California Energy Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for energy industry companies in California.
This page provides an overview of energy industry licensing in California 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.
Company Licenses
California Energy Company Licenses
California Core Transport Agent Registration
| Agency: | California Public Utilities Commission |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 plus an annual fee. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
There is no renewal filing for core transport agents, but an annual fee is due in July of each year to maintain a registration.
Amendment
| Due: | Any material change in the information required by the CTA Application Form must be provided to the PUC within 60 days, except for any change in the telephone number or address, which must be reported within five days of such a change. |
| Notes: | Report changes using appropriate pages of the last submitted Application Update Form and Return by email to: CTAregistration@cpuc.ca.gov |
Supplemental Reporting
Written Notice of Price, Terms and Conditions of Service
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Semi-annually by January 15 and June 15. |
California Electric Service Provider Registration
| Agency: | California Public Utilities Commission |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 plus an annual fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | There is no fee for the annual update, however, ESPs are assessed an annual fee of $1,000 every year in September. |
| Due: | Annually in the fall, typically October. |
Supplemental Reporting
Section 394.5 Notice
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
California Electricity Broker License
Not required
Electricity Agent/Aggregator, Broker, or Consultant licensure is not required on the State level in California.
California Natural Gas Broker License
Not required
Natural Gas Agent/Aggregator, Broker, or Consultant licensure is not required on the State level in California.
