April 30, 2015
The New York PSC issued a discussion document drafted by Staff in advance of a previously reported technical conference on ESCO eligibility requirements (licensing), and one of the considerations is the development of a standard product or products required to be offered by ESCOs
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April 29, 2015
AGL Resources said that its first quarter 2015 earnings were lifted by improvement in its retail energy marketing segment.
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April 28, 2015
Sustainable Westchester Inc. has sought clarification from the New York PSC regarding the definition of "small commercial customer" as used in the PSC's order approving Sustainable Westchester's plan to implement municipal aggregation "demonstration" programs.
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April 27, 2015
Consolidated Edison and NYSEG have proposed fees to be applicable to municipal aggregations, and their ESCO supplier, for various data and services provided by the utilities.
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April 22, 2015
The New York PSC has scheduled for May 12 a technical conference to discuss rules regarding Commission regulation and oversight of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) providers and products, and to discuss and develop proposals for new eligibility criteria for Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)…
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April 21, 2015
A joint proposal in Consolidated Edison's current electric rate case would establish a collaborative to address advanced meter deployment at ConEd, proposing that the PSC rule on ConEd's AMI plan by January 2016
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April 21, 2015
A joint proposal at Consolidated Edison would extend its current rate plan through the end of 2016, without adjudicating several issues raised by Consolidated Edison in seeking new base rates, such as the expansion of mandatory hourly pricing.
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April 15, 2015
FERC rejected the as-filed version of an RMR contract for Exelon's Ginna nuclear reactor, but set the matter for hearing to determine whether the contract is appropriate when certain provisions are eliminated.
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April 13, 2015
GoCOM Corporation has asked FERC to defer ruling on dueling applications to reflect the acquisition of retail supplier Bluco Energy, LLC by either GoCOM Corporation, or separately, Vantage Commodities Financial Services II, LLC.
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April 6, 2015
As part of its Reforming the Energy Vision proceeding, the New York PSC has invited the state's six investor-owned electric utilities to participate in a "conversation" about their code of conduct, "in the face of the new business opportunities that may emerge with REV."
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April 6, 2015
The New York ISO summer 2015 strip capacity auction produced only marginally lower prices versus the spikes seen in last year's auction.
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April 6, 2015
Astral Energy, LLC, which started as an ESCO serving the New York and New Jersey markets, is seeking a retail supplier license in another new state.
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April 6, 2015
Start-up retail supplier Municipal Energy of PA, LLC is preparing to enter the retail market.
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April 2, 2015
The New York PSC has scheduled for April 17 a collaborative to continue discussions on the following issues concerning the provision of services by ESCOs:
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March 31, 2015
New York's Reforming the Energy Vision proceeding provides an "unlimited opportunity" for retail energy suppliers, Great Eastern Energy CEO Matt Lanfear told EnergyChoiceMatters.com in a recent interview.
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March 31, 2015
The shale gas revolution, and outdated utility tariffs, are challenging New York retail natural gas suppliers' ability to compete with default service on a cost basis, Great Eastern Energy CEO Matt Lanfear told EnergyChoiceMatters.com in a recent interview.
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March 31, 2015
Rapid growth in its retail electricity marketing, launched in 2010, has propelled Great Eastern Energy past $400 million in annual gross revenues, CEO Matt Lanfear told EnergyChoiceMatters.com in a recent interview.
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March 25, 2015
Retail supplier Great Eastern Energy announced that it is offering, on a beta basis, its first-ever customer dashboard and analytical portal for energy management.
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March 24, 2015
NY/NJ ESCO Seeks Supplier License in New State
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March 20, 2015
Gulf Electricity has expanded its electric service areas to include residential and commercial service at Niagara Mohawk, NYSEG, Rochester Gas & Electric, Orange & Rockland, and Central Hudson Gas & Electric
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March 18, 2015
N.Y. Sets Information Session on REV Demonstration Projects
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March 13, 2015
Direct Energy is now offering its Back to Business Plan, which includes a Nest Learning Thermostat at no additional charge, to Texas small business customers
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March 11, 2015
Also Cites Dominance of Three Utility Affiliates in Muni Aggregation Deals
Municipal aggregation, as currently structured in several states, "is not real competition," and is dominated by three suppliers currently or formerly affiliated with incumbent utilities, the retail companies of NRG Energy, Inc. said in comments to the New York PSC.
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March 5, 2015
BlueRock Energy officially announced that it has expanded into Pennsylvania, which marks the first time the company is offering its services outside of New York State.
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March 4, 2015
The New York PSC will co-sponsor a seminar with the Environmental Defense Fund and New York University Institute for Policy Integrity on March 31 in New York City addressing dynamic pricing for residential customers, entitled "On the REV Agenda: The Role of Residential Time Variant Pricing."
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