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PUCO’s “fixed-means-fixed” Order

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On November 18, 2015, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued its Finding and Order in Case No. 14-568-EL-COI, which held that Competitive Retail Electric Service (CRES) providers cannot include pass-through clauses in contracts labeled as “fixed-rate.” This case was triggered by FirstEnergy Solutions’ attempt in 2015 to pass through polar vortex charges pursuant to …

Maryland Commission Strengthens Consumer Protection Rules

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On February 10, 2016, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) approved final retail market consumer protection rules (Docket RM54) for competitive electric and gas suppliers. These rules are expected to be published on March 4, 2016 and will become effective ten days later. The new rules implemented include operational changes, as well as many additional …

Demand Response FERC Order 745 Here To Stay

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The United States Supreme Court ruled in January, 2016 that the Federal Power Act (FPA) authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to regulate wholesale market operators’ compensation of demand response participants. It also upheld FERC’s 2011 Demand Response Order 745 which states that demand response providers must be reimbursed at the same price paid …

AEP Energy to Build Solar Energy Center For Clyde, Ohio

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2015 – AEP Energy, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, has partnered with the City of Clyde, Ohio, to design, build, own and operate a 3.6-megawatt solar energy array. The City of Clyde will purchase all the electricity generated by the solar panels to help meet the energy needs of the …

AEP Energy Installing Solar Array At Ohio State

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28, 2014 – AEP Energy today began installation of a 101-kilowatt (kW) solar array on the roof of The Ohio State University’s Student Life Recreation and Physical Activities Center (RPAC). AEP Energy will fund, build, own and operate the approximately 10,000-square-foot array, made up of 367 solar panels arranged in a configuration …

AEP Energy to Provide Natural Gas Service

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 16, 2014 – AEP Energy, a competitive retail energy service provider, is now providing natural gas supply through the Columbia Gas of Ohio Choice program, in addition to providing electric service. Natural gas supply will be available to new and existing AEP Energy retail customers who are eligible to participate in the …

The Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber Announces New Partnership with AEP Energy

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Lancaster, Ohio, June 13, 2013 – The Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber has entered into a partnership with Neace Lukens, an AssuredPartners company, and AEP Energy to help reduce members’ energy costs. This partnership &ndash a strong addition to the Chamber&rsquos suite of Member Services &ndash reflects its devotion to developing new relationships that provide further …