April 5, 2012
Glacial Energy Beings Offering Residential Electricity in Michigan
Glacial Energy has begun offering residential electricity service in Michigan.
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March 21, 2012
Michigan Bill Would Raise Choice Cap to Equivalent of 20%, with Additional Future Increases
A bill has been introduced into the Michigan House, with companion legislation to be filed in the Senate, to raise Michigan's electric choice cap.
February 27, 2012
Oregon PUC to Open Docket on Direct Access Rules, Procedures
The Oregon PUC agreed to open a docket to address generic issues relating to direct access.
February 24, 2012
CMS Energy's Russell: "No Interest" from Gov. Snyder in Changing Choice Cap
John Russell, president and chief executive officer of CMS Energy and subsidiary Consumers Energy, told investors yesterday that there is "no interest" from Gov. Rick Snyder in taking on energy legislation to change PA 286 which passed in 2008, which, among other things, instituted a 10% cap on…
February 22, 2012
DTE Energy CEO "Feel[s] Good" About Political Climate Concerning Choice Legislation
Gerard Anderson, DTE Energy's chairman, president and CEO, said during an earnings call last week that he, "feel[s] good about the political climate," concerning the potential to expand the current 10% electric choice cap.
February 8, 2012
CMS Energy "Pretty Comfortable" That No Change in Michigan Choice Cap is on Horizon
CMS Energy, parent of Consumers Energy, told investors yesterday that it is "pretty comfortable" that there will be no change in the current electric retail open access cap in Michigan in the near term.
February 2, 2012
Michigan PSC Reports Load Served by Each Competitive Supplier in 2011
The Michigan PSC has posted its annual report on retail electric choice, which includes the load served by each alternative supplier in 2011.
December 22, 2011
Rep. Phil King Asks PUCT to Act on Prepaid Electricity Price Cap
Texas State Rep. Phil King has written a letter to the PUCT asking the Commission to consider, "how we may be able to set up a system that does not punish REPs for being prudent in purchasing electricity in advance when POLR rates drop drastically when the MCPE goes negative."
December 7, 2011
Texas Rep. Jim Pitts Seeks Changes to Reduce Negative Impact on Prepaid REPs from Maximum POLR Rate Price Cap
Texas State Representative Jim Pitts has asked the PUCT to review the current rule prohibiting electric offers to prepaid residential customers in excess of the Provider of Last Resort charge, stating that this rule negatively impacts prepaid providers who hedge.
November 30, 2011
Illinois Senate Passes Tenaska Sourcing Agreement Bill
The Illinois Senate has passed SB 678 which would require, among other things, that alternative retail electric suppliers enter into sourcing agreements with an initial clean coal generating facility to be developed under the law, which is to be the Tenaska Taylorville Energy Center.
October 26, 2011
Illinois Committee Moves Tenaska Sourcing Agreement Bill Forward; Renewable Obligation to Cease for Retail Suppliers?
A revived bill to require Illinois utilities and retail suppliers to enter sourcing agreements with a clean coal facility, which will be Tenaska's Taylorville Energy Center, passed the Illinois Senate's Executive Committee yesterday, and is headed to the Senate floor.
October 5, 2011
Starion Offering Capped Variable Rate at Duquesne Light, Other States "Coming Soon"
Starion Energy has begun offering residential electric service at Duquesne Light.
September 13, 2011
Nucor Steel Seeks Imposition of Cost Cap on Bypassable Rider AER at Ohio Edison
Nucor Steel Marion, Inc. has sought a determination from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio that alternative energy compliance costs at Ohio Edison have exceeded the 3% cost cap, and asked PUCO to cap Ohio Edison's bypassable alternative energy rider at 3% as a result.
July 29, 2011
CMS Energy's Russell: Michigan Choice Bill has "No Traction"
A bill which has been introduced to exempt Michigan schools from the 10% electric choice cap has "no traction" and has "not gone anywhere," CMS Energy President and CEO John Russell said on an earnings call yesterday.
July 1, 2011
Illinois Commerce Commission Recommends Maintaining RPS Cost Cap
The Illinois Commerce Commission reported to the General Assembly that a statutory restriction on how much is spent for renewable energy resources (above and beyond the least-cost portfolio of resources) is appropriate and necessary to protect the best interests of the vast majority of Illinois…
June 6, 2011
Significant Pennsylvania Migration Shows Few Barriers from Default Service, Consumer Advocates Say
The significant customer migration to competitive suppliers at several Pennsylvania electric distribution companies (EDCs) in just a short period since the expiration of rate caps should counsel the PUC against any significant changes to the default service model at this time, several consumer…
May 26, 2011
Dallas Fed Study Finds Retail Choice Lowers Prices When Participation High
"The effects of a competitive retail electricity market are mixed across states, but generally appear to lower prices in states with high participation and raise prices in states that have little customer participation," says a white paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas .
April 15, 2011
SCE Says Edwards Air Force Base Remains Bundled Customer Under Supply Arrangement
Edwards Air Force Base has remained a bundled service customer of Southern California Edison despite purchasing bulk energy supply from various sources, including the Western Area Power Administration, SCE said in reply to a petition from Edwards seeking to include its load under the direct access…
February 10, 2011
DTE CEO: Michigan Governor, Legislative Leaders Understand Need for Choice Cap
During an earnings call yesterday, Gerard Anderson, DTE Energy President and CEO, said that proponents of raising the electric choice cap are not getting any traction, and that Michigan's new governor, Rick Snyder, in particular understands that choice advocates are looking for a "free option."
February 2, 2011
Michigan PSC Posts Individual Supplier Load, Customer Data
The Michigan PSC has posted year-end customer counts and load served by individual alternative electric suppliers, as part of its report to lawmakers on customer choice .
January 20, 2011
PUCO Approves Adjusted FAC Rates at Ohio Power
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved higher fuel adjustment clause (FAC) rates for customers at Ohio Power, effective with bills rendered beginning with the next billing cycle of 2011 (10-3043-EL-FAC et. al.).
January 17, 2011
PECO Residential Migration at 96,000
In excess of 96,000 residential electric customers at PECO have submitted a switch to an alternative supplier, the utility confirmed Friday.
January 12, 2011
Tenaska Sourcing Agreement Bill Fails as Illinois Senate Ends Session
The Tenaska Taylorville Energy Center sourcing agreement bill failed another vote in the Illinois Senate early this morning, as the Senate concluded its 2010 lame duck session.
January 10, 2011
Pennsylvania OCA Posts Updated Electric Migration Stats
The Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate has posted electric migration statistics as of January 1, 2011.
January 4, 2011
Tenaska Taylorville Proponents, Opponents Gear Up for Final Push
In just about a week's time, Illinois alternative retail electric suppliers should know one way or another whether a new mandate that requires them to purchase the output of the Tenaska Taylorville Energy Center, with no cap on their obligations, will be enacted, or will fail.