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September 16, 2016
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric filed a further update concerning the program under which Texas retail electric providers are reimbursed for providing no-cost programmable communicating thermostats (PCT) and in-home displays (IHD) to eligible low-income customers.
September 15, 2016
The New York PSC denied rehearing requests of its July order prohibiting ESCO service to Assistance Program Participant (APP) customers (see details here) , and also established a process for considering the duration of the moratorium, and conditions for lifting the moratorium
September 6, 2016
PECO has filed an updated electric Customer Assistance Program (CAP) shopping implementation plan, which includes a proposed effective date for allowing CAP customers to shop
September 6, 2016
Auctions to award all or part of Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) load to competitive retail electric suppliers in Ohio may save PIPP customers nearly $5 million
September 1, 2016
Niagara Mohawk, KeySpan New York, and KeySpan Long Island have received from the Secretary of the New York PSC an extension of time to comply with certain of the automated mechanisms included in the New York PSC's July 15 order prohibiting ESCO service to assistance program participant (APP)…
August 31, 2016
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (CEHE) has notified Texas retail electric providers that it anticipates 90% of its designated funds under the low-income smart device program (under which Texas REPs are reimbursed for providing no-cost programmable communicating thermostats (PCT) and in-home…
August 31, 2016
The "vast majority" of low income customers obtaining their supply from an ESCO at National Fuel Gas Distribution in New York paid more than they would have if they had purchased it from the utility, the Public Utility Law Project of New York claimed in testimony in an NFGD rate case, citing average…
August 25, 2016
A New York ALJ has ruled that certain aggregate ESCO cost data must be produced by National Fuel Gas Distribution in response to discovery requests by consumer advocates in a current NFGD rate case (Case 16-G-0257).
August 23, 2016
An audit of Entrust Energy's compliance with the Lite-Up Texas discount program shows that Entrust Energy is using the correct discount rate and effectively addresses rate changes in accordance with PUC substantive rules.
August 23, 2016
NYSEG & Rochester Gas & Electric have filed a draft letter to assistance program participant (APP) customers notifying them of the New York PSC's moratorium on ESCO service to APP customers, and attendant transition to default service, as has (separately) National Fuel Gas Distribution
August 22, 2016
Niagara Mohawk, KeySpan New York, and KeySpan long Island sought an extension of time to comply with certain of the requirements stated in the New York PSC's July 15 order prohibiting ESCO service to assistance program participant (APP) customers in the manner prescribed by the PSC, but proposed to…
August 18, 2016
The Retail Energy Supply Association has objected to the draft text of a letter to be sent to New York Assistance Program Participant (APP) customers submitted by Central Hudson Gas & Electric for PSC Staff review, with the letter informing customers of the prohibition on ESCO service to such…
August 18, 2016
Would Prohibit EGS Service To Low-Income Customers Outside of New SOP Program
A recommended decision from a Pennsylvania ALJ in PPL Electric's default service plan proceeding would prohibit retail suppliers from serving Customer Assistance Program (CAP) customers generally, and would only allow electric generation suppliers (EGSs) to serve CAP customers through a new Standard…
August 16, 2016
Several New York utilities have sought a minimal one-week extension for compliance with one of the ordering paragraphs of the New York PSC's July 15 order which prohibits ESCO service to Assistance Program Participant (APP) customers.
August 16, 2016
The National Energy Marketers Association sought rehearing of the New York PSC's July 15 order which prohibits ESCO service to Assistance Program Participant (APP) customers.
August 15, 2016
Stating that a requested 90-day extension for ESCO compliance is unnecessary, the Secretary of New York PSC has extended, by only 30 days, the deadline by which ESCOs must drop to default service customers initially identified by the utilities as no longer being eligible for ESCO service, due to…
August 11, 2016
The Retail Energy Supply Association sought clarification and rehearing of the New York PSC's order imposing a moratorium on ESCO service to assistance program participant (APP) customers, noting several logistical problems.
August 10, 2016
Maryland Office of People's Counsel has asked the Maryland PSC to require the utilities to file information regarding retail supplier pricing applicable to customers participating in the Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP), citing New York's recent moratorium on low-income assistance program…
August 8, 2016
A group of ESCOs have petitioned the New York PSC for an extension to comply with the PSC's recent ordering which prohibits ESCO service to customers participating in utility low-income assistance programs (Assistance Program Participant, or APP)
July 28, 2016
Oncor filed a further update concerning the program under which Texas retail electric providers are reimbursed for providing no-cost programmable communicating thermostats (PCT) and in-home displays (IHD) to eligible low-income customers.
July 27, 2016
New York Public Service Commission Chair Audrey Zibelman issued the following statement yesterday concerning a court's decision to vacate Ordering Clauses #1-3 of the PSC's February retail market "reset" order.
July 22, 2016
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric filed a further update concerning the program under which Texas retail electric providers are reimbursed for providing no-cost programmable communicating thermostats (PCT) and in-home displays (IHD) to eligible low-income customers.
July 22, 2016
CEO of BlueRock Energy: Low Income Families Lose Out Because Of New York’s Public Service Commission’s Decision To Curb Energy Choices
July 21, 2016
During yesterday's open meeting, Public Utility Commission of Texas Chairman Donna Nelson took the opportunity to clarify comments concerning the retail market that have been "misconstrued" by the Chairman of the New York PSC (click here for story)
July 20, 2016
The Retail Energy Supply Association issued the following statement in response to the New York PSC's moratorium on service to Assistance Program Participant (APP) customers:
