July 20, 2026
New York PSC Issues Show Cause Order To Multiple ESCOs & Brokers
The New York PSC issued show cause orders to multiple ESCOs and energy brokers and consultants
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July 16, 2026
Utility Seeks To Drop Retail Supplier's Customers To Default Service
Utility Makes Default Finding For Retail Supplier Which Has Allegedly Failed To Meet Minimum Customer Account Threshold (Supplier Has Suspended Marketing Pending PUC Investigation)
July 16, 2026
Pa. PUC Proposes To Revoke Licenses Of Four Energy Brokers
The Pennsylvania PUC on July 16 issued a tentative order proposing to revoke the licenses of 4 retail electric brokers for alleged failure to file proof of security in the format approved by the PUC.
July 16, 2026
Regulator Approves 7 Agreed Orders With Retail Suppliers Which Include Penalties Up To $46,000 For Alleged Failure To File Various Reports
The Illinois Commerce Commission adopted agreed orders between various retail electric suppliers and ICC Staff requiring the suppliers to make various agreed payments for alleged failure to file various reports or other filings, as described below
July 13, 2026
Uri Fixed Rate Complaint Against Defunct Texas Retail Provider Dismissed
A 2021 complaint from a customer against Entrust Energy, a former Texas retail electric provider which underwent bankruptcy and ceased REP operations in the wake of 2021's winter storm Uri, has been formally dismissed without prejudice by the Texas PUC for lack of prosecution, with no substantive…
July 13, 2026
Retail Supplier Alleges PUC Staff Testimony On Remand Amounts To Decision For New Violations, Not Explanation Of Prior Determination As Directed By Court
RPA Energy, Inc. ("RPA") sought to strike portions of testimony from Staff of the PUC of Ohio in a remand proceeding concerning the amount of a violation imposed on RPA, as RPA alleged that such testimony amounts to a new determination, and not, on remand, an explanation of PUCO's prior finding.
July 13, 2026
Energy Consultant Seeks Denial Of Broker's Renewal License, & Forfeitures
Palmer Energy Company, Inc. filed a motion at the PUC of Ohio seeking that PUCO deny the natural gas broker/aggregator renewal application of Buckeye Energy Brokers, Inc. ("Buckeye"), with Palmer alleging that Buckeye, "has demonstrated an ongoing and persistent disregard for the Commission’s rules…
July 2, 2026
Mobile Generation Provider To Pay $55,000 Under Settlement With Texas PUC Staff
Gravity Power & Rental, LLC (Gravity) would pay $55,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Texas PUC to resolve alleged violations of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §§ 25.53(c)(1) and (c)(3), related to the filing of a required annual Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and annual EOP updates.
July 2, 2026
Regulator Affirms Precedent Concerning Attorney General's Lack Of Authority To Recover, From Retail Supplier, Costs For Experts In Investigation Cases
The Massachusetts DPU has affirmed prior precedent that the Massachusetts Attorney General may not recover from a retail supplier costs that the Attorney General incurs for experts and other consultants retained by the AG as part of participating in DPU proceedings involving retail suppliers…
June 25, 2026
Regulator Issues Fines To Several Retail Suppliers, Dismisses Other Proposed Fines Against Suppliers, As Alleged Non-compliance Stemmed From "Clerical Errors" In Regulator's Records
The Illinois Commerce Commission adopted agreed fines for several retail electric suppliers related to alleged failures to file various compliance reports, but dismissed several other show cause orders against other suppliers after determining that "clerical errors" by the ICC clerk's office had…
June 23, 2026
District Court Formally Issues Order Preliminarily Enjoining Maryland From Enforcing Statute Governing Green Power Pricing, Marketing Language
The U.S. District Court for the District Of Maryland, Northern Division has formally issued an order preliminarily enjoining the state and relevant agencies, including the PSC and Attorney General, from, "implementing, enforcing, or otherwise carrying out," Section 7-707(c) of the Maryland Public…
June 18, 2026
PUC Proposes To Revoke Licenses Of Several Retail Suppliers, Brokers
The Pennsylvania PUC on June 18 issued a tentative order proposing to revoke the licenses of 2 retail electric suppliers and several brokers for alleged failure to file proof of security in the format approved by the PUC.
