July 8, 2013
Bill Limiting Supplier Telemarketing Advances in New Jersey
The New Jersey General Assembly has passed a bill to limit telemarketing by electric suppliers.
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July 5, 2013
Improvements, New Look for PA Power Switch
The Pennsylvania PUC's PAPowerSwitch.com rate board has launched a new design and new features.
July 3, 2013
FirstEnergy Utility Warns Customers About Door-To-Door Sales "Fraud"
Toledo Edison issued an alert to customers yesterday, "about recent reports of potential door-to-door utility sales fraud."
July 2, 2013
Retail Suppliers, Brokers Sponsor Council to Research Sales to Mid-Market Clients
Several retail energy suppliers and brokers have formed the Energy Research Council, a consortium that will gather market intelligence from middle-market organizations that buy electricity, natural gas, and related energy services.
June 20, 2013
Constellation Expands Residential Service to New Territory
Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. has launched residential electric service at Duke Energy Ohio.
June 18, 2013
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Interstate Gas Supply Listing Electric Offers in New Territories
June 13, 2013
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Power2Switch Expands Online Shopping Platform to New State
June 13, 2013
Diversegy Launches New Retail Energy Broker Focusing on Network Marketing
Diversegy, LLC has launched a new wholly owned subsidiary to act as retail energy broker using a network marketing approach.
June 11, 2013
Six Flags Engages Veteran Sponsorship Consultant to Land Retail Energy Deal
Six Flags has retained Larry Weil, energy sponsorship and branding veteran, to find a potential retail energy sponsor and partner, which may include supplying Six Flags properties with commodity as well.
June 7, 2013
PSC Staff Warns Retail Suppliers That Use of Fraudulent Caller ID, Failure to Identify Agent May Lead to Prohibition from Market
Staff of the New York PSC have issued an email to all ESCOs warning ESCOs that the use of fraudulent caller ID by them, or their agents, may result in a Staff recommendation that the ESCO be prohibited from selling energy in the state.
June 5, 2013
Oasis Energy Waiving Monthly Customer Charge for New Enrollments
Oasis Energy announced a promotion under which it is waiving its monthly customer charge in select markets.
June 5, 2013
Reliant Now Offering Generators to Residential Customers
Reliant has begun marketing to Texas customers home generators, as part of its home solutions line of products.
May 31, 2013
PSC to Hold Generic Hearing on Investigating Retail Supplier Marketing; Opens Case Reviewing Individual Supplier As Well
The District of Columbia PSC will hold a hearing to determine whether a wide-ranging investigation into the business practices of alternative energy suppliers is warranted, and opened a proceeding to review the actions of an individual retail supplier.
May 30, 2013
New York PSC Office Alleges ESCO Has "Failed" to Correct Marketing Practices in Response to Show Cause Order
The New York PSC's Office of Consumer Policy has alleged that an ESCO has "failed" to correct marketing practices in response to show cause order, and warned the ESCO that the continued receipt of customer complaints would constitute grounds for a recommendation that consequences, previously…
May 29, 2013
New Coalition to Promote Electric Choice in New Hampshire
A coalition of environmental organizations, business and trade groups, and power providers have launched a public information campaign called EmpowerNH to educate New Hampshire consumers about electric choice.
May 24, 2013
Pennsylvania PUC Drops Customer Education Mailing for 2013
The Pennsylvania PUC has officially dropped a customer education mailing about electric choice, consisting of a postcard regarding the PA Power Switch website, for 2013.
May 24, 2013
Maryland Utility Asks PSC to Suspend Retail Supplier's Ability to Enroll Customers
The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. requested that the Maryland PSC "temporarily suspend" Starion Energy PA, Inc.'s, "authority to communicate with or seek enrollment of any SMECO customer-member for the purposes of supplying electric power to any SMECO customer-member," during the…
May 17, 2013
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Customer Choice Education Group ACCES Announces New Members
May 17, 2013
Bounce Energy Waiving Monthly Customer Charge for Customers Selecting A/C Protection Plan
Bounce Energy is offering a promotion to Texas customers waiving the monthly customer charge for retail electric service for customers electing an air conditioning protection plan through Bounce.
May 15, 2013
TXU Energy Offering 20% Off Certain Fixed Price Plans, $250 Enrollment Bonus
TXU Energy has launched a promotion offering 20% off certain charges for the initial 12 months of a fixed price plan lasting 24 or 36 months.
May 15, 2013
Retail Energy Provider Offering Free Long Distance for Enrolling
A retail energy provider is offering customers free long distance telephone service for enrolling in energy service.
May 1, 2013
Strategy Emerges for Eco Power, Glacial Energy Direct Selling Arm, As Pre-Launch Announced
Details have emerged regarding the business strategy for Eco Power, the newly acquired direct selling division of Glacial Energy.
April 29, 2013
Infinite Energy Offering Natural Gas for Only 25¢/Therm
Infinite Energy has launched a natural gas offer for Georgia customers offering a rate of 25¢/therm fixed for three months.
April 24, 2013
Volunteer Energy Announces Partnership with Former Ohio State Star Chris Spielman
Volunteer Energy announced that former Ohio State University and NFL linebacker Chris Spielman will serve as the public voice of Volunteer Energy.
April 17, 2013
Texas Retail Provider Offering Customers $10 Gift Card to Comparison Shop
A Texas retail electric provider is providing customers a $10 gift card for comparison shopping its rates