September 27, 2017
Staff Says Utility Should Audit Retail Suppliers' Compliance With POR Program Rules (Review For Errors, Compliance With Commodity-Only Receivables)
Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, in a report concerning recommendations in a Duke Energy Ohio electric distribution rate case, said that Duke should institute a discount for its purchase of accounts receivables (POR, or PAR as used by Staff) program, citing credit and business risk…
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September 25, 2017
South Bay Energy recently launched electric and natural gas service in Ohio, at Duke Energy Ohio for both commodities
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September 22, 2017
Clearwater Enterprises, LLC recently received an Ohio retail natural gas supplier license to serve all sizes of non-residential customers in all service areas.
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September 20, 2017
Electricity Ratings, LLC has launched OHEnergyRatings.com to provide customer ratings, and prices and offers, of retail electricity providers in Ohio.
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September 13, 2017
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio scheduled a workshop for October 10, 2017 concerning the periodic five-year review of Ohio Adm.Code Chapter 4901:1-19, which contains the rules regarding alternative rate plans (merchant function exit, etc.)
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September 12, 2017
Archer Energy, LLC has applied for Ohio electric and natural gas supplier licenses to serve all customer classes in all service areas
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September 5, 2017
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio scheduled a workshop for October 3, 2017 concerning the periodic five-year review of several of the retail electric and natural gas rules
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August 30, 2017
Texas PUC Schedules Workshop On Eliminating Customer Protections Linked To SBF
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August 28, 2017
A settlement signed by numerous parties in AEP Ohio's electric security plan proceeding would affirm AEP Ohio's authorization, from a prior PUCO order, to develop new renewable generation, but would add the ability for AEP Ohio to enter into a contract (known as a reasonable arrangement) with a…
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August 28, 2017
As part of a settlement among numerous parties in the utility's electric security plan case, AEP Ohio has dropped an earlier proposal to use its entitlements in the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) generation to serve Standard Service Offer (SSO) customers (Case 16-1852-EL-SSO)
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August 28, 2017
Expand Supplier Consolidated Billing Pilot Launch Enroll-By-Wallet Program
A settlement signed by numerous parties in AEP Ohio's electric security plan proceeding would institute and set the level for a new bypassable charge, the Competition Incentive Rider (CIR)
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August 22, 2017
Recently Hired Retail Market Veteran
Arcadia Power, Inc. is seeking electricity supply brokering licenses in several states, including Ohio and Illinois, to serve all customer classes.
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August 17, 2017
As part of an eighth entry on rehearing concerning the FirstEnergy Ohio EDCs' current electric security plan, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio again addressed a proposed retail adder, Retail Competition Enhancement Rider (Rider RCE), which would have acted as a proxy for unbundling but which…
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August 15, 2017
Retail supplier CleanChoice Energy announced that it is now offering residential customers a 100% solar electricity supply plan in eight states and the District of Columbia
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July 31, 2017
FirstEnergy Corp. management is scheduled to have discussions with FirstEnergy Solutions (FES) creditors this week, FirstEnergy Corp. CEO Chuck Jones said during an earnings call on Friday
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July 28, 2017
CEO Doesn't Expect Legislation Requiring "Market Rate Offer" To Go Very Far
During an earnings call, AEP CEO Nicholas Akins provided a legislative update, telling investors that the company sees a wide range of support for legislation allowing nonbypasable recovery of Ohio Valley Electric Corporation costs.
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July 14, 2017
The Ohio Consumers Counsel has questioned whether AEP Ohio's recovery of renewable energy compliance costs, which are recovered via bypassable Rider AER, has exceeded a statutory cost cap, and asked PUCO to direct AEP Ohio to respond to OCC information requests
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July 13, 2017
Retail supplier CleanChoice Energy announced that it has launched CleanChoice Small Business, a new service that will allow small businesses to purchase 100% clean energy with no upfront investment, setup fees or installation.
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July 13, 2017
New retail supplier Statewise Energy recently launched service in Ohio.
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July 12, 2017
Dynegy Inc. has reached agreements to sell three of its generating plants for approximately $300 million.
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June 29, 2017
MPower Energy Receives Supplier License In New State
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June 27, 2017
World Fuel Services, Inc. applied for an Ohio natural gas supplier license to serve all sizes of commercial and industrial customers in all service areas.
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June 27, 2017
Start-up Zinger Strategies LLC applied for Ohio electricity and natural gas broker/aggregator licenses to serve all customer classes in all service areas.
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June 22, 2017
PUCO Does Grant "Safe Harbor" For Competitive Retail Contracts, But Burden of Showing Safe Harbor May Still Leave Multi-Family Dwelling Owners Leery
Website Allowing Submetered Customers To Compare Their Rates To Default Service To Be Created
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June 21, 2017
Think Energy, Engie's mass market retail supplier is rolling out natural gas service in Ohio
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