November 6, 2020
Galt Power, Inc. disclosed that, as of October 1, 2020, Galt Power acquired MeterGenius, Inc. a competitive retail electricity supplier currently operating in the PJM market
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November 6, 2020
"Will Not Tolerate Bad Behavior"
"Building on research and analysis from its Office of Retail Market Development, and in response to persistent consumer complaints," the Illinois Commerce Commission announced new strategic planning, "including a sharpened focus upon its deployment of Staff resources to bolster enforcement efforts."
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November 5, 2020
The Illinois Commerce Commission denied motions from ICC Staff which had sought orders conditionally dissolving the Commission’s March 18, 2020 Emergency Orders prohibiting alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES) and alternative gas suppliers from conducting in-person solicitations, within the…
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November 5, 2020
Voters in the City of Columbus, Ohio approved this week creation of a municipal, opt-out electricity aggregation program
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November 5, 2020
AEP Energy Partners (AEPEP) announced that it is seeking proposals for off-take from new solar and new wind facilities located in Ohio and ERCOT.
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November 5, 2020
NRG Provides Update On Financing For Direct Energy Acquisition NRG Expects To Undertake Further Non-Core Asset Sales, Expects To Realize At Least $250 Million Net Proceeds
In reporting third quarter 2020 earnings today, NRG Energy provided an update concerning the financing of its previously reported agreement to acquire Direct Energy, which is pending final regulatory approval from FERC, with the updated financing plan no longer requiring new equity issuance
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November 4, 2020
A November 2020 auction for 33% of the electricity supply for Standard Service Offer (SSO) customers at AEP Ohio for the term June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022 resulted in a clearing price of $46.71/MWh
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November 4, 2020
Vistra, Parent Of TXU, Acquiring Retail Electric Customers From Two Texas REPs Vistra's Retail Residential Customer Count Falls Versus Q2 2020 Vistra Cites "Strong Margin Results" For Retail Segment
Note: An earlier version of this story, concerning the acquisition of the Infinite/Veteran books and select customer and earnings data, was first posted at 6:50 a.m. ET; the story has been updated throughout
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November 3, 2020
The Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate filed comments at the Pennsylvania PUC stating that, subject to conditions, the OCA does not oppose the petition of NRG Energy, Inc. for partial rescission of the PUC's March 16, 2020 Emergency Order establishing moratorium on in-person sales and…
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November 3, 2020
OCC: Utility Data Shows Residential Customers Paying More By Shopping, Compared To Default Service
Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio filed comments in support of the application of Ohio Power Company (the 'Company' or 'AEP Ohio') for approval of a modified bill format that would provide the shadow-billed total supply cost that a shopping customer would have paid, had the customer…
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November 3, 2020
An initial decision from a Pennsylvania PUC ALJ in a customer complaint proceeding against Energy Plus Holdings, LLC would find that the Pennsylvania PUC, "does not have the authority to determine the reasonableness of a rate charged by an Electric Generation Supplier."
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November 3, 2020
Exelon Confirms Strategic Review, Considering Separating Exelon Generation From Exelon Utilities
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November 2, 2020
American Electric Power today announced leadership changes to expand the experiences of key executives. The changes are effective Jan. 1, 2021.
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November 2, 2020
Notes Potential For Higher Customer "Engagement" With Customer List Opt-Out Notice
Duquesne Light Company petitioned the Pennsylvania PUC for a waiver to allow it to send the triennial Eligible Customer List (ECL) opt-out notice via electronic means to a larger group of customers than done currently
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November 2, 2020
PPL Electric has posted electricity prices to compare for the period beginning December 1, 2020.
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November 2, 2020
PALMco Energy PA L.L.C. (Defendant) has entered into a settlement agreement in a putative class action complaint before a federal court, under which PALMco would contribute $1 million to a settlement fund
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November 2, 2020
Eligo Energy PA, LLC would pay $188,125 under a settlement with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement ('I&E') to resolve an investigation, "into Eligo's alleged misleading and deceptive marketing materials, which included references or quotes allegedly…
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October 30, 2020
During a Markets & Reliability Committee meeting, PJM staff provided an update on implementation of FERC's recent Minimum Offer Price Rule order, and, in particular, its applicability to state default service auctions for electricity supply
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October 30, 2020
Dynegy Energy Services (East), LLC applied for an Ohio natural gas supplier license as a marketer and aggregator to serve all customer classes in all service areas
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October 30, 2020
FirstEnergy Also Terminates CEO & Another Exec
The Independent Review Committee of the Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. announced a leadership transition, including the termination of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Charles E. Jones, effective immediately.
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October 29, 2020
AEP Energy Partners has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Atlanta Farms Solar Project, currently being developed by Savion, a renewable energy developer, for the project's planned 200 MW output in Pickaway Co. Ohio.
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October 29, 2020
Breakerbox, Exelon's Broker, Receives License In New State
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October 29, 2020
New Delmarva, Potomac Edison SOS Rates Also Posted
Various Maryland electric utilities have filed new SOS rates for various periods
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October 29, 2020
Start-up Barracuda Energy LLC applied for an Ohio natural gas supplier license to serve all customer classes at Columbia Gas of Ohio and Dominion Energy Ohio
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October 29, 2020
Would Implement Enroll-by-Wallet Would Require Suppliers To Undergo Training Conducted by PUC, Pass Exam For License
Pennsylvania State Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) has introduced legislation (Senate Bill 1365) that would require the full unbundling of utility electric and gas supply costs, and would also require the adoption of enroll-by-wallet
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