January 3, 2024
Retail Supplier Launches Demand Response Solutions for New York Commercial & Industrial Businesses
An ESCO is launching demand response solutions for businesses in New York.
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December 29, 2023
Update On Merger Of OhmConnect With Assets From Google Nest’s Renew
OhmConnect, Inc. ('OhmConnect'), Resi Station, LLC ('Resi Station'), and Renew Home VPP, LLC ('Renew Home VPP,' and together with OhmConnect and Resi Station, the 'Applicants') filed for…
December 19, 2023
Texas Crypto Mining Company Selects CPower To Manage Grid Services
CPower Energy announced that…
December 12, 2023
Retail Supplier Affiliate Partners For RNG, Back-up Power For Microsoft Data Center
The affiliate of a retail supplier announced…
November 17, 2023
ERCOT Cancels Winter Capacity RFP, Reports Amount Of Offers
ERCOT has canceled the procurement from the Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking additional capacity for the winter, "due to the limited response from the market..."
November 7, 2023
Texas Retail Provider Reports Residential Demand Response Volumes, Savings Experienced By Customers
A Texas retail electric provider reported data related to its residential demand response programs in Texas this summer
November 2, 2023
NRG Reports Expanded Margins, "Near-Record" Retention
NRG Energy reported earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2023 (third quarter of 2023)
October 4, 2023
PUC Directs Utility To Consider Using Retail Suppliers To Assist In Distribution Of Smart Thermostats
A PUC has directed…
October 2, 2023
ERCOT To Seek Up To 3,000 MW of Generation or Demand Response Capacity for Winter 2023-24 Reliability, RMR
ERCOT said in a market notice that…
September 28, 2023
Texas PUC Commissioner Notes Criticism Of "Limitations" On Small Customer Opportunities For ERCOT Market Demand Response, Will Consider Issues At New Winter Work Session
The Texas PUC in advance of this winter will hold…
September 14, 2023
Retail Supplier Affiliate Brings Five New Batteries Online in Texas, Tripling its Operational Utility-Scale Storage Capacity
A Texas REP affiliate said that it has more than tripled its operational utility-scale storage capacity this summer
September 12, 2023
OhmConnect Service Integrated Into LG App, Air Conditioners
OhmConnect today announced its integration into…
September 12, 2023
Ford, Honda, BMW To Create New Company Focused On Optimizing Electric Vehicle Grid Services, Providing Managed Energy Services
BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create…
August 2, 2023
Choice Utility Withdraws Proposals For Smart City, EV, Related Services
Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. (Duke Energy Ohio, Duke, or the Company), The Ohio Energy Group (OEG), the Ohio Energy Leadership Council (OELC), and the Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (Staff) have entered into a settlement concerning Duke's Infrastructure Modernization Plan.
July 19, 2023
Texas REP Launches "Build Your Own Plan"
Energy Texas has launched a new Texas retail electric plan offering, "Build Your Own Plan", which is described as, "a fully customizable plan as far as term length, programs, etc."
July 12, 2023
Texas REP Says, "We're The Only Energy Company That Is Actively Urging Customers To Sign Up For Our Cheapest Rate"
Touts Success Of Plan Which Automates Energy Use, Via Smart Thermostats, EVs, For Lower Energy Rates
Octopus Energy said today concerning its Texas retail electric plans that, "Octopus Energy’s new smart plan feature -- which automatically keeps customers’ energy bills down while balancing Texas grid demand -- has proved so popular after featuring on Power To Choose that sign ups increased by more…
May 30, 2023
Texas REP Demand Response, ADER Bill Passes Separately
The Texas House and Senate have passed SB 1699, relating to demand response and ADER, and sent the bill to the governor
May 24, 2023
Texas Senate Passes Amended PUC Sunset Bill; Amendment On REP Market Share Cap Not Offered
Passed Bill Includes REP Demand Response Program Provisions; ADER
The Texas Senate today passed HB 1500, the PUC sunset bill, with various amendments addressing a range of electricity policy issues
May 11, 2023
New ACEEE Recommends That Texas Distribution Utilities Be In Charge of Sought New Demand Response, Efficiency Programs Serving 5 Million Customers (Includes Smart Thermostat Programs, Managed EV Charging)
A new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) concerning proposed programs for demand response, energy efficiency, and similar measures in Texas "recommend[s]" that distribution utilities be in charge of the programs
February 14, 2023
Texas Retail Provider Offering Managed Charging EV Service To Residential Customers, Including Monthly Bill Discount
Octopus Energy U.S. today announced "Intelligent Octopus for EV,", which the retail provider described as, "a smart-rate that will give drivers across Texas cheaper electricity rates when they smart charge their electric vehicles."
January 24, 2023
Updated: Vistra, Under TXU Brand, Announces Connected Conservation Program to Expand Demand Response in Texas
Asked about whether the program is part of the ADER program in ERCOT, a Vistra spokesperson stated, "Connected Conservation is included in the ADER pilot, but not limited to it."
December 20, 2022
Texas PUC To Form Working Groups On Energy Efficiency Rulemaking Including Role Of Demand Response & REP Participation / Market Structure
A publicly filed memo from the Director of the Texas PUC's Infrastructure Division states that the PUC will form working groups in January 2023 to address the future energy efficiency rulemaking topics listed below:
December 7, 2022
ERCOT Launches Interim Voluntary Curtailment Program For Large Flexible Loads
ERCOT said in a market notice that, "Due to the anticipated interconnection of an increasing number of large flexible Loads in the ERCOT Region, ERCOT is establishing an interim, voluntary curtailment program that would allow these Loads to assist ERCOT in ensuring reliability during periods of high…
October 6, 2022
CPower Closes On Acquisition Of Centrica's U.S. Demand Response Business (Includes Licensed Broker Entity Centrica Business Solutions Optimize)
CPower Energy Management ("CPower") announced it has completed the previously reported (story here) acquisition of the U.S. demand response division of Centrica Business Solutions
September 27, 2022
Updated: DP&L Seeks Change To Default Service Rate Calculation Under New ESP
DP&L Proposes Subscription Program Providing Low/Moderate Income Customers With A Personal Electric Vehicle, Including Maintenance, Insurance For Monthly Charge