September 30, 2020
Illinois CUB Alerts ComEd, Ameren Customers To Change In Electric Prices To Compare
The Illinois Citizens Utility Board (CUB) alerted Ameren and ComEd electric customers to a change in the utilities' electricity supply prices.
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September 30, 2020
Illinois Staff Moves To End ICC's Moratorium On Door-to-Door, In-Person Retail Energy Marketing, Subject To Conditions
Staff of the Illinois Commerce Commission filed motions seeking an order conditionally dissolving the Commission’s March 18, 2020 Emergency Order prohibiting alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES) and alternative gas suppliers from conducting in-person solicitations, within the meaning of…
September 29, 2020
Vistra Announces New ERCOT Generation Developments Totaling 1,000 MW
Vistra Raises 2020 Financial Guidance, Announces Long-Term Capital Allocation Plan
Vistra, the parent of TXU Energy and various other retail energy brands, has launched Vistra Zero, a portfolio of zero-carbon power generation facilities, including seven new developments announced today in its primary market of ERCOT that total nearly 1,000 megawatts.
September 24, 2020
Retail Supplier Selected To Supply Chicago's Willis Tower
Dynegy today announced that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with Chicago's iconic Willis Tower to provide 100% wind power (RECs) to the Tower.
September 23, 2020
Retail Energy Regulators, Executives To Discuss Pros and Cons of Competitive Energy During Energy Marketing Conferences Webinar
Energy Marketing Conferences on Sept. 29 is conducting a free webinar with retail energy thought leaders discussing the Pros and Cons of Competitive Energy
September 22, 2020
Retail Choice Utilities Pledge To Build Nation's Largest Interstate Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Several utilities, including some with retail choice programs, have committed to a Memorandum of Cooperation, committing to work together to build a vast network of Midwest EV charging stations by the end of 2022.
September 22, 2020
ComEd, Ameren File New Electric Supply Rates, Prices To Compare
Commonwealth Edison and Ameren have filed new electric supply rates, resulting in new Prices to Compare, effective October 1, 2020
September 4, 2020
City of Chicago Issuing RFP For Renewable Electricity Supply For All City-Owned Facilities, Contract Valued At $200 Million
Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Assets, Information and Services (AIS), announced a new Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure a renewable energy electricity supply contract for City-owned buildings.
August 21, 2020
Illinois Governor's Proposal For State's Energy Sector Includes Specific Provision Impacting Retail Suppliers
Also Favors "Market-Based" Approach To Addressing Carbon Instead Of Fixed Resource Requirement
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker today announced, "eight principles that will serve as a foundation to begin transitioning Illinois to a clean energy economy."
August 21, 2020
ComEd Residential, Small Commercial Prices To Compare To Increase 10% In October
Commonwealth Edison has filed updated new electric supply rates, known as Purchased Electricity Charges (PECs), for the period beginning October 1, 2020
August 20, 2020
Retail Supplier Reports Over 100,000 Enrollments Since Launch 18 Months Ago
Retail supplier Tomorrow Energy, which launched in February 2019 as a transition from the existing Sperian Energy, said that it has enrolled over 110,000 customers on 100% renewable energy products since launching.
August 17, 2020
State Regulator's Staff Does Not Oppose Allowing Several In-Person Marketing Channels To Resume, But Opposes Channels Where Meeting Is Not Prearranged
Staff of the Illinois Commerce Commission recently filed comments on several separate petitions from retail energy suppliers to resume various in-person marketing channels, with Staff not opposing much of the relief, but opposing channels in which a sale representative would appear without a…
August 4, 2020
Exelon Reports Impact On Competitive Business From COVID-19
In reporting second quarter results, Exelon reported that the estimated impact of COVID-19 to Exelon utilities’ and Generation’s GAAP Net income as a result of COVID-19 is approximately $100 million and $50 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2020 and primarily reflects the impact of a…
August 3, 2020
Retail Supplier To Pay $200,000 In Refunds Under Assurance of Voluntary Compliance With Attorney General
Agreement Includes List Of Prohibited Terms During Marketing Requires Reporting To AG
SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC is to provide $200,000 in customer refunds under an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance ('AVC' or 'Agreement') with the Attorney General of the State of Illinois to resolve the Attorney General’s inquiry into certain SmartEnergy marketing practices in Illinois.
July 31, 2020
Residential Customers On Competitive Supply At ComEd Paid $144 Million More Than Default Service Over Last Twelve Months, Annual ORMD Report Says
The Illinois Commerce Commission's Office of Retail Market Development has published its annual retail market report, which includes a comparison of costs paid by customers served by an alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES), including through municipal aggregation, versus the costs that would…
July 1, 2020
Retail Supplier Signs PPA For Output From Wind Farm To Serve Google, Other Customers
AEP Energy said that it, "has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with an affiliate of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for the output of 400 megawatt (MW) of renewable energy from Panther Grove Wind Energy Facility in Woodford County, Illinois."
June 24, 2020
Wells Fargo Selects Retail Supplier To Serve 1,200 Locations
Wells Fargo today announced structured renewable energy agreements with Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. (Shell Energy), and its wholly owned subsidiary MP2 Energy LLC (MP2 Energy), to secure approximately 150,000 megawatt-hours of renewable energy annually under a renewable retail supply…
June 22, 2020
SmartestEnergy, New Entrant To U.S. Retail Market, Seeks Licenses In More States
SmartestEnergy applied for an Illinois alternative retail electric supplier license to serve commercial customers with annual usage >15,000 kWh in the Commonwealth Edison territory
June 1, 2020
Environmental Group Files Complaint Against Retail Supplier
The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) has filed a formal complaint at the Illinois Commerce Commission against CleanChoice Energy, Inc. (CleanChoice), alleging violations of Part 412 of the Illinois Commerce Commission’s regulations, the Public Utilities Act, and the Consumer Fraud and…
May 29, 2020
Updated: Regulator Imposes $1 Million Fine On Retail Electric Supplier
Regulator Says Supplier's Actions Harmed Retail Market, Competitors
Updated: Details from the dissent of Commissioners Bocanegra and Oliva has been added in the story below
May 21, 2020
Ameren Files New Bypassable Transmission Rates, Supply Cost Adjustment
Ameren has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission updated amounts for the Bypassable Transmission Service Charge and new amounts for the Supply Cost Adjustment-EUA
May 21, 2020
Summer Energy Reports Lower Q1 Gross Margin On Milder Weather, Balancing Costs
Summer Energy Holdings, Inc. reported results for the quarter ending March 31, 2020
May 21, 2020
Update: ComEd Files Final June 1 Price To Compare, 10% Lower For Residential Customers
Commonwealth Edison has filed updated new electric supply rates, known as Purchased Electricity Charges (PECs), for the period beginning June 1, 2020, as well as new bypassable transmission charges (PJM Services Charges, PSC)
May 19, 2020
Retail Supplier Selected As Exclusive Subscription Manager For Another Community Solar Project
MC Squared Energy Services, LLC (MC2) announced that it will serve as the official subscription manager for Dukane Precast’s Community Solar Project in Will County, Illinois.
May 14, 2020
Illinois Opens New Rulemaking On Retail Electric, Gas Supplier Marketing
The Illinois Commerce Commission has opened Docket 20-0457 to address Amendment of 83 Ill. Adm. Code 412, relating to obligations of alternative retail electric suppliers, and various marketing rules, and consolidated the case with an existing natural gas supplier marketing rules proceeding