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May 4, 2020
In comments on the seamless move implementation plans of the four investor-owned electric distribution companies, Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio proposed that retail suppliers be responsible for 100% of the costs of seamless moves
December 18, 2019
PUC Proposes Allowing Customers To Place Switch Block On Accounts; Would Add Price To Compare Statement To Bills
December 17, 2019
Ohio Power (AEP Ohio) has filed a seamless move implementation plan at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio which includes recovering implementation costs from retail electric suppliers
December 13, 2019
Several Ohio electric utilities have filed compliance plans to implement seamless moves
November 14, 2019
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (CenterPoint Houston) would pay $250,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve alleged violations of Electric Reliability Council of Texas Retail Market Guide § 7.11(1) regarding the June 1, 2018 mass transition…
October 28, 2019
The District of Columbia PSC has adopted compliance tariffs from Pepco to implement the previously ordered elimination of the 12-month minimum stay on SOS for commercial customers who return to SOS after taking competitive supply.
September 26, 2019
Pepco, in the District of Columbia, reported that, upon final tariff approval, it can generally implement accelerated switching by the end of October 2019, but said that a delay will be required for customers with net metering
September 25, 2019
Plan Notes Potential For Later Request To Own EV Charging Stations
June 10, 2019
A group of California retail electric suppliers and large customers have sought modification of the California PUC's recent decision setting forth the schedule for the statutorily required expansion of direct access.
March 15, 2019
PUC Sets Bond Higher, Distinct Contract Requirements
The Pennsylvania PUC granted Arcadia Power, Inc. an electric broker/marketer license to serve residential customers in all service areas.
February 13, 2019
With the Connecticut OCC recently proposing legislation to end residential electric choice in Connecticut , EnergyChoiceMatters.com (ECM) spoke with Chris Kallaher, Sr. Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs at Direct Energy, to discuss measures that could be undertaken to improve the state's…
December 6, 2018
The District of Columbia PSC has adopted final rules to implement accelerated switching for the retail electric market, with switches to be completed within 3 business days, and the PSC established an implementation date of September 10, 2019
November 19, 2018
Says Will "Soon" Propose Regulatory Changes To Accelerate Switching Process
The Pennsylvania PUC adopted as final, without modification, a previously issued tentative order that would continue the five-day waiting period when a customer chooses a natural gas supplier (NGS) or returns to natural gas distribution company (NGDC) service and would, therefore, maintain the…
November 13, 2018
In comments on the structure of electricity SOS in the District of Columbia (part of a biennial review), Pepco said that, "the minimum stay restrictions for non-residential customers could be eliminated."
October 25, 2018
Says Will "Soon" Propose Regulatory Changes To Accelerate Switching Process
The Pennsylvania PUC issued a tentative order that would continue the five-day waiting period when a customer chooses a natural gas supplier (NGS) or returns to natural gas distribution company (NGDC) service and would, therefore, maintain the waiver of the Commission’s regulations at 52 Pa. Code §§…
October 15, 2018
Arcadia Power, Inc. applied for a Texas electric aggregator certificate to serve residential customers
October 12, 2018
Arcadia Power, Inc. applied for a Pennsylvania electric broker/marketer license to serve residential customers in all service areas.
October 2, 2018
Utiliz, which offers a subscription-based automatic retail energy switching program, announced that it is now offering its shopping service in Ohio
September 20, 2018
The District of Columbia PSC issued a final order related to natural gas drops and enrollments that Washington Gas Light had said was necessary to implement its pending new Purchase of Receivables (POR) program
August 27, 2018
PSC Skeptical It Has Authority Over Energy "Consultants"
August 15, 2018
Stipulation Addresses Other Retail Choice Issues As Well
A settlement among parties in a Pennsylvania PUC proceeding addressing the proposed merger of UGI's three Pennsylvania natural gas utilities into a single utility -- with distinct rate zones and tariffs -- addresses various retail choice issues, including requiring UGI to propose expansion of its…
July 20, 2018
Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. requested from the Maryland PSC a temporary waiver from certain sections of COMAR 20.53. related to competitive electricity supply.
July 10, 2018
The Pennsylvania PUC recently directed that Pike County Light & Power conduct a cost-benefit study regarding the prudence of full implementation of EDI
June 20, 2018
Delmarva has filed with the Maryland PSC further revisions to its proposed updated purchase of receivables (POR) discount rates.
March 26, 2018
Requires Suppliers Must Include "Prominent" Link To PSC's Consumer Rate Board On Website
The District of Columbia PSC has issued a third notice of proposed rulemaking addressing the consumer bill of rights for customers of retail electric and gas suppliers.
