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Ambit Energy Launches MyAmbit Account Mobile App

Ambit Energy has launched a mobile app for MyAmbit Account, which provides its customers a way to manage their electric or natural gas account efficiently from any Web-enabled device. Ambit Energy account holders are able to access their MyAmbit Account at My.AmbitEnergy.com from a PC, Mac, tablet or any mobile device (e.g., Apple, Android, Microsoft) across all operating Web browsers. The mobile app has English and Spanish support. "Our goal is to make it simple and convenient for our customers to manage their accounts," said Chris Chambless, co-founder and chief marketing officer for Ambit Energy. "We are focused on continuing to improve resources for our customers across all markets in the U.S. and this mobile technology helps us to remain at the forefront of the energy industry." Depending on their market, as customers log in, they will be able to manage paperless billing options, review bill and usage history, manage average billing and keep track of deposit information.

Retail Suppliers Seek Rehearing on Definition of Agent, Applicability of Pennsylvania Marketing Rules

Retail suppliers have sought rehearing of the Pennsylvania PUC's recent order on marketing standards which, as first reported by Matters, included a very broad definition for the term "agent" to which the various rules apply. The Retail Energy Supply Association sought clarification to make clear that, under the newly expanded definition of "agent," the term "agent" is only applicable to persons who: (a) are authorized to contractually bind the supplier; and, (b) are compensated by the supplier for the referral, enrollment or servicing of a customer. Click here for discussion of the adopt definition of agent