April 20, 2011
Residential Migration Growth Rate at BGE, Pepco Steady in March Stats
The Maryland PSC has posted electric migration statistics for the month ending March 2011.
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April 5, 2011
Md. PSC Directs Utilities to Propose Changes to SOS Price Comparison Language
The Maryland PSC, from the bench, directed the utilities to propose modifications to the current SOS price comparison information language established in June in Case 9228.
March 23, 2011
Maryland Reports February Electric Migration Stats
The Maryland PSC has posted electric migration statistics for the month ending February 2011.
March 22, 2011
Allegheny Power Using Estimate of Reconciliation Factor in Providing Weighted Average Maryland SOS Rates, OPC Says
Maryland utilities are using different approaches for the treatment of bypassable reconciliation factors in calculating weighted average SOS prices disclosed to customers, the Office of People's Counsel said in supplemental comments to the PSC.
March 9, 2011
NEM Urges D.C. PSC to Implement POR, Cites Synergy with Pepco's Use in Maryland
The introduction of Purchase of Receivables by Pepco in Maryland, "represents an excellent opportunity for Pepco to leverage POR system implementation costs as well as experience," in extending the POR program to the District of Columbia, the National Energy Marketers Association said in comments to…
March 8, 2011
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Parties Appeal Proposed Order Which Would Eliminate Bypassable SOS Admin. Charge at Pepco, Delmarva
March 8, 2011
Allegheny Power Residential Bills Include Weighted Average SOS Prices for Two Periods, But Only Single Actual SOS Rate
Allegheny Power in Maryland is currently including two weighted average prices of SOS service on its residential bills, but has not yet included recently accepted actual SOS rates through May 31, 2012, according to materials submitted by Allegheny in response to a petition from the Office of…
March 1, 2011
Spark Energy Launches Network Marketer Ampegy with Excel Communications Veteran
Spark Energy has launched a network marketing affiliate, Ampegy, which will include in a leadership role Steve Smith, co-founder of Excel Communications, a pioneer in the use of multi-level marketing in telecom during the 1990s.
February 22, 2011
Constellation Energy Offering Residential Electric Service in Illinois, D.C.
Constellation Energy has begun offering residential electric service at Commonwealth Edison in Illinois.
February 21, 2011
Md. PSC Posts January Electric Migration Stats
The Maryland PSC has posted electric migration statistics for the month January 2011.
February 11, 2011
Md. OPC Petitions PSC for Modifications to Price to Compare Info
The Maryland Office of People's Counsel has petitioned the Maryland PSC for an order clarifying the PSC's earlier order on the Price to Compare, and directing the Pepco, Delmarva, and Allegheny Power to correct what OPC alleged is "erroneous" SOS information on each utility's website (Case 9228).
February 8, 2011
Maryland PSC Posts November, December Electric Migration Stats
The Maryland PSC has posted electric migration statistics for the months of November and December 2010.
February 7, 2011
Viridian Says Maryland Ads Not Approved, Removes "No Contract" Language
The advertisements for service from Viridian Energy upon which a Maryland PSC Staff complaint is based were not approved by Viridian, contrary to Viridian's requirements, Viridian said in a response to the complaint (Case 9255).
February 1, 2011
BGE Files Updated Type II SOS Rates
Baltimore Gas and Electric filed updated Type II SOS rates for the period March 1, 2011 through May 31, 2011.
January 28, 2011
Allegheny Files Updated Maryland Generation Rates; BGE Files Rider 8
Baltimore Gas & Electric has updated bypassable Rider 8, Energy Cost Adjustment.
January 27, 2011
Md. PSC Hears Testimony on North American Power, Will Continue Review in March
The Maryland PSC yesterday heard from Staff and North American Power and Gas LLC regarding Staff's complaint against North American Power (see 1/10) , and took the matter under advisement after several hours of testimony.
January 17, 2011
Md. PSC Staff Seek Show Cause Order Against Viridian Energy, $50,000 Fine
Staff of the Maryland Public Service Commission have filed a complaint against Viridian Energy PA, LLC and requested that the Commission issue an order directing Viridian to show cause why its electric supplier license should not be suspended or revoked, or, alternatively, why Viridian should not be…
January 13, 2011
Direct Energy Enters BGE Residential Gas Market
Direct Energy has entered the Maryland residential gas market with a 12-month fixed offer to customers at Baltimore Gas & Electric.
January 10, 2011
Md. PSC Staff Seek Show Cause Order Against North American Power, $50,000 Fine
Staff of the Maryland Public Service Commission have filed a complaint against North American Power and Gas LLC, and requested that the Commission issue an order directing North American Power to show cause why its electric supplier license should not be suspended or revoked, or, alternatively, why…
December 21, 2010
PSC Staff Finds No Issues in BGE Home Logo Use, Resource Sharing
BGE Home Products & Services, "fully complies with COMAR regarding the use of a utility affiliate's trademark and logo," Maryland PSC Staff said in responsive testimony in the investigation of Baltimore Gas & Electric affiliate issues (Case 9235). The investigation stems from a complaint from…
December 20, 2010
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Constellation Electric Offering Susan G. Komen Affinity Program in Maryland Constellation Electric (BGE Home Products & Services) is offering an affinity program with the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure which includes an initial $10,000 donation and additional donations if electric…
December 16, 2010
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Md. PSC Eliminates Minimum Stay in BGE Gas Tariff The Maryland PSC approved Baltimore Gas & Electric's revisions to its Gas Service Tariff to remove a provision from Rate Schedules C and D that required customers to remain with a supplier for at least three months prior to switching to another…
December 16, 2010
Md. PSC Suspends BGE POR Tariff Revisions Related to Sales Tax
As first reported in our live blog yesterday, the Maryland PSC has suspended Baltimore Gas & Electric's electric purchase of receivables tariff revisions relating to sales tax, and directed the supplier coordination working group to address the issues ( 12/14 ).
December 15, 2010
Constellation NewEnergy Seeking Authority to Serve Residential Customers in Pennsylvania
Constellation NewEnergy has submitted an amendment to its Pennsylvania electric generation supplier license to expand the customer classes it may serve to include residential customers and commercial customers under 25 kW in all service areas.
December 14, 2010
BGE Sales Tax POR Filing Could Result in Suppliers Remitting More Tax than Received Under POR, PSC Staff Says
Maryland PSC Staff have recommended deferring action on Baltimore Gas & Electric's revised electric Purchase of Receivables tariff, addressing tax issues, so that a working group may address several Staff concerns. Staff is concerned that the filed tariff could allow BGE to earn an unintended profit…