Vistra (NYSE: VST) recently completed construction on Phase II of its Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility. The battery system is now storing power and releasing it to California’s grid when it is needed. The 100-megawatt expansion now brings the facility’s total capacity to 400 megawatts/1,600 megawatt-hours, making it the largest of its kind in the […]
Bill Payment Assistance Providers
With the summer months upon us we wanted to let Texas House, Senate and Congressional members know about the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). CEAP provides much needed utility bill payment assistance (electric, natural gas or propane) for low income (150% of federal poverty guidelines) households or families affected by COVID-19. This program is administered [...]
Zimmer Power Plant to Close
On July 19, Vistra announced it will close the Zimmer Power Plant in Moscow, Ohio, by mid-2022. The company had previously announced the plant would retire no later than 2027 based on environmental regulations. The early retirement decision comes after the plant failed to secure any capacity revenues in the latest auction held in May […]
Vistra Retail Brands Set Industry Standard in National Survey of Aggregators, Brokers, and Consultants
Vistra’s Dynegy retail brand ranked first in overall excellence, price competitiveness, and ease of doing business, as part of Energy Research Consulting Group’s (ERCG) national aggregator, broker, and consultant (ABC) survey-based study. Additionally, Vistra’s flagship retail brand, TXU Energy, made a strong showing in the ABC study, winning an excellence award for price competitiveness. See […]
TXU Energy Provides Thousands of Fans and A/C Units to Texans in Need
The company’s 23rd annual Beat the Heat program includes drive-thru distributions of new air conditioning units and fans, summer energy conservation tips, and information on financial assistance available both at the state level and for TXU Energy customers. See the enclosed release for full details.
Vistra’s Integrated Model Makes Solar More Accessible
Vistra’s integrated model enables Texas residential customers to save money and reduce demand via TXU Energy’s Free Nights & Solar Days offer. Read more in the attached release.
TXU Energy Launches Plan for EV Owners
TXU Energy announced the launch of TXU Energy EV PassSM. The company’s first plan designed specifically for electric vehicle owners gives customers 50% off all energy charges every weeknight and all weekend long – providing automatic bill credits at times when customers are normally charging their vehicles. See release for more details.
Vistra President Testifies Before Pennsylvania Legislature
Vistra’s Scott Hudson, President Retail, testified before the Pennsylvania House Consumer Affairs Committee in their hearing on the “State of the Electricity Market”, noting the 25th anniversary of the Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act. Hudson noted the great benefits competition has brought to Pennsylvania consumers and how the advent of electric competition was […]
TXU Energy Assures Residential Customers Impacted By Storm
TXU Energy is assuring residential customers that they will not see any near-term impact on their rates due to this winter weather event. While some may experience higher than normal bills due to higher usage during this cold weather period in February, we expect our customers will be insulated from storm-related rate increases. See attached […]
Vistra Announces $5 Million Donation to Assist Customers
On February 20, Vistra announced a $5 million commitment to help Texas communities and customers impacted by the winter storm across its many retail brands, including TXU Energy and Ambit. The donation to social service agencies across the state will directly assist communities and individuals to meet their most pressing needs, including support for food […]