July 15, 2021
Texas PUC Reconstituting Stand-Alone Enforcement Division, Names Division Director
The Texas PUC will be reconstituting a stand-alone Enforcement Division, effective August 1
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July 12, 2021
Retail Supplier To Pay $156,000 Under Settlement With Enforcement Staff, Relating To Unauthorized Enrollments From In-Store Marketing, Use Of ECL
Green Mountain Energy Company ('Green Mountain' or 'Company') would pay $156,000 under a settlement with the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement ('I&E') of the Pennsylvania PUC to resolve alleged instances of unauthorized enrollments
July 8, 2021
Regulator Will Hold Hearing On Alleged "Changed Conditions" At Retail Supplier, Denies Staff's Sought Relief
The Connecticut PURA has reopened the record in the licensing docket of Liberty Power Holdings LLC (Liberty) for the limited purpose of taking evidence regarding alleged "changed conditions" at Liberty, and whether PURA's prior decision should be modified to reflect any changed conditions.
July 1, 2021
Texas PUC Approves Settlement Regarding REP's Certificate Revocation, As CEO Reiterates Concerns About "Re-monopolization" Of Retail Market Due To Retail Acquisitions By, & Market Share Of, Former Incumbents
The Texas PUC adopted without modification a settlement among Energy Monger, LLC, PUC Staff, ERCOT, and OPUC concerning Staff's petition to revoke the REP certificate of Energy Monger
July 1, 2021
Retail Supplier Alleges Movement By Utility Regulator's Staff To Revoke Supplier's License Represents "Direct And Willful Violation" Of Stay Provided Under Bankruptcy Protection
Liberty Power Holdings LLC ('LPH') filed a response with the Connecticut PURA opposing a motion from PURA's Office of Education, Outreach, and Enforcement ('EOE') in which EOE sought the re-opening of LPH's licensing docket for the purpose of considering the revocation of LPH's license, with LPH…
June 30, 2021
Retail Supplier Enters Settlement With Pa. PUC Staff Concerning Alleged Telemarketing Violations During Cold Call To PUC's Director Of Oversight
Greenlight Energy Inc. would pay $8,250 under a settlement with the Pennsylvania PUC's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) to resolve alleged telemarketing violations which occurred during a sales call to the PUC's Director Of Oversight, and also several alleged instances of slamming
June 29, 2021
Regulator's Staff Requests Proceeding To Consider Revocation Of License Held By "Exceptionally Large" Retail Supplier
The Office of Education, Outreach, and Enforcement (hereafter, "Staff") of the Connecticut PURA requested that the Authority issue a decision to re-open the electric supplier licensing docket of Liberty Power Holdings, LLC (hereafter, "Liberty") to consider revocation of Liberty's license
June 29, 2021
Retail Energy Supplier Returns Customers To Default Service
In response to a recent show cause order, Smart One Energy, LLC informed the New York PSC that, "Smart One previously abandoned its eligibility application as Smart One is leaving the New York market and therefore voluntarily forfeiting its approval to operate as an energy service company in the…
June 28, 2021
Texas Cotton Ginners Association Files Complaint Against Retail Electric Provider At Texas PUC
The Texas Cotton Ginners Association (TCGA) has filed at the Texas PUC a formal complaint against MidAmerican Energy Services LLC, alleging that supplemental ancillary service charges billed by MidAmerican are in contravention of the fixed priced agreements with TCGA members (Docket 52273)
June 24, 2021
Retail Supplier To Pay $325,000, Agrees To Marketing Stand-Down That Includes No Re-enrollment Of Existing Customers, Under Settlement Adopted By Regulator
The Illinois Commerce Commission today approved without modification a settlement among Great American Power, LLC ('GAP' or the 'Company'), ICC Staff, the Illinois Attorney General, and Citizens Utility Board which resolves a show cause proceeding initiated against Great American Power
June 23, 2021
Texas Retail Provider Reaches Settlement Regarding Certificate Revocation; Number Of Customers Served In Month Prior To Book Sale Disclosed
Energy Monger, LLC has reached a settlement with Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT), and the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) concerning Staff's petition to revoke the REP certificate of Energy Monger
June 17, 2021
Texas PUC Chair: "Fixed Rate Should Mean Fixed Rate"
During an open meeting work session, both Texas PUC Commissioners agreed that, "fixed rate should mean fixed rate".
