July 16, 2012
License Briefs
Option Energy, LLC Seeks Supplier License in New State
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July 13, 2012
ConEdison Solutions Expanding to Natural Gas Supply
ConEdison Solutions has expanded to natural gas supply.
July 12, 2012
Direct Energy to Acquire Energetix, NYSEG Solutions
Centrica plc's North American subsidiary, Direct Energy, has agreed to acquire New York-based energy retailers Energetix, Inc. and NYSEG Solutions, Inc. for US$110 million in cash, plus additional working capital.
July 6, 2012
Retail Supplier to Launch New Brands "Charity Electric" and "Consumers Green Power"
Discount Power, a retail electric supplier active in Connecticut, has notified the Connecticut PURA of its intent to use two trade names to market new, distinct products.
July 3, 2012
NRG Energy Retail Provider to Market as "Compassion Energy"
A Texas retail electric provider owned by NRG Energy has filed to add the trade name "Compassion Energy" to its REP certificate.
June 26, 2012
BlueStar Energy Solutions to Rebrand as AEP Energy
BlueStar Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, will begin operating as AEP Energy June 29, the company said yesterday.
June 13, 2012
J.D. Power Releases Georgia Natural Gas Retailer Customer Satisfaction Study
J.D. Power and Associates has released its 2012 Georgia Natural Gas Retailer Residential Customer Satisfaction Study.
June 8, 2012
Affiliate of Viridian Energy Launches Using Another ILEC (Telecom) Brand
An affiliate of Viridian Energy has begun offering electric service under the brand of another incumbent local exchange carrier.
May 24, 2012
Liberty Power Said to Be "Largest, Completely Independent" Retail Electric Supplier in U.S.
Liberty Power today announced that the company has been ranked as the nation's, "largest, completely independent retail electric provider," based on information provided by industry consultant DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability.
May 21, 2012
Energy Future Holdings Prepping Launch of 4Change Energy, Website Indicates Emphasis on Charity Affinities
Energy Future Holdings is nearing the launch of its new retail electric brand 4Change Energy.
May 18, 2012
Texas ALJ: Names "AEP Texas Commercial & Industrial Limited Partnership" [sic] and "AEP Retail Energy" May be Used by REP
The names "AEP Texas Commercial & Industrial Limited Partnership" [sic] and "AEP Retail Energy" are not deceptive or misleading, and are not in violation of Commission Rules, a Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings ALJ said in a proposal for decision regarding AEP Texas Commercial &…
May 15, 2012
Constellation Energy to Phase-Out MXenergy Brand
Constellation Energy will cease using the MXenergy brand effective June 1, the company confirmed to Matters today.
May 14, 2012
Leaked Power2Switch Commercial Featuring Brian Scalabrine Goes Viral
In the few moments of spare time available to your editor here at Matters, one of my pastimes is keeping up with the sports media world (having worked there prior to retail energy).
May 4, 2012
License Briefs
North American Power Receives Gas Supplier License in New State
April 23, 2012
4Change Energy Company, f/k/a TXU SESCO Energy Services Company, Receives Approval to Market Under New Name
The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved an amendment to the REP certificate of TXU SESCO Energy Services Company to reflect its change in name to 4Change Energy Company, and a change in corporate structure.
April 20, 2012
Reliant, DPI Energy Adding New Trade Names
Two retail suppliers have separately filed before state regulators to add trade names to their supplier licenses.
April 18, 2012
GDF SUEZ's Think Energy Begins Offering Service to Three New States, Two More States "Coming Soon"
Think Energy, GDF SUEZ Energy Resources' retail supplier focused on serving small business customers, announced this morning that it will expand its market presence to Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York this month.
March 29, 2012
Independents EGSs Urge Pennsylvania to Adopt Retail Market Enforcement Hotline, Require EDC or EGS Disgorgement for Conduct Violations
A group of Independent Electric Generation Suppliers (EGSs) has recommended that the Pennsylvania PUC adopt an anonymous enforcement hotline, and require disgorgement for any violations of the code of conduct governing relations between electric distribution companies (EDCs) and retail suppliers.
March 29, 2012
TXU SESCO Energy Services Now 4Change Energy Company
TXU SESCO Energy Services Company has undergone a change in name and corporate structure, it reported in an application to amend its Texas REP certificate.
March 28, 2012
Exelon Energy, FirstEnergy Solutions Seek to Excise from Proposed Rule Prohibition on Retail Supplier Use of Name "Substantially Similar" to Utility or Utility Parent
Exelon Energy and FirstEnergy Solutions, in separately filed comments, have protested the Pennsylvania PUC's proposed rule [§ 54.122(3)(v)] that an electric generation supplier, "may not have the same or substantially similar name or fictitious name as the electric distribution company or its…
March 26, 2012
License Briefs
Santanna Energy Services Seeks New License
March 22, 2012
Gulf Oil to Enter Massachusetts Market "Later This Year," Named Official Power Supplier to Fenway Park
Gulf Oil LP announced today that it is now the official electricity supplier to Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.
March 21, 2012
Briefly
Ameren Energy Marketing Launches New Brand to Cater to Municipal Aggregations
March 12, 2012
North American Power to Sponsor New York Yankees
North American Power announced today that it will be a sponsor of the New York Yankees during the 2012 season.
March 8, 2012
Just Energy Begins Offering Residential Service in New Territory
Just Energy has begun offering residential electric service at Duquesne Light through PA Power Switch.