February 20, 2019
Updated: Vistra Provides Further Details On Strategic Rationale For Transaction, Post-Close Market Position
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February 19, 2019
Texas Power Pool Customer Aggregation Surpasses 140 MW, Releases Renewable RFP
The Texas Power Pool announced that it has received sufficient Letters of Interest to surpass its initial 100 megawatt goal, which Texas Power Pool said, "plac[es] taxpayer-supported public entities within striking distance of a 3-cent per kWh target price to procure 100% Texas-produced renewable…
February 19, 2019
Texas ROSE: Some Retail Provider Fees Appear To "Violate State Law"
ROSE Seeks Cap On REP Fees, Standardization
Texas Ratepayers Organization to Save Energy (ROSE) released a report on fees charged by retail electric providers in the Texas market, stating that, "[s]ome of the reviewed REP fees appear to violate state law."
February 18, 2019
Rep. King Asks If Texas Power to Choose Site Needed, Says Site Leads to Confusion
Floats Removing Site For Six Months
During a Texas House State Affairs committee hearing last week, Rep. Phil King questioned the Texas PUC's executive director, John Paul Urban, on whether the Power to Choose site is still needed
February 15, 2019
License Briefs
Aggressive Energy Receives License In New State
February 14, 2019
Texas Retail Provider Launches Local Solar Power Plan
Green Mountain Energy has launched new electricity plans in Texas that are supplied by 100% Texas-based solar
February 14, 2019
Texas Generator To Pay $60,000 Under Settlement With Texas PUC Staff
NRG Texas Power, LLC (NRG) would pay $60,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve alleged violations of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) § 25.503(f)(2), concerning failure to adhere to Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Protocols §…
February 13, 2019
Texas PUC Files Recommendation On Whether Retail Provider's Name "Option 2 Energy, LLC" Is Deceptive
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed a recommendation in a REP certificate proceeding stating that, "Staff has reviewed the name 'Option 2 Energy, LLC' and believes that it is not deceptive, misleading, vague, or duplicative."
February 12, 2019
ERCOT To Hold Real-time Co-optimization Workshop
ERCOT will hold a Real-time Co-optimization Workshop on March 6th
February 12, 2019
ERCOT Schedules Workshop For Retail Provider Summer Preparedness
ERCOT has scheduled a retail-focused Summer Preparedness Workshop.
February 12, 2019
Texas Generators Propose Eliminating Low System-Wide Offer Cap From ERCOT Market
In comments on a Texas PUC rulemaking, Texas Competitive Power Advocates (TCPA) have proposed, as a "preferred" recommendation, eliminating the Low System-Wide Offer Cap (LCAP) in ERCOT
February 11, 2019
Texas Retail Provider Files Response Concerning TDU Notice Of Default
Enertrade Electric, LLC filed a response with the Texas PUC concerning its application to relinquish its REP certificate
February 11, 2019
License Briefs
Retail Supplier Grid Power Direct Seeks License In New State
February 11, 2019
Texas Retail Provider Formally Rolls Out Beta Allowing Payment Via Cryptocurrency
Reiterates Future Business Model Emphasizing Demand Response, Shorter Settlements
Grid+ formally announced the launch of a "beta" program offering retail electric service to customers at Oncor and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric in Texas
February 11, 2019
Private Equity Firm Announces "Significant Investment" In Retail Energy Broker, Energy Management Consultant
Ara Partners Group, an industrial private equity firm, today announced a "significant investment" in Priority Power Management, LLC ("Priority Power"), an energy management services and consulting firm headquartered in Midland, Texas.
February 8, 2019
Texas PUC Chair Directs Exploration of Having More Load Resources Participate In Market, Accommodating Resources That May Be Ineligible For Current ERS
During yesterday's open meeting, Texas PUC Chairman DeAnn Walker directed that a project be opened to consider the Emergency Response Service (ERS) program and accommodating load resources which may be available day-to-day, but which may not meet the current ERS requirements
February 8, 2019
Texas TDU Alleges Retail Provider In Default Under Tariff
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC alleged in a filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas that Enertrade Electric, LLC (Applicant), "is in default to CenterPoint Energy for the payment of delivery services provided under the [delivery] Tariff."
February 8, 2019
Just Energy Hires Big Data Exec, Focusing On Behavioral Analytics In Channels, Pricing
"Stay Tuned" For "Comprehensive" Across Electricity, Gas, Water
February 7, 2019
Just Energy Reports Higher Gross Margin On Improved Pricing Power
Notes Spike In Finance Costs Due To Texas Collateral-Related Costs In Texas RCE Count Down Slightly
Just Energy (the "Company") reported a 10% increase in gross margin for the three months ended December 31, 2018 (third fiscal quarter of FY 2019), versus the year-ago quarter, on improved pricing power in North America
February 6, 2019
Texas Retail Provider Files To Relinquish REP Certificate
NextEra Retail of Texas, LP filed at the Texas PUC to relinquish its Texas retail electric provider certificate, stating, all customers served by NextEra Retail of Texas, LP were assigned to Gexa Energy, its affiliate, in September 2018.
February 6, 2019
Texas Bill Would Require End To Retail Electric Offer Listings On PUC's Power to Choose Site
A bill (H.B. No. 1408) has been filed with the Texas legislature which would require the termination of the listing of retail electric offers on the state's Power to Choose website
February 5, 2019
Texas Retail Provider Launches Electric Vehicle Incentive Charging Plan
MP2 Energy, a subsidiary of Shell Energy North America, is launching what it called, "Texas' first customized, incentive-based charging plan for Texas Electric Vehicle owners."
February 4, 2019
Transfer Of Brand Names Between Texas Retail Providers Approved
The Texas PUC has approved an amendment to the REP certificate of US Retailers LLC to add the trade name Discount Power to the certificate
February 4, 2019
Texas TDU Implements Automated Portal To Obtain Historical Usage
Texas New-Mexico Power said in a market notice that TNMP has implemented an automated portal to obtain historical usage for an ESI ID(s) with a Letter of Authorization.
February 1, 2019
Texas REP Files To Be Relieved Of Requirement To Serve As POLR
Source Power & Gas LLC filed at the Texas PUC to be relieved of its requirement to serve as a non-volunteer POLR