June 6, 2017
But PPL Sees First Residential Shopping Increase Since October 2015
The month of May saw the net decline in number of Pennsylvania residential electric customers on competitive supply more than double versus April 2017, but PPL saw its first net residential shopping growth since October 2015, according to the latest stats on PA Power Switch
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June 6, 2017
Sperian Energy's geographic expansion over the next six to nine months will include expansion into natural gas, as the company also wants to play a part in the Texas retail electric market, Sperian's newly appointed CEO Paul Keene told EnergyChoiceMatters.com.
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June 1, 2017
South Jersey Energy Company applied for a Maryland natural gas supplier license to serve commercial and industrial customers in all service areas
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May 31, 2017
The Chron Organization, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a strategic marketing agreement with Viridian International Management, a direct selling organization, for medium to large commercial energy supply and related services.
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May 30, 2017
MVC Says Crius Acquisition of USG&E Determined To Be Superior To Equus Transaction Crius Energy Trust Announces Acquisition of U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc. and C$110 Million Bought Deal Offering of Subscription Receipts
Update, 5/31: MVC Capital, Inc., the parent of U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc., said that the Crius Acquisition (first reported yesterday, see below) was determined to be superior to the Equus transaction announced last month.
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May 24, 2017
PJM's base residual auction for the 2020-21 delivery year, the first auction which exclusively procured 100% capacity performance resources, saw capacity prices jump in EMAAC, with rest-of-RTO prices down versus the year-ago auction
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May 24, 2017
An initial decision from a Pennsylvania ALJ would approve a settlement between the Pennsylvania PUC's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E or Complainant) and Clearview Electric, Inc. (Clearview or Respondent) under which Clearview would pay $250,000 in civil penalties to resolve alleged…
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May 23, 2017
PECO has updated its new electric Prices to Compare for the period beginning June 1, 2017 due to a change in the transmission rate
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May 22, 2017
Santanna Energy Services Receives Supplier License In New State
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May 18, 2017
The Retail Energy Supply Association said that a May 16 letter from PPL Electric Utilities (PPL) regarding the new Customer Assistance Program Standard Offer Program (CAP-SOP), which will be the only vehicle for CAP customer shopping at PPL starting June 1, shows that there is uncertainty concerning…
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May 17, 2017
The Illinois Commerce Commission granted Vista Energy Marketing, L.P. an alternative retail electric supplier license to serve all customer classes at Commonwealth Edison
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May 17, 2017
PPL: "Unequivocal" That CAP-SOP Order Provides That "All" Existing CAP Customer Contracts Remain In Place
Dismissing operational concerns raised by the Retail Energy Supply Association, PPL Electric Utilities (PPL) said in comments to the Pennsylvania PUC that "multiple" retail suppliers "intend" to participate in the Customer Assistance Program Standard Offer Program (CAP-SOP), which will be the only…
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May 15, 2017
The Retail Energy Supply Association opposed PPL Electric Utilities' motion to withdraw PPL's earlier request to delay the start date for the CAP-SOP program from June 1, 2017 to September 1, 2017, as RESA raised more concerns about implementation of the program
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May 15, 2017
PECO, the Pennsylvania PUC's Bureau of Investigation & Enforcement, and several low-income consumer advocates proposed that the PUC abate consideration of issues related to the eligibility of Customer Assistance Program (CAP) customers to shop for an electric supplier, pending resolution of an…
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May 15, 2017
New Jersey Resources has formed a new subsidiary, NJR Retail Services Company, which is seeking to act as a retail natural gas supplier in several states.
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May 11, 2017
In addressing customer complaints, the District of Columbia Office of People's Counsel has interpreted the District's regulations as requiring a signature for telephonic retail electric sales, prompting Clearview Electric to file a petition with the D.C. PSC to clarify whether a written signature is…
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May 11, 2017
The additional third party from which Spark Energy recently acquired customers, in connection with its acquisition of Perigee Energy, has been revealed.
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May 10, 2017
Affiliate of Texas Generator Receives Retail Electric Provider Certificate
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May 9, 2017
PPL Electric Utilities has filed to withdraw its petition for a delay in the start date of the new Standard Offer Referral Program for Customer Assistance Program customers (CAP-SOP), stating that it can fully complete the necessary system changes in time for the original June 1 start.
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May 9, 2017
The Trump administration said yesterday that it will nominate Robert Powelson and Neil Chatterjee to FERC to serve as commissioners.
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May 5, 2017
PECO Sees First Net Decline In Residential Shopping Since 2014
In April, Pennsylvania recorded its first monthly net decline in the number of residential customers on competitive supply during 2017, according to the latest stats from the Pennsylvania PUC
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May 5, 2017
EDF Energy Services Receives New Retail Supplier License
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May 5, 2017
PUC Lowers Proposed Civil Penalty On Retail Supplier
In an order on a complaint brought by a non-residential customer against Blue Pilot Energy, LLC, the Pennsylvania PUC affirmed that it has authority to review electric generation supplier (EGS) contracts for compliance with the plain language requirement of 52 Pa. Code § 54.43(1), as the PUC also…
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May 5, 2017
Retail Growth Remains A Top Goal After Deleveraging
In reporting earnings today, Dynegy reported that it is actively pursuing broadening its retail business beyond Ohio and Illinois
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May 3, 2017
PALMco Energy announced its first international expansion with the introduction of electricity supply services into the Japanese energy market. The service will be provided by Family Energy, GK, an affiliate of PALMco Energy.
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