Staff Files Memo Indicating More Updates to Competitive Electric Rules
On August 10, 2026 Staff filed a memorandum stating that the Delaware PSC is reviewing and updating its rules for electric suppliers to improve customer protection and…
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August 17, 2026
August 13, 2026
BPU Adopts Amended Retail Energy Competition Rules
Among other amendments to existing rules the New Jersey BPU approved at its August 12th Session modified rules governing retail electric and natural gas disclosure and…
August 6, 2026
PSC Adopts Order Directing Publication of Retail Electric Rules
On August 5, 2026 the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a final order to publish the proposed amendments adopting final rule language in the state register…
July 28, 2026
Still No Agreed Upon Energy Restructuring Bill
Massachusetts legislation with major implications for suppliers remains up in the air. The Massachusetts Senate passed an amended version of H5175 to be engrossed at the…
July 8, 2026
Reminder: Massive Retail Energy Bill Awaits Governor’s Action
On June 25, 2026 HB393 in Delaware passed and now awaits Governor’s action. The legislation entitled “An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To…
April 16, 2026
Parties File Comments on Proposed Competition Rules
Rate Counsel – Rate Counsel’s continued position is that the most important consumer protection in the process of shopping for, renewing, or switching a contract…
Staff Files Its Recommendation Regarding a Supplier’s Rerate Obligations
Staff at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) filed its Staff Review and Recommendation regarding SmartEnergy’s August 29, 2025 filed notice informing…
April 15, 2026
Utility Relief Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
As reported previously HB1532 referred to as the Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act -that among other things – moves the…
April 7, 2026
Continuing to Watch Massive Energy Bill that Would Directly Impact Suppliers
H5151 was given first reading in the Senate and referred to Ways and Means Committee (3/2/26). On February 27, 2026 the bill was published as amended. See companion bill…
April 6, 2026
RESA Files an Application for Rehearing Regarding PUCO’s New Enrollment Rules Mandating a Customer Signature Prior to Enrollment
On April 3rd, RESA filed an Application for Rehearing from the March 4, 2026, Finding and Order issued by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) regarding newly…
