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November 2, 2016
The Ohio Supreme Court has remanded to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio a PUCO order which had authorized Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. to amend its corporate separation plan to allow Duke to engage in a new line of business: the offering of various nonelectric products and services to its…
November 1, 2016
NYSERDA and NY PSC Staff submitted a Phase I implementation plan for New York's new Renewable Energy Standard (RES) obligation imposed on LSEs including ESCOs and the nuclear procurement obligation (ZECs), which among other things discusses compliance requirements and banking rules for ESCOs.
October 31, 2016
In response to a draft Texas PUC 2016 Summary of Customer Complaints and Enforcement Activities proposed to be published, several retail electric providers recommended that the graphs entitled "% of Complaints Resulting in Customer Refunds - FY 2016" and "Average Refund - FY 2016" be eliminated from…
October 13, 2016
Commerce Energy, Inc. d/b/a Just Energy would pay $125,000 under a settlement with the Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to resolve a November 2015 Staff Notice of Probable Non-Compliance.
October 13, 2016
Connecticut Light and Power (Eversource) informed the Connecticut PURA that, due to EDI problems, it had erroneously informed PURA that for certain customer accounts, retail suppliers were not providing information regarding early termination fees which must be provided to the EDCs for inclusion on…
October 12, 2016
The Cape Light Compact, in comments on proposed guidelines governing retail supplier enforcement proceedings, asked that the Massachusetts DPU make information concerning retail supplier complaints and enforcement actions public
October 12, 2016
The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, in comments on proposed guidelines governing retail supplier enforcement proceedings, asked that the Massachusetts DPU establish a "code of conduct" for retail suppliers, which would include standards for categories of behavior that could lead to…
October 7, 2016
PUC Rebuffs Arguments From Retail Suppliers Concerning Existing Contracts
PUC Claims EDCs Will Raise Default Service Rates As Well (Is This Really Possible Under Full Requirements Contracts?)
September 29, 2016
The Connecticut PURA has issued a final decision concerning retail suppliers' compliance with the RPS for 2014
September 28, 2016
The Illinois Commerce Commission's first notice order concerning retail electric supplier marketing rules would require that supplier agents complete a uniform training regimen that is to be developed by stakeholders.
September 26, 2016
In its response to a show cause order, Smart One Energy, LLC informed the New York PSC that it has voluntarily ceased enrolling new customers and agrees not to begin enrolling new customers until the proceeding has been resolved
September 23, 2016
The Connecticut PURA has directed suppliers with September due dates to use an alternative mechanism for filing certain compliance information, in light of technical issues.
September 20, 2016
Luminant Energy Company LLC would pay $35,000 under a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve Luminant's alleged violation of 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) § 25.503(f)(2), concerning compliance with ERCOT Protocols § 8.1.1.2.1.4 and Operating Guide § 3.3.2.2, relating…
September 16, 2016
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed recommended fees to be allocated to retail electric providers and other companies to cover the cost of broadcasting PUCT meetings online.
September 14, 2016
A ruling on a motion to dismiss issued by an Illinois ALJ in a proceeding adjudicating allegations made by Illinois Commerce Commission Staff against Sperian Energy Corp. results, the Illinois Attorney General alleges in a motion for interlocutory review, in, "the illogical and disturbing conclusion…
September 9, 2016
Donna Nelson, Chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, said yesterday that she would be "watching" retail electric provider Brooklet Energy Distribution, LLC for compliance, as the PUC adopted a settlement between the REP and PUC Staff concerning Brooklet's untimely responses to complaints…
September 8, 2016
The Connecticut PURA has issued a proposed final decision concerning retail suppliers' compliance with the RPS for 2014
September 1, 2016
Niagara Mohawk, KeySpan New York, and KeySpan Long Island have received from the Secretary of the New York PSC an extension of time to comply with certain of the automated mechanisms included in the New York PSC's July 15 order prohibiting ESCO service to assistance program participant (APP)…
August 31, 2016
The Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate, Office of Small Business Advocate, and industrial customers, in separately filed comments, have opposed a proposal to relieve Pennsylvania retail electric suppliers from complying with a surprise 7% increase in the non-solar Tier I AEPS (Alternative…
August 30, 2016
Duquesne Light has opposed a proposal to relieve Pennsylvania retail electric suppliers from complying with a surprise 7% increase in the non-solar Tier I AEPS (Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards) obligations
August 23, 2016
An audit of Entrust Energy's compliance with the Lite-Up Texas discount program shows that Entrust Energy is using the correct discount rate and effectively addresses rate changes in accordance with PUC substantive rules.
August 23, 2016
NYSEG & Rochester Gas & Electric have filed a draft letter to assistance program participant (APP) customers notifying them of the New York PSC's moratorium on ESCO service to APP customers, and attendant transition to default service, as has (separately) National Fuel Gas Distribution
August 22, 2016
Niagara Mohawk, KeySpan New York, and KeySpan long Island sought an extension of time to comply with certain of the requirements stated in the New York PSC's July 15 order prohibiting ESCO service to assistance program participant (APP) customers in the manner prescribed by the PSC, but proposed to…
August 18, 2016
The Retail Energy Supply Association has objected to the draft text of a letter to be sent to New York Assistance Program Participant (APP) customers submitted by Central Hudson Gas & Electric for PSC Staff review, with the letter informing customers of the prohibition on ESCO service to such…
August 16, 2016
Several New York utilities have sought a minimal one-week extension for compliance with one of the ordering paragraphs of the New York PSC's July 15 order which prohibits ESCO service to Assistance Program Participant (APP) customers.
