continues to Pursue Large Hydro Import Initiative
Massachusetts state energy officials will travel to Canada this week to tour large hydro facilities, "furthering Massachusetts' efforts at expanding large hydro imports."
Ohio Aluminum Smelter Claims Shutdown "First Major Casualty" of "Transition to Market"
Blaming Ohio's "energy policy transition to market," Ormet announced that it was shutting down its Hannibal, Ohio aluminum smelting plant after the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio declined to fully grant Ormet's latest request for subsidized electric rates.
Broker Selected by Texas Community College Cooperative Purchasing Network
The Texas Community College Cooperative Purchasing Network has selected the winner of a new contract for Energy Consulting Services.
October 4
Stream Energy Launches Service in New Territory
Stream Energy is now offering service at ...
There's some 30 states in the United States which offer customers no electric choice, and a handful more that severely limit electric choice, so it's only natural that the Compete Coalition, an organization which, "support[s] well-structured competitive electricity markets for the benefit of our country," would focus its time and resources on states where there are not well-structured competitive electricity markets, such as Texas.
Retail Supplier "Default" Drops Customers to Utility Supply Service
A retail supplier has "defaulted" and its customers were dropped to utility service.
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Compete Coalition Tarnishes Brand by Wading into Texas "Reliability" Fight
The Compete Coalition has tarnished its reputation, and damaged its ability to advocate the introduction of retail choice to new markets, by wading into the Texas debate over "reliability" (meaning resource adequacy), and lending credence to the view -- oft-cited by critics of restructuring -- that the Texas market design has led to the potential for the lights to go out.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas will accept comments on an issue regarding implementation of an Operating Reserves Demand Curve raised by CPS Energy.
October 3
Source Power & Gas Names Retail Vets as New VPs of Direct, Channel Sales
Texas retail electric provider Source Power & Gas -- which recently was granted FERC market-based rate authority -- has named two new vice presidents to lead its direct and indirect sales efforts.
Retail CEO: Not "Counting" On A Lot of New Markets Opening in Near Future
"I don't think we're counting on there being a lot of states opening up [for retail choice] over the course of the next two to three years," a retail supplier CEO said at the Gulf Coast Power Association fall conference.
Start-Up Retail Supplier Preparing to Launch Service
A start-up retail supplier is preparing to offer retail electric and natural gas supply service.
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After Two Years, Texas Switch Holds Remain About 1% of Residential ESI IDs
More than two years after the introduction of switch holds to the ERCOT market, the number of switch holds applicable to residential customers in ERCOT as part of entering into a deferred payment plan remain about 1% of residential ESI IDs in ERCOT.
Retail Supplier Renews Revolving Credit Facility
Just Energy Group, Inc. announced that it reached agreement with its syndicate of lenders to renew and extend its revolving credit facility for a period of two years from the closing date of October 2, 2013.
Neighborhood Energy Seeks License
• Groom Energy Solutions Seeks License in New State
• Dome-Tech Seeks License in New State
• Avion Energy Group Seeks License in New State
October 2
A nonsensical opinion from a federal court appears to void state public service commissions' ability to set the prices paid to their wholesale default service providers, because "state action that regulates" within the field of "setting wholesale electric energy and capacity rates or prices" is, "void under the doctrine of field preemption."
Utility Warns Customers About Door-to-Door Sales Fraud
A utility is alerting its customers about recent reports of door-to-door salespeople posing as company employees.
Start-up Backed by Private Equity Receives Texas REP Certificate
• Gas Marketer Seeks Broker License in New State
• Torch Energy Solutions Seeks License in New State
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"What we see that has happened in PJM is a recipe for what can happen here in Texas," if a capacity market is adopted, William A. Von Hoene, Jr., Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer for Exelon, said in addressing the Gulf Coast Power Association.
FERC accepted but suspended for a five-month period, subject to refund, and to the outcome of a technical conference and a further order, tariff revisions altering how demand response is qualified to participate in PJM's forward capacity auctions.
Draft Michigan Report: Subsidized Rates for Large Customers Should Be Considered
A draft segment report on Michigan's energy future from the PSC and Michigan Energy Office states that subsidized electric rates for large volume users should be carefully examined.
