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November 4, 2016
The Public Utility Commission of Texas would consider the impact on the implementation of customer choice at Entergy Texas in considering Entergy Texas's request for a CCN to build a new 1,000 MW ratebased power plant, under a draft preliminary order and list of issues
November 3, 2016
Direct Energy has filed to withdraw its petition before the Pennsylvania PUC in which Direct Energy had sought to restart the retail opt-in electricity referral/aggregation programs, which had been previously approved by the PUC, but which the PUC suspended prior to implementation.
October 28, 2016
The idea of transitioning Entergy Texas to retail competition, "is something that is always worthy of consideration," although, "we haven't given a lot of additional thought to that," Donna Nelson, Chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, said in response to a question at the National Energy…
October 17, 2016
Virginia customers with loads in excess of 5 MW, while permitted to take competitive retail electric supply, may not purchase 100% renewable energy from a retail supplier if the customer's incumbent utility offers a 100% renewable energy tariff approved by the State Corporation Commission…
October 14, 2016
The National Energy Marketers Association announced that Robert "Bob" Hall III, Texas State Senator for District 2, will provide a keynote address at NEM's Fall Leadership Roundtable , to be held October 26 to October 28, 2016 in Austin, Texas
August 29, 2016
Direct Energy has petitioned the Virginia State Corporation Commission for a declaratory judgment concerning several aspects of retail electric suppliers' ability to serve customers with a 100% renewable electricity product.
August 25, 2016
Direct Energy is currently heavily active across the Mid-Atlantic in expanding the benefits of retail choice to customers, as the Mid-Atlantic now stands in stark contrast to other neighboring markets
August 17, 2016
Nevada utility NV Energy said that it will remain "neutral" on a November ballot initiative to introduce retail choice to Nevada (click here for story) , and releases what it called Nevada's Energy Future: Key Principles, "a document developed to promote positive discussion between stakeholders…
July 20, 2016
Noting that other loads may seek to join ERCOT as Lubbock Power & Light is seeking to do, Donna Nelson, Chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, said in a memo in advance of today's open meeting that the Commission should open a rulemaking addressing issues related to such transitions, to…
July 15, 2016
As first reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com yesterday (click here) , the New York PSC has adopted a moratorium on low-income customer participation in the retail electric and natural gas markets, in an action that PSC Staff said they believe (though not familiar with every state) to be the first of…
July 13, 2016
For advocates seeking to expand retail choice, the Entergy Texas service area remains one of the lowest hanging fruits, which oddly has not drawn much attention despite seemingly lower barriers to choice versus other favorite targets such as Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan (full choice), and California…
July 13, 2016
Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske has certified that the petition returned for The Energy Choice Initiative are sufficient, and the initiative will appear on the 2016 general election ballot.
June 23, 2016
In filing comments at the Texas PUC concerning Lubbock Power & Light's proposal to join ERCOT, the Retail Electric Provider Coalition, "encourages the Commission to consider the inclusion of retail competition for the LP&L service territory as part of any further studies or public interest findings…
April 15, 2016
Speaking at the National Energy Marketers Association's 19th Annual National Restructuring Conference, John Quackenbush, whose term as Chair of Michigan PSC recently ended, told attendees that the latest legislative drafts being circulated addressing a rollback of choice could allow existing choice…
April 13, 2016
Several bills have recently been introduced in the New York Assembly addressing ESCOs.
March 30, 2016
The New York PSC has extended the comment period for issues related to electric choice on Long Island, due to the ongoing collaborative process addressing the broader February 23 retail market reset order
March 23, 2016
The Retail Energy Supply Association asked the New York PSC to extend the deadline for comments on issues related to retail electric choice at the Long Island Power Authority, stating that it would be premature to address the issues prior to clarity under the PSC's broader "full stop" retail market…
March 18, 2016
Direct Energy is to petition the Pennsylvania PUC today to restart the retail opt-in electricity referral/aggregation programs, which had been previously approved by the PUC, but which the PUC suspended prior to implementation.
February 25, 2016
The Illinois Commerce Commission denied a request to accept comments on a December report concerning introduction of a small volume transportation program at Ameren which would introduce choice for Ameren's residential and small commercial natural gas customers
January 4, 2016
The New York PSC has formally opened a review of electric choice at the Long Island Power Authority
December 15, 2015
The Delaware Electricity Affordability Committee yesterday endorsed eight retail electric market enhancements, including purchase of receivables, and encouraged the PSC to consider adopting the enhancements
November 30, 2015
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada is currently considering requests by three Las Vegas casino companies to exit NV Energy’s bundled retail electric service and instead purchase energy from alternative suppliers.
November 16, 2015
The joint staffs of the Delaware PSC and Delaware Public Advocate recommended in a Staff report that the state's Electricity Affordability Committee should move forward with an opt-in affinity electricity savings program, and that purchase of receivables should also be implemented
October 30, 2015
Efforts to introduce retail choice in Indiana were killed by the actions of certain retail suppliers which passed-through unexpected polar vortex costs to customers, Graham Leith, Vice President of Sales for GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, told attendees at The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA)…
October 23, 2015
During a workshop on barriers to and potential improvements in Delaware's retail electric market, Delaware State Senator Colin R. J. Bonini slammed the status quo of marginal residential electric choice, and accused various stakeholders of impeding progress
