January 31, 2017
The NRG Companies, responding to an RFI that was first exclusively reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com on January 24 , have admitted that they have expressed an interest in acquiring Gexa Energy.
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January 25, 2017
PPL Electric Initially Made Disclosure In Saying SCB Could Result In "Destructive" Competition In Retail Market
In its initially filed comments opposing NRG Energy's petition for electricity supplier consolidated billing in Pennsylvania, PPL Electric Utilities ("PPL Electric" or "PPL") disclosed the aggregate customer count of several NRG Energy retail supplier affiliates in PPL Electric's service area.
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January 24, 2017
The Pennsylvania PUC should reject a petition from NRG Energy to implement electricity supplier consolidated billing (SCB) because SCB would increase costs and open the door for the charging of additional fees for customer service functions, the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate said in…
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January 24, 2017
A provision proposed by NRG Energy as part of its request to institute supplier consolidated billing for electricity in Pennsylvania could "trap" customers on higher retail supplier rates, PPL Electric said in comments to the PUC
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January 24, 2017
In an RFI to the NRG Companies in the Texas PUC proceeding examining NextEra Energy, Inc.'s proposed acquisition of Oncor, NextEra Energy, Inc. has requested that the NRG Companies "admit or deny" that NRG has expressed an interest in acquiring Gexa Energy.
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January 3, 2017
NRG Energy's Everything Energy brand has ceased enrolling new customers, and will be transitioning its customers to various other NRG brands.
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December 9, 2016
Proposes Switch "Block" Mechanism For Customers With SCB Past Due Balances
Note: Story updated at 10:51 am to provide more discussion on the block mechanism
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November 21, 2016
Texas PUC Staff, Retail Provider Have Different Interpretations For Date On Which Switch-Holds Must Be Removed Under Rule
Several NRG Energy retail electric providers would collectively pay a $900,000 civil penalty, and make a $600,000 contribution to their bill payment assistance program, under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve alleged violations of 16 Tex. Admin. Code §…
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November 16, 2016
NRG Energy officially announced a new bundled offer of electricity and natural gas for customers at Philadelphia Gas Works.
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November 7, 2016
NRG Energy's mass market retail business saw an acceleration of its recurring customer count during the third quarter of 2016.
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November 1, 2016
Reliability Must Run should require ERCOT Board approval, several NRG Energy subsidiaries said in comments to the Texas PUC concerning an RMR rulemaking
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September 16, 2016
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.
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September 12, 2016
Would "Preserve" Revenue Streams For Generators That Relied on Incorrect Clearing Price (Uplift?)
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August 24, 2016
The Retail Energy Supply Association has proposed that the District of Columbia move to a retail model for electricity SOS, with a retail supplier-provided Transitional SOS for two years beginning on June 1, 2019.
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August 23, 2016
Reliant has introduced a new offering in its home security product line with the launch of the Wi-Fi Doorbell Camera.
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August 9, 2016
NRG Energy said that its retail mass market segment saw its strongest second quarter performance ever, with Adjusted EBITDA of $213 million, versus $209 million a year ago
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May 31, 2016
ERCOT issues a final determination stating that NRG Texas Power LLC's Greens Bayou Unit 5 (GBY_GBY_5) is needed for Reliability Must-Run (RMR) Service.
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May 31, 2016
NRG Energy recently promoted Mike Starck to General Manager, NRG Retail East Region
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May 20, 2016
Various NRG Energy subsidiaries have entered into an agreement to sell three power plants in Illinois (PJM area) totaling 1,350 MW to subsidiaries of LS Power Development, LLC
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May 18, 2016
Stream Seeks Authority To Serve Customers in New Service Area
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May 6, 2016
NRG Energy reported that its Retail mass market segment recorded first quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $151 million, $15 million lower than the $166 million recorded in the first quarter 2015, due to milder weather, partially offset by lower supply costs and operating cost efficiencies.
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May 5, 2016
NRG Energy announced today the conclusion of the GreenCo strategic review process with an agreement to sell a majority share of EVgo, and with a restructuring and simplification of its residential solar business
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April 20, 2016
Energy Plus Associates, Inc., a facilities management company which provides energy management and conservation services and which has been in existence since 2000, applied for an Illinois electric agent, broker, and consultant license.
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March 21, 2016
Reliant announced a Power on the Go plan for Texas residential customers that includes at no additional charge a Sherpa 50 portable solar power kit
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March 15, 2016
ERCOT issued a final determination of RMR status for NRG Energy's Petra Nova Power I LLC, PNPI_GT2 unit, which had previously submitted Notification of Suspension of Operations (NSO)
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