January 3, 2024
Retail Supplier Launches Demand Response Solutions for New York Commercial & Industrial Businesses
An ESCO is launching demand response solutions for businesses in New York.
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December 19, 2023
Texas Crypto Mining Company Selects CPower To Manage Grid Services
CPower Energy announced that…
December 14, 2023
ERCOT To Consider Alternative Participation Models For ADERs, Address "Blocky" Resources
ERCOT Recommends Allowing ADERs To Provide ECRS
ERCOT is recommending expanding the ancillary service product eligibility for the Aggregate Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) pilot to include ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service (ECRS)
December 7, 2023
Ford Selects Partner For EV-Home Power Partnership, Vehicle-to-Home Energy Management Test Project
Ford announced a joint simulation project with…
November 16, 2023
PUC Won't Delay Consideration Of Utilities' Further Smart Meter Deployment Plan
A Public Utilities Commission won't delay consideration of…
November 7, 2023
Texas Retail Provider Reports Residential Demand Response Volumes, Savings Experienced By Customers
A Texas retail electric provider reported data related to its residential demand response programs in Texas this summer
October 18, 2023
Another Texas REP Registers For ADER Pilot
A REP has filed with the Texas PUC a…
October 4, 2023
Vehicle-to-Grid Virtual Power Plant Developed By Retail Supplier Parent, With Partner, Commences Service
Sunverge announced today that…
September 28, 2023
Texas PUC Commissioner Notes Criticism Of "Limitations" On Small Customer Opportunities For ERCOT Market Demand Response, Will Consider Issues At New Winter Work Session
The Texas PUC in advance of this winter will hold…
September 22, 2023
Reliant Registers For ADER Pilot
According to a public caption of a Texas PUC filing…
September 14, 2023
Retail Supplier Affiliate Brings Five New Batteries Online in Texas, Tripling its Operational Utility-Scale Storage Capacity
A Texas REP affiliate said that it has more than tripled its operational utility-scale storage capacity this summer
September 14, 2023
Texas Retail Provider Reports Amount Of Power It Purchased From Distributed Solar Customers In August Under New Pilot, Total Amount Paid To Customers
A retail energy supplier reported results from what it termed a 30-day pilot solar buyback program for Texas customers during August
September 12, 2023
OhmConnect Service Integrated Into LG App, Air Conditioners
OhmConnect today announced its integration into…
September 12, 2023
Ford, Honda, BMW To Create New Company Focused On Optimizing Electric Vehicle Grid Services, Providing Managed Energy Services
BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create…
September 11, 2023
Another Texas Retail Provider Registers For ADER Pilot
Another REP has filed with the Texas PUC a registration form for an Aggregated Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) under the ADER pilot, according to a caption of a confidential filing made with the PUC today
September 8, 2023
New Texas Retail Provider Registers For ADER Pilot
A new REP has filed with the Texas PUC a registration form for an Aggregated Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) under the ADER pilot, according to a caption of a confidential filing made with the PUC today
August 23, 2023
Virtual Power Plants, From Retail Electric Provider, Provide Power To ERCOT Grid For The First Time
The Texas PUC today announced that two virtual power plants (VPPs), both from Tesla's retail electric provider, are now qualified and able to provide dispatchable power to the Texas electric grid, which is operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
August 22, 2023
Retail Supplier Launches Energy Storage Solutions For Commercial & Industrial Customers
Catalyst Power Holdings LLC ("Catalyst Power"), which describes itself as an integrated provider of cleaner energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sector, is launching new energy storage solutions for businesses.
July 26, 2023
Developer Notes Commissioning Activities To Support 300 MWh Storage Project In ERCOT
Spearmint Energy (Spearmint or the Company) today confirmed the start of commissioning activities at the Company’s 300 MWh battery energy storage project (known as "Revolution") in the Lower Colorado River Authority’s transmission network in ERCOT
July 18, 2023
Tesla Shares ADER Progress Report With Texas PUC, Notes Upcoming VPP Test
Notes Break-even Point, Potential Challenges To ADER Revenue Streams
Tesla Inc. filed with the Texas PUC a progress report, "stating the detailed milestones achieved in the first year of the ERCOT Aggregated Distributed Energy Resource ('ADER') Pilot Project."
July 12, 2023
Texas REP Says, "We're The Only Energy Company That Is Actively Urging Customers To Sign Up For Our Cheapest Rate"
Touts Success Of Plan Which Automates Energy Use, Via Smart Thermostats, EVs, For Lower Energy Rates
Octopus Energy said today concerning its Texas retail electric plans that, "Octopus Energy’s new smart plan feature -- which automatically keeps customers’ energy bills down while balancing Texas grid demand -- has proved so popular after featuring on Power To Choose that sign ups increased by more…
May 30, 2023
Texas REP Demand Response, ADER Bill Passes Separately
The Texas House and Senate have passed SB 1699, relating to demand response and ADER, and sent the bill to the governor
May 11, 2023
New ACEEE Recommends That Texas Distribution Utilities Be In Charge of Sought New Demand Response, Efficiency Programs Serving 5 Million Customers (Includes Smart Thermostat Programs, Managed EV Charging)
A new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) concerning proposed programs for demand response, energy efficiency, and similar measures in Texas "recommend[s]" that distribution utilities be in charge of the programs
March 8, 2023
Sunnova Unveils "Adaptive" Retail Energy Plan In Texas
Sunnova Energy International Inc. said that it has teamed up with retail electric provider David Energy to bring Sunnova's "Adaptive Retail energy plan" to the Texas marketplace.
February 14, 2023
Texas Retail Provider Offering Managed Charging EV Service To Residential Customers, Including Monthly Bill Discount
Octopus Energy U.S. today announced "Intelligent Octopus for EV,", which the retail provider described as, "a smart-rate that will give drivers across Texas cheaper electricity rates when they smart charge their electric vehicles."