Aggregator/Broker Requirements

Process for Aggregator/Broker
to Register With Duke Energy's Customer Choice Program

This Web page provides an Aggregator/Broker, certified by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), an overview of the process for registering with Duke Energy. The purpose of registering is to initiate the business relationship with Duke Energy so that the Aggregator/Broker may request end-use customer historical usage through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions. 12-month historical summary (HU) requests and 12-month historical detail interval (HI) requests are the only EDI transactions supported by Duke Energy with Aggregators/Brokers.

PUCO Requirements

As stated in the Ohio customer choice legislation, a Certified Supplier is a person, corporation, broker, marketer, aggregator, generator or any other entity approved by the PUCO. PUCO certification means that the Aggregator/Broker has met PUCO requirements and has received PUCO approval to participate in Ohio’s Customer Choice Program. Detailed information regarding PUCO certification can be obtained by visiting the PUCO Web site at http://www.puc.state.oh.us/.

Once the Aggregator/Broker has met the PUCO requirements, the PUCO will issue the entity a numbered certificate that specifies the services the Aggregator/Broker is authorized to provide.

Summary of Duke Energy Registration Requirements

Aggregators/Brokers must register with Duke Energy to be eligible to receive end-use customer historical usage through EDI transactions. The following is a summary of Duke Energy's registration requirements:

  • Proof of PUCO certification
  • A completed registration application
  • Two completed EDI Trading Partner Agreements
  • Two completed Certified Supplier Service Agreements
  • Proof that the EDI communication links have been tested and are operational
  • Submission of the registration fee as defined in the tariff
  • Complete Duke Energy's Certified Supplier Orientation Program

Note:  Copies of the required forms and contractual agreements can be found on Duke Energy's supplier Web site or be obtained by contacting Duke Energy’s Certified Supplier Business Center at 513-287-2322.

Completion of Registration Process

Duke Energy will begin its review process after the aggregator/broker provides Duke Energy with the following completed registration materials:

  • Certified Supplier Registration Application
  • Certified Supplier Service Agreement
  • EDI Trading Partner Agreement
  • Registration Fee

In addition to the above items, the following must be completed within 30 days of submitting the completed registration materials:

  • Proof of PUCO certification
  • Complete EDI testing
  • Complete Duke Energy's Certified Supplier Orientation Program

Duke Energy will complete its review of the Aggregator/Broker's registration materials within 30 calendar days of receipt of the above completed registration materials. For further information, please call Duke Energy's Certified Supplier Business Center at 513-287-2322 or visit Duke Energy's supplier Web site or e-mail us at csbcreps@duke-energy.com.