June 18, 2026
Final Decision Issued In Pennsylvania Proceeding Which Implicated How All Fixed Retail Energy Contracts Are Defined
A final decision has been issued by the Pennsylvania PUC in a complaint proceeding against a retail electric supplier which had the potential to impact all fixed rate retail energy contracts in Pennsylvania
June 16, 2026
In Complaint Against Utility, Retail Supplier Seeks Subpoena Against Another Retail Supplier
Inova Energy, LLC has petitioned the Pennsylvania PUC to issue a subpoena to Direct Energy, a non-party and non-respondent, in a complaint case filed by Inova Energy against Pike County Light & Power and Corning Energy Corporation (Pike's parent)
June 15, 2026
Texas Retail Provider Asks PUC To Consider, In Reporting Complaint Data, Complaints In Which REPs Were Deemed To Be In Compliance
Texas retail electric provider NEC Co-op Energy has requested, from the Texas PUC, "consideration" regarding the reporting of complaints against retail electric providers for circumstances when an investigation determines that the REP fully complied with all applicable PUCT Substantive Rules and no…
June 11, 2026
Texas Storage Owner Seeks Hearing, Settlement Talks In Answer To PUC Enforcement Staff's Sought Revocation Of Market Participant's PGC Registration, Due To Alleged Ownership By Chinese National At Time Of Registration, In Alleged Violation Of State's Infrastructure Protection Act, & Alleged Submission Of False Information
In a response to a report from the Division of Compliance and Enforcement (DICE) of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Meadow Park ESS Assets, LLC (Meadow Park) formally sought a hearing on DICE's allegations that, "At all points relevant to this investigation, Meadow Park knew it was owned…
June 11, 2026
Audit Report Of Utility, Affiliates Recommends "Prominent" Placement Of Retail Choice On Utility Website, Better Price To Compare Info, Calculator To Evaluate Offer Competitiveness
A report by an auditor retained by the New Jersey BPU examining New Jersey Natural Gas Company (NJNG), and its affiliates, has again recommended more prominent placement of retail choice information on NJNG's website, along with better price to compare information, and a calculator for supply costs
June 8, 2026
Rushmore Energy Issues Statement On Recent Settlement With Illinois Attorney General
Rushmore Energy, LLC provided the following statement concerning its recent settlement with the Illinois Attorney General (background here) :
June 8, 2026
Texas Court Affirms Jury Verdict In Favor Of Bradley Roach And Texas Select Energy Consulting In Suit Brought By Another Broker
A Texas district court recently affirmed a jury's verdict, and entered judgment in favor of Bradley Roach and Texas Select Energy Consulting LLC ("TSE") in a lawsuit filed against Roach and Texas Select Energy Consulting by Eastwood Energy Group, LLC ("Eastwood") in which Eastwood had alleged, among…
June 5, 2026
Regulator Sets Fines For Three Retail Suppliers
The Illinois Commerce Commission has adopted fines imposed on three retail electric suppliers for their alleged failure to file various annual or other reports
June 4, 2026
Updated: Retail Supplier To Pay $500,000 Under Settlement, Agrees To Not Compensate Agents/Vendors Based Only On Sales Volumes; Marketing Stay-Out Imposed
Rushmore Energy, LLC provided the following statement concerning the matter:
June 4, 2026
Retail Supplier To Pay $500,000 Under Settlement, Agrees To Not Compensate Agents/Vendors Based Only On Sales Volumes; Marketing Stay-Out Imposed
In a news release, Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul announced a $500,000 settlement with Rushmore Energy, "that resolves allegations the alternative retail electric supplier (ARES) engaged in fraudulent, unfair and deceptive business practices to mislead Illinois consumers into paying more…
May 22, 2026
Retail Supplier To Pay $3,750 Penalty
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an order under which American PowerNet Management, LP shall pay a penalty of $3,750 to resolve the supplier's alleged non-compliance with the obligation to file its Annual Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (“REPS”) Report in accordance with 83 Ill. Adm.…
May 22, 2026
Updated With Statement From Atlantic Energy: PUC Proposes To Revoke Licenses Of 7 Retail Suppliers, Several Brokers
Atlantic Energy provided the following statement concerning the Tentative Order
May 19, 2026
Retail Supplier Seeks Stay Of Case Remanded By Court To PUC Concerning Amount Of Penalty Imposed On Supplier
RPA Energy, Inc. d/b/a Green Choice Energy requested that the PUC of Ohio stay a proceeding on remand concerning the amount of forfeiture previously ordered by PUCO against RPA Energy as a penalty for violations found by PUCO in an order