July 7, 2021
Texas REP Proposes That POLR Service Be Bid Out, PUC Would Select Best Offer
Texas stakeholders filed with the Texas PUC proposals regarding potential changes to Provider of Last Resort pricing
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July 7, 2021
Bankrupt Texas Retail Provider Owes $27 Million To Wholesale/Credit Provider
During a hearing on first day motions in the bankruptcy proceeding of Pogo Energy, LLC, parties disclosed that Pogo owes $27 million to Luminant, Pogo's wholesale supplier and credit provider
July 7, 2021
Electricity Not Among Issues Included On Texas Gov.'s Agenda For Special Session
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation that identifies eleven agenda items for the special legislative session that begins at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 8.
July 6, 2021
Texas Gov. Directs PUC To Take Immediate Action To Improve Electric Reliability; Increase Generation Capacity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to members of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), "directing them to take immediate action to improve electric reliability across the state," the governor's office announced
July 2, 2021
Texas Retail Provider Files For Bankruptcy, Cites Impact From Disconnection Moratorium
Texas retail electric provider Pogo Energy, LLC has filed a Chapter 11 petition for bankruptcy
July 1, 2021
Affiliate Of Retail Supplier Discloses New Competitive Affiliate
Lone Star Transmission, LLC, a unit of NextEra Energy, informed the Texas PUC that the following is now a competitive affiliate of Lone Star: Sighten, Inc.
July 1, 2021
Texas PUC Approves Settlement Regarding REP's Certificate Revocation, As CEO Reiterates Concerns About "Re-monopolization" Of Retail Market Due To Retail Acquisitions By, & Market Share Of, Former Incumbents
The Texas PUC adopted without modification a settlement among Energy Monger, LLC, PUC Staff, ERCOT, and OPUC concerning Staff's petition to revoke the REP certificate of Energy Monger
June 30, 2021
Starwood, Leyline Form JV For Battery Storage In Texas, PJM
Leyline Renewable Capital ("Leyline"), a provider of debt and equity capital for renewable energy development and construction, and Starwood Energy Group Global ("Starwood Energy"), a private investment firm that specializes in energy infrastructure investments, today announced a newly formed joint…
June 30, 2021
New Mitsubishi Retail Energy Subsidiary Seeks License In Another New State
Diamond Energy East, LLC, which is ultimately a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, applied for a Maryland electric supplier license to serve all customer classes, including residential customers, in all service areas
June 30, 2021
Texas Solar Provider Launching Integrated Energy Offering In Partnership With New Branded Retail Electric Provider
Almika Energy, a Texas residential solar energy company, is launching an integrated energy offering in Texas in partnership with a new retail electric provider which has taken on the Almika brand name
June 29, 2021
Regulator's Staff Requests Proceeding To Consider Revocation Of License Held By "Exceptionally Large" Retail Supplier
The Office of Education, Outreach, and Enforcement (hereafter, "Staff") of the Connecticut PURA requested that the Authority issue a decision to re-open the electric supplier licensing docket of Liberty Power Holdings, LLC (hereafter, "Liberty") to consider revocation of Liberty's license
June 29, 2021
New BP Retail Supplier Receives License In New State
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio granted BP Energy Retail LLC an electric supplier license to serve commercial, mercantile, and industrial customers in all service areas.
June 28, 2021
Shell Energy Subsidiary Acquires Another Retail Customer Book From Texas Retail Electric Provider
MP2 Energy, which is a unit of Shell Energy North America, recently acquired a Texas retail electric customer book from ATG Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (ATG), which also operated under the trade names Green Energy Exchange, ATG Clean Energy, Green Direct and Texas Power Outlet.
June 28, 2021
Texas Cotton Ginners Association Files Complaint Against Retail Electric Provider At Texas PUC
The Texas Cotton Ginners Association (TCGA) has filed at the Texas PUC a formal complaint against MidAmerican Energy Services LLC, alleging that supplemental ancillary service charges billed by MidAmerican are in contravention of the fixed priced agreements with TCGA members (Docket 52273)
June 28, 2021
Just Energy Reports Lower Quarterly Results Excluding Impact From Winter Weather Event
Just Energy reported results for the fourth fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2021 as well as the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021
June 25, 2021
Start-up Texas REP Led By Retail Energy Vets Receives Certificate
The Texas PUC granted start-up IronHorse Power Services LLC an Option 1 Texas retail electric provider certificate
June 25, 2021
New Mitsubishi Retail Energy Subsidiary Receives Texas REP Certificate
The Texas PUC granted Diamond Energy TX, LLC an Option 1 Texas retail electric provider certificate
June 25, 2021
Texas PUC Staff Strawman Would Change Definition Of Fixed Rate To Include Ancillary Service Charges
Staff of the Texas PUC have filed a strawman containing proposed rule changes to implement HB 16, which generally bans wholesale energy market index plans to mass market customers, and relevant portions of SB 3. The strawman also includes new customer protection changes not mandated by statute.
June 24, 2021
Texas-Based Broker-Consultant Selected By E&P Company For Solar Facility & Electrification Of Texas Operations
Priority Power Management, LLC announced that it has entered into agreements with HighPeak Energy, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and NGL reserves, to electrify and power HighPeak’s drilling and operations…
June 24, 2021
Texas Generation Group Suggests PUC Implement Nonbypassable Charge To Fund Generation Weatherization
In comments to the Texas PUC in a proceeding on weatherization standards, Texas Competitive Power Advocates (TCPA) recommended that the PUC adopt a cost recovery mechanism, perhaps through a non-bypassable charge, for facilities subject to new weatherization mandates for whom cost-of-service…
June 24, 2021
Texas PUC Adopts Changes To Low Price Cap In ERCOT, Rejects Make-Whole Cost Allocation Recommendations From Retail Providers
The Texas PUC adopted without modification a draft proposal for adoption to modify the value of the low system-wide offer cap (LCAP) in ERCOT by eliminating a provision that ties the value of the LCAP to the natural gas price index, and replacing it with a provision that ensures resource entities…
June 23, 2021
Texas Retail Provider Reaches Settlement Regarding Certificate Revocation; Number Of Customers Served In Month Prior To Book Sale Disclosed
Energy Monger, LLC has reached a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT), and the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) concerning Staff's petition to revoke the REP certificate of Energy Monger
June 23, 2021
General Motors Selects Retail Supplier To Offer Renewable Energy Solutions To U.S. Homeowners, EV Owners, & Supply Chain Partners
General Motors and Shell, through its wholly owned subsidiary MP2 Energy, LLC ("Shell"), are collaborating to provide comprehensive energy solutions programs to GM's customers and supply chain partners, including fixed-rate home energy plans backed by 100 percent renewable energy resources.
June 22, 2021
Update: Texas PUC Issues Written Order Rejecting Petition To Initiate (Or Resume) Retail Electric Choice Pilot In Non-ERCOT Service Area
The Texas PUC has issued a written order rejecting a petition from East Texas Salt Water Disposal Company (ETSWD) for a declaratory order and request for the opening of a pilot retail electric choice implementation project at Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
June 22, 2021
Talen Energy Marketing Seeks Texas REP Certificate Amendment To, "Add Additional Customers"
Talen Energy Marketing applied at the Texas PUC for an amendment to its Option 2 Texas REP certificate, "to add additional customers."