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August 26, 2020
Direct Energy said that it has launched Bounce Energy (Bounce), "a new residential energy advisory and concierge service that helps customers save money by finding and switching them to a better priced electricity and natural gas plan."
August 25, 2020
WattBuy, which describes itself as, "an energy intelligence service that empowers real estate companies, homeowners, and renters by providing comprehensive data on electricity usage and costs," announced that it, "has launched the first tool that estimates the electricity cost and carbon footprint…
August 17, 2020
Atlantic Energy announced that it has over 35,000 customers actively using the Atlantic Energy App.
August 14, 2020
Schneider Electric and Huck Capital, described as, "an investment firm committed to transforming the century-old utility model," announced a partnership to create a new company that will deliver energy-as-a-service to commercial and industrial buildings.
August 11, 2020
TXU Energy announced the launch of TXU Energy Simple Rate Plus A/C Care, which, "gives customers one price-protected rate for the electricity they use, plus proactive A/C maintenance."
July 30, 2020
Reliant announced a new relationship with SimpliSafe, a maker of home security systems, which will provide Texas renters and homeowners in both urban and rural markets with special offers and discounts
July 9, 2020
Kiwi Energy NY LLC ('Kiwi Energy') sought from the New York PSC a declaratory ruling that recognizes Kiwi Energy’s home warranty and maintenance product, hereinafter referred to as 'Kiwi Guard,' as a permissible energy-related value-added product and service (ERVAS) under the PSC's second retail…
July 9, 2020
Iberdrola Texas, which recently entered the Texas retail electric market as first reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com in February , has entered into an agreement with a home service contract provider, American Home Solutions, under which American Home Solutions will offer home service protection…
July 8, 2020
Kiwi Energy NY LLC ('Kiwi Energy') sought from the New York PSC a declaratory ruling that recognizes Kiwi Energy’s home warranty and maintenance product, hereinafter referred to as 'Kiwi Guard,' as a permissible energy-related value-added product and service (ERVAS) under the PSC's second retail…
June 30, 2020
TXU Energy announced the launch of a new Texas residential electricity plan: TXU Energy AutoSaver
June 26, 2020
The New York Department of State’s Utility Intervention Unit (UIU) and the Office of the New York State Attorney General (NYAG) filed comments with the New York PSC opposing various petitions for declaratory ruling and/or waivers filed by ESCOs, who are seeking authorization to offer various green…
June 24, 2020
Kiwi Energy, a retail energy supplier serving New York and Ohio, announced that it has partnered with Cinch Home Services in order to offer new customers HVAC protection for their homes.
June 19, 2020
Reliant is introducing a new cash payment method by providing personalized barcodes to residential customers across Texas, allowing payment of their electricity bill at a participating store's cash register (point of sale), rather than a separate customer service line
June 18, 2020
Energy Service Providers, Inc. d/b/a New York Gas & Electric; U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc. d/b/a New York Gas & Electric; Everyday Energy, LLC d/b/a Energy Rewards; Public Power, LLC; Viridian Energy NY, LLC d/b/a Viridian Energy; Viridian Energy PA, LLC d/b/a Viridian Energy; and Ambit New York, LLC d…
June 16, 2020
Bounce Energy, Inc. applied for a Pennsylvania electric broker/marketer license to serve all customer classes in all service areas
June 12, 2020
Griddy, a Texas retail electric provider using a wholesale pass-through and subscription model, has launched an enhanced app
June 8, 2020
In May 29 comments to the New York PSC, Direct Energy Services, LLC and Gateway Energy Services Corporation urged the Commission to act expeditiously on Direct Energy’s publicly disclosed green gas proposals, "while leaving to another day the complex issue of how to obtain meaningful public comments…
May 28, 2020
Bulb, a new entrant into the Texas retail electric market (see background here) , announced that it is freezing its energy rate under its variable rate plan (its only Texas residential offering) for the summer, offering a variable rate with a "price lock."
May 27, 2020
Several ESCOs applied at the New York PSC for a waiver and/or declaratory ruling to permit the companies to offer certain green gas products as Energy-Related Value Added products to mass-market natural gas customers
May 19, 2020
MC Squared Energy Services, LLC (MC2) announced that it will serve as the official subscription manager for Dukane Precast’s Community Solar Project in Will County, Illinois.
May 11, 2020
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Centrica, the parent company of British Gas (as well as Direct Energy), and British motor manufacturer Lotus said that they are, "working together to develop a new model for electric vehicle ownership that fully integrates future mobility and energy."
May 8, 2020
Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. and affiliates petitioned the New York Public Service Commission for a declaratory ruling finding IGS Energy's Carbon-Neutral Natural Gas Product and Home Warranty Service Product meet the requirements for Energy-Related Value Added (ERVA) services set forth in the PSC's…
April 23, 2020
Iberdrola Texas, a new entrant into the Texas retail market, announced a partnership with statewide nonprofit, OneStar Foundation, to support the economic recovery of Texas communities affected by COVID-19, through an affinity retail electric plan.
April 21, 2020
Starion Energy has launched, for customers in Massachusetts and Connecticut, a New England Green Power Plan that includes 100% local green power, in the form of RECs, reflecting wind power, solar power, and small hydropower sources generated in New England.
April 2, 2020
GridPlus Energy announced that it is offering Texas consumers, "a special 12-month energy plan to address the financial needs of consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic."
