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October 28, 2020
Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court issued a decision in an appeal filed by Blue Pilot Energy, LLC in which the Court found that the Pennsylvania PUC lacks authority to order electric generation suppliers (EGSs) to provide refunds to customers for violations of PUC regulations, as the Court reversed…
October 26, 2020
The Illinois Citizens Utility Board alleged in a blog post concerning alternative natural gas suppliers that, "many suppliers are violating a new consumer protection law that went into effect this year."
October 20, 2020
Citing allegations of slamming and "questionable" marketing practices, the New York PSC ordered Josco Energy Corp to show cause why the Commission should not revoke its eligibility to operate as an Energy Services Company (ESCO) in the State of New York, or impose other consequences, as described in…
October 20, 2020
The New York PSC revoked the eligibility of Flanders Energy LLC to serve energy customers in New York State as an ESCO, as the PSC found that the company did not comply with a prior suspension order. The PSC ordered that Flanders return its customers to default utility supply service
October 16, 2020
Commentary by Paul Ring • ring@energychoicematters.com
October 14, 2020
Staff Alleges Supplier's Flat Daily Rate Plan Is Not Permitted Under PUC Rules
Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued a report concerning an investigation of SFE Energy Ohio, Inc and Statewise Energy Ohio, LLC in which, among other things, Staff recommends that the companies pay a forfeiture of $775,000, pay certain restitution, and suspend all marketing until…
October 12, 2020
The Secretary of the New York PSC has denied what was termed an "extension request" filed by ABC Energy concerning a PSC order in the retail market reset proceeding (Case 98-M-1343 et al.), as the Secretary noted the lack of specific relief requested by the ESCO
October 8, 2020
The Maryland Public Service Commission said in a news release that it, "has taken action against a retail energy supplier, SunSea Energy, LLC, for enrolling customers without a signed contract and other violations of Maryland law and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)."
October 2, 2020
The Connecticut House and Senate have passed H.B. No. 7006 which empowers the Connecticut PURA to order retail electric suppliers to pay restitution to customers or to pay a combination of a fine and restitution
October 2, 2020
Staff of the Maryland PSC have recommended that the Commission revoke the electric supplier license of SunSea Energy, LLC, and impose a civil penalty of $500,000, as Staff alleged that, among other things, the company engaged in a, "pattern of deceit," that allegedly included instances of slamming…
September 30, 2020
Energy Plus Holdings, LLC ("Energy Plus") has entered into a settlement agreement with the Prosecutorial Division of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Office of Education, Outreach, and Enforcement ("Prosecutorial" or "EOE") to resolve issues regarding compliance with Conn. Gen…
September 30, 2020
Reliant Energy Northeast LLC d/b/a NRG Home has entered into a settlement agreement with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's ('Commission') Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement ('I&E') to resolve alleged violations related to customer authorization for switches and alleged misuse of…
September 25, 2020
The New York PSC denied rehearing of its June decision which ordered Marathon Power LLC d/b/a Marathon Energy to re-rate fixed price customers who experienced an increased rate when Marathon changed rates as a result of a change in the peak hour used to calculate a customer's ICAP tag, as the PSC…
September 14, 2020
Complainant Has Asked PUC To Rescind Contracts Between Retail Suppliers, Customers Which Were Arranged By Competitor Alleged To Be In Violation Of Licensing Requirement; Return Customers To Prior Supplier Contracts
September 14, 2020
Direct Energy, LP (Direct Energy), on behalf of itself as well as its affiliates First Choice Power, LLC and Bounce Energy, Inc. would pay $250,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve alleged violations of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) § 25.474…
September 11, 2020
Axon Power & Gas, LLC said in a status report with the Public Utility Commission of Texas that it is now working with PUC Staff to develop terms and conditions under which Axon will voluntarily relinquish its authority to operate as a retail electric provider in Texas and leave the market.
September 10, 2020
Commissioners Direct ERCOT To Address Treatment Of Broader Pricing Issues From Input Errors
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has denied a complaint filed by Aspire Commodities, LLC (Aspire) against the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT), in which Aspire had sought an order directing ERCOT to re-price the published settlement prices for interval 14:50 on May 30, 2019
September 4, 2020
ERCOT reported in an interrogatory response at the Public Utility Commission of Texas that ERCOT has revoked Axon Power and Gas LLC's rights as a Market Participant and terminated Axon's SFA [Standard Form Market Participant Agreement] with ERCOT.
August 20, 2020
The Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced that a consent judgment among the AG and Starion Energy, and its principals Ruzhdi Dauti, and Dashmir Murtishi, was entered in Suffolk Superior Court on Tuesday to settle claims made by the AG against Starion
August 18, 2020
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) stated in an August 4 notice of non-compliance that DOER, "hereby finds that the Hampshire Council of Governments ('HCOG') has failed to comply with the requirements of the Renewable and Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards under 225 CMR…
August 10, 2020
Twin Eagle Resource Management, LLC would pay $7,500 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve alleged violations of ERCOT Nodal Protocols §§ 6.4.6(1) and former 5.5.2.
August 7, 2020
Would Grant ERCOT Motion For Summary Decision
A proposal for decision (PFD) from a Texas ALJ would deny a complaint filed by Aspire Commodities, LLC (Aspire) against the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT), in which Aspire has sought an order directing ERCOT to re-price the published settlement prices for interval 14:50 on May…
August 5, 2020
The Maine PUC issued an order directing Town Square Energy, LLC (Town Square) to, "show cause why it should not be found to have violated Maine law and Commission rules regarding its operations as a licensed competitive electricity provider (CEP) in Maine and be subject to appropriate sanctions."
August 3, 2020
Agreement Includes List Of Prohibited Terms During Marketing Requires Reporting To AG
SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC is to provide $200,000 in customer refunds under an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance ('AVC' or 'Agreement') with the Attorney General of the State of Illinois to resolve the Attorney General’s inquiry into certain SmartEnergy marketing practices in Illinois.
July 27, 2020
Verde Energy USA Ohio, LLC reported to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio that it, "received a notice from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office that it has decided to close its consumer protection investigation into Verde Energy."
