June 27, 2022
A settlement in the base rate case proceeding of UGI Utilities, Inc. – Gas Division in Pennsylvania includes several provisions related to the retail market.
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June 22, 2022
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas issued a memo concerning the line-term that should be used to the extent a retail electric provider, if permissible, passes through ERCOT nonbypassable uplift charges related to the winter storm Uri securitization
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June 21, 2022
The New York PSC issued an order to show cause to Sirrius Energy LLC (Sirrius or the Company) to address allegations from a Department of Public Service Staff Notice of Apparent Violation (NOAV) that alleged, "multiple apparent violations of the Uniform Business Practices (UBP) including…
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June 16, 2022
During today's open meeting, the Texas PUC clarified retail electric providers' ability to access and use their proceeds under the winter storm Uri securitization to pay third parties and offset their own internal costs
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June 14, 2022
Staff of the Texas PUC filed a memo outlining, among other things, how retail electric providers shall distribute proceeds from the winter storm Uri bond securitization, including treatment for former customers, and requirements for compliance reporting (Docket 52710)
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June 7, 2022
Staff of a Public Utilities Commission have filed a formal report of their investigation into…
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June 6, 2022
A retail energy regulator has adopted a decision to move forward with proposed revised RPS rules which include a new requirement that retail electric suppliers must maintain separate security specific to their RPS obligations
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June 2, 2022
PUC Addresses Utility Proposal That Would Require Suppliers To Provide Marketing Materials To Utilities PUC Addresses Proposal For Suppliers To Record All Outbound Telesales
A PUC has adopted final retail electric market rule changes that require the registration of third-party sales agents with the PUC
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May 31, 2022
A Texas transmission owner filed a notice with the Texas PUC concerning the creation of a "competitive affiliate" within the meaning of its Code of Conduct.
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May 25, 2022
The General Counsel of the New York Department of Public Service has informed seven ESCOs of an extension of enforcement discretion concerning the ESCOs' offering of mass market green natural gas plans without being subject to the pricing limits otherwise applicable to such plans
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May 16, 2022
The New York PSC denied a petition from…
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May 13, 2022
In separate orders, the New York PSC revoked the ESCO eligibility of…
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May 12, 2022
The Public Utility Commission of Texas re-adopted without modification the Chapter 25 - Substantive Rules Applicable to Electric Service Providers, which include the substantive rules governing the competitive retail electric market
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May 9, 2022
A Texas retail electric provider would pay…
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May 4, 2022
Would Require Criminal Background Checks Of Certain ESCO Employees Utilities Propose Governance Committee To Recommend Future Updates, Consisting Of Only Utilities And DPS Staff
The New York Joint Utilities petitioned…
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May 4, 2022
A Texas retail electric provider filed an amendment to its Texas retail electric provider certificate to…
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March 22, 2022
In comments regarding a proposed Firm Fuel Supply Service (FFSS) in ERCOT, the Texas Energy Association for Marketers (TEAM) requested that the PUC issue a finding that an existing retail fixed price contract may be modified due to new FFSS costs imposed on REPs
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March 22, 2022
A retail energy supplier has entered into a settlement agreement with…
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March 16, 2022
Also Issues Show Cause Orders To Three ESCOs
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today took action regarding four energy service companies, or ESCOs, operating in New York for that the PSC stated in a news release was, "failing to abide by New York’s strict rules and regulations to protect energy consumers"
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March 4, 2022
The staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will hold an informal, technical workshop regarding implementation of 16 TAC § 25.53, adopted by the commission at the February 25, 2022 open meeting, relating to new rules and obligations for Emergency Operations Plans required to be developed and filed by various entities, including retail electric providers
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March 2, 2022
A Texas retail electric provider would pay $60,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve…
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February 28, 2022
The Texas PUC approved without substantive modification a proposal for adoption to adopt new 16 TAC §25.53, relating to emergency operations plans and the implementation of SB 3
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February 25, 2022
Declines (For Now) Nonbypassable Charge For Competitive Supply Customers, But Says Cost Sharing Should Be Considered, Sets Future Proceeding
A PUC adopted a decision establishing biomethane (i.e., renewable natural gas and/or bio-synthetic natural gas) procurement targets for investor-owned utilities.
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February 25, 2022
In discussing the dismissal of a complaint against a retail energy supplier, a PUC Chairman reminded suppliers of their obligations to comply with state and federal telemarketing rules.
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February 23, 2022
Staff of the Texas PUC have filed a recommended draft proposal for adoption to adopt new 16 TAC §25.53, relating to emergency operations plans and the implementation of SB 3
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