These are the questions we hear most often from businesses considering a commercial energy broker for the first time.
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What does a commercial energy broker do?
A commercial energy broker sources competing electricity and natural gas contracts on your behalf. We pull your usage history, build your load profile, submit it to 30+ licensed retail suppliers simultaneously, and return competing offers with plain-English explanations. You choose the offer you want; we handle execution.
How does a commercial energy broker get paid?
Brokers are paid by the supplier you choose — a small per-kWh fee built into the contract rate. This fee is present in every supplier's pricing structure regardless of whether a broker is involved. You don't pay anything out of pocket.
Is there a cost to get a quote through a broker?
No. The entire process — usage data collection, quote solicitation, offer comparison, contract review, and execution — costs you nothing. Broker compensation comes from the chosen supplier.
How many suppliers will you contact on my behalf?
We submit to 30+ active retail energy providers in your state. Not every supplier bids every account — load size, credit profile, and industry classification affect who quotes and how aggressively.
How long does the process take?
From data collection authorization to competing offers: typically 3–5 business days. Contract execution: 1–2 business days. Service transition: one billing cycle (about 30 days). Total from first contact to new supplier service: usually 2–4 weeks.
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We shop 30+ suppliers at no cost to you.
Do I have to switch my current supplier?
No. We run the quote process and present options. If your current supplier is already competitive, we'll tell you. If market alternatives are meaningfully better, you'll see the numbers. The decision is yours.
What happens when my contract expires?
We track contract expirations for every account we manage. We initiate a new quote process 6–9 months before expiration — that window gives suppliers time to bid competitively. Without a broker, expiring contracts often default to variable rates automatically.
Can you help with natural gas as well?
Yes. We source natural gas supply contracts in deregulated natural gas markets alongside electricity. For accounts with significant gas exposure (manufacturing, food service, large commercial heating), gas procurement can be as important as electricity.
What's the smallest account you work with?
We work with commercial accounts of all sizes. Accounts under 50,000 kWh/month have fewer suppliers competing for them, but the process still creates value — several suppliers specialize in small commercial.
Are energy brokers regulated?
Energy brokers and retail energy consultants are regulated in most deregulated states through the state Public Utilities Commission or equivalent. Suppliers must be licensed in each state they serve. Ask any broker for their registration status in your state.