December 3, 2012
Settlement to Lower Discretionary Service Charges Applied to REPs at Oncor
Parties have filed an unopposed stipulation to establish reduced discretionary service charges applicable to retail electric providers at Oncor.
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November 27, 2012
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Broker-consultant 5 announced that Gary Hooper has joined its team of energy professionals. Hooper joins 5 after four years with Pro Star Energy and over twenty-seven with TXU.
November 2, 2012
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TXU Energy Launches Sweepstakes, Free Nights Emphasized
October 31, 2012
Past, Forecast Volatility Lifting Retail Prices in Texas, TXU Execs Report
Despite lower wholesale electric prices and natural gas prices, retail pricing across REPs in ERCOT has not come down as much as may be expected, due to last summer's volatility, and expectations for future volatility lifting forward pricing, TXU Energy executives said on an earnings call yesterday.
October 30, 2012
Flash: TXU Sees Significant Improvement in Customer Churn
TXU Energy continued its significant improvement in customer churn during the three months ended September 30, 2012, according to an Energy Future Holdings 10-Q posted this morning.
October 2, 2012
TXU Energy Expands "At Your Service" Videos
TXU Energy today released the latest in its “At Your Service” video series.
September 24, 2012
Texas Staff File Allocation of PUCT Broadcast Costs to Retail Providers
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed a proposed allocation of the costs of broadcasting PUCT meetings online to retail electric providers, and various other entities subject to Commission jurisdiction, consistent with PURA § 12.204.
September 10, 2012
Texas Staff Files Preliminary List of REPs Which May Be Designated as Non-Volunteer POLRs
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas has filed its preliminary determination of retail electric providers which are eligible to serve as Large Service Providers (non-volunteer POLRs) for the 2013-2014 term, for each customer class and POLR service area.
August 10, 2012
Texas Retail Providers, Cities Seek Ruling from PUCT to Avert City-Specific EECRF Charges
Texas retail electric providers and several cities with original jurisdiction are seeking to reverse a Public Utility Commission of Texas preliminary order, in order to continue the use of a system-wide Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor (EECRF) applicable across an entire TDU territory, as…
July 31, 2012
TXU Residential Churn Relatively Steady
After recording its lowest rate of residential customer churn in seven quarters during the three months ended March 31, 2012, TXU Energy maintained that relatively low level of churn during the three months ended June 30, 2012.
July 24, 2012
Affinity-Focused 4Change Energy, a TXU Affiliate, Posts Offers on Website
4Change Energy, Energy Future Holdings' new retail electricity brand focused on charitable affinity programs, has posted offers on its website.
July 18, 2012
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TXU Energy Launches Android App for Bill Payment, Other Services
July 9, 2012
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TXU Offering Sweepstakes With Jackpot Tied to Daily High Temperature
June 7, 2012
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Reliant Reports Innovation Avenue Pilot Successfully Reducing Customer Usage
May 30, 2012
REPs Differ on Whether Higher ERCOT Offer Cap Amounts to Change in Law Permitting Change in Fixed Rate Contracts
Retail electric providers offered differing interpretations regarding whether a change in the ERCOT System Wide Offer Cap would amount to a change in law allowing REPs to modify fixed price contracts with small volume customers.
May 23, 2012
TXU Energy Offering Email Alerts to Inform Customers if Electric Costs Projected to Exceed Budget
TXU Energy said this morning that it has launched free budget alerts that automatically warn customers via email if their current electricity usage could lead to a bill that's higher than the customer's chosen spending threshold.
May 21, 2012
Energy Future Holdings Prepping Launch of 4Change Energy, Website Indicates Emphasis on Charity Affinities
Energy Future Holdings is nearing the launch of its new retail electric brand 4Change Energy.
May 3, 2012
TXU Energy Launches Free Nights Plan
TXU Energy has launched an electricity product offering energy charges of 0¢/kWh during the night.
May 1, 2012
TXU Sees Improvement in Customer Churn
TXU Energy saw its lowest rate of residential customer churn in seven quarters, during the first quarter of 2012.
April 23, 2012
4Change Energy Company, f/k/a TXU SESCO Energy Services Company, Receives Approval to Market Under New Name
The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved an amendment to the REP certificate of TXU SESCO Energy Services Company to reflect its change in name to 4Change Energy Company, and a change in corporate structure.
April 19, 2012
TXU Adds Walmart as Authorized Payment Location
TXU Energy has added 384 Walmart stores to its network of nearly 4,000 authorized payment locations throughout Texas.
March 29, 2012
TXU SESCO Energy Services Now 4Change Energy Company
TXU SESCO Energy Services Company has undergone a change in name and corporate structure, it reported in an application to amend its Texas REP certificate.
March 27, 2012
Texas Load Interests Seek Expanded Demand Ratchet Waiver
Exemption from the demand ratchet should be expanded from the level currently contained in a Public Utility Commission of Texas proposal for publication, several load interests said in comments to the PUCT (39829).
March 23, 2012
Default Retail Electric Provider at Sharyland's Cap Rock Territories Would be Limited to 15 Largest REPs Under Stipulation
A non-unanimous stipulation concerning the transition of Sharyland Utilities' former Cap Rock service areas to retail competition would randomly assign customers not making an affirmative selection to a default REP, and would limit eligibility to serve in the default REP role to the 15 largest REPs…
March 22, 2012
TXU Releases New Brighten iThermostat
TXU Energy has released a new Brighten iThermostat, a programmable thermostat that gives customers control over the temperature in their home through any web-enabled PC or smartphone.