October 1
Texas TDUs File Fees for Advanced Meter Opt-Out (Monthly Fee As Low As $18)
Texas transmission and distribution utilities have filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas initial tariffs to implement an opt-out from advanced metering, including sought levels for the one-time and ongoing opt-out fees.
Texas TDUs' Estimates of Customers Electing to Opt-Out of Advanced Metering Vary Widely
Texas TDUs have filed widely varying estimates of the number of customers electing to opt-out of having a provisioned advanced meter, in filing their compliance tariffs to set the rates for the AMS opt-out.
Illinois Power Agency Seeks Return to Purchasing Default Service Supplies
The Illinois Power Agency on September 30 filed a default service procurement plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission (13-0546) which seeks to return to the purchase of fixed energy blocks to serve default service load.
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Viridian Energy Receives New License
• Sensible Energy Seeks Broker License in New State
• Avion Energy Group Seeks New License
ERCOT Protocol Revision Filed to Shorten Settlement Timeline to Five Days
The ERCOT Commercial Operations Subcommittee and the Communications and Settlements Working Group have filed Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) 570 to reduce the real-time settlement timelines to five days after the operating day.
• ERCOT Receives NSO for AES Deepwater Units
• PUCT Publishes Agenda for Reserve Margin Workshop
September 30
Choose Energy Acquires Competing Online Energy Shopping Platform, Business
Choose Energy announced today that is has acquired a competitor in the online energy shopping and brokering business.
Great American Power Offering Service in New Territories
Great American Power has begun offering residential electric service at ...
Pennsylvania Approaches Weekly Residential Shopping Growth of 10,000
Nearly a year since it last saw residential shopping growth of this level, Pennsylvania has neared weekly residential electric shopping growth of 10,000 accounts, according to the latest stats from the PUC.
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Texas REP Granted Use of Trade Name Beyond Power
• Peoples Choice Energy Solutions Seeks License in New State
• Rosenthal Energy Advisors Seeks License in New State
• American Utility Auditors Seeks New License
Report: Texas Electricity Complaints At Lowest Point Since Deregulation
Electric consumer complaints have fallen for the fourth consecutive year in Texas and now stand at the lowest level so far recorded under the state’s electric deregulation law, the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power said today in releasing an analysis.
Texas QSE to Pay $30,000 to Settle NSRS Non-Performance
EDF Trading North America, LLC would pay $30,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve EDF's alleged failure to adhere to ERCOT Protocol §8.1.1.4.3(3)(b), related to non-spinning reserve service (NSRS) energy deployment criteria on March 9, 2012 and March 26, 2012.
Summer Saw Slower Residential Shopping Growth in Maryland
Maryland continues to see residential migration to competitive electric supply increase, but at a slower pace, according to the most recent stats from the PSC.
• Retail Supplier Extends Markets Where Fuel Rewards Program Offered
• Broker Names Former Comverge Exec as CFO
September 27
North American Power Launches Service in New Territories
North American Power has launched electric service at ...
PUC Doubles Fine on Retail Supplier for "Aggressive Telemarketing Practices"
A PUC adopted, in large part, an initial decision regarding a customer complaint against an electric generation supplier, but which doubled the fine levied to $10,000.
Start-up Retail Supplier Led By Veteran of Energy Plus, Independence Energy Receives Initial License
A start-up retail supplier led by a founding team member of Independence Energy and former Director of Strategic Market Development for Energy Plus has received its initial electric supplier license.
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Texas Staff Proposes Assessments on REPs to Fund Broadcasting of PUCT Meetings
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have proposed annual assessments on certain retail electric providers to fund the public online broadcasting of Commission meetings, consistent with statute.
Texas Staff File Draft to Implement Cease and Desist Authority
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas has filed a draft proposal for publication to implement PURA Chapter 15 Subchapter D, which grants the commission the authority to issue a cease and desist order to various market participants, including retail electric providers.
