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September 28, 2017
ERCOT said in a market notice that it received a Notification of Suspension of Operations (NSO) for the following Generation Resource: BARNEY M DAVIS UNIT 1 (RE) - B_DAVIS_B_DAVIG1
September 28, 2017
In a memo concerning a stipulation and proposed order governing Oncor's proposed acquisition of Sharyland Utilities, DeAnn Walker, the new chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, stated that she has questions whether current Oncor customers should be required to pay for the deployment of…
September 28, 2017
The executive director of the Public Utility Commission of Texas has prepared, for the PUCT's consideration, a draft order which would extend the requirement for Retail Electric Providers (REPs) to offer deferred payment plans to customers upon request in areas covered by Governor Abbott's disaster…
September 28, 2017
Requests Retail Provider Representatives Appear Today To Discuss
In a memo concerning a stipulation and proposed order governing Oncor's proposed acquisition of Sharyland Utilities, DeAnn Walker, the new chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, stated that she had "questions" concerning the PUCT's ability to issue a requirement that retail electric…
September 27, 2017
Houston Pizza Venture, one of the largest Papa John's franchisees in the country, has entered into a nine-year agreement with TXU Energy to receive a mix of solar and wind power.
September 26, 2017
Axiom Power, LLC applied for a Texas electric aggregator certificate
September 26, 2017
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted start-up Heritage Power LLC an Option 1 Texas retail electric provider certificate.
September 26, 2017
Texas ROSE (Ratepayers' Organization to Save Energy) and Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC) filed comments with the Texas PUC opposing the elimination of several customer protections currently in the substantive rules for customers who were eligible for the prior Lite-Up Texas discount program…
September 22, 2017
Texas Governor Greg Abbott this week appointed DeAnn Walker to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) for a term set to expire September 1, 2021.
September 21, 2017
Start-up Led By Market Vet Seeks Texas Aggregator Certificate
September 21, 2017
In a list of issues filed in the Texas PUC docket reviewing Lubbock Power & Light's petition to join ERCOT, the Alliance for Retail Markets included the following issues as issues to be considered in the case:
September 20, 2017
On October 4, 2017, ERCOT will host a third informational workshop on the proposed Mass Transition of Transmission and Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) ESI IDs from Sharyland Utilities to Oncor Electric Delivery Company.
September 19, 2017
In response to a request from the Texas PUC's Director of Docket Management, Oncor has clarified two issues related to language, proposed to be part of an order approving Oncor's acquisition of Sharyland Utilities, that is intended to ensure that Oncor's rates are passed through to customers served…
September 19, 2017
Also Debuts New Product Providing $30 Credit At Higher Usage, And New Tiered Usage Price Plan
Ambit Energy announced a new free nights plan for Texas residential customers, plus a new plan providing a bill credit for higher usage customers and a new plan with tiered pricing for various usage levels
September 15, 2017
The Texas PUC's Director of Docket Management has requested that parties clarify two issues related to language, proposed to be part of an order approving Oncor's acquisition of Sharyland Utilities, that is intended to ensure that Oncor's rates are passed through to customers served by Sharyland…
September 13, 2017
Ensuring Pass-Through For Customers On "Bundled" Pricing Plans Specifically Cited
Oncor, in a proposal supported by several retail electric providers, has proposed changes to the proposed order that would approve Oncor's acquisition of the Sharyland Utilities territories -- transitioning such customers to Oncor's delivery tariff -- to ensure that retail customers, particularly…
September 12, 2017
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted start-up Excite Energy LLC an electric aggregator certificate to pool C&I customers
September 12, 2017
A proposal for decision from a Texas Administrative Law Judge would conclude that Current Utilities, Inc. engaged in activities as an electricity aggregator without first registering with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and the proposed decision would impose a $5,000 administrative penalty…
September 8, 2017
Texas State Rep. Chris Paddie, who sits on the State Affairs committee and sponsored SB 1976, which allows the Public Utility Commission of Texas, upon the request and funding by REPs, to develop a list of low-income electric customers, said in a letter to the PUCT that SB 1976 was not intended to…
September 8, 2017
Texas-New Mexico Power Company, AEP Texas Inc., and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC, have each agreed to:
September 7, 2017
Cogent Reports announced the results from its 2017 Texas Retail Electric Provider Brand Trust study offered by Market Strategies International.
September 7, 2017
Start-up Pecan Power LLC applied for an Option 2 Texas retail electric provider certificate
September 6, 2017
AEP Texas Extends Disconnect Moratorium For Certain Counties
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (CEHE) said in a September 5 market notice that it will resume the execution of disconnect for non-pay (DNP) transactions on September 30, 2017
September 6, 2017
The executive director of the Public Utility Commission of Texas issued a memo stating that retail electric providers should prioritize customer assistance and dedicate their focus on customers displaced or impacted by Hurricane Harvey, and to facilitate such focus, and that the PUCT will therefore…
September 5, 2017
Sharyland Utilities said in a September 1 market notice that transitory fuel supplier issues that had prompted the suspension of service orders, except for Outage orders, Reconnect for Non-pays, and De-energized Residential Move-Ins, have been resolved and Sharyland has resumed normal processing of…
