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October 3, 2019
The Maryland PSC, on rehearing, has vacated a July order (Order #89193) which had originally closed, without the Commission taking further action, a proceeding addressing a complaint filed by Staff of the PSC against Atlantic Energy MD LLC
August 19, 2019
Spark Energy, which now owns the Major Energy brand, provided the following statement: "Major Energy was purchased by Spark Energy subsequent to the allegations made by the IL Attorney General. Spark is focused on a culture of compliance for all its brands, including Major, and is pleased to put…
July 17, 2019
Proposed Rule Would Prohibit Inclusion Of Non-Commodity Services On Utility Consolidated Bills
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has issued proposed revisions to its electric service rules that would, among other things, allow customers to request a switch block on their account
July 11, 2019
The Connecticut PURA issued a further proposed decision under which PURA would determine that a pre-recorded telemarketing message used by a subcontractor of an agent of Spark Energy, LLC violated certain statutes, and under which PURA would impose a civil penalty in the amount of $750,000 on Spark…
July 11, 2019
PUC Urges Consumers To Be Conscious Of Utility Account Security When Faced With Retail Energy Telemarketing Sales Calls, Encourages Continual Review Of Bill Statements And Online Account Activity
June 18, 2019
The New York PSC has issued a written order to show cause to Atlantic Power & Gas, LLC, providing further details of the alleged behavior prompting the order
June 4, 2019
PUCO Staff's October 2018 notice of probable non-compliance to Great American Power, LLC has been made public, disclosing more details on allegations which led to the stipulation first reported yesterday (see original story below)
June 3, 2019
PUCO Staff's October 2018 notice of probable non-compliance to Great American Power, LLC has been made public, disclosing more details on allegations which led to the stipulation first reported yesterday (see original story below)
May 2, 2019
Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. moved to intervene in a recently opened proceeding at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio concerning alleged violations of various marketing rules by Verde Energy USA Ohio, LLC
April 11, 2019
The Pennsylvania PUC at its meeting this morning is scheduled to consider an order that would issue for public comment a proposed settlement agreement between Vista Energy Marketing, L.P. and the PUC's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E), under which Vista would pay $4,000 to resolve four…
April 3, 2019
Citing Recent Issues, PUC Highlights Areas For Concern, Urge All Suppliers To Review For Compliance
The Pennsylvania PUC issued a Secretarial Letter to retail electric suppliers providing, "guidance and reminders on what is expected of suppliers when marketing in general and in relation to specific marketing practices that have recently come to the attention of the PUC’s Office of Competitive…
March 11, 2019
Update, 3/11: Further details concerning the Notices of Probable Non-Compliance issued by Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, which led to the stipulations originally reported on March 8 as noted below, have become available.
March 7, 2019
Two retail suppliers have agreed to forfeitures under separate stipulations with Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
March 6, 2019
Vista Energy Marketing, L.P. would pay $4,000 under a settlement agreement with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) to resolve four alleged instances of slamming
February 22, 2019
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 5, 2019
Interstate Gas Supply (IGS Energy) filed a complaint with the Public Utility Commission of Ohio against Santanna Natural Gas Corporation (Respondent) alleging that Santanna sales representatives made representations to customers with the alleged intent to mislead IGS’ customers into believing that…
January 28, 2019
Various bills have been filed in the new New York legislative session addressing ESCO matters
June 8, 2018
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
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…
April 17, 2018
Flanders Energy, LLC (Flanders) filed with the New York PSC a petition for rehearing, reconsideration and clarification in accordance with Public Service Law Section 23 and 16A NYCRR Section 3.7, of the PSC's Order Suspending Ability to Market to and Enroll Residential and Non-Residential Customers…
April 12, 2018
New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a $550,000 settlement with Liberty Power Holdings, LLC ("Liberty"), which the AG said originated from, "part of an ongoing investigation into energy service companies (ESCOs)."
March 29, 2018
AG: "We Will Continue To Go After Competitive Electricity Suppliers Who Violate Our Laws"
The Massachusetts Attorney General said in a news release that Viridian Energy, LLC, "has agreed to pay $5 million to settle allegations of deceptive marketing and sales tactics that lured residents into costly contracts with high electricity rates."
March 19, 2018
The suspension of Flanders Energy LLC to market to and enroll new residential and non-residential customers in New York shall be in place for at least one year, and continue until the PSC orders otherwise, the New York PSC directed in a written order imposing the suspension which was first announced…
March 15, 2018
This story was first published on March 15, with an alert to our email alert subscribers
March 2, 2018
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has issued for public comment, prior to final consideration and disposition, a proposed Settlement Agreement (Settlement) filed on May 12, 2017, by the Commission’s Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) and Residents Energy, LLC (Residents or…
