Briefly

OPC Withdraws Opposition to Maryland Gas & Electric Trade Name
The Maryland Office of People's Counsel has withdrawn opposition to the electric supplier license application of Energy Services Providers, Inc. d/b/a Maryland Gas & Electric, after parent U.S. Gas & Electric Inc. answered OPC's concerns about U.S. Gas & Electric Inc., a legally distinct entity, also using the trade name Maryland Gas & Electric for its retail natural gas marketing. Specifically, Maryland residential contracts executed by the companies shall state that the services will be provided by either "Energy Services Providers, Inc. d/b/a Maryland Gas & Electric" or "U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc. d/b/a Maryland Gas & Electric." OPC said that a, "residential consumer is entitled to know the formal corporate identity of that party legally responsible for providing the services under the contract," and that the arrangement described above answers this concern. The Maryland PSC is to consider Energy Services Providers, Inc.'s application at today's administrative meeting.

Duke Files Updated Rates for Bypassable Rider PTC-AAC
Duke Energy Ohio has filed updated rates for bypassable Rider PTC-AAC after PUCO approved an adjustment in the revenue requirement under the rider. Class-specific rates may be found here.

Wind Generators Appeal Denial of Exemptions from Protocol 5.9.1.3 Frequency Response Requirements
Several Texas wind generators have filed an appeal and complaint at the PUCT (Docket 39034) against ERCOT due to ERCOT's denial of exemptions from ERCOT Protocol 5.9.1.3 sought by the generators. Protocol 5.9.1.3 enacted provisions of Protocol Revision Request 833, which placed primary frequency response requirements on existing wind generation resources. Protocol 5.9.1.3 allows for an exemption, to be determined in ERCOT's "sole discretion," where compliance would be technically infeasible. The wind generators' complaint alleges that ERCOT is relying on a technical feasibility standard which was not included in PRR 833.

EnergyConnect Wins Contract with California State University System
EnergyConnect, Inc. has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide integrated demand response services to the California State University system.

Mich. PSC Reports on Renewable Compliance
The Michigan PSC released data which it said shows that the state's utilities are "on track " to meet renewable energy compliance goals. The Commission reported that 3.63 percent of Michigan's electricity was produced by renewable sources in 2009, which the PSC said is, "consistent with what Michigan's electric utilities' plans are for ramping up to reach the 10 percent goal" Alternative electric supplier data was not included in the PSC's report.