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September 18, 2017
The Virginia SCC has denied the application of Appalachian Power Company to institute a voluntary renewable energy rider, designated Rider REO
July 27, 2017
Direct Energy Services, LLC asked the Virginia SCC to dismiss an application from Dominion Virginia Power for approval of 100 percent renewable energy tariffs, as Direct argued that as Dominion's application lacks information on the rate or source of renewable power under the program, "it fails to…
June 15, 2017
After the District of Columbia PSC recently ruled that Washington Gas Light erred by resolving retail supplier over-deliveries during a period of the winter of 2008-2009 through cash payments instead of volumetric adjustments, WGL is now seeking to recover from retail suppliers reimbursement for…
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.
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
May 11, 2017
Dominion Virginia Power has filed with the Virginia SCC for approval of six voluntary 100 percent renewable energy tariffs (for various customer classes/voltages) whereby participating non-residential customers with peak measured demands of 1,000 kW or greater can voluntarily elect to purchase 100…
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.
April 27, 2017
The Virginia SCC has denied a reconsideration request from Dominion Virginia Power concerning the SCC's recent interpretation of the statutory carve-outs allowing certain electric customers to take competitive supply
March 22, 2017
CHAMPS Group Purchasing, a group purchasing organization originally focused on various health care institutions but which has expanded to non-health members, announced that it signed an expanded contract with IGS Energy to offer IGS services to its members under an agreement that runs through Oct.…
March 16, 2017
The Virginia SCC has ruled on a petition from Direct Energy concerning several interpretations of the statutory provisions regarding electric choice, as Direct Energy had said that certain interpretations were necessary for the market to remain viable in cases where certain statutory milestones…
January 30, 2017
Environmental groups have filed comments in support of several clarifications sought by Direct Energy concerning the carve-out for renewable energy supply sales as one of the last vestiges of retail electric choice in Virginia, as Direct Energy and the utilities continue to spar over the text of the…
January 26, 2017
WGL Holdings, Inc., the parent of retail supplier WGL Energy, and AltaGas Ltd. announced that the Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive agreement and plan of merger for WGL Holdings to be acquired by AltaGas in an all cash transaction for approximately $6.4…
January 20, 2017
FirstEnergy Corp. announced it has entered into an agreement to sell four merchant natural gas generating plants in Pennsylvania and its merchant portion of a Virginia hydroelectric power station to Aspen Generating, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of LS Power Equity Partners III, LP.
January 5, 2017
The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) has elected a new slate of officers and state chairs for 2017.
December 2, 2016
Crius Energy announced its first cross-brand promotion, designed to celebrate the company's one millionth customer milestone.
October 20, 2016
LifeEnergy (LS Power Affiliate) Receives License In New State
October 17, 2016
Virginia customers with loads in excess of 5 MW, while permitted to take competitive retail electric supply, may not purchase 100% renewable energy from a retail supplier if the customer's incumbent utility offers a 100% renewable energy tariff approved by the State Corporation Commission…
October 10, 2016
Direct Energy Receives License In New State
September 22, 2016
Dominion Virginia Power has intervened in at least two recent applications by retail suppliers for Virginia electric competitive service provider licenses, making note of the suppliers' financial positions and, in one case, noting a supplier's regulatory history
September 7, 2016
Noble Americas Energy Solutions Seeks License In New State
August 29, 2016
Direct Energy has petitioned the Virginia State Corporation Commission for a declaratory judgment concerning several aspects of retail electric suppliers' ability to serve customers with a 100% renewable electricity product.
August 25, 2016
Direct Energy is currently heavily active across the Mid-Atlantic in expanding the benefits of retail choice to customers, as the Mid-Atlantic now stands in stark contrast to other neighboring markets
August 24, 2016
Direct Energy has applied for a Virginia electric competitive service provider license, and told EnergyChoiceMatters.com that it intends to seek a declaratory judgment from the State Corporation Commission concerning permissible service by retail suppliers to customers under certain of the limited…
August 5, 2016
Low electric margins at WGL's retail energy marketing segment resulted in lower earnings at the segment for the quarter ending June 30, 2015 (third fiscal quarter).
August 2, 2016
Direct Energy is offering customers an electricity plan that includes a 12-month Hulu subscription at no additional cost
