June 13, 2022
Staff of a Public Utilities Commission have filed an amended recommendation stating that the PUC should deny certain requested third party verification rule waivers sought by…
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June 8, 2022
Staff of a Public Utilities Commission would grant…
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June 2, 2022
PUC Addresses Utility Proposal That Would Require Suppliers To Provide Marketing Materials To Utilities PUC Addresses Proposal For Suppliers To Record All Outbound Telesales
A PUC has adopted final retail electric market rule changes that require the registration of third-party sales agents with the PUC
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May 13, 2022
Two Illinois Commerce Commission ALJs today issued a proposed second notice order which includes proposed revisions to marketing and related rules applicable to alternative retail electric suppliers and alternative gas suppliers
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May 11, 2022
A PUC has ordered…
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April 27, 2022
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) issued a news release offering consumer tips on door-to-door and other in-person sales and marketing activities by agents of competitive electric and natural gas suppliers, reminding consumers of their rights as well as their options when it comes to shopping for and selecting a competitive supplier for natural gas or electric service.
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April 14, 2022
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell New Energies US LLC announced plans to engage directly with consumers about
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April 12, 2022
Both houses of the Illinois General Assembly recently passed and enrolled…
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February 21, 2022
The Houston Dynamo Football Club and Shell Energy have signed a letter of intent to make Shell Energy the exclusive energy provider of Houston Dynamo FC and…
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February 14, 2022
A new retail energy supplier intends to market on…
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January 6, 2022
Suppliers & Agents Must Conspicuously Indicate They Are Not An "Alternative" To The T&D Utility Draft Rule Would Extend Rescission Period Beyond Receipt Of First Bill
PUC Proposes New Requirement That Suppliers Must Record, Retain All Sales Calls
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January 5, 2022
The Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate filed comments at the Pennsylvania PUC seeking a re-examination of safeguards and related provisions for the Eligible Customer Lists (ECL), as the OCA stated that it is "concerned" about alleged "abuses" of the ECL detailed in two recent settlement…
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December 7, 2021
Gas South announced the renewal of its partnership with the Atlanta Braves, maintaining its position as the team's official natural gas provider for the next five years.
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November 16, 2021
As part of a recently announced education effort to inform customers about various bill payment assistance options and other measures to mitigate the impact of higher energy prices, the office of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey warned customers to, "[b]eware of competitive suppliers."
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October 25, 2021
Agway Energy Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Suburban Propane, LP, announced the extension and continuation of its partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2022 season.
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October 13, 2021
Proposes Rate Cap On Variable Rates Proposes Ban On Gift Cards, Similar Inducements For Enrollments Proposes That "All" Third-Party & Independent Sales Agents Be Required To Register With PUC Would Ban Auto-Renewals
The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel has filed, in comments to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, a broad proposal for a series of retail energy market rule changes
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September 30, 2021
Applicability To C&I Sales, Other In-Person Sales Also Addressed (Earlier): Regulator Issues Order On Proposed Full Vaccination Requirement In Allowing Resumption Of Door To Door Sales
The Illinois Commerce Commission has issued written orders allowing the resumption of all forms of in-person retail energy marketing, including door to door marketing to residential customers, subject to several conditions
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September 30, 2021
Applicability To C&I Sales, Other In-Person Sales Also Addressed (Earlier): Regulator Issues Order On Proposed Full Vaccination Requirement In Allowing Resumption Of Door To Door Sales
The Illinois Commerce Commission has issued written orders allowing the resumption of all forms of in-person retail energy marketing, including door to door marketing to residential customers, subject to several conditions
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September 23, 2021
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September 10, 2021
Decision Addresses Applicability Of Robocall Prohibition From 2015-2020
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow a suit against Realgy, LLC to continue as the Appeals Court found that a lower court erred in dismissing the suit by erroneously interpreting a recent Supreme Court case concerning robocalls.
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September 7, 2021
A Connecticut superior court (Docket HHB-CV21-6063122-S) has stayed, pending appeal, enforcement of its recent decision that affirmed a Connecticut PURA decision which, among other things, limits voluntary renewable electricity supply offers (VRO) from retail electric suppliers to using only RECs…
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August 19, 2021
Requires Suppliers To Disclose Utility Price To Compare In Various New Situations
The Illinois Commerce Commission today issued a first notice order which includes proposed revisions to marketing and related rules applicable to alternative retail electric suppliers and alternative gas suppliers
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August 10, 2021
During an earnings call last week, Genie Energy executives said that the company would soon begin telemarketing in the Georgia natural gas market.
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August 6, 2021
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) Office of Competitive Market Oversight (OCMO) announced upcoming online training in the door-to-door marketing regulations at 52 Pa. Code Chapter 111.
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August 2, 2021
Court Affirms Geographic Limit For Source Of RECs For Voluntary Renewable Offerings Staff Proposes New Compliance Deadlines In Light Of Court Order (Compliance Had Been Stayed)
The Connecticut Superior Court for the judicial district of New Britain has affirmed a Connecticut PURA decision which, among other things, limits voluntary renewable electricity supply offers (VRO) from retail electric suppliers to using only RECs sourced from certain RTOs and which meet certain…
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