January 7, 2020
In comments to the Texas PUC on a proposal for publication concerning electric broker regulation, The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA) said that affiliate relationships between brokers and retail electric providers should be disclosed to customers, as well as to the Commission in the broker…
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January 7, 2020
ARM Seeks Prohibition On Brokers Telling Customers They Would Receive "Better Quality Service" From A REP For Using Brokerage Services
In comments to the Texas PUC on a proposal for publication on rules for the regulation of electric brokers, the Alliance for Retail Markets sought a rule which would prohibit the use of duplicative (of existing market participants, such as REPs) or deceptive names by brokers
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November 14, 2019
PUC Chair Concerned With Language Concerning Broker Compensation Disclosure Requirement
The PUC today approved issuing the electric broker regulation proposal for publication for public comment, as filed by Staff with the addition of the proposed provision from Commissioner Shelly Botkin that electric brokers be required to disclose to clients any affiliation with a retail electric…
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October 2, 2019
In comments filed with the Texas PUC on a strawman rule to adopt regulations for electric brokers, Young Energy, LLC recommended that brokers, "be required to disclose the websites through which they advertise or describe electric services."
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September 26, 2019
Raises Concern Strawman Proposal To Require Disclosure Of Broker Compensation
Marketing Systems Group, LLC ("MSG"), a registered broker in Texas, filed comments with the Public Utility Commission of Texas urging the Commission to include a bonding or similar requirement under the proposed electric broker registration rules
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September 25, 2019
Notes Customers Using Site To Shop Don't Sign An Agreement For Brokerage Services Says Compensation To Broker Should Be Confidential
ElectricityPlans, which operates an online retail energy shopping website, submitted comments to the Texas PUC seeking clarity on certain regulations related to the disclosure of compensation to brokers
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