August 29, 2012
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Michigan Approves GCR, Balancing & Demand Charge at SEMCO
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August 20, 2012
Independence Energy Launches Service in New Service Areas; Confirms Expansion to Natural Gas
Network marketer Independence Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Plus Holdings LLC (an NRG Energy, Inc. company), has launched electric service in two new service areas, set a date for another market launch, and has confirmed that it will expand to the natural gas market.
August 15, 2012
Texas Residents More Satisfied with REPs than Regulated Utilities; Champion Energy Services Three-peats as Top REP for Customer Satisfaction
Champion Energy Services has been named, for the third consecutive year, the highest-ranked retail electric provider for Texas residential service under J.D. Power and Associates' annual customer satisfaction survey.
August 9, 2012
Dozens of Retail Suppliers, Brokers Risk Revocation of Licenses in Ohio
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio yesterday issued an order to dozens of retail suppliers and brokers directing such entities to show cause why their certification should not be revoked for failing to file an annual report.
August 6, 2012
Massachusetts Gov. Signs Bill Authorizing Long-Term Capacity Contracts, Requires Study of Restructuring Impacts
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has signed S.2395 which, among other things, requires the DPU to investigate procuring capacity via long-term contracts, and directs the Department of Energy Resources to study the impacts of restructuring the New England electricity marketplace.
August 1, 2012
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Sale of Retail Supplier Alpha Gas & Electric Consummated
July 26, 2012
BlueRock Energy Announces Growth Milestones, Will Expand Beyond New York
Syracuse, New York-based BlueRock Energy, Inc., has announced several growth milestones experienced in 2012, and stated an intention to expand beyond the New York market.
July 24, 2012
Christie Signs New Jersey Bill Which Exempts Existing BGS Contracts from Revised Solar RPS, But Declines Exemptions for Existing Retail Supplier Contracts
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has signed S-1925, which, among other things, accelerates the solar RPS and provides a special exemption for existing Basic Generation Service provider contracts, but not existing retail supplier contracts.
July 24, 2012
Affinity-Focused 4Change Energy, a TXU Affiliate, Posts Offers on Website
4Change Energy, Energy Future Holdings' new retail electricity brand focused on charitable affinity programs, has posted offers on its website.
July 23, 2012
Stream Energy to Launch National REC Marketing; Expanding Energy Supply As Well
Stream Energy is expanding into REC marketing on a national basis.
July 19, 2012
Connecticut Approves United Illuminating Ownership of Renewable Generation, Nonbypassable Recovery
The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority has adopted an order allowing United Illuminating to construct and own three small renewable generation facilities, with nonbypassable cost recovery.
July 13, 2012
Texas Retail Provider Defaults, ERCOT Initiates Mass Transition
YEP Energy has confirmed acquiring the EPCOT customers, news release below:
July 11, 2012
Ontario Energy Board Intends to Suspend Retail Supplier; Fine Three Others
The Ontario Energy Board yesterday issued notices of its intention to suspend a retail supplier's licence, and fine three other suppliers, for various alleged failures of compliance.
July 10, 2012
Community Energy to Become Load-Serving Retail Supplier
REC marketer and renewable energy developer Community Energy has applied to become a load-serving retail supplier in Pennsylvania.
July 6, 2012
Retail Supplier to Launch New Brands "Charity Electric" and "Consumers Green Power"
Discount Power, a retail electric supplier active in Connecticut, has notified the Connecticut PURA of its intent to use two trade names to market new, distinct products.
June 20, 2012
Washington Gas Energy Services Offering Discounted Rates as Part of Philly Green Power Challenge
Washington Gas Energy Services has lowered pricing for residential wind power products as part of joining the Philadelphia Green Power Community Challenge.
June 13, 2012
Start-up Led by Former MoveOn.org Washington Director Seeks Retail Supplier License
Ethical Electric Benefit Co. d/b/a Ethical Electric applied for a Pennsylvania electric supplier license to serve residential and all sizes of commercial customers in all service areas.
May 30, 2012
Connecticut Utilities Seek Approval of Renewable PPAs, Cost Recovery Provisions
The Connecticut Light and Power Company and The United Illuminating Company have submitted an application to the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for approval of two renewable power purchase agreements totaling 10 MW.
May 17, 2012
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Illinois Posts Prices for RECs Procured for Default Service
April 26, 2012
Cincinnati Selects Supplier for Opt-Out Aggregation
The City of Cincinnati, Ohio has selected FirstEnergy Solutions to supply its opt-out electricity municipal aggregation with 100% green power.
April 25, 2012
Maine PUC Launches Standard Offer Green Option
The Maine PUC has formally launched Maine Green Power, the voluntary renewable option available for Standard Offer customers offered by 3Degrees.
April 25, 2012
Pacific Gas & Electric Seeks to Offer Another Value-Added Product to Bundled Customers
Pacific Gas and Electric has applied at the California PUC to establish a Green Option Tariff, to be available to all PG&E bundled electricity customers.
April 17, 2012
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Ohio Renewable Report Cites Long-Term Contracts as Policy Alternative
April 16, 2012
FERC Revokes Market-Based Rate Authority of Retail Supplier, 34 Others
FERC revoked the market-based rate authority of 35 "public utilities," including a retail supplier, for what FERC said was failure to file a baseline electronic market-based rate tariff as previously ordered (see prior story) .
April 12, 2012
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Veteran Energy Launches Affinity Program with Lone Survivor Foundation