August 24, 2016
In unsurprising comments, given comments filed earlier in the proceeding, Exelon Generation Company, LLC wants to maintain the current wholesale electricity SOS model in the District of Columbia, including the use of three-year contracts for mass market customers
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August 24, 2016
While the District of Columbia Office of People's Counsel continues to support a portfolio management approach to electricity SOS, to the extent the current wholesale load following model is maintained, OPC does support a shorter duration of contracts versus the current contracts
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August 24, 2016
The Retail Energy Supply Association has proposed that the District of Columbia move to a retail model for electricity SOS, with a retail supplier-provided Transitional SOS for two years beginning on June 1, 2019.
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August 24, 2016
Direct Energy has applied for a Virginia electric competitive service provider license, and told EnergyChoiceMatters.com that it intends to seek a declaratory judgment from the State Corporation Commission concerning permissible service by retail suppliers to customers under certain of the limited…
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August 24, 2016
Direct Energy has proposed a retail model for electricity SOS in the District of Columbia, starting June 1, 2019.
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August 23, 2016
Engie announced today that it has entered into a multi-year electricity supply contract to power Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.
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August 22, 2016
The Retail Energy Supply Association said that it will be filing comments with the District of Columbia PSC by August 23, 2016 in which RESA will present a proposal that would reshape the current structure of SOS in D.C. and replace it with, "a retail SOS model."
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August 22, 2016
Niagara Mohawk, KeySpan New York, and KeySpan long Island sought an extension of time to comply with certain of the requirements stated in the New York PSC's July 15 order prohibiting ESCO service to assistance program participant (APP) customers in the manner prescribed by the PSC, but proposed to…
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August 19, 2016
Columbia Utilities and PALMco announced the relocation of their corporate headquarters to the Bath Beach area of Brooklyn, New York.
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August 19, 2016
American Power & Gas formally announced its recent entry into the Ohio electricity market, which includes the offering of 12-month fixed, 100% wind plans
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August 19, 2016
Direct Energy is making affinity donations to the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware for enrollments under Direct's status as the "Electric Retail Supplier Exclusively Contracted by the State of Delaware" under the state-approved opt-in affinity program
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August 18, 2016
Would Prohibit EGS Service To Low-Income Customers Outside of New SOP Program
A recommended decision from a Pennsylvania ALJ in PPL Electric's default service plan proceeding would prohibit retail suppliers from serving Customer Assistance Program (CAP) customers generally, and would only allow electric generation suppliers (EGSs) to serve CAP customers through a new Standard…
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August 17, 2016
Ethical Electric announced it recently passed one billion total kilowatt-hours (kWh) served to retail electricity customers across America.
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August 16, 2016
Premier Holding Corporation disclosed in a 10-Q the price it paid to acquire retail supplier American Illuminating Company from WWCD, LLC (see prior story concerning the acquisition)
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August 16, 2016
Paves Way For PSC Action on POR Addresses Earlier Proposal Which Would Have Banned Contracting Via Telesale Addresses Broader Definition of Broker From Earlier Proposal Would Adopt 3-Day Accelerated Switch, Addresses "Enroll By Wallet"
Includes Advance Notice of Variable Rate Change
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August 15, 2016
Tenaska Power Management, LLC applied for a Maryland electric supplier license to serve commercial and industrial customers in all service areas
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August 15, 2016
LifeEnergy, the recently created retail supplier affiliate of LS Power, has begun offering residential electric service at PECO in Pennsylvania
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August 12, 2016
The Pennsylvania PUC approved as filed a settlement under which Respond Power LLC will issue $4.1 million in customer refunds to resolve a complaint filed by the Office of Consumer Advocate and Attorney General regarding Respond Power's marketing practices
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August 12, 2016
The Pennsylvania PUC adopted without modification a settlement among certain parties approving the purchase of Pike County Light & Power (PCL&P) by Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation that requires the utility to study the use of bilateral contracts and other alternative options for default…
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August 12, 2016
Texas Aggregator Adopts New Trade Name Focused on Mass Market Service (Electricity EZ)
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August 12, 2016
The Pennsylvania PUC is to issue a tentative order considering potential measures to mitigate a surprise increase in the non-solar Tier I obligations of retail suppliers and other LSEs, including the assignment of the increase to EDCs on behalf of all load, with costs recovered on a nonbypassable…
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August 11, 2016
Crius Energy reported that it recorded net customer growth of 26,000 customers (all data is in RCEs) from March 31, 2016 to June 30, 2016
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August 11, 2016
The Retail Energy Supply Association sought clarification and rehearing of the New York PSC's order imposing a moratorium on ESCO service to assistance program participant (APP) customers, noting several logistical problems.
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August 10, 2016
Maryland Office of People's Counsel has asked the Maryland PSC to require the utilities to file information regarding retail supplier pricing applicable to customers participating in the Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP), citing New York's recent moratorium on low-income assistance program…
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August 10, 2016
The Pennsylvania PUC issued a secretarial letter yesterday informing retail suppliers and EDCs of a limited extension of the period for true-ups of a portion of the non-solar Tier I obligations (and only such tier) for the 2016 compliance year from September 1, 2016 to November 30, 2016, in light of…
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