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November 20, 2017
The Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted new interest rates applicable to REP deposits and over-billings, consistent with the calculations set forth by rule
November 17, 2017
Several retail natural gas suppliers have petitioned the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for a waiver of the requirement to obtain third-party verification for all telesales.
November 17, 2017
Requests That PUC Consider Requiring REPs To File Reports On Bill Assistance Programs
In a memo in advance of today's open meeting concerning the proposed elimination of certain customer protections afforded to customers who were eligible for the defunct Lite-Up Texas discount, Texas PUC Chairman DeAnn Walker has urged the Commission to consider requiring that retail electric…
November 16, 2017
Update, 11/17: The PSC yesterday generally approved a NYSERDA Phase 2 implementation plan which includes the revised LSE Tier I compliance obligations listed below. A written order from the PSC was not yet available.
November 13, 2017
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have proposed new interest rates applicable to REP deposits and over-billings, consistent with the calculations set forth by rule
November 10, 2017
The presiding ALJs issued a ruling declining to impose a schedule for any settlement discussions sought in the New York PSC's evidentiary proceeding reviewing the retail energy mass market, as the ALJs noted they cannot compel settlement discussions
November 7, 2017
"In light of recent statements by the corporate parent of FirstEnergy Solutions ('FES') that FES likely will file for bankruptcy at some point, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio ('PUCO') should address in advance how FES's consumers will be protected if or when a bankruptcy filing is made,"…
October 26, 2017
Texpo Power LP would pay $12,500 under a settlement with the Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve alleged violations of ERCOT Protocols § 16.12.3, concerning market participant audits of user security administrators and digital certificates.
October 19, 2017
The PSC adopted the draft orders discussed below without modification with respect to Just Energy New York Corporation, National Fuel Resources, Inc., and Zone One Energy, LLC, granting these ESCOs a waiver to serve APP customers with a GSP product under the terms described below
October 11, 2017
The Alliance for Retail Markets filed reply comments in Texas PUC Project 47343: Rulemaking To Amend Chapter 25 Substantive Rules Relating To The Elimination Of The System Benefit Fund
October 11, 2017
FirstEnergy Service Company ("Service Company"), filed a petition at FERC requesting that the Commission waive specified portions of 18 C.F.R. §§ 35.39 and any other rules and regulations as may be necessary, to allow Service Company to establish a centralized RTO interface services group to provide…
October 6, 2017
The Connecticut PURA, pursuant to the provisions of the General Statutes of Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat.) §16-41, issued a Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty (NOV) against AmericaWide Energy, LLC in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000).
October 3, 2017
Astral Energy, LLC petitioned the New York PSC for a reduction of its ZEC compliance payments as set by NYSERDA
September 29, 2017
ENGIE Retail, LLC d/b/a Think Energy would pay $40,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve Think Energy's alleged violation of 16 Tex. Admin. Code §§ 25.480(m) and (j)(8) (TAC), concerning removal of switch-holds, for the company's alleged failure in…
September 29, 2017
The Public Utility Commission of Texas yesterday adopted an order extending the requirement for Retail Electric Providers (REPs) to offer deferred payment plans to customers upon request in areas covered by Governor Abbott's disaster declarations as contemplated by P.U.C. Subst. R. 25.480(j)(1)(B)
September 28, 2017
The executive director of the Public Utility Commission of Texas has prepared, for the PUCT's consideration, a draft order which would extend the requirement for Retail Electric Providers (REPs) to offer deferred payment plans to customers upon request in areas covered by Governor Abbott's disaster…
September 27, 2017
The Maryland PSC granted a petition filed by Direct Energy Business Marketing LLC and clarified that environmental notice disclosure reports that are required to be provided to customers under Commission Order No. 76241 in Case No. 87381 can be satisfied by use of electronic mail.
September 15, 2017
ALJs Rule On Sanctions Requested By PULP Against Two ESCOs
The presiding ALJs in the New York PSC's review of the retail energy mass markets have issued a ruling authorizing limited updates to parties' initial testimony, as a result of their ruling on sanctions sought by the Public Utility Law Project against Robison Energy LLC and Agway Energy Services LLC…
September 14, 2017
The New York PSC today adopted an order which Staff described as being more "generous" to ESCOs with regards to the deadline for implementation of the PSC's prohibition on ESCO service to low-income customers and the requirement to return assistance program participant (APP) customers to default…
September 14, 2017
The PSC at its 9/14/17 meeting approved a waiver allowing Ambit Energy to serve low-income customers with a guaranteed savings product, in the manner described in our story below on the draft order
September 13, 2017
Says Process Should Proceed Based On Information Already Provided By Utilities
In a September 12 filing, New York Department of Public Service Staff disagreed with requests filed by several ESCOs, who had objected to Staff's interpretation that the process for returning Assistance Program Participant customers to utility supply should commence on September 25, and further said…
September 11, 2017
Several ESCOs filed individual requests with the New York PSC on Friday asking that the PSC direct the utilities to send updated lists of assistance program participant (APP) customers prior to starting the process of ending service to such customers, and also sought more time so they may comply…
September 8, 2017
Texas State Rep. Chris Paddie, who sits on the State Affairs committee and sponsored SB 1976, which allows the Public Utility Commission of Texas, upon the request and funding by REPs, to develop a list of low-income electric customers, said in a letter to the PUCT that SB 1976 was not intended to…
September 8, 2017
PSC Staff Provides Date By Which Low-Income Customers Must Be Transferred From ESCO Service
A New York Appellate Division court denied a request from the National Energy Marketers Association and several ESCOs to stay (pending consideration of the merits of an appeal) the New York PSC's order generally prohibiting ESCO service to assistance program participant (APP) customers, and with…
September 6, 2017
The executive director of the Public Utility Commission of Texas issued a memo stating that retail electric providers should prioritize customer assistance and dedicate their focus on customers displaced or impacted by Hurricane Harvey, and to facilitate such focus, and that the PUCT will therefore…
