October 11, 2016
Utility Touts Low Default Service Rate
Consumers Energy in Michigan touted a 36¢/Mcf decline in the default service natural gas supply rate versus last winter.
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October 6, 2016
PSC Reports On Number of Visitors Using New Retail Energy Shopping Website
The Michigan PSC and Michigan Agency for Energy (MAE) announced that tens of thousands of people have used the CompareMIGas (https://w2.lara.state.mi.us/GasChoice/) natural gas shopping website in the year since its launch.
October 6, 2016
Santanna Energy Services Selected For Town's Opt-In Aggregation
Santanna Energy Services announced that it has been selected by Howland Township, Ohio as the supplier for the township's opt-in natural gas aggregation available to residential and small business customers
September 30, 2016
Utility DTE Energy To Build 1,000 MW Of New Generation
DTE Energy today announced, "it will build new energy generation as part of its commitment to ensure long-term reliability and produce cleaner energy for its customers."
September 28, 2016
Illinois Power Agency Files Default Service Procurement Plan
The Illinois Power Agency has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission its 2017 proposed default service procurement plan for Commonwealth Edison, Ameren, and the portion of MidAmerican Energy load not served by utility-owned generation.
September 28, 2016
Regulator Moves To Implement Uniform Training For Retail Supplier Agents
The Illinois Commerce Commission's first notice order concerning retail electric supplier marketing rules would require that supplier agents complete a uniform training regimen that is to be developed by stakeholders.
September 28, 2016
Regulator Moves To Require "Side By Side" Comparison of Rates Under Current Contract, Renewal Offer
As part of its first notice order concerning retail electric supplier marketing rules, the Illinois Commerce Commission is proposing to require a "side by side" comparison of current and new rates when a customer is provided a renewal offer or notice.
September 26, 2016
Illinois Posts Pricing, Winning Bidders From Default Service Capacity Procurement
The Illinois Power Agency posted results from the September procurement of capacity for Ameren default service customers
September 26, 2016
Update: Here Are The Variable Rate Disclosure Requirements Proposed In Illinois, Including Separate "Written" Notice for Increases Greater Than 20%
EnergyChoiceMatters.com was first to report last week that the Illinois Commerce Commission is proposing in a first notice order that retail electric suppliers notify customers, via a separate notice, of an increase in a variable rate that is in excess of 20%. The written first notice is now…
September 26, 2016
Illinois WON'T Require Retail Suppliers To Post Offers On PlugIn Illinois, Under First Notice Order (Erroneous Reports Say Otherwise)
There are several reports that the Illinois Commerce Commission, under its first notice order concerning retail electric supplier marketing rules, is proposing to require that retail electric suppliers post their residential offers on the ICC’s PlugInIllinois.org website
September 26, 2016
Regulator Moves To Prohibit Retail Suppliers' Use of Utility Logo, Name (Prohibition Applies To Affiliates Too)
In a first notice order concerning retail electric supplier marketing rules, the Illinois Commerce Commission is proposing to prohibit the use of utility logos and names by retail electric suppliers, including utility affiliates
September 26, 2016
Regulator Moves To Apply Same Customer Protections To MLM Sales As Required For Door-to-Door Sales
The Illinois Commerce Commission's first notice order concerning retail electric supplier marketing rules would apply the same set of rules to all in-person sales, including door-to-door sales, multi-level marketing sales, and sales conducted outside the customer's home (such as at kiosks).
September 23, 2016
Regulator Moves To Formally Adopt Rules Requiring Retail Suppliers To Notify Customers of Rate Changes Greater Than 20%
Regulator Would Adopt "Many" Of Consumer Advocates' Suggestions
The Illinois Commerce Commission voted to adopt a first notice concerning retail electric supplier marketing rules that would require retail electric suppliers to notify customers of rate changes in excess of 20%
September 21, 2016
Update: MISO-Michigan Agreement On State Compensation Mechanism Would Preclude Retail Suppliers From Participating in MISO Capacity Auction
Retail Suppliers Would Be Required to Pay State Capacity Charge or Use Fixed Resource Adequacy Plan
The Michigan Governor's office has provided more details concerning an agreement between the state and Midcontinent ISO concerning the use of the state compensation mechanism to address resource adequacy in the state.
September 19, 2016
Illinois Reports Winning Suppliers, Prices From Default Service Block Procurement
The Illinois Power Agency has disclosed winning prices and suppliers from its Fall 2016 procurement of block energy products at Commonwealth Edison, Ameren, and MidAmerican Energy
September 14, 2016
AG: ALJ's Dismissal Of ICC Staff Allegations Against Retail Supplier Leads To Conclusion That "Lying" To Staff Not Prohibited By Law
A ruling on a motion to dismiss issued by an Illinois ALJ in a proceeding adjudicating allegations made by Illinois Commerce Commission Staff against Sperian Energy Corp. results, the Illinois Attorney General alleges in a motion for interlocutory review, in, "the illogical and disturbing conclusion…
September 14, 2016
AEP to Sell Four Merchant Power Plants to Blackstone and ArcLight Joint Venture
American Electric Power announced today that it has signed an agreement to sell four competitive power plants totaling approximately 5,200 megawatts (MW) for approximately $2.17 billion to a newly formed joint venture of Blackstone and ArcLight Capital Partners LLC
September 12, 2016
Industrial Customers Say MISO Use of Wrong Zonal Import Limit Raised Capacity Prices By $50/MW-Day, Seek Refunds
Would "Preserve" Revenue Streams For Generators That Relied on Incorrect Clearing Price (Uplift?)
September 12, 2016
License Briefs
Tenaska Power Management Seeks License In Another New State
September 1, 2016
Constellation Completes Acquisition ConEdison Solutions' Retail Supply Business
Constellation announced that it has completed its acquisition of the retail electricity and natural gas business of ConEdison Solutions
August 31, 2016
License Briefs
American Power & Gas Seeks License In New State
August 26, 2016
Michigan Utility Seeks Changes To Rates Applicable To Choice Customers
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative has sought Michigan PSC approval for changes in its distribution rates for under the Primary Service Rate and Large Power Service Rate applicable to customers who elect choice.
August 25, 2016
License Briefs
Tenaska Power Management Seeks Retail Supplier License In Another New State
August 24, 2016
License Briefs
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted Ace Power, LLC d/b/a REP ACE Power, LLC an Option 2 REP certificate to serve customers 1 MW or larger who provide an affidavit agreeing to such service. The company is a subsidiary of Apex Clean Energy, Inc., a developer of utility-scale wind and solar…
August 23, 2016
Retail Suppliers Named Official Electricity Suppliers of Chicago Cubs, Ink Supply Agreement
Engie announced today that it has entered into a multi-year electricity supply contract to power Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.