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January 25, 2018
In a memo in advance of today's open meeting, Texas PUC Chairman DeAnn T. Walker proposes that the Commission require CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric to file a rate case with the Commission
January 24, 2018
In testimony filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas opposing a non-unanimous stipulation that sets forth conditions under which Sempra's acquisition of Oncor would be approved, the Texas Legal Services Center said that retail electric providers should be required to directly credit…
January 5, 2018
Also Launches Reliant Actions for Google Assistant, Allowing Inquiries On Balance, Plan Details
Reliant yesterday officially announced its Speak & Save plan in Texas, which includes in a bundle a Nest Thermostat E and Google Home
December 27, 2017
Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC and Sempra Energy today announced that the Alliance for Retail Markets and the Texas Energy Association for Marketers have joined a settlement agreement for Sempra Energy's pending acquisition of Energy Future Holdings Corp. (EFH), including EFH's indirect…
December 22, 2017
East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ETEC) petitioned the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval for ETEC to transfer two wholesale delivery points, totaling 35 megawatts (MW) of load, into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) from the Southwest Power Pool (SPP).
December 15, 2017
Customer rate credits and other retail market issues are included in a stipulation among Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Sempra Energy, Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of the Public Utility Counsel, the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor, and Texas…
December 12, 2017
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas said that, as Sharyland Utilities will no longer be operating as a distribution service provider due to the acquisition of Sharyland's service areas by Oncor, "Staff is filing the attached updated Provider of Last Resort Designated Large Service…
December 5, 2017
Volterra Energy Holdings LLC (VEH) announced the launch of a new Texas retail electric brand: Volterra Energy.
November 27, 2017
Reliant has launched a new electricity plan for Texas residential customers, the Speak & Save 12 plan, that includes in a bundle a Nest Thermostat E and Google Home Mini
November 21, 2017
On November 27, 2017 ERCOT will host a fifth informational workshop (WebEx Only) on the proposed Mass Transition of Electric Service Identifiers (ESI IDs) from Sharyland Utilities LP (Sharyland) to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor).
November 9, 2017
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted Dynegy Energy Services (Texas), LLC an Option 1 retail electric provider certificate, to serve customers at AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, and Oncor Electric Delivery Company
November 1, 2017
Stream has launched a new electricity plan for residential customers in Texas that offers a flat monthly price for a user-selected block of usage
October 26, 2017
Texas PUC Commissioner Kenneth Anderson issued a memo in advance of today's open meeting concerning Sempra Energy's proposed acquisition of Oncor which outlines several concerns regarding Sempra's debt and credit ratings, which Anderson said should be addressed as the Commission adjudicates the…
October 26, 2017
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 11, 2017
REPs Required To Pass-Through TDU Savings To Ex-Sharyland Customers
The Public Utility Commission of Texas today adopted final orders which approve an asset swap among Oncor and Sharyland Utilities that will see the Sharyland Utilities distribution assets (and retail customers) become part of Oncor, and under which a system-wide tariff will apply at Oncor, including…
October 6, 2017
Offers Other Retail Market Related Commitments
In Sempra Energy's application before the Texas PUC to acquire Oncor, Sempra has offered several regulatory commitments related to the retail market, including proposed bill credits resulting from certain savings.
October 5, 2017
Company To File For Texas PUC Approval Today
Sempra Energy announced a revised agreement to acquire Energy Future Holdings, and thus Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, which includes a new financing structure, under which Sempra Energy proposes to now acquire 100 percent of EFH at the close of the transaction with no third-party equity…
September 29, 2017
During a discussion concerning a stipulation and proposed order in an Oncor rate case, which is linked to a global stipulation for Oncor to acquire the Sharyland Utilities distribution service areas, Commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas agreed to include a provision which will…
September 28, 2017
In a memo concerning a stipulation and proposed order governing Oncor's proposed acquisition of Sharyland Utilities, DeAnn Walker, the new chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, stated that she has questions whether current Oncor customers should be required to pay for the deployment of…
September 28, 2017
Requests Retail Provider Representatives Appear Today To Discuss
In a memo concerning a stipulation and proposed order governing Oncor's proposed acquisition of Sharyland Utilities, DeAnn Walker, the new chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, stated that she had "questions" concerning the PUCT's ability to issue a requirement that retail electric…
September 20, 2017
On October 4, 2017, ERCOT will host a third informational workshop on the proposed Mass Transition of Transmission and Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) ESI IDs from Sharyland Utilities to Oncor Electric Delivery Company.
September 19, 2017
In response to a request from the Texas PUC's Director of Docket Management, Oncor has clarified two issues related to language, proposed to be part of an order approving Oncor's acquisition of Sharyland Utilities, that is intended to ensure that Oncor's rates are passed through to customers served…
September 19, 2017
Also Debuts New Product Providing $30 Credit At Higher Usage, And New Tiered Usage Price Plan
Ambit Energy announced a new free nights plan for Texas residential customers, plus a new plan providing a bill credit for higher usage customers and a new plan with tiered pricing for various usage levels
September 15, 2017
The Texas PUC's Director of Docket Management has requested that parties clarify two issues related to language, proposed to be part of an order approving Oncor's acquisition of Sharyland Utilities, that is intended to ensure that Oncor's rates are passed through to customers served by Sharyland…
September 13, 2017
Ensuring Pass-Through For Customers On "Bundled" Pricing Plans Specifically Cited
Oncor, in a proposal supported by several retail electric providers, has proposed changes to the proposed order that would approve Oncor's acquisition of the Sharyland Utilities territories -- transitioning such customers to Oncor's delivery tariff -- to ensure that retail customers, particularly…
