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November 3, 2017
Centrica plc has acquired REstore NV, which Centrica described as, "Europe’s leading demand response aggregator," for €70 million (£62 million) in cash.
October 26, 2017
Enel S.p.A., through its US subsidiary EnerNOC, announced the acquisition of California-based eMotorWerks, a supplier of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, called JuiceBox, and owner and operator of JuiceNet, an Internet of Things (IoT) platform for the smart management of EV charging and…
October 24, 2017
Centrica Business Solutions recently officially opened a new 30,000 sq. ft. office and facility for its ENER-G Rudox business, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
October 20, 2017
As first reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com yesterday , the New York PSC adopted several customer protections and rules governing the marketing and sale of distributed energy resources (DER), via a set of uniform business practices, and a final order posted by the PSC provides further details…
October 19, 2017
The New York PSC adopted several customer protections and rules governing the marketing and sale of distributed energy resources (DER), via a set of uniform business practices
October 16, 2017
A Texas ALJ in a proposal for decision would conclude that AEP Texas' application to install two battery storage facilities on its distribution grid would not constitute a competitive service nor would it constitute utility ownership of generation, and the ALJ recommends approval of AEP Texas'…
September 11, 2017
A scrivener’s error led to the erroneous inclusion of language in proposed changes to the retail electric market rules that would include distributed generation provider under the definition of, "energy supplier," the District of Columbia PSC said in an order last week
August 3, 2017
Under a stipulation with a wide range of stakeholders to resolve its current rate case, Oncor has withdrawn its original proposal for a new rate class for residential customers with distributed energy resources (Rate DER) with a capacity of three kW or greater that would have included a minimum…
July 11, 2017
Direct Energy Business has been selected as a Financial Ally with the Department of Energy's (DoE) Better Business Initiative, which the company said was established to help public and private organizations find financing for energy efficiency and renewable projects.
July 10, 2017
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas said in a post-hearing brief that AEP Texas-North Division's application to install and own a lithium-ion battery in two locations on its distribution system should be denied, "as TNC’s proposal would authorize TNC to provide generation and back-up…
June 23, 2017
EnerNOC, Inc. has entered into an agreement to be acquired by the Enel Group, a multinational power utility and integrated electricity and gas operator with operations in over 30 countries across five continents with a managed capacity of approximately 85 GW and more than 65 million business and…
June 9, 2017
The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted Solar Star Plano I, LLC an Option 3 Texas retail electric provider certificate
June 8, 2017
Commenting on a New York PSC Staff white paper concerning PSC oversight of distributed energy resource suppliers (DERS) (see story here) , the National Energy Marketers Association cautioned the PSC not to institutionalize disparity in treatment between DERS and ESCOs.
May 30, 2017
A new organization, called The Energy Choice Coalition (ECC), dedicated to advancing the principles of consumer choice and competition in the United States electricity industry is slated to launch in the next month or so, the organization's leadership told EnergyChoiceMatters.com
May 26, 2017
A Texas ALJ has denied a motion for summary decision filed by parties asking that the Public Utility Commission of Texas deny AEP Texas-North Division's application to install and own a lithium-ion battery in two locations on its distribution system
April 17, 2017
A panel with representatives from several retail suppliers has been added to the first meeting of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's PowerForward proceeding, which is examining grid modernization and innovations that may enhance the customer electricity experience.
April 12, 2017
Certain ESCO Demand Response Sales Would Be Subject To New Proposed Rules
Staff of the New York Department of Public Service have issued a whitepaper proposing expanded PSC oversight of distributed energy resource suppliers (DERS)
April 12, 2017
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Energy Commission will hold a joint En Banc Hearing with Commissioners of both agencies attending to discuss the changing state of retail electric choice in California on May 19 in Sacramento
April 10, 2017
Solar Star Plano I, LLC applied for an Option 3 Texas retail electric provider certificate
April 3, 2017
Several stakeholders, including TXU Energy Retail Company, the Alliance for Retail Markets, the NRG Companies, and Texas Energy Association for Marketers (joint movants), have moved for a summary decision finding that the ownership and operation of energy storage facilities in the manner proposed by…
March 23, 2017
The Illinois Commerce Commission will initiate a collaborative process called NextGrid, "in which the industry and other stakeholders can develop a shared base of information and work to build consensus on critical issues facing the electric utility industry now and as it continues to rapidly…
March 23, 2017
Retail energy holding company Premier Holding Corporation announced that its broker subsidiary, The Power Company (TPC), launched a pilot program to sell home automation along with deregulated power.
March 20, 2017
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March 10, 2017
The New York PSC has ordered that each investor-owned electric utility shall each deploy two energy storage projects by the end of 2018
March 10, 2017
The New York PSC has adopted an order establishing a mechanism for the value at which distributed energy resources (DERs) are to be compensated.
