March 25, 2014
Reliant Bundling EnTouch Controls Management Solutions in Texas Commercial Offer
Reliant announced that it has teamed with EnTouch Controls to offer energy management systems to small and medium-sized businesses in Texas.
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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.
March 18, 2014
Reliant, Andeler Release Pricing for Sharyland Areas Moving to Choice
Reliant and Andeler Power recently posted their initial pricing for residential customers at Sharyland Utilities LP who are transitioning to electric choice in May
March 18, 2014
ERCOT Retail Market Veteran Joins Tradition Energy
Tradition Energy announced that Linda Collins has joined the firm as Energy Advisor to help support its growing list of clients in the ERCOT market.
March 14, 2014
License Briefs
Electricity Girl Seeks Texas Aggregator License
February 24, 2014
Retail Provider Withdraws as Default REP at Sharyland
Cirro Energy has withdrawn as a default retail electric provider at the Sharyland Utilities territories newly opening to choice on May 1.
February 12, 2014
Gas Marketer With 1.6 Million Customers to Enter Retail Electric Supply Business
Seminole Retail Energy Services, LLC will soon enter the retail electricity supply business, it said in an application for FERC market-based rate authority.
February 4, 2014
Initial REP Pricing Posted for Sharyland Service Areas Newly Open to Choice
Several REPs have now released residential pricing for the Sharyland Stanton, Colorado City, Brady, and Celeste divisions which will transition to retail choice on May 1.
January 28, 2014
Reliant Launches Redesigned Website
Reliant has launched a redesigned website (click here) .
January 22, 2014
Updated: NRG Energy Confirms It Is "Working With" Comcast on Retail Energy Initiative
NRG Energy has confirmed to EnergyChoiceMatters.com that it is "working with" Comcast on a retail energy initiative.
January 20, 2014
Texas REP Offering Free Boots ($350 Value) with Enrollment
Reliant has begun offering new customers a pair of free Justin Boots.
January 16, 2014
Briefly
Ohio Approves New Retail Price Adjustment for Default Service
January 15, 2014
Sharyland Informs Customers of Last Date to Select REP Prior to Assignment to Default Providers
Sharyland Utilities, L.P. will be mailing to customers a letter informing them that they must select a retail electric provider by April 13, 2014 if they do not wish to be transitioned to the default retail electric provider.
December 10, 2013
License Briefs
Canadian Retail Supplier Newly Entering U.S. Seeks License in New State
December 5, 2013
Texas REP Offering $200 Incentive for Enrollments
Reliant is offering Texas customers a $200 incentive to sign up on Reliant's 14-month fixed rate plan.
November 15, 2013
Agreement in Principle Reached in Sharyland Unbundling Case (May Allow Implementation of Choice on Schedule)
Parties have informed the Public Utility Commission of Texas that they have reached an agreement in principle in the rate unbundling proceeding for Sharyland Utilities, L.P., covering the Stanton, Colorado City, Brady, and Celeste divisions which are being transitioned to retail choice.
November 7, 2013
Briefly
Pennsylvania Convention Center Selects Retail Supplier
November 5, 2013
Texas REPs Warn of "Rate Shock" -- from Potential Delay in Sharyland Transition to Competition (But Not Capacity Market?)
Several Texas retail electric providers have warned the Public Utility Commission of Texas that introducing retail choice to Sharyland Utilities' former Cap Rock service areas during the summer -- if a rate case schedule does not permit a May 1, 2014 transition to competition as originally…
November 4, 2013
Updated (With Customer Class Info): Sharyland Posts List of Default Retail Electric Providers for Non-Shopping Customers
Updated to include Default REPs for specific customer classes.
November 1, 2013
Breaking: Sharyland Posts List of Default Retail Electric Providers for Non-Shopping Customers
Sharyland Utilities has posted a list of retail electric providers which will be assigned customers who do not make a choice of REP prior to the introduction of retail choice to the former Cap Rock service areas on or about May 1, 2014.
October 30, 2013
Name the State & Policy: Electric Service Is an "Essential Service" Needed for "Health, Safety" and the "Public Good"
Here's a quiz for our readers -- identify the state and policy position being argued from the following quote:
October 24, 2013
Scammers Increasingly Using Texas Retail Providers' Names in Disconnection Payment Con
By Paul Ring • ring@energychoicematters.com
October 7, 2013
Texas TDUs: Retail Electric Provider Capital Requirements Should Be Raised, If There Are Additional Risks in Market
The capital requirements of Texas retail electric providers should be increased if changes to the ERCOT market, specifically higher system-wide offer caps, impose increased risks on REPs, several transmission and distribution utilities told the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
September 27, 2013
Texas Staff Proposes Assessments on REPs to Fund Broadcasting of PUCT Meetings
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have proposed annual assessments on certain retail electric providers to fund the public online broadcasting of Commission meetings, consistent with statute.
September 25, 2013
Texas REPs Seek to Prohibit Use of Logo, Brand By Both Utility and Competitive Affiliate
Several retail electric providers have urged the Public Utility Commission of Texas to adopt a new rule which would prohibit a utility from sharing any same brand, logo, or any identifying brand feature with a competitive affiliate engaged in competitive electric service in Texas.