Pennsylvania Electric Generation Marketers and Brokers Bond
Overview
Pennsylvania electricity customers deserve protection when they work with competitive energy suppliers — and this bond delivers it. Electric generation marketers and brokers licensed to operate in Pennsylvania must post this surety bond as a condition of doing business in the state's deregulated retail electricity market. It guarantees that licensees conduct their operations honestly, comply with applicable Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission requirements, and stand behind their obligations to customers and the state. If a marketer or broker fails to perform, the bond provides a financial remedy.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are applying for or renewing an electric generation marketer or broker license in Pennsylvania, this bond is a mandatory part of your application. It applies to companies and individuals who sell, broker, or arrange retail electric generation services to Pennsylvania customers in the state's competitive electricity market. You need this bond before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will issue your license. Both new entrants to the market and existing licensees seeking renewal must satisfy this requirement.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to hold electric generation marketers and brokers accountable for their conduct in Pennsylvania's deregulated energy market. It protects consumers and the Commonwealth from financial harm caused by deceptive practices, contract breaches, or regulatory violations by licensed energy suppliers and brokers. The bond creates a financial backstop — if a licensee wrongs a customer or fails to meet its regulatory obligations, an aggrieved party can make a claim against the bond for recovery. It is not insurance for the licensee; it is a guarantee of the licensee's performance.
When is it Required?
Renewal of your Pennsylvania electric generation marketer or broker license means your bond must remain continuously in force — a lapse can jeopardize your license status. The bond requirement is triggered at the point of initial license application with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and must stay active for as long as you hold the license. Any gap in coverage can be treated as a compliance failure. Plan ahead so your bond renews without interruption each licensing period.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Pennsylvania requirement that applies across all territories where competitive retail electric generation is authorized. It is filed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the state agency that regulates the deregulated electricity market and licenses marketers and brokers. The bond's protections extend to any Pennsylvania customer or counterparty who transacts with your business under your PUC-issued license.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you will be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase instantly. The process is straightforward — enter your business information, answer a few questions specific to your electric generation marketer or broker license, and proceed through to your bond documents. Once issued, you will have what you need to submit to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
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