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New York Public Service Commission Issues Show Cause Order to True Source Power LLC
The New York Public Service Commission issued a Show Cause Order to True Source Power LLC (“True Source Power”) on September 17, 2026.
The Order states that True Source Power would likely fail to comply with the Commission’s Uniform Business Practices (UBP) based on their application as filed. The Commission granted True Source Power twenty-eight days to respond to the Order.
The ESCO application, as originally submitted by True Source Power, was not complete. True Source Power, “failed to include the following documents in its application: (1) a comprehensive copy of its standard large commercial and industrial standard sales agreement, as required by RAAF Section 7.B; (2) its sample billing format, as required by RAAF Section 7.G; (3) procedures True Source would use to obtain customers’ authorization for historic usage and credit information, as required by RAAF Section 7.H; (4) Home Energy Fair Practices Act documents, as required by RAAF Section J; (5) internal procedures to prevent “slamming” or “cramming,” as required by RAAF Section 7.K; and (6) an EDI Phase 1 application from a utility, as required by RAAF Section 7.O.”
The Commission contacted True Source on June 22, 2026, to remedy the deficiencies in the application. On July 24, 2026, True Source resubmitted its ESCO application. Upon Staff review, it was determined the application was still incomplete. RAAF Section 1.A (a list of energy affiliates, including upstream owners and subsidiaries) and RAAF Section 1.A.D (a list of all trade names used in other states) were left blank. In addition, True Source again omitted documents required by RAAF Sections 7.B, 7.G, 7.K, and 7.O.
Staff also noted that during the review, Ebere Goodluck had signed the application as the President of True Source Energy. Staff recognized the name as, “potentially connected to SunSea Energy LLC (SunSea), an ESCO that previously operated in New York State and whose eligibility the Commission revoked in 2021.” Staff confirmed that in SunSeas’s RAFF submitted in 2017 and in its 2023 triennial filing, Ebere Goodluck was listed as Primary Regulatory Complaint Manager.
In addition, on July 20, 2026, the Commission issued an Order to Show Cause to another ESCO allegedly connected to SunSea, Star Light and Power LLC (Star Light) (Star Light OTSC). The Order, “also alleges, among other things, that Star Light improperly “slammed” dozens – if not hundreds – of customers, failed to comply with required consumer protections, and improperly served low-income customers, in violation of the UBP and a Commission order.”
The Department’s Office of Investigations (OIE) also conducted an investigation to review potential links between Ebere Goodluck, SunSea, Star Light, True Source, and other individuals and entities that could be associated with Ebere Goodluck.
The OIE identified the following connections:
Currently licensed ESCO, Progressive Light and Power LLC listed Ebere Goodluck as its Vice President of Operations in its application.
The Maryland Public Service Commission brought an enforcement proceeding against SunSea. SunSea’s President, Jacob Adigwe, testified to hiring “Ebere Goodluck as the new Vice President of SunSea Energy.”
Ebere Goodluck’s LinkedIn page represents that they are a sales representative for a marketing company called EZE Sales & Marketing Inc. SunSea had listed EZE Sales, Inc. as one of its third-party marketing vendors in a 2020 report. Star Light listed EZE Sales as one of its marketers in attachments to its 2023 RAAF.
OIE also identified issues with the address that True Source listed in its eligibility application (15 Valley West Road, Danville, Pennsylvania 17821) and other ESCOs and individuals. The owner of Star Light, Pius Okobi, is also the President of Nova Bright Energy LLC (Nova Bright), an ESCO that applied to serve retail natural gas customers in Virginia in 2025. In Nova Bright’s application, Nova Bright listed its address as 37 Valley West Road, Danville, Pennsylvania 17821. Staff, “alleges that this location adjoins 15 Valley West Road, Danville, Pennsylvania 17821.” OIE notes that the 37 Valley West Road address is called the “Danville Suites,” which formerly operated as a Quality Inn & Suites. Danville Suites has been in multiple news articles describing numerous problems at the hotel, including unsanitary conditions. The property was condemned in May 2026, after the discovery of black mold and the finding of two deceased individuals near the property. Martin Moses, the hotel manager, was associated with NEPL, SunSea and Star Light.
Quality Inn’s parent company, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (Choice Hotels) filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Danville Hospitality Group and Jacob T. Adigwe after the hotel received the negative press. OIE contends that Jacob Adigwe is the President of SunSea.
Additionally, True Source’s website contains additional issues. The fax number listed is the same number listed by Star Light in its RAAF application. The website also claims that, “True Source Power LLC is a licensed and regulated Energy Service Company (ESCO) serving customers throughout New York State” and “True Source Power LLC is duly licensed and authorized by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to supply electricity and natural gas to retail customers.” True Source’s New York application is not yet approved. OIE also notes that ESCOs do not receive a license in New York State, only eligibility to operate there.
As a result, True Source Power LLC is ordered to show cause within 28 days of the date of the Order why the Commission should not deny its application for eligibility to operate as an Energy Services Company in the State of New York.
15-M-0127
In the Matter of Eligibility Criteria for Energy Service Companies
