50-State Energy Licensing Compliance Guide
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New York Energy Industry Licensing

Licensing requirements for energy industry companies in New York.

This page provides an overview of energy industry licensing in New York for businesses. You will find state requirements, application fees, ongoing reporting due dates, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

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New York Energy Company Licenses

New York Distributed Energy Resource Supplier (DERS) Registration

Agency:New York State Department of Public Service
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

DER Registration Form

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Required Attachments:
  • Contact information for any affiliates conducting energy-related business (including subsidiaries and parent corporations) within New York State or elsewhere
  • Contact information for any parent company or other corporate entity with an ownership interest of 10% or more of the registrant
  • Copy and proof of acceptance of your registration with the NYS Department of State and a copy of your certificate of assumed name (if applicable)
  • Sample sales agreements, including customer disclosure statement, and sample bills for each customer class for each material category of the CDG or On-Site Mass Market products or services that will be offered
  • Copies of information and promotional materials used for mass marketing purposes for each product offering
  • A list of entities, including contractors and sub-contractors, that market on behalf of your company
  • Service Provider Contact Information Form

Registration Renewal

Form:

DER Registration Form (Renewal)

Instructions:

DER Triennial Compliance Instructions

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Triennially by the date of intial registration.

Required Attachments:
  • Contact information for any affiliates conducting energy-related business (including subsidiaries and parent corporations) within New York State or elsewhere
  • Contact information for any parent company or other corporate entity with an ownership interest of 10% or more of the registrant
  • Copy and proof of acceptance of your registration with the NYS Department of State and a copy of your certificate of assumed name (if applicable)
  • Sample sales agreements, including customer disclosure statement, and sample bills for each customer class for each material category of the CDG or On-Site Mass Market products or services that will be offered
  • Copies of information and promotional materials used for mass marketing purposes for each product offering
  • A list of entities, including contractors and sub-contractors, that market on behalf of your company
  • Service Provider Contact Information Form

Supplemental Reporting

Form:

Annual Compliance Form for Registered DER Providers

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by April 1.

Notes:

Entities whose three-year anniversary falls within one month of April 1 must only resubmit their application package in lieu of the April 1 statement.

New York Energy Broker and Energy Consultant Registration

Agency:New York State Department of Public Service
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Financial Requirements:

Registrants must maintain an irrevocable letter of credit held with a reputable financial institution that identifies that Department as the beneficiary in the amount of:

  • $100,000 for registering Energy Brokers; and
  • $50,000 for registering Energy Consultants; 
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Registration Renewal

Form:

Energy Broker and Energy Consultant Registration Form (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by August 31.

Notes:

If no changes have occurred since filing the initial application, the department may accept a letter stating that no changes have been made in lieu of filing another registration form.

New York Energy Services Company (ESCO) Registration

Agency:New York State Department of Public Service
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by January 31.