June 16, 2021
Energy Marketer To Pay $1 Million Under Settlement With FERC Concerning Alleged Price Manipulation
FERC approved a Stipulation and Consent Agreement (Agreement) between its Office of Enforcement (Enforcement) and Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. (SENA) (collectively, the Parties) to resolve Enforcement’s investigation under Part 1b of the Commission’s regulations, 18 C.F.R. Part 1b (2020)…
June 11, 2021
Retail Supplier To Drop Customers To Default Service, Exit State's Market Under Settlement With Regulator's Staff
Residents Energy, LLC would return its Connecticut electricity customers to default service and exit the Connecticut market for a period of three years under a settlement agreement with the Office of Education, Outreach, and Enforcement ('EOE') of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory…
June 8, 2021
Lawsuit Seeking Class Action Status Filed Against Texas Retail Electric Provider Over Pass-Through Of Ancillary Service Costs From Winter Weather Event To Customers On Contracts Alleged To Be Fixed Price
Aggregator Files Complaint Against REP At Texas PUC Over Similar Issue
A North Texas plastics company (J&M Plastics, Inc., or 'Plaintiff') has filed a proposed federal class action lawsuit against MidAmerican Energy Services, alleging that, "the electricity supplier passed through unauthorized fees to commercial customers with contracts marketed as fixed-rate plans."
May 21, 2021
PSC Staff Seeks Order Enjoining Retail Supplier From Marketing
The Staff of the Public Service Commission of Maryland (Staff) filed a Motion to Enjoin Statewise Energy Maryland, LLC from marketing in Maryland during the pendency of a complaint proceeding brought by Staff against Statewise
May 20, 2021
PUC Issues For Public Comment Settlement Under Which Retail Supplier Would Pay $188,000
The Pennsylvania PUC issued for public comment a settlement between Eligo Energy PA, LLC and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement ('I&E') under which Eligo would pay a civil penalty of $188,125 to resolve an investigation, "into Eligo's alleged…
May 20, 2021
PUC Issues For Public Comment Settlement Under Which Retail Supplier Would Pay $150,000
Investigation Prompted When Mailer With Alleged Violations Received By PUC's Director Of Oversight
The Pennsylvania PUC issued for public comment a settlement between National Gas & Electric, LLC (NG&E) and the PUC's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement ('I&E') under which National Gas & Electric would pay a $120,000 civil penalty and contribute $30,000 to PPL's hardship fund to resolve…
May 19, 2021
Regulator Says It Has Recovered Over $9 Million From Customers Overbilled By Retail Electric Suppliers
The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) said that it has recovered more than $9.4 million for customers, "following an investigation that found dozens of electric suppliers failed to abide by existing customer protection regulations."
May 18, 2021
New York PSC Revokes Eligibility Of Two ESCOs, Orders Return Of Customers To Default Service
The New York PSC has issued separate orders revoking the ESCO eligibility of Josco Energy Corp ("Josco") and SunSea Energy, LLC ("SunSea").
May 18, 2021
Identity Of Texas Retail Provider Which Acquired GridPlus Customer Book Confirmed
Texas retail electric provider JP Energy Resources LLC recently acquired a book of customers from GridPlus Energy.
May 14, 2021
Retail Supplier To Pay $150,000 Under Settlement With PSC Staff
Would Pay $305,000 In Early Termination Fee Refunds
U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc. d/b/a Maryland Gas & Electric and Energy Service Providers, Inc. d/b/a Maryland Gas & Electric (together, 'MDG&E'), would pay a civil penalty of $150,000 and provide certain customer re-rates under a partial settlement with Staff of the Maryland Public Service Commission…
May 14, 2021
Retail Energy Supplier To Pay $59,000 Under Settlement With PUC Staff
Clearview Electric, Inc. d/b/a Clearview Energy ('Clearview' or 'Company') would pay a civil penalty in the amount of $59,750, and has provided refunds to certain customers, under a settlement with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement ('I&E') to…
May 5, 2021
Texas Business Customer Files Suit Against Large Retail Provider Alleging "Price Gouging"
--- Alleges "Duty" To Protect Customer Against "Foreseeable" Winter Weather Event Price Spike
The owner of a North Texas Harley-Davidson dealership has filed a lawsuit in Harris County, Texas, district court against Direct Energy Business, LLC and affiliates, alleging that, "Direct Energy price gouged AEHD when it excessively raised electricity prices," after the winter weather event in…
May 5, 2021
Texas Retail Electric Provider Acquires Another Customer Book
Texas retail electric provider JP Energy Resources LLC recently acquired a book of customers from Iluminar Energy LLC