February 28, 2019
TXU Parent Vistra Reports Decline In Residential Customers In Texas Versus Q3
In reporting Q4 and full year 2018 earnings this morning, Vistra Energy reported a lower residential customer count in ERCOT versus Q3 2018
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February 26, 2019
ERCOT To Convene Energy Storage Workshop (Settlements, Planning, More)
At the last ERCOT TAC meeting, stakeholders discussed ERCOT conducting a workshop so market participants can start developing a list of issues that need to be addressed for the proper integration of storage into the ERCOT system.
February 26, 2019
License Briefs
GridPlus Texas Seeks Ability To Collect Customer Deposits, Advance Payments
February 26, 2019
Texas Generators: REPs Won't Be Exposed To High Real-Time Prices If Acting "Responsibly"
TCPA: "Misleading" To Suggest Customers Will Be Exposed To High Real-Time Prices
In reply comments in a Texas PUC rulemaking concerning changes to the scarcity pricing rules, Texas Competitive Power Advocates (TCPA), in addressing stated concerns about high real-time prices, said that, "Customers should not be exposed to high real-time prices if their REPs are (as they should…
February 25, 2019
License Briefs
Retail Supplier Alpha Gas & Electric Receives License In New State
February 22, 2019
Texas Staff Proposes Commission Ask Stakeholders For Recommended Level Of System-Wide Offer Cap, VOLL Applicable Upon Adoption Of Real-Time Co-Optimization
Staff of the Texas PUC has filed a proposed list of questions for stakeholder comment concerning policy issues related to the implementation of Real-Time Co-Optimization in the ERCOT wholesale electricity market.
February 21, 2019
Texas Bill Would Require Residential Retail Electric Concierge Services To Be Licensed By The PUC
H.B. No. 2212 has been filed in the Texas legislature that would require entities such as residential retail electric concierge services to be licensed by the PUC
February 21, 2019
Retail Supplier Relaunches As Sustainable-Focused Tomorrow Energy
Mission Is To Become Leading Renewable Energy-Focused Company In Its Markets
Today, Sperian Energy is officially transitioning to its new name and business Tomorrow Energy
February 21, 2019
Centrica To Sell North American Franchisee Home Services Business Clockwork
Centrica today reported preliminary results for the year 2018, and in doing so announced that it is targeting divestments of non-core positions totalling £500m
February 20, 2019
Energy Vet Joins Energy Advisory Firm 5
Ben Manna has joined the Irving, Texas-based energy advisory firm 5
February 20, 2019
Updated: Vistra Provides Further Details On Strategic Rationale For Transaction, Post-Close Market Position
Note: This story has been updated with additional detail, see the update below
February 19, 2019
Texas Power Pool Customer Aggregation Surpasses 140 MW, Releases Renewable RFP
The Texas Power Pool announced that it has received sufficient Letters of Interest to surpass its initial 100 megawatt goal, which Texas Power Pool said, "plac[es] taxpayer-supported public entities within striking distance of a 3-cent per kWh target price to procure 100% Texas-produced renewable…
February 19, 2019
Texas ROSE: Some Retail Provider Fees Appear To "Violate State Law"
ROSE Seeks Cap On REP Fees, Standardization
Texas Ratepayers Organization to Save Energy (ROSE) released a report on fees charged by retail electric providers in the Texas market, stating that, "[s]ome of the reviewed REP fees appear to violate state law."
February 18, 2019
Rep. King Asks If Texas Power to Choose Site Needed, Says Site Leads to Confusion
Floats Removing Site For Six Months
During a Texas House State Affairs committee hearing last week, Rep. Phil King questioned the Texas PUC's executive director, John Paul Urban, on whether the Power to Choose site is still needed
February 15, 2019
License Briefs
Aggressive Energy Receives License In New State
February 14, 2019
Texas Retail Provider Launches Local Solar Power Plan
Green Mountain Energy has launched new electricity plans in Texas that are supplied by 100% Texas-based solar
February 14, 2019
Texas Generator To Pay $60,000 Under Settlement With Texas PUC Staff
NRG Texas Power, LLC (NRG) would pay $60,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve alleged violations of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) § 25.503(f)(2), concerning failure to adhere to Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Protocols §…
February 13, 2019
Texas PUC Files Recommendation On Whether Retail Provider's Name "Option 2 Energy, LLC" Is Deceptive
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed a recommendation in a REP certificate proceeding stating that, "Staff has reviewed the name 'Option 2 Energy, LLC' and believes that it is not deceptive, misleading, vague, or duplicative."
February 12, 2019
ERCOT To Hold Real-time Co-optimization Workshop
ERCOT will hold a Real-time Co-optimization Workshop on March 6th
February 12, 2019
ERCOT Schedules Workshop For Retail Provider Summer Preparedness
ERCOT has scheduled a retail-focused Summer Preparedness Workshop.
February 12, 2019
Texas Generators Propose Eliminating Low System-Wide Offer Cap From ERCOT Market
In comments on a Texas PUC rulemaking, Texas Competitive Power Advocates (TCPA) have proposed, as a "preferred" recommendation, eliminating the Low System-Wide Offer Cap (LCAP) in ERCOT
February 11, 2019
Texas Retail Provider Files Response Concerning TDU Notice Of Default
Enertrade Electric, LLC filed a response with the Texas PUC concerning its application to relinquish its REP certificate
February 11, 2019
License Briefs
Retail Supplier Grid Power Direct Seeks License In New State
February 11, 2019
Texas Retail Provider Formally Rolls Out Beta Allowing Payment Via Cryptocurrency
Reiterates Future Business Model Emphasizing Demand Response, Shorter Settlements
Grid+ formally announced the launch of a "beta" program offering retail electric service to customers at Oncor and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric in Texas
February 11, 2019
Private Equity Firm Announces "Significant Investment" In Retail Energy Broker, Energy Management Consultant
Ara Partners Group, an industrial private equity firm, today announced a "significant investment" in Priority Power Management, LLC ("Priority Power"), an energy management services and consulting firm headquartered in Midland, Texas.