The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) said that it today initiated enforcement proceedings against 10 distributed energy resource providers operating in New York.

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October 4, 2023

Vehicle-to-Grid Virtual Power Plant Developed By Retail Supplier Parent, With Partner, Commences Service

Sunverge announced today that…

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October 4, 2023

PUC Directs Utility To Consider Using Retail Suppliers To Assist In Distribution Of Smart Thermostats

A PUC has directed…

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September 22, 2023

Reliant Registers For ADER Pilot

According to a public caption of a Texas PUC filing…

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September 15, 2023

PSC Says That Choice Utility Shall Not Own Any Behind-The-Meter Make-Ready EV Infrastructure Equipment Moving Forward

A PSC has issued an order providing that…

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September 14, 2023

Texas Retail Provider Reports Amount Of Power It Purchased From Distributed Solar Customers In August Under New Pilot, Total Amount Paid To Customers

A retail energy supplier reported results from what it termed a 30-day pilot solar buyback program for Texas customers during August

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September 12, 2023

OhmConnect Service Integrated Into LG App, Air Conditioners

OhmConnect today announced its integration into…

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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…

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September 11, 2023

Another Texas Retail Provider Registers For ADER Pilot

Another REP has filed with the Texas PUC a registration form for an Aggregated Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) under the ADER pilot, according to a caption of a confidential filing made with the PUC today

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September 8, 2023

New Texas Retail Provider Registers For ADER Pilot

A new REP has filed with the Texas PUC a registration form for an Aggregated Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) under the ADER pilot, according to a caption of a confidential filing made with the PUC today

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August 22, 2023

Retail Supplier Launches Energy Storage Solutions For Commercial & Industrial Customers

Catalyst Power Holdings LLC ("Catalyst Power"), which describes itself as an integrated provider of cleaner energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sector, is launching new energy storage solutions for businesses.

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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.

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July 18, 2023

Tesla Shares ADER Progress Report With Texas PUC, Notes Upcoming VPP Test

Notes Break-even Point, Potential Challenges To ADER Revenue Streams

Tesla Inc. filed with the Texas PUC a progress report, "stating the detailed milestones achieved in the first year of the ERCOT Aggregated Distributed Energy Resource ('ADER') Pilot Project."

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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…

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July 5, 2023

Duke Energy Announces Buyer, Sale Price For Commercial Distributed Generation Business

Duke Energy today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its commercial distributed generation business to an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC (collectively, "ArcLight") for an enterprise value of $364 million, inclusive of non-controlling tax equity interests.

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June 29, 2023

ComEd Launches New Calculators For Customers On Costs, Savings From Rooftop, Community Solar

ComEd, "Available To Support Customers In Every Step Of Their Solar Journey"

Commonwealth Edison in Illinois (ComEd) today announced, "it has introduced new enhancements to its private rooftop and community solar calculators to make it easier for customers to learn more about costs, benefits and savings as demand for these options continues to grow[.]"

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June 23, 2023

With Limited Exemptions, New York PSC Adopts Broad Definition Of Broker & Consultant In Written Order; ESCOs May Be Required To Register As Brokers/Consultants

"Referral Fees" Prohibited PSC Sets Acceptable Financial Security Instrument

The New York PSC has issued a written order concerning the registration of retail energy brokers and consultants, the required disclosure of compensation, and financial requirements

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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

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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

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