June 1, 2015
FERC Accepts ISO-NE Potential New Boundaries for Capacity Zones
FERC accpeted a filing from ISO New England that identifies two potential new boundaries for Capacity Zones for ISO-NE’s tenth Forward Capacity Auction (FCA 10).
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May 21, 2015
Retail Supplier Names New VP of Finance, Sets Target Markets for Expansion
Nordic Energy Services, LLC named Michael Stein as Vice President of Finance.
May 1, 2015
Rhode Island Retail Choice "Promised Land" Is Out There, But PUC Needs Suppliers to Combat "Paternalistic" State Attitudes
The "promised land" for retail electric choice in Rhode Island is out there, but the PUC needs retail suppliers to fight against the default "paternalistic" attitude of many state policymakers, Rhode Island PUC Commissioner Paul Roberti told the National Energy Marketers Association National…
April 14, 2015
RI Lt. Gov., AG Seek Elimination of Default Service Bill Recalculation
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin and Lt. Governor Daniel McKee will hold a press conference today to call for, "greater transparency and fair competition in the competitive electricity market" and the elimination of the National Grid default service bill recalculation applicable when…
February 25, 2015
Written Order Suggests Deferred Default Service Costs Will Be Recovered From Non-Shopping Customers Only, PUC Also Directs Future Procurements to Mitigate Volatility
A written order published by the Rhode Island PUC concerning its deferral of a portion of significant default electric service rate hikes at National Grid, which took effect on January 1, contemplates that future default service customers alone will pay for such deferred costs.
February 5, 2015
ISO New England Capacity Auction Results in Shortfall for New Zone, Record $4 Billion Price Tag
ISO New England's forward capacity auction for the 2018/19 delivery year resulted in a shortfall of resources for the new Southeast Massachusetts/Rhode Island (SEMA/RI) zone.
January 15, 2015
Viridian Launches Service in New State, Expands 3Dom Line to Include "Flex Auto Lock"
Viridian Energy is set to officially launch electricity service in Rhode Island, at National Grid in the next week.
January 2, 2015
Town Square Energy Offering Service in New State, Entry Set for Two More
Town Square Energy has begun offering electric service in Massachusetts, at National Grid.
December 24, 2014
Welcome to 2006: PUC Defers Default Service Rate Increase
The Rhode Island PUC has deferred National Grid's Standard Offer Service electric rate increase for residential and commercial customers.
December 6, 2014
ISO New England Seeks Changes to Market Participant Financial Requirements to Protect Against "Thinly Capitalized" Retail Suppliers
ISO New England has filed at FERC proposed changes to its minimum capitalization requirements, claiming that the changes are needed to protect market participants against, "thinly capitalized," load serving entities which do not own physical assets.
December 2, 2014
Update: Here Are The Complete National Grid Rhode Island Rates for 2015
Here are the complete National Grid Rhode Island SOS electric rates for the first six months of 2015 for residential and commercial customers, and first three months of 2015 for industrial customers.
November 26, 2014
Another: AG Asks PUC to Mitigate Default Service Rate Hikes, Defer Costs for Future Collection
The Rhode Island Attorney General has asked the PUC to mitigate National Grid's electric default service rate hike.
November 20, 2014
National Grid Rhode Island Residential SOS Rate to Increase 50%
National Grid's Rhode Island residential Standard Offer Service rate is to increase about 50% to over 12¢/kWh starting January 1, 2015, per proposed rates filed with the PUC
November 17, 2014
Crius Energy Reports Reduced Churn, But Customer Base Still Declines By 3%
Crius Energy reported reduced levels of churn in the third quarter of 2014, but the company still saw a 3% decline in its customer base.
October 2, 2014
Retail Supplier Names Market Veteran as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Announces Expansion
Mint Energy announced that Cindi To has been named Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development, and also announced its expansion into Pennsylvania.
September 10, 2014
FERC Accepts ISO-NE Non-Market Reliability Solution, Assignment of Costs to Real-Time Load, Directs Stakeholder Process to Address 2015/16 Winter
FERC has accepted without modification ISO New England's 2014-15 winter reliability program, a series of non-market programs and compensation which are said to be needed to assure reliability.
September 4, 2014
Nordic Energy to Expand to New State, Says It Will Enter 8 Additional States This Year
Nordic Energy Services, LLC announced that it has been approved by the New Jersey BPU as an alternative electric supplier, and said that it will serve residential and commercial customers at PSE&G, JCPL and Atlantic City Electric.
June 2, 2014
FERC Approves Sloped Demand Curve for New England Capacity Market
FERC approved, without modification, ISO New England's proposal to introduce a sloped demand curve into its forward capacity market, effective for auction for the 2018-19 delivery year.
May 15, 2014
Crius Energy Targets New Markets, Including Texas
Crius Energy intends to expand its Viridian Energy brand into five new states in 2014, including Texas.
May 1, 2014
Mint Energy Enters New State, Sets Sights on More
Mint Energy announced that it is now offering commercial and industrial electricity supply in New Hampshire.
April 11, 2014
SaveOnEnergy.com Announces Aggressive Expansion into Northeast
Online retail energy comparison website SaveOnEnergy.com has announced an aggressive expansion of its presence in the Northeast energy markets.
April 2, 2014
ISO New England Files to Implement Sloped Demand Curve for Capacity Market, Net CONE Equals $11/kW
ISO New England has filed at FERC to implement a system-wide sloped demand curve in its capacity market for Forward Capacity Auction 9 to be held in February 2015, for the 2018-19 delivery year.
March 31, 2014
Texas Broker Expanding Nationally
Texas-based broker Energy Choice Solutions LLC d/b/a EnergyWize Services LLC is currently expanding to 12 additional states beyond Texas.
March 27, 2014
Retail Supplier Expects More Market Exits, Says Seller Expectations Have Dropped
"We expect industry-wide increased customer attrition, new regulations, higher collateral costs, and financial performance to drive many retail suppliers to look for market exits through equity sales and customer book divestments," Crius Energy CEO Michael Fallquist said during an earnings call…
February 25, 2014
ConEdison Solutions Reports Customer Growth
ConEdison Solutions recorded customer growth during 2013, parent Consolidated Edison, Inc. reported in its annual 10-K.