September 3, 2026
Broker Seeks To Use Trade Name "$0.00 Cancellation Fee Plans"
0 Commit Energy, LLC applied at the Pennsylvania PUC for an amended electric broker/marketer license to add the following trade names to the certificate:
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August 31, 2026
Texas REP Announces Multi-Year Preferred Retail Energy Partnership with the Houston Bulls
AE Texas announced a multi-year partnership with the Houston Bulls (a North American Hockey League team), becoming the team's Official Preferred Retail Energy Partner.
August 25, 2026
Base Power Launches Commercial Electricity Plans In Texas, Reimbursing Up To $350 In Other REPs' Termination Fees For Small Business Switches
Base Power formally launched commercial electric service in Texas under Base Energy for Business.
August 6, 2026
Genie Retail Energy Reports Higher Adjusted EBITDA, Notes Growth In Certain Markets
Genie Energy, Ltd. reported that its Genie Retail Energy (GRE) segment recorded Adjusted EBITDA of $8.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, up from $4.4 million a year ago
July 24, 2026
Texas PUC Staff Recommend Dismissal Of Customer Complaint Against REP, Which Alleges Misrepresentation By CSR During Prior Enrollment After Later Sought Switch To New Customer Plan Was Initially Denied, Due To Terms Of Service Provision Stating Agents Do Not Have Binding Authority To Modify The Contract
In a statement of position, Staff of the Texas PUC have recommended dismissal of a formal customer complaint against Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC ("Reliant") in which the complainant alleges, among other things, misrepresentation due to the alleged statement by a Reliant customer service…
July 3, 2026
Start-up Texas Broker Led By Utility Billing Vet Promises $50 In Savings, Or Money Back, Using Tool Ranking All Plans Based On Individual SMT Data
WattTrim LLC d/b/a GridWise Audit, a start-up, registered as a Texas retail electric broker
June 16, 2026
Choice State Governor, AG Announce "Crack Down" On Junk Fees, With Direction To All State Agencies (Including Retail Energy Regulator)
Junk Fees Include "Excessively Overpriced Fees" That Provide Little Benefit To Customers
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced a coordinated "crack down" on junk fees, with direction to all executive state agencies (including the Board of Public Utilities) to identify and analyze the impact of junk fees on consumers, and to report…
June 11, 2026
Broker Seeks Approval To Use Trade Name 000 Energy, Retail Suppliers/Brokers Flock To Low Alpha-numeric Names, Apparently Driven By PA Power Switch's Default Sorting
Via Energy Solutions, LLC applied at the Pennsylvania PUC to amend its electric and natural gas broker/marketer licenses to include authority to use the trade name "000 Energy"
June 9, 2026
Broker Is Referring, To PUC, Multiple "Choice Program" Scam Calls Received By Its Customers
Tom Williamson, President at broker-consultant MSI Utilities, warned that many of its clients in Ohio have reported phone calls from individuals claiming to represent the "Customer Choice Program", "Energy Choice Program", "Price Protection Program" or, "some misleading version of the above."
June 8, 2026
Rushmore Energy Issues Statement On Recent Settlement With Illinois Attorney General
Rushmore Energy, LLC provided the following statement concerning its recent settlement with the Illinois Attorney General (background here) :
June 8, 2026
Texas Retail Provider Offering Free Power During Wold Cup
Octopus Energy announced that, for every Team USA match during the World Cup, up to 1,000 eligible Octopus Energy customers can earn free power (energy supply) during designated match windows.
June 4, 2026
Retail Supplier To Pay $500,000 Under Settlement, Agrees To Not Compensate Agents/Vendors Based Only On Sales Volumes; Marketing Stay-Out Imposed
In a news release, Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul announced a $500,000 settlement with Rushmore Energy, "that resolves allegations the alternative retail electric supplier (ARES) engaged in fraudulent, unfair and deceptive business practices to mislead Illinois consumers into paying more…
April 29, 2026
Retail Energy Broker Partners With HOA Management Company
Gatby, which operates an electricity shopping marketplace, has partnered with Spectrum Association Management, which provides HOA management services, to offer residents direct access to Gatby’s platform through Spectrum’s Resident Benefits Hub
April 28, 2026
Energy Marketer Announces Community Engagement Initiative At Reds' Ballpark Throughout Season
KTS Energy, which markets supply from retail energy suppliers, announced its upcoming presence at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, where KTS Energy will launch, "a community engagement initiative focused on sustainability and green energy awareness that will run throughout the season."
April 15, 2026
NRG Rebranding Houston Stadium To Original Name Reliant Stadium
NRG Energy, Inc. today announced that NRG Stadium and surrounding facilities at NRG Park will be renamed to Reliant Stadium and Reliant Park in August 2026, following approval by the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation.
April 1, 2026
Customer Withdraws Formal Complaint At Texas PUC Concerning VPP Retail Plan Marketing; Requests PUC's Enforcement Division Investigate Matter
The customer complainant who had filed a formal complaint at the Texas PUC against Tesla Energy Ventures, LLC d/b/a Tesla Electric ("Tesla") concerning Tesla Electric's control over, and decision-making concerning the level of charge for, the customer's Powerwall, and the marketing of an associated…
March 2, 2026
Retail Energy Not Among AG's Top 10 Complaint Categories In Illinois; Broad Utility Category Ranked 7th In New York
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the Top 10 consumer complaints that the AG's office received last year
February 9, 2026
Texas REP Providing Bill Credits, Prizes During Customer Love Month
Octopus Energy announced February as Customer Love Month, with rotating daily giveaways and perks including LOVB [League One Volleyball] tickets, gift cards, energy bill credits, branded merchandise, Constantine plushies (Octopus' mascot), and additional surprises for its Texas customers
January 20, 2026
77% of Marylanders Want Retail Energy Choice, RESA Poll Says
The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) today released findings from a Maryland statewide poll conducted by Gonzales Research & Media Services which RESA says, "show voters are increasingly focused on rising energy costs and strongly support policies that preserve retail energy competition and…
January 14, 2026
Texas Retail Provider Names Former PSC Chair As Head of Policy; Recent Hires Position Company For National Engagement In Energy Markets
Base Power appointed Travis Kavulla as Head of Policy, and formally announced Zina Bash as Chief Legal Officer
December 3, 2025
PUC Approves Separate Settlements With Two Retail Suppliers, Exceeding $700,000
The PUC of Ohio approved without modification the separate settlements listed below:
November 26, 2025
Texas REP Offers Free Power Hours On Thanksgiving, Black Friday Giveaways
Octopus Energy in Texas said that it is providing customers in its Saving Sessions program free power for a two-hour period on Thanksgiving Day
November 11, 2025
Broker Names New Chief Revenue Officer
Matthew Buchalski recently joined Compare Power as Chief Revenue Officer
November 1, 2025
Texas Retail Provider Named Official Partner Of Houston Pro Sports Team
Octopus Energy has been named as Official Partner of LOVB Houston Volleyball, described as the city's professional women’s volleyball team and the largest youth volleyball community (League One Volleyball).
October 31, 2025
Low Price Power Registers As Texas Broker, Website Suggests Crypto Rebates
Low Price Power LLC registered as a Texas retail electricity broker