Briefly

Stream Energy to Announce Fourth State on March 5

Stream Energy said yesterday that it will announce its fourth state for retail energy marketing at its annual conference on March 5. Stream declined to identify the market ahead of the formal announcement. However, it appears that the only market in which Stream is licensed but not yet currently active would be Maryland electricity (see 1/27). Stream's three current states are Texas, Georgia, and Pennsylvania (electric). Stream reported yesterday that it has signed almost 50,000 customers since entering the Pennsylvania electric market four months ago.

TXU Extends Double Cash Back Offer to Oncor

TXU Energy has expanded its double cash back rewards offer of 6% (versus the standard 3%) to customers in the Oncor service area. Previously, the double cash back was limited to TXU's non-affiliated areas. The 6% cash back is limited to new residential customers enrolling through March 31, 2011.

Spark Energy Announces Affinity Program at ComEd

Spark Energy said that it will donate $25 to The St. Baldrick's Foundation for every new ComEd residential customer enrolling with Spark through March 31 with an affinity code. Spark Energy has also made a $5,000 donation to the foundation independent of enrollments.

Reliant Energy Offering 36-Month Fixed Rate

Reliant Energy is now offering ERCOT residential customers a 36-month fixed price product, and has rebranded several of its fixed offerings under the banner “Locked & Low,” which also includes 12 and 24-month term products in addition to the three year product.