Massachusetts Retail Electricity Supplier Bond
Overview
Massachusetts retail electricity customers who shop competitive suppliers sometimes face a bond requirement before service can begin. This bond guarantees that your account obligations to the retail electricity supplier will be met — protecting the supplier against nonpayment while letting you access competitive electric rates without tying up cash. It is required statewide by licensed retail electricity suppliers operating under Massachusetts deregulated energy rules. Posting this bond puts you in good standing from day one.
Who Needs This Bond?
Residential or commercial electricity customers in Massachusetts who have chosen a competitive retail electricity supplier — and been told a security guarantee is required before service activation — need this bond. If your credit history triggered a deposit requirement, this bond is the alternative to handing over cash upfront. It covers accounts opened through any Massachusetts-licensed retail electricity supplier operating in the state's deregulated market. If you received a deposit notice, this bond resolves it.
What is this Bond For?
This bond secures your electricity account with a Massachusetts retail electricity supplier, guaranteeing payment for electricity charges under your supply agreement. The supplier is the protected party — the bond gives them a financial backstop if account obligations go unmet. You, as the electricity customer, are the principal on the bond. It functions as a credit substitute, standing in for the cash deposit the supplier would otherwise require.
When is it Required?
Activation of a new electricity supply account — or restoration of a previously closed one — is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. Massachusetts retail electricity suppliers operating in the deregulated market can require a security deposit from customers who do not meet their credit standards. Rather than paying that deposit in cash, customers may post this surety bond instead. The bond must be in place before the supplier will confirm your service start date.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across Massachusetts and is specific to the state's deregulated retail electricity market. It is not a local or municipal requirement — any licensed retail electricity supplier operating anywhere in Massachusetts may require it. The bond covers your account with the specific supplier who issued the deposit requirement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase quickly. The process is fully online — no phone calls, no waiting on an agent. Once issued, your bond documents are available for immediate download and submission to your retail electricity supplier.
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