January 4, 2018
Centrica Connected Home (Direct Energy Affiliate) Launches New Smart Indoor Camera
Centrica Connected Home, the business behind the smart home brand Hive, announced immediate availability of its new smart indoor camera Hive View.
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December 23, 2017
PSC Sets Hearing On Petition To Adopt Supplier Consolidated Billing
The Maryland PSC has scheduled for February 20, 2018 a legislative-style hearing on a petition from several retail suppliers to implement supplier consolidated billing
December 11, 2017
Government of Canada Selects Retail Supplier For Several Gov't Departments
The Government of Canada has named Direct Energy Business as their new natural gas provider for Correctional Services Canada, the Department of National Defence and Public Services and Procurement Canada.
December 6, 2017
ESCOs Seek Changes To ConEd Purchase of Receivables Discount Rate Calculation Methodology
A group of ESCOs has sought changes to the calculation methodology used to determine the natural gas purchase of receivables (POR) discount rate at Consolidated Edison
December 4, 2017
Generators Press To Implement Changes To Increase ERCOT Prices Prior To Summer 2018; Retail Providers Urge Longer Transition, Review Of 2018 Summer Prices Prior To Changes
REPs, TIEC Note Forward Already Moving Upward, TIEC Notes Potential For REP Defaults, POLR Drops From Tight Summers, High Prices
November 27, 2017
Centrica Records One-Off, Non-Cash Charge Related To North American Business Retail Supply Unit
Reports "Significant Market Pressures" For North American C&I Retail Biz
In a trading update, Centrica reported that its Centrica Business division has, "experienced significant market pressures in our North America Business retail power book."
November 21, 2017
Retail Supplier Names Market Vet As New President
Freepoint Energy Solutions LLC, the retail supplier business of Freepoint Commodities LLC, has elevated Jackson Vo to the role of President, according to a regulatory filing
November 3, 2017
Direct Energy Parent Acquires Leading Demand Response Aggregator, Will Leverage For North American DR Growth
Centrica plc has acquired REstore NV, which Centrica described as, "Europe’s leading demand response aggregator," for €70 million (£62 million) in cash.
October 27, 2017
ESCOs Seek Initiation Of Settlement Discussions in New York Evidentiary Mass Market Review
Cite "Considerable Common Ground" On Key Areas
A group of ESCOs have asked the New York PSC to initiate confidential settlement discussions among parties in the New York PSC's evidentiary review of the retail energy mass markets
October 26, 2017
Direct Energy Formally Launches New Smart Home Bundle Energy Plans
Direct Energy has formally launched "Connect to Control 24" retail electric and natural gas plans that include a smart home Hive Welcome Home Starter Plan
October 24, 2017
Direct Energy Affiliate Which Offers Cogeneration, Efficiency Solutions Moves To New Office To Support Growth
Centrica Business Solutions recently officially opened a new 30,000 sq. ft. office and facility for its ENER-G Rudox business, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
October 18, 2017
As More Western States Examine Choice, Policy and Industry Leaders Gather for NEM Western Energy Policy Summit
Consumer Demand for Energy Innovations Driving New Market Openings
The National Energy Marketers Association next week will host Nevada Lieutenant Governor Mark Hutchison, Nevada Assemblyman Chris Brooks, Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, and a variety of other policymakers and retail energy thought leaders as NEM hosts an examination and symposium on opening…
October 12, 2017
State Agency Tells Legacy Customers Of Retail Supplier To Check Their Bills To See If They're Still Being Served By Supplier's Successor
The Michigan Agency for Energy (MAE) has urged 4,500 former Energy America customers who may have signed up for service in 1998, "to check their bills to see if they are now being charged by Direct Energy Services as their natural gas supplier."
October 11, 2017
ARM Files Reply Comments Regarding Rule Changes Proposed In Light Of Elimination Of System Benefit Fund
The Alliance for Retail Markets filed reply comments in Texas PUC Project 47343: Rulemaking To Amend Chapter 25 Substantive Rules Relating To The Elimination Of The System Benefit Fund
September 27, 2017
PSC Grants Direct Energy's Petition Clarifying Email Service Of Environmental Disclosure Is Acceptable
The Maryland PSC granted a petition filed by Direct Energy Business Marketing LLC and clarified that environmental notice disclosure reports that are required to be provided to customers under Commission Order No. 76241 in Case No. 87381 can be satisfied by use of electronic mail.
September 20, 2017
PSC Sets For Comment Supplier Consolidated Billing Petition
The Maryland PSC is seeking comments on a petition from NRG Energy, Inc., Interstate Gas Supply, Inc., Just Energy Group, Inc., Direct Energy Services, LLC, and ENGIE Resources LLC to institute supplier consolidated billing for electricity and natural gas
September 19, 2017
Direct Energy Proffers Consideration Of Limits On Variable Rates, If New York PSC Feels Market Intervention Is Needed
In testimony in the New York PSC's evidentiary review of the retail energy mass markets, Direct Energy, through its witness John Hanger (former Pa. PUC Commissioner), proposed several retail energy market changes. While not the company's preferred solution, Direct Energy said that if the PSC feels…
September 18, 2017
Virginia Denies Appalachian Power's Proposed Renewable Energy Tariff (Approval Would Have Triggered Termination of Choice For Certain Customers)
The Virginia SCC has denied the application of Appalachian Power Company to institute a voluntary renewable energy rider, designated Rider REO
September 18, 2017
Direct Energy: Analysis Shows New Yorkers Could Have Saved $18 Billion By Shopping For ESCO
Direct Energy Cites Errors In Utility Data Relied Upon For ESCO-Default Service Comparisons
In testimony in the New York PSC's evidentiary review of the retail energy mass markets, Direct Energy presented an analysis showing that New Yorkers could have saved $18 billion by shopping for an ESCO from 2011-2016
September 8, 2017
Retail Suppliers File Petition Requesting Maryland PSC Implement Supplier Consolidated Billing By
A group of retail suppliers have petitioned the Maryland PSC to issue an order that mandates: (1) the implementation of Supplier Consolidated Billing (SCB) as a billing option available to customers of competitive licensed retail electricity and natural gas suppliers by June 30, 2019 at the latest…
September 1, 2017
Large Aggregation PowerOptions Selects New Retail Supplier For $300 Million Contract
PowerOptions, a large New England area energy buying consortium of nonprofit and government entities, announced that Constellation was selected as the group's new electricity supplier for its retail energy program, via a competitive bidding process for an estimated $300 million four-year contract.
August 31, 2017
Update: Additional Texas REPs Suspend Disconnections, Offer Payment Assistance
Champion Energy Services and Hello Energy announced the following measures, including a DNP suspension:
August 31, 2017
Update: Direct Energy Extends Hurricane-Related Disconnection Suspensions Through At Least October 2; Additional Texas REPs Suspend Disconnections, Offer Payment Assistance
Direct Energy has extended the relief described below through at least October 2
August 21, 2017
Texas PUC Staff Recommend Amounts For Assessment On Subject REPs To Fund Internet Broadcast of PUC Meetings
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed recommended fees to be allocated to retail electric providers and other companies to cover the cost of broadcasting PUCT meetings online for FY 2018.
August 9, 2017
Additional Texas REPs Request Low-Income Customer Sync List
Several additional Texas retail electric providers filed with the Texas PUC formal requests for production and receipt of a list of their low-income electric customers for the state fiscal year beginning on September 1, 2017.