March 30, 2017
Entergy Texas Updates Participation Under Competitive Generation Service Tariff
In an annual update, Entergy Texas reported that no customers have yet signed up for service under its Competitive Generation Service Tariff (Rider CGS)
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March 30, 2017
On Rehearing, Regulator Revises "Fixed-Means-Fixed" Retail Contract Price Rule To Not Include Certain Customers
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued an order on rehearing in which PUCO revised its earlier adoption of a "fixed-means-fixed" requirement for all electric supplier contracts for all customer classes, as PUCO has now ruled that the "fixed-means-fixed" requirement should not apply to…
March 29, 2017
Draft Drops Proposal For Comprehensive Uniform, Approved Training Of Retail Supplier Agents
A proposed second notice order from an Illinois ALJ concerning broad changes to the retail electric marketing rules would delete an earlier proposal for a comprehensive mandatory uniform training program, approved by the ICC, for all sales agents
March 29, 2017
Latest Draft Would Tweak Prohibition on Use of Utility Name By Retail Suppliers To Reflect Use Of Long-Standing Names
A proposed second notice order from an Illinois ALJ revises earlier language concerning the prohibition on the use of a utility's name by a retail supplier to reflect long-standing use of a name in the market.
March 27, 2017
Regulator Drops Earlier Proposal That Retail Supplier Renewal Offers Include "Side By Side" Comparison of Rates Under Current Contract, Renewal Offer
In a proposed second notice order to adopt a host of new retail electric marketing rules, an Illinois ALJ is proposing to drop an earlier proposal that would have required a "side by side" comparison of current and new rates when a customer is provided a renewal offer or notice.
March 27, 2017
Parent Re-branding One Of Its Retail Suppliers
Effective April 1st, Just Energy is re-branding its Commerce Energy subsidiary as Just Energy
March 27, 2017
State Moves Closer To Adopting Separate "Written" Notice for Variable Rate Increases Greater Than 20%, Additional Disclosures
An Illinois ALJ has issued a proposed second notice order to adopt a host of new retail electric marketing rules, including new rules requiring the advance posting of variable rates, including a separate notice for rate increases above a set threshold.
March 27, 2017
States Moves Closer To Requiring Double Verification (LOA and TPV) For All In-Person Sales
An Illinois ALJ has issued a proposed second notice order to adopt a host of new retail electric marketing rules, including new rules that would subject all in-person sales, including multi-level marketing sales, and sales conducted outside the customer's home (such as at kiosks), to the same…
March 24, 2017
Court Dismisses RICO Claims, Suit That Had Sought Class Action Status Against Retail Supplier, In Granting Summary Judgment
Says Auto-Renewal Onto Variable Rate Does Not Amount To Mail/Wire Fraud
A federal judge for the United States District Court For The Northern District Of Illinois, Eastern Division has granted summary judgment in favor of Ambit Energy, and dismissed a suit, that had sought class auction status, that had alleged that Ambit violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt…
March 23, 2017
Illinois Regulators Open "NextGrid" Investigation On Utility of the Future, Consumers, Markets
The Illinois Commerce Commission will initiate a collaborative process called NextGrid, "in which the industry and other stakeholders can develop a shared base of information and work to build consensus on critical issues facing the electric utility industry now and as it continues to rapidly…
March 22, 2017
Group Purchasing Organization With 10,000+ Member Locations Selects Retail Supplier
CHAMPS Group Purchasing, a group purchasing organization originally focused on various health care institutions but which has expanded to non-health members, announced that it signed an expanded contract with IGS Energy to offer IGS services to its members under an agreement that runs through Oct.…
March 21, 2017
Utility With 50% Shopping Rate Seeks To Offer New Non-Commodity Services (Energy Consumption Analysis, Protection Services)
In an electric rate case with the Public Utility Commission of Ohio, Duke Energy Ohio is seeking authorization to offer several non-commodity products and services to customers
March 16, 2017
License Briefs
Source Power & Gas Seeks To Serve New Service Area
March 14, 2017
Michigan PSC Proposes Changes To Choice Enrollment Procedures
The Michigan PSC has issued proposed revisions to the electric choice enrollment and queue procedures as a result of the recent PA 341, to incorporate various modifications to statute
March 13, 2017
Michigan PSC Moves Forward With Adoption Of State Reliability Mechanism, Setting Charge For Retail Suppliers
With FERC rejecting the Midcontinent ISO's proposal for a forward capacity auction specific to retail choice states, the Michigan PSC, consistent with recent legislation, has established a process to establish a State Reliability Mechanism (SRM), under which retail suppliers will be required to pay…
March 13, 2017
Ohio Discloses Winning Retail Suppliers For Dominion East Ohio Default Service
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has disclosed the winning bidders in Dominion East Ohio's recent Standard Choice Offer auction for the period April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018
March 13, 2017
Retail Supplier Announces Broadband Services Provider To Offer Supplier's Integrated Energy Platform
Crius Energy, LLC ("Crius Energy") has entered into a three-year strategic agreement with Rise Broadband, which Crius said is the largest fixed wireless internet and digital voice provider in the U.S., to offer energy products to Rise's customers through the Energy Rewards Integrated Energy Platform…
March 1, 2017
With MISO Auction Changes Rejected, Michigan Seeks Comment On Adopting State Reliability Mechanism, Capacity Charges For Retail Suppliers
The Michigan Public Service Commission is seeking comment on how to proceed in light of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Feb. 2 order rejecting the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s proposal to establish a three-year forward capacity auction specific to retail choice states.
February 25, 2017
Dynegy Says More Asset Sales Possible
Dynegy said during an earnings call that more generation asset sales are possible as part of its strategy to meet its 4.5x net leverage target
February 25, 2017
Dynegy Organically Expanding Retail To Two States, Talks Potential For Texas Retail Entry
Dynegy is expanding its retail business to two states organically, and moving into Texas would be beneficial, but would be secondary to more pressing balance sheet goals, Dynegy CEO Robert Flexon said during an earnings call
February 24, 2017
Dynegy Pushing Muni Aggregation In Ohio, Will Help "Educate" Communities On Programs
Says Retail Unit Maintaining Strong "Incumbent" Position In Illinois
Dynegy expects to increase competitive retail sales in 2017 as it pushes municipal aggregation in Ohio.
February 23, 2017
FirstEnergy Considering "Alternatives" For FirstEnergy Solutions Retail Exit, But Don't Expect Announcement Soon, CEO Says
FirstEnergy Corp. will consider "alternatives" for the retail supply business of FirstEnergy Solutions as part of its decision (first reported yesterday) to exit its competitive businesses by mid-2018, but FirstEnergy Corp. CEO Charles Jones told investors not to expect any announcement on the FES…
February 15, 2017
License Briefs
Park Power Receives New Retail Supplier License
February 8, 2017
Midwest Retail Supplier To Expand To Pennsylvania, Discloses Customer Count
Santanna Energy Services said that it plans to enter the Pennsylvania market in early 2017.
February 6, 2017
Michigan Utilities File Final Levels For 2017 10% Choice Caps
Michigan electric utilities have filed final levels for the 2017 10% choice caps.