April 22, 2019
Update 1: New Energy Choice Coalition Formally Launches
Advisory Board Includes Retail Supplier CEO
Since 2017, ECC has updated its web address, which is now energychoicecoalition.org
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April 17, 2019
PUC Opens Investigation Of Retail Supplier After Allegations Supplier Charged Rate In Excess Of 20¢/kWh While Using Terms "The Best", "Competitive" Rate
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio opened an investigation of PALMco Power OH, LLC d/b/a Indra Energy (PALMco) after Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio alleged that PALMco has engaged in misleading and deceptive practices.
March 7, 2019
Procurement Consultant Tells Regulator To Require Disclosure Of Retail Energy Broker, Acquisition Fees To Customers
SourceOne recommended to the Massachusetts DPU that broker and similar fees related to a retail energy sale should be disclosed to residential and commercial customers.
March 4, 2019
Direct Energy Partnering With New Rewards Program
Direct Energy is newly partnering with the Fuel Rewards program, a national loyalty program that connects with millions of consumers who earn cents-per-gallon savings at the pump, to offer existing and new Fuel Rewards members additional savings opportunities when they enroll as a Direct Energy…
February 27, 2019
PUC Approves Settlement Under Which Retail Supplier Agrees To $150,000 Forfeiture Under Stipulation
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved a stipulation between Town Square Energy East, LLC (Town Square) and Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio under which Town Square agrees to a forfeiture of $150,000 upon approval of the stipulation to resolve allegations of non-compliance…
February 25, 2019
Retail Supplier Launches Joint Venture With Investment Company Focused On Improving Customer Acquisition At Acquired Companies
Innovest Global, Inc., which describes itself as, "a diversified industrials company," today announced the company has signed a Joint Venture (JV) Agreement with Entrust Energy.
February 22, 2019
Supplier Alleges "Cookie-Cutter" Complaint Filed By Retail Provider Amounts To An, "Attempt To Eliminate Its Competition"
IGS Energy provided the following statement to EnergyChoiceMatters.com: "IGS is seeking to protect its brand and reputation as well as the reputation of the retail energy market. Beyond that, the facts in the complaint speak for themselves."
February 8, 2019
Just Energy Hires Big Data Exec, Focusing On Behavioral Analytics In Channels, Pricing
"Stay Tuned" For "Comprehensive" Across Electricity, Gas, Water
February 6, 2019
Texas Bill Would Require End To Retail Electric Offer Listings On PUC's Power to Choose Site
A bill (H.B. No. 1408) has been filed with the Texas legislature which would require the termination of the listing of retail electric offers on the state's Power to Choose website
December 18, 2018
Retail Supplier Announces Sponsorship of Syracuse University Athletics
Agway Energy Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Suburban Propane, LP, today announced their sponsorship of Syracuse University Athletics.
December 4, 2018
Survey: Nearly 9 Out Of 10 Americans Want Options in Their Electric Service
A study released today by NRG and Quadrant Strategies says that eighty-nine percent of U.S. residents support having the ability to choose their electric service provider
November 19, 2018
Retail Supplier To Cease Marketing In Illinois Under Consent Decree
Supplier Will Provide $3 Million In Refunds AG Again Calls For End To Residential Electric Choice
Note: This story was first published at 12:40 pm on Nov. 19 with an alert to our email subscribers
October 17, 2018
Massachusetts Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Retail Supplier
The Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) has filed a lawsuit in state court against Starion Energy, Inc., alleging various "unfair or deceptive act" were committed in the selling of electricity
October 16, 2018
Illinois AG Says Lawmakers Should "Ban" Residential Electric Choice
In announcing a settlement regarding allegations against Sperian Energy Corp. (see related story today) , Attorney General Lisa Madigan said in a news release that Illinois lawmakers should "ban" residential electric choice.
October 10, 2018
Just Energy Launches Joint Marketing Partnership With Mobile Money Transfer Service
Just Energy, through its Amigo Energy brand, has announced a partnership with BBVA’s Tuyyo, a global, mobile money transfer service.
October 1, 2018
Dismissal Of Suit Seeking Class Action Against Retail Supplier Affirmed
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has affirmed the dismissal, without prejudice, of a lawsuit, which had sought class action status, against Stream Gas & Electric, Limited, and various affiliates including Ignite.
September 27, 2018
Retail Supplier "Gravely Concerned" With Allegations In Draft, Cites Lack of Notice, Strong Compliance Record
Town Square Energy (TSE) on September 24 submitted a letter to the Connecticut PURA expressing concerns with allegations cited in a draft order to open an investigation of TSE's marketing practice, as TSE cited its strong record of compliance and savings to customers
September 24, 2018
Draft Decision Would Open Investigation Of Retail Supplier's Marketing
The Connecticut PURA has posted a draft order to open a proceeding which would investigate the marketing practices of Town Square Energy, LLC.
September 13, 2018
Draft Order Would Open Investigation Of Retail Supplier's Marketing
The Connecticut PURA has posted a draft order to investigate the marketing practices of Connecticut-based Discount Power, Inc.
August 1, 2018
TEPA Seeking Input On Improving Retail Electric Product Transparency, In Response To Concerns On Tiered, Similar Plans
Andrew Barth, President of the National Board of The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA), has written a letter to TEPA members seeking input on how to take a more proactive approach in creating greater transparency for consumers in the retail electric market, noting recent concerns over tiered…
June 8, 2018
Retail Supplier Enters Into $1.3 Million Settlement With State Attorney General
Regulator Says Action Should "Send A Message" To Retail Suppliers
The Office of the New Jersey Attorney General (AG) announced in a news release that, "Third-party energy supplier IDT Energy, Inc. ('IDT Energy') has agreed to pay $1.36 million, including $1.2 million in restitution to consumers, and has agreed to significantly revise its business practices in…
June 7, 2018
Retail Supplier To Pay $110,000 Under Settlement With PUC Staff
ENGIE Retail, LLC d/b/a Think Energy has entered into a stipulation with the Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio under which Think Energy agrees to pay a forfeiture of $110,000 to resolve all of the issues identified by the Staff in its Notice of Probable Non-Compliance dated February…
May 15, 2018
Compliance Audit Report On Ohio Corporate Separation Says "FirstEnergy" Name Should Be Dropped From FirstEnergy Solutions Name
A final report from the SAGE Management Consultants, LLC (SAGE) on a Compliance Audit of the FirstEnergy Operating Companies (including the Ohio regulated utilities, or Ohio Companies) with the Corporate Separation Rules of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) says that a prior assignment…
May 7, 2018
Regulator Adopts Standards Of Conduct For Door-to-Door Marketing, Notice Requirement
The Massachusetts DPU has adopted in a final order new notice requirements, and Standards of Conduct, for the door-to-door marketing of electricity
April 27, 2018
Parent Of Retail Supplier Launching New Sales Channel Similar To Direct Sales, Relationship Marketing
Zenergy Brands, Inc., which recently completed a purchase of Texas retail provider Enertrade Electric LLC to complement its various energy management, automation, and efficiency services, announced the soft launch of its new business development initiative entitled the Zenergy Associate Program…