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August 2, 2019
Staff of the District of Columbia PSC have issued a proposed order in the PSC's Modernizing the Energy Delivery System for Increased Sustainability (MEDSIS) proceeding, with the grid modernization efforts now being branded Power Path DC.
July 30, 2019
ENGIE Storage today unveiled what it called, "a new, highly-integrated supply and services offering for developers of in-front-of-the-meter (IFOM) solar and energy storage projects in New England and emerging markets."
July 25, 2019
Touts New Ohio Law Allowing Utility To Enter Into Bilateral Contracts With Customers For Renewables
During an earnings call today, AEP CEO Nick Akins touted the ability of utility AEP Ohio to now enter into bilateral contracts with certain customers for renewable energy development, and looked towards the "redefinition" of Ohio energy policy via pending HB 247, which would allow utilities to offer…
July 22, 2019
AltaGas Ltd. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its portfolio of U.S. distributed generation assets held by its subsidiaries WGL Energy Systems, Inc. and WGSW, Inc., to TerraForm Power, Inc., an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management, for total gross…
July 17, 2019
Hire Signals Plans To Expand DER, Renewable Offerings
CPower, a provider of commercial and industrial demand-side energy management programs, announced the hire of Mathew Sachs as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development.
July 15, 2019
In comments on a rulemaking regarding Ohio corporate separation rules, Dayton Power and Light ('DP&L') said that, "the rules should make clear that the electric distribution utilities ('EDUs') also have a place in providing a regulated option from which customers may choose innovative products and…
July 1, 2019
A subsidiary of Duke Energy today announced it will acquire a portfolio of distributed fuel cell technology projects from Bloom Energy Corporation, as part of the company’s efforts to serve commercial and industrial customers’ evolving energy needs and provide behind-the-meter generation.
June 26, 2019
The Connecticut PURA has assigned Docket 19-06-29 for a joint Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and PURA proceeding on the value of distributed energy resources.
June 19, 2019
Asks If Purchase Of Receivables Should Be Offered
The New York PSC had opened Case 19-M-0463, In the Matter of Consolidated Billing for Distributed Energy Resources, to address consolidated billing for Community Distributed Generation (CDG) and other distributed energy resources (DERs).
June 19, 2019
Centrica plc announced today an agreement to purchase SmartWatt, an energy services and solutions company, for $37 million (£29 million).
June 4, 2019
Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc. (DLH), the parent company of Duquesne Light Company (DLC) and DQE Communications LLC, today announced the acquisition of the majority equity interest of TEN Inc., a provider of customized energy solutions for large businesses, governments, universities and hospital…
May 31, 2019
Addresses Access To Customer Data, Security Requirements For Such Access
May 29, 2019
PPL Electric Utilities has filed a petition with the Pennsylvania PUC for tariff supplements that would allow PPL Electric to "proactively manage" distributed energy resources (DERs) owned by customers.
May 22, 2019
During an annual shareholder meeting, Chuck Jones, President and CEO of FirstEnergy, touted the companies' new Emerging Technologies group, whose recent formation was previously reported by RetailEnergyX.com (story here)
May 22, 2019
As part of newly filed rate cases, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) (collectively, the Companies), the Companies are seeking authority for utility ownership of four energy storage projects
May 16, 2019
PUCs Will Give Regulated Utilities Greater Role In Consumer Protection If Consumer Harm Persists
Speaking at DNV GL's Energy Executive Forum, Carla Peterman, former Commissioner at the California Public Utilities Commission, said that if greater consumer protections are not adopted, the retail electric industry of the future will have less of an opportunity for competition and an increased role…
May 15, 2019
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia announced that on Thursday, June 13, 2019, a Town Hall will be held to allow for public comment on the recommendations contained in the final MEDSIS Working Group Report, which will be filed with the Commission by May 31, 2019.
May 15, 2019
The Maryland PC 44 energy storage working group has filed a revised Proof of Regulatory Concept Program Proposal which is intended, "to test innovative regulatory and business models for energy storage."
May 15, 2019
ENGIE North America Inc. today announced the acquisition of Genbright LLC, a company which integrates distributed energy resources into wholesale electricity markets.
May 8, 2019
Groups Call For Phase Out Of Capacity Market
A new group, the Virginia Energy Reform Coalition, has been formed to advocate for electric industry reforms in Virginia, including the introduction of retail electric competition
May 6, 2019
Arizona Corporation Commission Chair Bob Burns has asked that several topics be discussed at a workshop devoted to retail electric competition this summer, including community choice aggregation (CCA) and allowing entities other than political subdivisions to engage in CCA.
May 2, 2019
Bill Sets Disclosures For Distributed Generation Sales, Leases, PPAs
The Texas Senate approved SB 2066, in the form of a committee substitute, which would establish certain disclosure requirements for distributed renewable generation, for residential and small commercial customers
April 30, 2019
The Secretary of the New York PSC granted an extension to August 30, 2019 for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a…
April 29, 2019
The New York joint utilities have sought a further extension for the filing of Green Button Connect (GBC) terms and conditions
April 26, 2019
Bill Sets Disclosures For Distributed Generation Sales, Leases, PPAs
The Texas Senate Business & Commerce Committee has reported favorably a substitute for SB 2066, which would establish certain disclosure requirements for distributed renewable generation, for residential and small commercial customers
