Energy Supplier Roles
Below are the descriptions of the alternative electric supplier and marketer roles. Each links to a list of qualifications of requirements. You may register singularly as a alternative electric supplier or marketer. If you decide to combine both roles, you can select both options when you register as a supplier.
| Alternative Electric Supplier | Role Definition, Qualifications, Registration |
An alternative electric supplier is an MPSC-approved entity responsible for enrolling customers with Detroit Edison, arranging energy supply and transmission services from a marketer, and providing billing services for the end-use customer.
View qualification criteria, including MPSC licensing, and Electronic Business Transactions (EBT) capability requirements. Complete the online registration to become a alternative electric supplier. Download appropriate agreements for completion and submission.
| Marketer | Role Definition, Qualifications, Registration |
A marketer is a FERC-authorized entity responsible for securing, scheduling and delivering energy supply, transmission, and back-up service on behalf of a alternative electric supplier for the end-use customer.
View qualification criteria, including FERC requirements, credit approval and Electronic Business Transactions (EBT) capability requirements. Complete the online registration to become a marketer. Download appropriate agreements for completion and submission.