August 22, 2011
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PUCT Directs Enforcement Staff to Investigate Variable Rate Disclosures
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August 8, 2011
Apollo Power & Light Would Pay $26,700 to Settle PUCT Staff Compliance Audit
Apollo Power & Light, LLC would pay $26,700 under a settlement with PUCT Staff to resolve allegations that Apollo was not in full compliance with 15 provisions of the Substantive Rules (39648).
August 3, 2011
PUCT Abates TexRep6 Revocation Proceeding to Allow Additional Time to Show Compliance
The PUCT abated until the September 15 open meeting consideration of revocation of TexRep6, LLC's REP certificate, for failure to comply with provisions of the new certification requirements of Subst. R. 25.107 for several months after the compliance deadline (Docket 38732).
August 3, 2011
PUCT Sets October 1 Deadline for dPi Energy Sale
The PUCT abated until the September 29 open meeting consideration of a settlement under which dPi Energy would sell itself to new ownership to maintain its REP certificate (37917).
August 3, 2011
Texas ALJ Would Suspend, But Not Revoke, Clearview REP Certificate
A Texas ALJ has recommended suspending, but not revoking, the REP certificate of Clearview Electric for failure to meet the financial requirements of Subst. R. 25.107 (38446 et. al.).
July 13, 2011
Requested Waiver of Security Requirement Would Give Clearview Electric Competitive Advantage, PUCT Staff Says
Granting Clearview Electric's requested temporary waiver of the REP certification financial requirements would provide Clearview with a "clear competitive advantage" over other REPs, PUCT Staff said in a post-hearing brief (38446).
July 8, 2011
PUCT Staff, dPi Energy File Revised Settlement in Revocation Proceeding
PUCT Staff, dPi Energy, and other parties in the case, "have been unable to reach agreement on every issue discussed at the last open meeting, including whether dPi will pay additional administrative penalties," Staff said in presenting a revised settlement which does answer several of the…
July 6, 2011
dPi Energy Seeks to Assure PUCT of Compliance Going Forward
dPi Energy sought to assure the PUCT that, should it be allowed to continue as a certificated REP under new ownership, it will be compliant with Commission regulations and will not repeat any prior actions which have prompted concerns from Commissioners (37917).
July 4, 2011
StarTex Power Would Pay $30,000 to Settle PUCT Staff Compliance Audit
StarTex Power would pay $30,000 under a settlement with PUCT Staff to resolve allegations that StarTex was not in full compliance with 13 provisions of the Substantive Rules (39560).
July 4, 2011
CenterPoint Joins Stipulation on Future of dPi Energy
CenterPoint Energy has now joined a settlement among Staff and dPi Energy under which Amvensys Telecom Holdings, LLC, which ultimately owns dPi Energy and is owned by Zahed "Ed" Lateef and his wife, would divest all of its ownership and control of dPi Energy (37917).
June 20, 2011
PUCT to Further Consider dPi Energy Certificate Settlement
The PUCT held until its next meeting action on a settlement between dPi Energy and Staff that would require dPi Energy to be sold in order to retain its REP certificate.
June 17, 2011
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Andrea Barbeau Joins AEG Affiliated Energy Group
June 17, 2011
Proposed Order Would Revoke TexRep6 Certificate
A proposal for decision would revoke the Texas REP certificate of TexRep6, LLC, for failure to comply with provisions of the new certification requirements of Subst. R. 25.107 for several months after the compliance deadline.
June 10, 2011
Conn. DPUC Seeking $11,000 Fine on ResCom Energy
The Connecticut DPUC has issued a Notice of Violation against ResCom Energy, under which ResCom would be fined $11,000, for what the Department said were unauthorized switches.
June 10, 2011
Maryland PSC Fines North American Power $100,000
The Maryland PSC has ordered North American Power and Gas, LLC to pay a civil penalty of $100,000 after the Commission found that North American Power (NAP) committed multiple deceptive practices.
June 3, 2011
CMP Seeks Investigation of Liberty Power Over Alleged Marketing Violations
Central Maine Power has requested that the Maine PUC investigate the actions of Liberty Power and issue a cease and desist order preventing Liberty Power from representing that they are in any way connected with CMP.
June 2, 2011
Chain Lakes Power Would Pay $39,500 to Settle PUCT Staff Compliance Audit
Chain Lakes Power Company, L.P., would pay $39,500 under a settlement with PUCT Staff to resolve allegations that Chain Lakes Power was not in full compliance with 26 provisions of the Substantive Rules (39460).
June 1, 2011
Pa. PUC Issues Secretarial Letter Concerning "Serious" Violation of Unit Billing Requirement by Retail Suppliers
The Pennsylvania PUC issued a Secretarial Letter regarding the failure of some electric generation suppliers (EGSs) to include the unit price (kWh) on customer bills, which the PUC deemed a "serious" deficiency, and the inappropriate inclusion of sales taxes on residential customers' bills by some…
May 26, 2011
Liberty Power Affiliate Would Pay $39,000 to Settle PUCT Staff Compliance Audit
LPT, LLC would pay $39,000 under a settlement with PUCT Staff to resolve allegations that LPT, LLC was not in full compliance with 25 provisions of the Substantive Rules (39386).
May 25, 2011
Suit Alleges Ambit Multi-Level Marketing Contrary to Federal Law
An Ambit Energy consultant has filed a suit against Ambit alleging breach of contract, and that Ambit's multi-level marketing network is a "pyramid scheme" contrary to federal law.
May 20, 2011
Starion Energy to Pay $20,000 Under Settlement with DPUC Staff
Starion Energy would make a $20,000 donation to Connecticut energy assistance fund Operation Fuel in lieu of a civil penalty to resolve a Connecticut DPUC Notice of Violation previously issued by the Department against Starion (see 11/8) .
May 13, 2011
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First Choice Power Mission Store Opening Set for May 20
May 13, 2011
PUCT Approves Settlement Under Which AllStar Energy Will Relinquish REP Certificate
The PUCT accepted without significant modification a settlement that will require TexRep5, LLC d/b/a AllStar Energy to relinquish its REP certificate.
May 10, 2011
StarTex's Bob Zlotnik Raises Concerns on REP Disclosures; Use of Non-Spin
Greater enforcement of retail pricing plans and disclosures in Texas is needed given some of the current practices in the market, said StarTex Power CEO Bob Zlotnik.
May 10, 2011
dPi Energy to be Sold Under Settlement Agreement with PUCT Staff
dPi Energy, LLC would be sold by its current owner, Amvensys Telecom Holdings, LLC, or face revocation of its REP certificate, under a settlement among the company, PUCT Staff, and several of the TDUs (37917).