March 8, 2018
Texas PUC Approves Sempra Acquisition Of Oncor
The Public Utility Commission of Texas today approved an uncontested stipulation which approves Sempra's acquisition of Oncor
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March 8, 2018
Brandy Marty Marquez Announces Resignation From Texas PUC
During today's open meeting, Commissioner Brandy Marty Marquez announced her resignation from the Texas PUC, effective April 2
March 8, 2018
Texas PUC Removes RUC Capacity From ORDC For This Summer
The Texas PUC today directed ERCOT to remove Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC) capacity from the online reserves used to calculate the Operating Reserve Demand Curve (ORDC) price adder for this summer
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March 6, 2018
EC Infosystems Announced as Overall Sponsor for 2018 Houston Energy Marketing Conference
UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- EC Infosystems, a leader in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Billing/Customer Information Solutions (CIS) for companies in the deregulated energy industry , is confirmed to be the overall sponsor for the Energy Marketing Conference’s 2018 event in Houston, Texas on March…
March 2, 2018
AVANGRID Completes Sale of Gas Trading Business
AVANGRID, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Avangrid Renewables Holdings, Inc., has completed the sale of Enstor Energy Services, LLC, to a subsidiary of Castleton Commodities International LLC.
March 2, 2018
Start-up Retail Provider Affiliated With Texas REP Receives Texas REP Certificate
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted Power of Texas Holdings, Inc. an Option 1 Texas retail electric provider certificate
March 1, 2018
ERCOT Predicts Record-Breaking Peak Demand This Summer, Releases SARA
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is predicting record-breaking peak usage this summer driven by the strong Texas economy.
March 1, 2018
New Broker Launched By TXU Parent Seeks License In Another New State
Blitz Ventures LLC, a newly formed company focused on energy brokerage services for commercial businesses whose ultimate parent is Vistra Energy Corp., has applied for a Pennsylvania electric broker/marketer license to serve all sizes of non-residential customers in all service areas
March 1, 2018
NRG CEO Sees "Opportunities" For Retail Growth From Forecast Volatility
Records $1.2 Billion Impairment Related To South Texas Project Nuclear Plant, On Outlook For Future Commodity Prices
February 28, 2018
Houston Park Inks 10-Year Contract With Texas Retail Provider
Discovery Green has renewed a 100% renewable electric supply contract with Green Mountain Energy Company through 2028
February 27, 2018
TXU Parent Cites Retail Acquisitions As Use For Capital, Looks For Retail Tuck-In Acquisitions, Organic Growth In Northeast
Vistra Reports Retail Customer Count, Change
In discussing earnings for the year 2017 (see story here on results) , Vistra Energy CEO Curt Morgan said that retail acquisitions remain a top potential use for capital after Vistra closes on the acquisition of Dynegy
February 26, 2018
TXU Parent Reports Retail Segment Results, Says Residential Customer Attrition Lowest Since 2008
Notes Increased Bad Debt From Hurricane Harvey
Vistra Energy, the parent company for TXU Energy and Luminant, today reported financial results for the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2017.
February 22, 2018
Update: AEP Texas Provides Info On How Merger Savings Credit Will Be Provided To Retail Electric Providers
In a market notice, AEP Texas has informed Texas retail electric providers how it will provide REPs with certain merger savings credits.
February 22, 2018
Texas Retail Provider Seeks To Use Trade Name Zerogrid
Pro Power Providers, LLC applied for an amendment to its Texas retail electric provider certificate to add the trade name Zerogrid to the certificate
February 21, 2018
Broker Seeks Texas Aggregator Certificate
Elixir Financial LLC d/b/a Elixir Power Solutions applied for a Texas electric aggregator certificate to serve residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
February 19, 2018
AEP Texas To Provide Merger Savings Credit To Retail Electric Providers In September 2018, Sets Amounts
AEP Texas has filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas to provide retail electric providers with a contemplated credit for various merger savings and credits from the previously reported merger of AEP Texas's central and northern divisions into a single operating company.
February 16, 2018
Texas PUC To Open Rulemaking Concerning Loads Seeking To Join ERCOT
Commissioners of the Texas PUC agreed yesterday to open a rulemaking to generically look at issues implicated from utilities seeking to join ERCOT
February 15, 2018
Texas PUC Commissioners Prepared To Approve Lubbock Power & Light Integration Into ERCOT
This story was first published on February 15, with an alert to our email alert subscribers
February 15, 2018
Texas PUC Commissioners Prepared To Approve Sempra Acquisition Of Oncor
This story was first published on February 15, with an alert to our email alert subscribers
February 15, 2018
Texas PUC Chair "Concerned" About Issue Of Customer Receipt Of TDU Tax Cut Savings Via REPs
Directs Staff To Discuss Issue With REPs
This story was first published on February 15, with an alert to our email alert subscribers
February 15, 2018
Texas PUC Leaning Toward Removing RUC, RMR From ORDC For This Summer, Holds Action Due To Concern With Impact On REPs
This story was first published on February 15, with an alert to our email alert subscribers
February 15, 2018
Texas ALJ Recommends $1.1 Million Penalty Be Imposed On REP Which Defaulted On TDU Obligations, Lower Amount Than Sought By PUCT Staff
A Texas ALJ has recommended that the Public Utility Commission of Texas impose a $1.1 million administrative penalty on TruSmart Energy LLC for what the ALJ would conclude, in a proposal for decision, were violations of PURA § 39.352 and 16 Texas Administrative Code § 25.107(j)(7), (j)(16) resulting…
February 14, 2018
CenterPoint-TDU Reaches Agreement With Stakeholders For Alternative To Immediate Base Rate Proceeding; Rates Charged To REPs To Be Cut Via DCRF Filing
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC ("CenterPoint Energy") said in a Texas PUC filing that discussions with stakeholders regarding recent federal tax law changes and the potential for a directive for the TDU to file, within 120 days, a base rate proceeding have resulted in an alternative…
February 14, 2018
Alert: Texas Senate Business & Commerce Chair Threatens To Expand Texas PUC Jurisdiction Over REP Pricing If REPs Don't Commit To Pass-Through To Customers TDU Rate Reductions From Tax Cuts
Senator: REP Customers "Entitled" To TDU Rate Savings From Tax Cuts
This story was first published the evening of February 14, with an alert to our email alert subscribers
February 9, 2018
New Lubbock Power & Light Stipulation Reflects "Intent" To Opt-In To Retail Choice As Soon As "Practicable"
LP&L Agrees That If City Council Adopts Retail Choice, Decision Is Irrevocable
Lubbock Power & Light has filed with the Texas PUC an unopposed stipulation which would approve its transition of the majority of its load to ERCOT, subject to terms in the stipulation.