A non-unanimous settlement which would authorize the merger of Peoples Natural Gas and Equitable Gas, and related transactions, would require Peoples to release capacity to retail suppliers serving priority one (P-1) customers, and also includes additional measures to improve the retail market.
PPL to Sell 630 MW of Merchant Power Plants
PPL Corporation announced that a subsidiary has reached an agreement to sell power plants totaling 630 MW to ...
PUC Subjects Retail Supplier to Conditions in Granting Expanded License
The Pennsylvania PUC would grant, in a tentative order, Palmco Energy PA, LLC an expanded natural gas supplier license, but, due to certain complaints against an affiliate, subjected the license to certain compliance and reporting conditions.
• Groundswell Receives License in New State
• Infinity Power Partners Receives License in New State
• MSI Utilities Receives License in New State
• US Grid Energy Receives New License
September 26
Green Mountain Energy Offering Texas Customers New Product, Rebate Program To Help Build New Solar
Green Mountain Energy has launched a new program in Texas that provides customers with 100% solar power, and directs a portion of customers' payments to build new solar generation not sited at the customer's premises.
Constellation Sees Opportunity in Risk Products from Exit of Financial Players
Exelon sees an opportunity for its Constellation unit to expand its reach into offering risk management and other risk products to commercial and industrial customers, as well as other wholesale customers, Exelon CFO and Executive Vice President Jonathan Thayer said at the Wolfe Research Power and Gas Leaders Conference yesterday.
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A lack of volatility, and competitors' pricing in response to this lack of volatility, are challenging Constellation's retail business, Exelon CFO and Executive Vice President Jonathan Thayer said at the Wolfe Research Power and Gas Leaders Conference yesterday.
The market design, and constant changes, of PJM's Reliability Pricing Model has been likened to the game of "Whack-A-Mole" by Exelon CFO and Executive Vice President Jonathan Thayer, as Thayer also warned that the market is replacing "steel in the ground" generation with new build generation that "may or may not be there."
Unitil Describes Mechanics of Solution to Purchase of Receivables
Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company, d/b/a Unitil, has updated the Massachusetts DPU on the status of purchase of receivables implementation, including a more detailed description of the mechanics to implement POR prior to a new CIS.
Duke Energy to Build Two Wind Power Projects in South Texas
Duke Energy Renewables announced that it will build two large-scale wind power facilities in South Texas.
September 25
Staff of a PSC have proposed that a retail supplier should be required to refund to customers any charges in excess of Standard Offer Service rates, and also proposed a $3.37 million civil penalty, for various violations alleged by Staff.
Retail Supplier Seeks Reinstatement of Eligibility to Market Door-to-Door
An ESCO petitioned the New York PSC to reinstate its eligibility to engage in door-to-door marketing, arguing that a new sales compliance program warrants reinstatement.
Texas REPs Seek to Prohibit Use of Logo, Brand By Both Utility and Competitive Affiliate
Several retail electric providers have urged the Public Utility Commission of Texas to adopt a new rule which would prohibit a utility from sharing any same brand, logo, or any identifying brand feature with a competitive affiliate engaged in competitive electric service in Texas.
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• Director of National Accounts -- DFW
• Energy Advisor -- DFW
• Operations Manager -- DFW
• Marketing Coordinator -- Retail Supplier
• Risk Manager -- Retail Provider -- Houston
Republican members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee have urged FERC, in a letter to Commissioners, to ensure that, "restructured electricity markets operate pursuant to legitimate market forces and are not becoming mere administrative constructs dependent on an increasing amount of Commission-approved rules and processes."
Michigan Orders Utility to Complete Delayed Switches to Retail Supplier
The Michigan PSC has ordered Wisconsin Electric Power Company to arrange for two customers, for which Wisconsin Electric was delaying switches to an alternative electric supplier, to be switched to choice service immediately.
ERCOT Board Approves Loads in SCED Protocol
Some electricity consumers could participate more actively in the Texas electric market in the future, following actions by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas Board of Directors at its Sept. 17 meeting, ERCOT said yesterday
• Direct Energy Expands Program with Pennsylvania School District Service Agency
• CenterPoint Energy Services Reports Patronage of Texas Shopping Website
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