April 4, 2017
Spark Energy, Inc. announced that it has closed on the previously reported acquisition of 19,000 RCEs from National Gas & Electric, LLC (NG&E) and also said that it has exercised an option to acquire an additional 41,000 RCEs from a third party in connection with this acquisition.
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April 3, 2017
Reliant Energy Northeast LLC applied for an amendment to its Illinois alternative retail electric supplier license to include service to all customer classes, including residential customers, at Ameren
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March 31, 2017
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) yesterday offered consumer tips on door-to-door sales and marketing activities by agents of competitive electric and natural gas suppliers, reminding consumers of their rights as well as their options when it comes to shopping for and selecting a…
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March 31, 2017
PECO has posted results from its March 2017 procurement of a portion of electric default service supplies for various periods through 2019.
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March 30, 2017
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) accepted the results of AEP Ohio’s wholesale auction that will determine its standard service offer through May 2018.
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March 30, 2017
Perigee Energy, LLC, which as only reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com will be acquired by Spark Energy effective April 1 , informed the New York PSC that, upon such acquisition, its customers will be transferred to several of Spark Energy's existing brands.
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March 30, 2017
Clarifies Requirement For All Products To Use One Of Three Labels Reiterates Use of Regulatory Out Clause Requires Drop of Customer To Default Service, Absent Affirmative Consent To Changes
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…
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March 29, 2017
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
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March 29, 2017
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.
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March 28, 2017
Talen Energy announced that it is exploring a sale of its Talen Energy Services business line.
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March 27, 2017
Biofuels Marketer Seeks Retail Supplier License
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March 27, 2017
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.
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March 27, 2017
Effective April 1st, Just Energy is re-branding its Commerce Energy subsidiary as Just Energy
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March 27, 2017
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.
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March 27, 2017
Would Apply Same Customer Protections To MLM Sales As Required For Door-to-Door Sales Would Require Background Checks on All MLM Agents Conducting 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…
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March 24, 2017
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…
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March 24, 2017
Perigee Energy, LLC will undergo a change in control on April 1, 2017, under which Spark Energy, Inc., and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Spark Energy”) will purchase the outstanding membership interest in Perigee; thereby, implementing a change of control.
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March 23, 2017
Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. d/b/a IGS Energy applied for an amended Pennsylvania natural gas supplier license to serve customers at UGI Utilities, Inc. - Gas Division
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March 23, 2017
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…
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March 23, 2017
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) accepted the results of Duke Energy Ohio’s fifth wholesale auction that will determine its retail generation service rates through May 2018.
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March 23, 2017
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved Dayton Power & Light's proposal to conduct a procurement of default service supplies, for the delivery period beginning June 1, 2017, while DP&L's electric security plan is still being adjudicated.
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March 22, 2017
LifeEnergy, LLC, an affiliate of LS Power, announced that it has expanded its electricity offerings to Maryland, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, and Delaware.
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March 22, 2017
The National Energy Marketers Association has issued draft agenda topics and sessions for its 20th Annual National Energy Restructuring Conference to be held April 26 - April 28 in Washington, DC
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March 22, 2017
Retail suppliers have sought clarification of certain language in proposed electric supplier licensing regulations in the District of Columbia, including vague language concerning sales agent photo ID requirements
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March 22, 2017
Connecticut-based Discount Power, Inc. applied for a Pennsylvania natural gas supplier license to serve all customer classes in all service areas.
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