New Jersey Energy Consultant Bond
Last Updated: August 4, 2026
If you help New Jersey residents and businesses shop for electricity or natural gas, the state considers you an Energy Agent, and before you can register in the Energy Consultant subcategory you need to post a surety bond. It is a $10,000 New Jersey Energy Consultant Bond, filed with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. We have been writing bonds like this since 1971, and we can usually get you approved the same day.
If you already know you need this bond and want to move fast, call us at 800-333-7800 or get a free quote online. No obligation, and we work with all credit types.
What Is a New Jersey Energy Consultant Bond?
New Jersey's Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act (EDECA) opened up the state's energy market so consumers could shop for their electric and gas supply. To protect those consumers, the state requires anyone who arranges those sales to register with the Board of Public Utilities first. The bond is part of that registration.
Under N.J.S.A. 48:3-78 and 48:3-79, the bond lets you register as an Energy Agent in the Energy Consultant subcategory, which covers arranging the sale of electricity, natural gas, or related services in New Jersey. As an energy consultant, you receive customers' usage information electronically from the utilities. The bond is the state's guarantee that you will use that private customer data lawfully and only for its intended purpose.
Put simply, the bond protects the public. If a registered energy consultant misuses a customer's proprietary information, or otherwise violates the confidentiality rules and Board Orders, anyone harmed can file a claim against the bond to recover their losses, up to the full $10,000.
How Much Is the Bond, and What Does It Cover?
The bond amount is fixed at $10,000. That is the maximum the state or a harmed party can claim against, not what you pay. Your actual cost is a premium, which is a small percentage of that amount.
Every applicant is different. Your premium depends on your credit and your business history, so the best way to find out your exact cost is to call us at 800-333-7800 for a free quote. We offer competitive rates and collect the premium once per year, not monthly.
How to Get Your New Jersey Energy Consultant Bond
Getting bonded with us is simple:
- Apply. Send us a short application. You can start your application online or call us and we will walk you through it.
- Underwriting. We review a few basics, including your credit and business background, to set your best rate. Having your information organized keeps things moving fast.
- Get your bond. Once approved, we issue the bond and send it to you so you can file it with the Board of Public Utilities and complete your registration.
New Jersey Energy Consultant Bond Requirements and Conditions
A few specifics matter to the state when your bond is issued and filed:
- The bond must be issued by a surety authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey.
- It is made payable to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey, for the benefit of anyone who establishes a legal right under it.
- It ties back to the Board of Public Utilities Order of March 1, 2000, which put the customer information protections in place.
- The bond stays in force year to year through a Continuation Certificate, so there is no need to buy a brand new bond every term.
- The registered energy consultant must follow Title 48 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes and the rules of the Board of Public Utilities. A valid violation lets the harmed party claim against the bond up to its full penal sum.
When you are ready to get bonded, we complete the form for you as part of the process, so there is nothing to fill out on your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a New Jersey Energy Consultant Bond?
Anyone registering with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities as an Energy Agent in the Energy Consultant subcategory. In plain terms, if you help New Jersey customers arrange the purchase of electricity or natural gas, you need this bond to register.
How much is a New Jersey Energy Consultant Bond?
The bond amount is $10,000. What you pay is a premium, which is a fraction of that and depends on your credit and business history. Call us at 800-333-7800 for a free, no-obligation quote.
How long does it take to get bonded?
Often the same day. Once we have your application and the basic underwriting information, most energy consultant bonds are approved and issued quickly.
Who does the bond protect?
It protects New Jersey consumers and the state. If an energy consultant misuses a customer's private usage information or breaks the confidentiality rules, a harmed party can file a claim against the bond to recover losses up to $10,000.
Does the bond renew every year?
Yes. The bond continues from year to year through a Continuation Certificate rather than requiring a new bond each term. We handle the renewal so your registration stays in good standing.
How do I get a New Jersey Energy Consultant Bond?
Call us at 800-333-7800 or get a free quote online. We have been writing surety bonds since 1971 and can walk you through the whole process.
Get Your New Jersey Energy Consultant Bond Today
Ready to register with the Board of Public Utilities? Surety Bond Authority has been writing bonds since 1971, and we make the energy consultant bond quick and painless. Call us at 800-333-7800 or get your free quote online. Same-day approvals are available in most cases.
Registering in another state? We also write the New York Energy Broker and Consultant Bond and the Illinois Energy Agent Bond.
