Commission Files Order Re: Proposed Rule Changes For Electric Suppliers
On January 7, 2026, the Public Service Commission of Delaware filed an Order regarding proposed rule changes for certification and regulation of electric suppliers. Some…
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January 16, 2026
December 15, 2025
Commission Opens Comprehensive Investigation Into Retail Energy Rates
The Massachusetts “Department of Public Utilities (“Department”) opens this investigation to conduct a comprehensive review of gas and electric delivery rates and…
November 25, 2025
Office Of People’s Counsel Files Petition For Commission To Establish An Energy Affordability Proceeding
From Petition: [ *** ] Pursuant to Sections 1-204.93, 34-903, and 34-1101, of the District of Columbia Official Code (“D.C. Code”) and Rules 101.1, 101.2, and 101.4 of…
November 7, 2025
Brief Filed In Formal Complaint Against Supplier
“This Post-Hearing Brief is submitted by Complainant Vincent Mattiola in the above captioned matter against SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC (“SmartEnergy”). It is intended to…
October 20, 2025
Joint Stipulation And Recommendation Reached Against Supplier Stemming From Marketing Call Made To PUC Staff
A stipulation between the Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Ohio (PUC), Eligo Energy OH LLC and the Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) has been reached for…
September 15, 2025
Delegated Commissioner Seeks $5 Million Penalty & License Revocation Against Retail Supplier For Alleged Deceptive Practices
Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Commissioner Cecile Fraser assigned as Delegated Commissioner issued a Notice of Probable Violation against…
August 22, 2025
New Rules Impose New Broker/Supplier Licensing & Compliance Requirements Including Registration For Third-Party Sales Agents
As reported previously, the Maine Public Utility Commission adopted revised Chapter 305 rules that became effective August 10, 2025. The revised Chapter 305 rules…
July 25, 2025
Broad Range Of Comments Proposed Re: Changes To Competition Rules
As previously reported, the Texas PUC is statutorily required to conduct a quadrennial rule review for Chapter 25, substantive rules applicable to electric service…
July 10, 2025
Additional Workshop Scheduled To Implement New Law
Before drafting new proposed rules the August 5, 2025, ALJ finds that a workshop should be scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the offices of the Commission,…
June 30, 2025
Massachusetts Proceeding On Retail Market Reform Continues
The next working group meeting in docket 23-67 of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will meet on July 1, 2025 as it considers possible solutions…
