November 7, 2014
Direct Energy Introduces Critical Peak Rebate Program
Direct Energy has formally introduced a critical peak rebate program in Texas called Reduce Your Use Rewards
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November 3, 2014
Texas REP Offering 100% Green Free Saturdays Product
Clearview Energy has begun offering a 100% wind product that provides an energy charge of 0¢/kWh on Saturdays
October 15, 2014
Texas Staff Recommend REP's Letter of Credit Be Drawn Upon to Pay TDU Debts
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have recommended that proceeds from the letter of credit provided by Reach Energy, LLC be distributed to the transmission and distribution utilities to cover outstanding debts, with any remaining balance returned to Reach Energy.
October 7, 2014
Texas REP Offering "WaterSaver" Electric Plan
Green Mountain Energy is offering Texas customers a WaterSaver electricity plan that includes electricity bundled with easy-to-install water conservation products.
October 6, 2014
Texas REPs: ERCOT Should Assume Ownership of Smart Meter Texas Portal
ERCOT should assume ownership of the Smart Meter Texas portal, a coalition of retail electric providers said in comments to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
September 22, 2014
Texas Retail Providers Would Be Reimbursed for Providing Smart Thermostats, In-Home Monitors to Low-Income Customers, Under Workgroup Proposal
Texas retail electric providers would be reimbursed for providing low-income customers with programmable communicating thermostats (PCTs) and in-home displays (IHDs) under a proposal from a working group addressing the requirement that TDUs provide in-home monitors to low-income customers under…
August 26, 2014
Texas TDUs Seek to Draw on REP's Letter of Credit to Cover Non-Payment
Five Texas transmission and distribution utilities petitioned the Public Utility Commission of Texas to distribute proceeds from the letter of credit provided by Reach Energy LLC, stating that they are collectively owed more than $450,000.
August 19, 2014
Start-Up Texas REP Launches Service
Start-up Texas retail electric provider Pioneer Energy has begun offering service.
August 11, 2014
Texas REP Offering "Membership" Plans That Offer Lower Rate, Benefits In Exchange for Membership Fee
Direct Energy has begun offering to Texas residential customers two electricity plans that offer customers discounted rates and other benefits in exchange for paying a "membership" fee to access the plans.
July 16, 2014
Texas REP Promoting 1¢/kWh Power
A Texas retail electric provider is currently promoting 1¢/kWh power on an introductory basis.
July 3, 2014
Green Mountain Energy Promoting 30% Off Solar Lease, in Addition to $250 Bill Credit
Green Mountain Energy is promoting its solar leasing option by marketing a 30% savings off the cost of the lease, in addition to an electricity bill credit.
June 20, 2014
Direct Energy Offering Texas Customers Meridian 'Plus' Savings Plan With Improved Smart Thermostat
Direct Energy has improved its Meridian Savings smart thermostat electricity offers in Texas with the offering of a new, improved smart thermostat under a new Meridian "Plus" Savings Plan.
June 5, 2014
Reliant Offering Flat Bill Plan, Including Recurring TDU Charges
Reliant is offering residential customers in Texas the opportunity to contract for a flat monthly cost for electricity for 12 months.
May 15, 2014
Proposed Texas Order Would Grant Appeal, Require ERCOT Resettlement
A proposed Texas order would grant an appeal regarding ERCOT's manual overrides of Odessa-Ector Power Partners, L.P.'s High Dispatch Limit (HDL) on November 15, 16, and 20, 2012.
May 8, 2014
TXU Extends Free Hours Under Free Nights Plan
TXU Energy has extended the hours during which it is offering a 0¢/kWh charge under its Free Nights plans.
May 5, 2014
New Texas REP Launches Service, Files to Offer Prepaid Plan
Start-up Texas retail electric provider Pro Power Providers, LLC has recently launched service, and has now filed a statement of intent with the PUCT to provide retail electric services using a customer prepayment device or system
April 30, 2014
New Texas Retail Electric Provider Launches Service
Enertrade Electric has begun offering retail electric service in Texas.
April 29, 2014
EFH Bankruptcy Filing Would Split TXU Energy, Luminant from Oncor
Energy Future Holdings this morning filed for Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
April 29, 2014
Texas REP Offering $400 for Enrollments
Direct Energy has launched in Texas a product offering customers $400 in Visa gift cards or other retail gift card options.
April 17, 2014
Update: TriEagle Posts Pricing for Texas WeatherBug Home Plan
TriEagle Energy has posted pricing for its Texas electric plans bundled with Earth Networks' WeatherBug Home energy efficiency solutions.
April 10, 2014
Settlement Would Set Smart Meter Opt-Out Fees at Oncor
A settlement among Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Oncor, and the 9/12 Association would establish the fees applicable for customers who opt-out of advanced metering service.
April 8, 2014
Champion Energy Offering $50 Rebate for Customers Purchasing Smart Thermostat
Champion Energy is offering Texas residential customers electing a 24-month fixed rate a $50 rebate if they also purchase a smart thermostat.
April 1, 2014
Gexa Branding Product as "Every Day, Every Night" Plan
Gexa Energy is now offering Texas residential customers a 14-month fixed rate branded as an "Every Day, Every Night Low Price Plan."
March 25, 2014
Reliant Launches 'Primetime' Time of Use Product for Businesses
Reliant has begun offering a "Primetime" plan for businesses with an electricity rate that is 30 percent less than their weekday (8 p.m. - 5 a.m.) rate.
February 25, 2014
Texas REP Offering $200 Enrollment Bonus for Free Saturdays Plan
Direct Energy is offering Texas customers incentives of up to $200 to enroll onto one of its Free Power Saturday products.