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April 15, 2019
NEM Supports Administration's New Executive Order On Energy Infrastructure
Members of the National Energy Marketers Association (NEM) last week met with Lawrence Kudlow, Director of the White House National Economic Council and President Trump's chief economic advisor, and a team of administration officials to discuss energy issues
April 13, 2019
The Modernizing the Energy Delivery System for Increased Sustainability (MEDSIS) work group process established by the District of Columbia PSC has released a draft report and recommendations
March 27, 2019
The District of Columbia PSC said that draft recommendations from the Modernizing the Energy Delivery System for Increased Sustainability (MEDSIS) Initiative working groups will be released on April 12, 2019
March 14, 2019
The New York State Public Service Commission said in a news release that it has, "strengthened the consumer protection standards for the State’s rapidly expanding distributed energy resource market."
March 1, 2019
The Secretary of the New York PSC granted an extension, until April 29, 2019, for Department of Public Service Staff to develop Green Button Connect (GBC) terms and conditions, including terms governing third party access
February 27, 2019
New York DPS Staff sought an extension to develop Green Button Connect (GBC) terms and conditions, including terms governing third party access
February 22, 2019
The Maryland PSC scheduled for March 13, 2019 a legislative-style hearing on a non-consensus working group Proof of Regulatory Concept Program Proposal concerning energy storage which is, "intended to test innovative regulatory and business models for energy storage."
February 19, 2019
Centrica confirmed to EnergyChoiceMatters.com that it will offer in the U.S. its announced expansion of smart home offerings to include the integration of solar, battery and heat pump technology
February 18, 2019
Invests In Home Energy Management Solutions Provider
Centrica announces that it will, "expand its smart home activity in a move that will unlock the power of millions of customers’ homes, driving down electricity bills through the development of new propositions that will also support the flexibility of the grid."
February 15, 2019
Envisions Building Customer-Focused Energy System, Offering More Choices, Energy Solutions
Shell has agreed to acquire 100% of sonnen, a provider of smart energy storage systems and innovative energy services for households.
February 11, 2019
The Maryland PSC will hold a hearing on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, concerning a previously filed consultant report entitled, "Benefits and Costs of Utility Scale and Behind the Meter Solar Resources in Maryland." (PC 44)
February 8, 2019
Includes Unique Supply Pricing Mechanism Versus Standard Default Service
The New York PSC has approved a Smart Home Rate (SHR) REV Demonstration Project filed at Consolidated Edison and Orange and Rockland, for electricity customers
February 7, 2019
EnergyMark, LLC has registered with the New York PSC as a Distributed Energy Resource Supplier
February 5, 2019
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid, KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid and The Brooklyn…
January 31, 2019
Consolidated Edison announced the filing of new electric and natural gas rate cases with the PSC
January 31, 2019
Speaking at the National Energy Marketers Association (NEM) Western Energy Policy Summit, Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Bob Burns said that he envisions a transition in the industry under which monopoly utilities eventually become wires-only companies
January 28, 2019
Centrica plc, the ultimate parent of Direct Energy, announced the creation of a new team, Centrica Mobility Ventures, that is dedicated to progressing new solutions and partnerships in support of the emerging electric vehicle market
January 23, 2019
NEM: Consumer Demand for Energy Choice Options Driving Market Openings in the West
The National Energy Marketers Association (NEM) announced that it will convene a Western Energy Policy Summit on January 30, 2019, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
January 18, 2019
Will Hold Action On Storage Review Pending Legislative Session
The Texas PUC is to open a broad project concerning electric vehicles
January 15, 2019
In an order on various proposed electric vehicle programs from the states' utilities, the Maryland PSC authorized the utilities to own and operate public electric vehicle charging stations.
January 15, 2019
A Maryland energy storage working group under PC 44 has proffered a non-consensus Proof of Regulatory Concept Program Proposal which is, "intended to test innovative regulatory and business models for energy storage."
December 28, 2018
Good Energy, L.P. has filed at the New York PSC to add the Towns of Cicero and Plattsburgh, New York, to its opt-out municipal aggregation, for electricity and/or natural gas
December 21, 2018
LS Power, an affiliate of retail supplier LifeEnergy, LLC, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Enerwise Global Technologies, Inc. (trade name "CPower") for a private fund it manages.
December 17, 2018
The Illinois Commerce Commission has posted a draft final report in its NextGrid grid modernization proceeding
December 14, 2018
Directs Competitive Procurement Of 250 MW Of Storage Resources
The New York PSC issued an order directing the utilities to competitively procure 350 MW of storage resources (discussed below).
