August 24, 2026
National Gas and Electric, LLC has undergone a change in ownership, described as an "intercompany move", under which SparkHoldco, LLC has purchased National Gas and Electric, LLC
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July 20, 2026
Alleges Use Of AI To Complete TPVs Alleges Pervasive Use Of Subcontractors Not Registered As Brokers, Contrary To PSC's Broker Regulation Order Alleges Fictitious Enrollment Scheme
The New York PSC issued show cause orders to multiple ESCOs and energy brokers and consultants
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May 8, 2026
Verde Energy USA Inc. recently applied for a Michigan alternative gas supplier license. Verde's affiliate Spark Energy Gas, LLC is already licensed as an AGS in Michigan
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January 26, 2026
The New York PSC issued an order to show cause to Verde Energy USA New York, LLC (Verde) directing Verde to demonstrate why the PSC should not revoke Verde's eligibility to operate as an ESCO, or impose other consequences, as a result of alleged violations, as alleged by Department of Public Service…
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May 22, 2023
In an expansion of its offerings, Verde Energy USA New York, LLC informed the New York Department of Public Service that it will begin serving natural gas customers in the Central Hudson and Rochester Gas & Electric service territories.
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November 17, 2022
Spark Energy, LLC notified the New York Public Service Commission that Spark is withdrawing from the retail energy market in New York.
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October 12, 2022
Settlement Includes $100 Payments To Some Customers, Restitution To Others
Verde Energy USA Inc. (Verde) would make a $1.5 million donation to the Connecticut utilities to offset hardship arrearages, provide $100 to certain customers, provide restitution to other customers, and exit Connecticut's electric market, under a settlement among Verde, the Office of Education…
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September 15, 2022
Vice Chair: Retail Market "Well Beyond Mature"
Pennsylvania PUC Vice Chairman John Coleman gave a "final warning" to retail energy suppliers, as the PUC approved, 2-1, a settlement, without modification, between Verde Energy USA, Inc. and the PUC's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement ('I&E'), under which Verde is to pay $1 million and extend…
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August 19, 2022
The Office of Education, Outreach, and Enforcement (EOE) of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority requested that PURA issue a draft decision to assign about $2.3 million in costs for utilities to update their billing systems to retail suppliers, with a proposed mechanism, and…
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August 12, 2022
Addressing a previously reported request from its Enforcement Staff, the Connecticut PURA formally issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) against Verde Energy USA Inc. that would impose a $2 million fine on Verde, would require restitution to all customers for service back to October 2020 if such…
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August 8, 2022
Enforcement Staff Allege Use Of "Undefined" Terms Such As "Benefits", "Price Protection", & "Program" Are Deceptive
The Office of Education, Outreach, and Enforcement of the Connecticut PURA requested that PURA issue a Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty against Verde Energy USA Inc. in the amount of $2 million, which would also require restitution to all customers enrolled after October 2, 2020…
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January 21, 2022
A Pennsylvania ALJ in an initial decision (recommended decision) would approve a settlement between Verde Energy USA, Inc. and the Pennsylvania PUC's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement ('I&E'), under which Verde would pay $1 million and extend a moratorium on in-person marketing and…
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September 20, 2021
Ann Marie Toss recently joined Solar Landscape as EVP, Community Solar
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January 12, 2021
CenStar Energy Corp. ('Censtar'); HIKO Energy, LLC; Major Energy Electric Services, LLC; Major Energy Services, LLC; Oasis Power, LLC d/b/a Oasis Energy; Spark Energy, LLC; Spark Energy Gas, LLC; and Verde Energy USA New York, LLC (together, the 'Spark Companies') requested from the New York PSC a…
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December 30, 2020
Commissioner Warns All Suppliers That PUC's Patience Is Not Unlimited
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved the renewal applications of Verde Energy USA Ohio, LLC d/b/a Verde Energy for certification as a competitive retail electric and gas service provider in Ohio.
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July 27, 2020
Verde Energy USA Ohio, LLC reported to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio that it, "received a notice from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office that it has decided to close its consumer protection investigation into Verde Energy."
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July 27, 2020
Verde Energy USA, Inc. would pay $1 million and extend a moratorium on in-person marketing and telemarketing in Pennsylvania for six months under a settlement with the Pennsylvania PUC's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement ('I&E') to resolve alleged instances of slamming and alleged misleading…
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June 16, 2020
Retail Supplier Details Marketing, Compliance Changes
Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio filed comments recommending that PUCO approve the renewal of Verde Energy USA Ohio, LLC's (Verde) electricity and gas supplier licenses in Ohio.
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May 5, 2020
Citing Coronavirus Emergency, OCC Says No Worse Time To Allow Supplier To Continue Operating
The Ohio Consumers' Counsel filed comments at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio opposing the electric and gas license renewal applications of Verde Energy, and sought several conditions on the licenses if they are granted
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February 26, 2020
Supplier Continues Marketing Suspension, Will Issue $1 Million In Refunds
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio adopted a settlement between Verde Energy USA Ohio, LLC d/b/a Verde Energy and PUCO Staff under which Verde is to pay a forfeiture of $675,000, and withdraw from Dominion East Ohio’s Monthly Variable Rate (MVR) program (see explanation at bottom of story) for…
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January 23, 2020
I&E Alleges 179 Instances Of Unauthorized Switches By Slamming Or Upon False Information I&E Alleges Several Unauthorized Switches Involved The Supplier Enrolling A Customer Who Was Deceased
I&E Alleges Several Unauthorized Switches Involved The Supplier Enrolling A Customer Who Was Deceased
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January 23, 2020
I&E Alleges 179 Instances Of Unauthorized Switches By Slamming Or Upon False Information I&E Alleges Several Unauthorized Switches Involved The Supplier Enrolling A Customer Who Was Deceased
I&E Alleges Several Unauthorized Switches Involved The Supplier Enrolling A Customer Who Was Deceased
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December 4, 2019
Interstate Gas Supply has filed a brief opposing a stipulation between 2019, Verde Energy USA Ohio, LLC and Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
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December 2, 2019
In a recently filed Ohio natural gas license renewal application, Verde Energy USA Ohio, LLC disclosed several investigations into the supplier that had not previously been publicly disclosed.
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October 3, 2019
OCC Seeks Rescission Of Supplier's License, Greater Restitution To Customers Opposes Use Of "Shopping Rewards" As Restitution Offset
The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel has filed testimony opposing a settlement between Verde Energy USA Ohio, LLC d/b/a Verde Energy and Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
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