July 25, 2013
NRG Counting Down to Launch of NRG Residential Solutions; NFL-branded Products and Smart Energy Products Coming?
NRG Energy has created a website counting down in real time the forthcoming launch of NRG Residential Solutions.
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July 24, 2013
Entrust Energy Launches Residential Service in Northeast
Entrust Energy has recently launched electric service in several Northeast markets.
July 23, 2013
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RG&E, Affiliates Find Buyer for Utility, Affiliate Power Plants
July 23, 2013
Champion Energy Services Announces Next Market Entry
Champion Energy Services announced that it would enter its next retail energy market in the near future.
July 22, 2013
N.Y. PSC Issues Show Cause Order to ESCO Over Licensed Use of Utility Brand
The New York PSC has issued a show cause order to Direct Energy to determine whether Direct Energy's use of the name NYSEG Solutions under a licensing agreement constitutes, "misleading or deceptive conduct."
July 19, 2013
New York Elects Not to Suspend ESCO's Ability to Enroll Customers Given Remedial Measures
The New York PSC has decided to not suspend the ability of Family Energy Inc. to enroll new customers after determining that remedial measures by the company have been successful in reducing customer complaints.
July 17, 2013
New York Media Outlet to Compare Historical ESCO Prices Using Actual Billed Data (Utility Launches ESCO Price Comparison Calculator)
A New York media outlet has asked customers to send in their results from a new ESCO versus utility cost comparison calculator to enable the outlet to offer a comparison of ESCO prices.
July 12, 2013
New Retail Supplier to Launch New York Sales Effort Immediately
Corporate Resource Services, Inc. announced that Abest Power & Gas, its joint venture in retail energy, has received clearance from "the major downstate utilities" to begin providing electricity and natural gas to the New York market.
July 10, 2013
Texas ALJs: Entergy/ITC Transaction, "Circumventing Some Of The Purposes Behind The Transfer To Competition"
Two Texas ALJs would deny the proposed transfer of Entergy Texas, Inc. to a subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp. because, among other reasons, the transfer would, "circumvent[] some of the purposes behind the transfer to competition"
July 10, 2013
CenStar Launches Residential Electric Service in New State
CenStar Energy has begun offering residential electricity supply at Duke Energy Ohio.
July 2, 2013
ESCO Named Official Electricity Supplier of the Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills officially announced a new long-term partnership with BlueRock Energy, a retail energy services company supplying energy to business and residential customers across New York State.
July 1, 2013
NextEra Energy, Inc. Sends Cease and Desist Letter to Retail Supplier
NextEra Energy, Inc. has sent a cease and desist letter to retail supplier NextEnergy Services LLC, alleging that the latter's name violates NextEra Energy's trademarks.
June 28, 2013
Liberty Power Expands Mass Market, C&I Product Line
Liberty Power announced today the launch of two new products – Liberty Green, a renewable product, and SmartStep, a seasonal rate product.
June 27, 2013
J.D. Power Ranks Customer Satisfaction with Retail Electric Providers in Eight New States
J.D. Power has expanded its survey of residential customer satisfaction with retail electric providers to include eight new states in the Northeast.
June 25, 2013
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Texas Coalition for Affordable Power Announces New Members
June 25, 2013
Stream Energy Offering 1¢ Rate to Promote Launch in 10 New Markets, Also Launches Cash Back Product
Stream Energy is offering customers a rate of 1¢ to promote its launch in 10 new markets.
June 24, 2013
Constellation Promoting Critical Peak Rebate Program
Constellation is currently promoting a critical peak rebate program to its commercial and industrial customers.
June 19, 2013
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Duke Energy announced that Lynn Good has been elected as its next president and chief executive officer, succeeding Jim Rogers, who will continue to serve as chairman of the board until his retirement on Dec. 31, 2013. Good will also serve as a director on the Duke Energy board. She will assume her…
June 14, 2013
N.Y. PSC Approves Acquisition of Central Hudson by Fortis
The New York PSC has approved the acquisition of CH Energy Group Inc., owner of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, by Fortis, Inc.
June 14, 2013
NiMo Online Comparison of ESCO, Default Service Costs Expected to Go Live in Early July
Niagara Mohawk expects to launch its online comparison of ESCO and default service costs in early July, it informed the New York PSC in a report on a collaborative process.
June 14, 2013
License Briefs
Discount Power Receives Supplier License in New State
June 13, 2013
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Power2Switch Expands Online Shopping Platform to New State
June 13, 2013
New Retail Supplier Preparing to Launch in New York
NextEnergy Services LLC is applying for an ESCO license at the New York PSC, and has sought FERC market-based rate authorization.
June 12, 2013
Failure of Connecticut Retail Auction a Sober Reality Check for Retail Expansion Prospects in Other States
The failure of Connecticut to pass a retail auction of Standard Service customers during this year's legislative session is a sobering reminder of the Herculean challenges facing an expansion of retail choice, and like the Pennsylvania experience, will negatively impact efforts in other states to…
June 11, 2013
Connecticut Considering Investigation of Retail Supplier's Use of Daily Rates, Blending for Residential Customers, Compliance with Rate Board
The Connecticut PURA has issued a draft order which would open an investigation into Connecticut Gas & Electric, Inc. (CGE) concerning the supplier's alleged use of daily variable rates for residential customers and the reporting of such rates.